About a week ago I was trying to work out how I could make a bit more space on my desk so I started looking for a solution via the Google search engine. I came across loads of normal laptop stands, some plastic, some metal and some with built-in fans to help keep your laptop cool - but none that would help me free up some space. :(
Then I came across a company called Twelve South who produced a vertical laptop stand specifically for MacBooks - hooray! I had a quick look on the shop on Apple's web site and when I saw the price I quickly closed my web browser in shock! £39.99 + delivery costs!!!
I refused to believe that it would cost so much so I had a good search around and the best price I found was on Amazon.co.uk where after much debate with my wallet, I finally ordered the stand at a cost of £34.99 + 4.50 delivery.
After placing the order 3 days ago (despite all the snow we are currently experiencing here in the UK) it landed on my doormat this afternoon! :)
Straight away I could see that a lot of effort has been put in to this premium product as the packaging looked very 'Mac-ish'. After removing the sleeve and opening the box you are greeted with a thank you message.
The BookArc comes with 3 differently sized pieces of rubber which you can fit to the BookArc depending on what model of MacBook you have. I have to say though, it's not as snug as I expected and I'm not sure this is a design issue or if it's meant to be like that.
My MacBook is now working in Clam-Shell mode and is sitting to the left hand side of my monitor and has freed up a fair bit of room.
So is the BookArc worth spending around £40 on? Not really, but are there any other vertical laptop stands? Not that I could find, so if you want a vertical laptop stand then it's the BookArc or nothing.
In conclusion, if you're looking for a vertical laptop stand then there is one available, but it comes at a price.
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