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 Great presentation stand and for broadcasts, tooOct 29, 2009
We use this excellent stand for on-stage presentations, as it knocks down and packs nicely, with both the short and extended risers; and in-studio for voicing scripts and doing interviews for our daily and weekly national programs at www.lifeloveandhealth.com. In fact, we purchased the so-called "refurbished" model, also available on Just Mobile's site for $49.99 - trust me, the only difference between this and the full MSRP version is the price point. The cost is inconsequential, especially given the simplicity, build quality, height options, ease of use and elegant styling.
The 15" MacBook sits solidly on the stand, looks sharp and performs nicely, especially with the two-height option. Aside from keeping the machine cooler (I guess), the advantage to having the eye-level of the machine higher is wonderful; and for presentations, on stage and on-table, with a remote control, this is a huge plus and, frankly, it says and shows you mean business.
But, remember, the Apple laptop sits ATOP the stand and I agree with the other reviewers, it's important to understand that the laptop is not locked down or secured. I'd love a 1/4-20 tripod-like screw on the stand with a threaded female receiver on the Apple; however, in lieu of that, gaffer's tape, double-sided foam tape or elastic bands will secure the machine to the stand and the stand to a table, especially in the high riser position. A small shot bag will do the trick, too, for weighting down the oval base.
Yes, an external mouse or keyboard will serve desk-bound users well ... but buy the re-furb version and you'll never look back, while lookin' good.
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4 of 4 found the following review helpful:
 Almost PerfectJun 13, 2009
This product should be a 5 star except for the following two shortcomings:
#1. When I place my MBP 15 inch on the Xstand in the closed position and then I attempt to open it by lifting the screen up from the front, it has a tendency to tip over backwards unless I hold it down with the other hand. The base of the xStand should have been better designed to account for this problem. I only used the xStand with the longer riser bar so this may not be an issue with the much shorter additional bar that comes with it, since the point of gravity is much lower also. I don't know if this is an issue with the 13 in or 17 in Macbook Pros -or with any other laptop for that matter - as I only have the 15 in version.
#2. This is less of a problem than the above but still worth mentioning. When I have the MBP on the xStand and I look at it carefully from the side, I notice that the MBP doesn't even make contact with the horizontal rubber pads on the front of the xStand, due to the slightly curved shape of the bottom/edge of the unibody, so the laptop sits right on the aluminum part which kind of defeats the purpose of having little rubber pads in the first place. These rubber pads I'm talking about are not the ones that rest vertically on the inside lip of the xStand. Not a terrible problem - and I haven't noticed any scratches so far - but at this price level for a laptop stand I believe it should NOT have been overlooked especially since the problem could've been avoided just by moving the rubber pads back about a half inch on the xStand.
Having said all that, the xStand Pro is still a very high quality product and it matches the color of the aluminum Macbooks so well that it makes for a very sharp looking combination. I am looking for an additional stand for the bedroom setup but I am considering the mStand by Rain Design this time, especially for the much lower price. Hope this helps.
I felt I should note that I would buy this product again for the looks alone, if there were no other potentially better alternatives.
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
Functional and very well madeMay 20, 2009
I needed something solid to raise up my MacAir off the table and keep it ergonomic. I liked the simplicity of this one, but it did seem expensive. When I received, I couldn't believe how well made it was. It was also packaged well, similar to getting a new Mac product (the testament being that I still haven't thrown away the box!)
The laptop fits on here well, and I've chosen to use the lower version (there is also a piece that lets it sit much higher, but it didn't make much sense for me.) It's damn sturdy, and very solid. I almost want to get another one, but it's a little too expensive for that. I would highly recommend this if you're looking for a good laptop stand. You wont need to look much further (but you might want something cheaper.) It's nice to see such a high quality product, and made out of metal, still made today.
8 of 8 found the following review helpful:
Stand by the X FactorMar 16, 2009
When I first came across the Xtand Pro from Just Mobile I thought it was just another overpriced gimmick. After all, it's just a stand. I have bought my share of laptop stands over the years and I have constantly been disappointed in how they work. They typically do not support the computer, scratch the case, or put it at such an angle as to make it impossible to use. So when I looked a the Xtand Pro my expectations were that I would yet again be disappointed.
When the package arrived, I opened the box and was immediately impressed at how well thought out the packaging was. Rather than just a cardboard box with a bag of screws and a few pieces of metal I got the feeling that I had just purchased a build it yourself sculpture. The Xtand Pro came with two sized risers that raise the computer off the desktop. With the lower riser you are still able to use the laptop keyboard comfortably and fairly ergonomically. It is slightly more inclined than an external keyboard but still very usable. The construction of the Xtand Pro makes it very sturdy even when typing and using the trackpad so I never felt as though the laptop would come tumbling off the stand.
I traded out the smaller riser for the taller one that put the laptop screen on equal height with my external monitor. This had the immediate benefit of making my workstation area more ergonomic when glancing between the two monitors. The Xtand Pro with the taller riser does make it more difficult to type on the laptop keyboard but is the perfect height if you use an external keyboard when at your desk.
The large base on the Xtand Pro makes the whole stand very stable and solid. The aluminum construction matches the case of my computer and fits right in with the style of my other desktop components. The stand comes with rubberized feet on the laptop platform which protect the computer case from any damage when placed on the stand.
After using this stand for 6 weeks I can honestly say it is probably the last laptop stand I will buy. It works perfectly well for my desktop arrangement, protects my laptop, makes my work area more ergonomic, and it gives the laptop a stable surface while featuring a stylish platform. It also allows my laptop to have better air circulation making it cooler to the touch. Finally after several tries I have found a stand that not only works well but adds style to my desk.
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