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Mr Mushroom · Aug 30, 2005, 12:05 PM

I need to get myself a stand for my 17" Powerbook and have looked at these so far. I would love to hear feedback from anyone that owns or has looked at any of these, or others I should take a look at.

Which is the best? I guess it depends on what you want it for - raising, cooling etc

Personally I am looking for something that will allow me to both use the PB as a desktop whilst also cooling it. I plan to use a wireless Keyboard and Mouse.

iLap
http://www.raindesigninc.com/ilap.html

iCurve
http://www.griffintechnology.com/products/icurve/

"Kamas"
http://www.macsonly.com/macimp/kamas2.html

CoolPad
http://www.targus.com/us/product_details.asp?sku=PA241U

LapVantage
http://www.lapvantage.com/

Others:

Powerlift
http://www.air-port.com/blog2/03/16/2005/88/

This is an interesting comparison (albeit probably biased) which includes many of the popular stands.

http://www.koolsink.com/compare-study.html

Looking forward to some feedback

Randman · Aug 30, 2005, 01:07 PM

I have a PB17 and love the iCurve. I have an iLap and it hasn't done much for me.

KenDallas · Aug 30, 2005, 10:18 PM

I was very surprise to see that the XT-Stand didn't make the list. It seems very nice and I am seriously considering it. I already have the iCurve and love it immensely. The only reason for my considering the XT-Stand is for its portability. It folds up very nicely and comes with a plastic carrying case that would fit in my computer bag perfectly. You can find the XT-Stand at :

http://www.xtstand.com/xtstand?page=welcome

fisherKing · Aug 30, 2005, 10:57 PM

Originally Posted by KenDallas

I was very surprise to see that the XT-Stand didn't make the list. It seems very nice and I am seriously considering it. I already have the iCurve and love it immensely. The only reason for my considering the XT-Stand is for its portability. It folds up very nicely and comes with a plastic carrying case that would fit in my computer bag perfectly. You can find the XT-Stand at :

http://www.xtstand.com/xtstand?page=welcome

the xt-stand is awesome (imho, the case is unnecessary); small & light, really well-designed.

my fave of the (now three!) stands i have tried...

JoshuaZ · Aug 31, 2005, 09:41 PM

I was wondering how the XT-Stand was. Good to hear it has nice reviews. Looks super awesome.

paul w · Aug 31, 2005, 09:53 PM

I have the cool pad (well I'm borrowing my dad's).

It's 2 big positives: being adjustable and the fact that it swivels. This is kind of addictive. Otherwise does a good job of helping the tiBook cool.

southtdi · Sep 1, 2005, 09:18 AM

Have the iCurve and it's an excellent stand that is simple with no gimmicks built in. Use the Cool Pad too with another machine and find that is also a good stand.

teknopimp · Sep 1, 2005, 09:35 AM

i use the icurve on my desk, coffee table or floor. i use the podium coolpad on my desk or on my lap. both function as stands when not in use as well.

Randman · Sep 1, 2005, 10:58 AM

I went ahead and ordered a X-T stand for when I take my PB to work (or out). Will report back when it arrives early next week.

teknopimp · Sep 1, 2005, 11:16 AM

that x-t stand sure is pricey. i just pop the stands off of my coolpad and put them in my bag and works exactly the same, weighs less than an ounce and costs nothing.

fisherKing · Sep 1, 2005, 11:38 AM

i gotta say, the x-t stand was worth it to me...
works great, easy to carry (sans silly case),
and looks great (if anyone cares).

everywhere i take it, people admire it (after f*cking with me for being so "geeky")

bthom70 · 10:21 AM

I've been looking at this from staples.com Allsop stand
Relatively inexpensive, comes in 4 or 5 sizes and styles. and I can put my external keyboard under it.
My co-worker has 1 of these but its preforated stainless steel, telephone stand I'm trying to find where she got it.

bthom70