Macally Bookstand
Posted by admin on Thursday Jan 19, 2012 Under Parenting Books
A compromise to mobility: the iPad stand accessories by Daniel I
Everyone that uses this wonder gadget from Apple knows that sometimes you have to use your mobile by-excellence device in a office environment, or at home, at your desk, and that is where the discussion about the best iPad stand or the cheap iPad stand begins.
From the best iPad stand to the cheapest iPad stand, all these devices come in handy when you need to work on your iPad while sitting at a desk, or you just need to read or watch a movie on it.
The generic iPad stand should be sturdily built, but elegant in expression and should provide excellent support for your precious iPad in the rare moments when you need to use it standing-up on a desktop or table.
If you already use an aluminum case for your iPad, the first and obvious suggestion is to get an aluminum iPad stand. One of the best iPad stands when it comes to this is of course the Macally Viewstand Aluminum Stand. This accessory is simple and robust, and you can’t go wrong with it. It has just two adjustment options for the screen angle, depending on which side you chose to place the device on and it also offers protection from scratches because it is coated with Therom Polyurethane material.
If you need something less metallic and more stylish, you can get a normal iPad case with the option of folding it into a stand. One of the best such cases is the Macally BOOKSTAND Protective Case and Stand for iPad. The two ways you can fold this case to turn it into an iPad stand allows you a position for typing and surfing the web and another for video watching, with the screen positioned at a steeper angle.
Of course, being cheap doesn’t always mean poor materials, poor design or poor functionality. Sometimes a cheap product is the right product to choose, although I wish this situation was more of a rule and not almost always an exception. This is the case for the Bracketron LTM-205-BX iPad and netbook stand, a product that you can buy for little more than 10 dollars.
This product really shines when it comes to various adjustments for screen angle. This stand is easy to put together, sturdy and offers good support for your iPad and even for your netbook, so it is more of an investment than any other dedicated accessories. It doesn’t shine when it comes to design, so it is not a real option for those who want their iPads to also look cool, although let’s face it, an iPad looks good even if you use wood logs to support it.
Bottom line, if you want to go for for pure functionality or for the looks, or if you have the money to pay for both, a stand is a needed accessory for any iPad user, making it easier to work with it or just to enjoy some free time browsing the web or watching some new YouTube sensation.
About the Author
Daniel I is not only an IT editor but also a tech enthusiast. This week he has managed to set his hands on some of the best stands for iPad 2. Along with the iPad 2 leather case, the stand is one of those accessories which should go with you everywhere.
Macally BookStand for iPad 2 UPDATE
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elago P2 Stand (Silver) for iPad and Tablet PC $29.99 The elago P2 stand allows full access to your iPad easily and comfortably. It’s simple, yet elegant design goes perfectly with the iPad and allows the user to keep any iPad case on while in use. Although it is meant for the iPad, the P2 stand works with most tablet PCs. The stand is angled so that one may relax and watch videos comfortably or to have a hands-off approach to reading. Another featur… |
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elago P2 Stand (Black) for iPad and Tablet PC $29.99 The elago P2 stand allows full access to your iPad easily and comfortably. It’s simple, yet elegant design goes perfectly with the iPad and allows the user to keep any iPad case on while in use. Although it is meant for the iPad, the P2 stand works with most tablet PCs. The stand is angled so that one may relax and watch videos comfortably or to have a hands-off approach to reading. Another featur… |
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Headcase Etch A Sketch Hard Case for iPad – Red $37.99 Finally, and iPad case for those of us who refuse to grow up and have always enjoyed the coolest toys. The Worlds Favorite Drawing Toy meets the most revolutionary Apple product ever!… |
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BE.EZ LArobe Sleeve Case for 13 MacBook, Red Kiss/White LArobe is made in a soft, shape-memory material, ideal to dress your notebook in an original fashion while protecting it from mobile life worries…. |
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LArobe MacBook Pro 17, Kakee be.ez LArobe MacBook Pro 17″, Kakee LArobe Autumn Low Resilience Polyurethane (LRPu) Technology Initially designed for the Apple notebooks, LArobe is made in a soft, shape-memory material, ideal to dress your noteboo… |
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LArobe MacBook Pro 17, Sweet be.ez LArobe MacBook Pro 17″, Sweet LArobe Autumn Low Resilience Polyurethane (LRPu) Technology Initially designed for the Apple notebooks, LArobe is made in a soft, shape-memory material, ideal to dress your noteboo… |