Light Laptop Stands: Why didn’t I think of that?

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Light Laptop Stands: Why didn’t I think of that?

Posted on 06 February 2009 by Wayne Schulz

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Here’s an interesting and affordable solution for those of you who travel and are looking for a highly portable laptop stand that won’t take over your entire briefcase. The Light Laptop Stand at $9.95 couldn’t be simpler or more affordable. It’s two pieces of metal with rubber end caps to prevent scratches. The metal’s bent in such as way that it creates an ergonomic laptop stand suitable for desk use. Improved ventilation and keyboard access are two of the key benefits.

As you can see from the pictures, the stand operates in either a low or high position. The settings are determined by where you place the two laptop stand feet.

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In a way this laptop stand reminds me of how keyboards operate with fold out feet to prop them up. What I like is the Light Laptop Stand is small enough to be tucked into almost any briefcase.

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Cost is only $9.99 plus $2.50 for shipping the first unit (additional units ordered at the same time ship free). Order online at the link below.

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Wayne Schulz - who has written 2131 posts on Gear Diary.

Wayne is a diehard Blackberry user and consultant specializing in Sage MAS90 Accounting Software. He lives in Glastonbury CT with his two children. When not helping them with their homework or pushing the latest school fundraiser off on his co-workers, he is active hiking, Scuba Diving and investigating all manner of technology.

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http://susangibb.net susan
If I'd've been ambitious, I would have seen the idea to fruition. As a picture framer, I have two frame samples set together at the "v" that serves this purpose beautifully. It looks like a 2" high wooden "x" from the top.
Tony C
Blocks any ports or drive bays along the left and right sides and could put undue stress on the chassis, but otherwise a very KISS idea!

http://intensedebate.com/people/alanlstar alanlstar
I'm the inventor of this product, so I thought I give you some comments on chassis stress. Any laptop stand that creates an airspace underneath the keyboard will generate some stress in the area's that are not supported. From a stress standpoint, supporting the entire keyboard is best. However, from a cooling standpoint, having minimal contact underneath the keyboard will allow for better airflow and thus better cooling. Any place that the keyboard touches is a place that the heat transfers into the support surface, which is then held there, and heat can built up. This stand has a minimal surface area in contact with the underside of the keyboard for maximum passive cooling.
Tony is right that there is some additional stress created by the section that rests on top of the keyboard. However, laptops are not heavy enough for this small amount of additional stress to create a problem in normal use. The stand is super strong, and no doubt stronger than the laptop though, so sitting on your laptop could be a problem and is not recommended

http://intensedebate.com/people/mas90guru Wayne Schulz
I'm going to try it out on my MacBook Pro — I think Tony may be right about putting stress on the chasis. I like it as a temporary solution for portable work on a flat surface.
http://intensedebate.com/people/ctmagnus Chris Magnusson
It looks interesting. But I don't have 1/2" between the keyboard and the edge of the computer.