Twelve South BookArc for MacBook Pro
by Twelve South LLC
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Manufacturer: Twelve South LLCModel: 12-0901
Color: Silver
Product features:
- Free ups valuable real estate on your desk
- Includes three different sized scratch-free, silicone cushions which gently grip the various MacBook models
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Customer Review: Manufacturer's advice on the fit for new 13" MacBook Pros
Summary: 4 Stars
It's a beautifully designed and manufactured item, just as other reviewers have noted. However, the new 13" MacBook does not fit snugly in it -- standing at a slight angle and wobbling 10-15 degrees when touched. Below is the response I received from the manufacturer when I reported this, which you should at least read before buying. I'm planning to try their "layers of tape" advice and hopefully keep mine.
THEIR EMAIL TO ME:
The #4 is the insert that was developed for use with the new, unibody MacBook Pros. These MacBooks are a bit thinner than the earlier, non-unibody versions.
We have heard from a few customers that the #4 insert is a little looser than they would like. This is an intentional design decision. It is important that the stand never grip the laptop. To do so would mean that the user would not be able to quickly and easily remove the laptop from the stand with one quick motion of the hand. Rather, he would have to hold on to the stand with one hand and pull the laptop out of the stand with the other.
An insert that gripped the laptop, even gently, would also mean the insert would be at risk of pulling loose from the stand when the computer was repeatedly removed causing the user to constantly have to re-seat the insert. Or worse, this could cause the insert to constantly pull loose and risk scratching the laptop cover.
With the #4 insert, if you place the laptop in the stand in a straight up-right position, it should stay in that position unless the laptop is pushed or the desk is jostled or bumped. The ability to shift the MacBook is due to the fact that the edges of the laptop are slightly rounded.
However, we've also heard from a few users who have made a slight alteration to the BookArc to snug up the fit. They have removed the insert and layered tape along the inside edge of the BookArc, then put the insert back in. Although this makes those tolerances outside our comfort zone, if you choose to do this, I would caution you to not get it so tight that the MacBook hangs up when you remove it from the stand.
All this being said, if you are unhappy with the function of this item, we would encourage you to return it to the place where it was purchased for a refund. We want you to love all of your Twelve South products!
Description of Twelve South BookArc for MacBook Pro
Vertical laptop stand for MacBook, MacBook Pro and and MacBook Air. BookArc helps you free up valuable real estate on your desk, giving you a cleaner, less cluttered, Zen-like workspace. With a footprint of 10-by-4 inches, BookArc takes up a fraction of the space your MacBook wastes just lying around. And while it takes your MacBook to new heights, BookArc rests on soft, silicone footpads that keep it from leaving any unwanted surface marks or scratches on your desk. Along with a stunning design and improved ergonomics, BookArc can actually boost the performance of your laptop. When your MacBook is running closed in the BookArc, your machine will automatically dedicate 100% of its video memory to the external display - instead of splitting it with the internal display. You?ll enjoy a noticeable speed increase when working in Photoshop, Aperture, iPhoto and other graphics-intensive applications. So can a notebook stand really speed up your MacBook? If it?s a BookArc, the answer is yes.Digital Cameras & Photo Categories
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