- Brand Name: Twelve South
- Model: 12-0901
- Item Package Quantity: 1
- Weight: 1.00 pounds
- Warranty: 1 year
Technical Details
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Product Description
From the Manufacturer
The BookArc: Turn your Macbook into a desktop.
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Twelve South's BookArc is a simple, elegant stand that literally turns your portable computer into a mini tower. Slide your MacBook or MacBook Pro into the BookArc and park it at the back of your desk to free up space, or next to your Apple Cinema Display and you'll have a beautiful sight.
Three reasons why you need a BookArc
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Create a Zen-like workspaceWith a footprint of just 10 x 4 inches, BookArc takes up a fraction of the space your MacBook Pro uses laying flat. Soft, silicone footpads keep it stable and free your desk from marks or scratches.
| One Arc fits allTo ensure the perfect fit, BookArc includes three different sized scratch-free, silicone cushions. These gently grip the various MacBook and MacBook Pro models and ensures the perfect fit right out of the box. Cushions are super easy to install and remove making it easy for BookArc to switch from one MacBook model to another. | Enhance performanceYou can actually boost the performance of your MacBook or MacBook Pro by running it closed in the BookArc. That's because your system automatically dedicates 100% of its video memory to the external display rather than splitting it with the built-in display. You’ll see a noticeable speed increase when working in many graphics-intensive applications. |
...And more reasons:
A Work of Arc.
Carved from strong, heavy gauge steel, BookArc vertically holds any MacBook from MacBook Air to the 17-inch MacBook Pro. Park your BookArc-cradled MacBook next to your LED Cinema Display and you’ll have the coolest desktop/laptop set-up your desk has ever seen.
Features:
- Get a cleaner, less-cluttered workspace
- Three silicone inserts for a perfect fit
- Compatible with all MacBook, MacBook Pro and MacBook Air models
BookArc Stand Specifications:
- Height: 3.0 in./7.6 cm
- Width: 4.5 in./11.4 cm
- Depth: 10.1 in./25.7 cm
- Weight: 1.2 lbs./0.54 kg
What's in the Box
- Twelve South BookArc desktop stand
- Silicone Pad Fit Inserts (x3)
About Twelve South
Twelve South is here to create beautifully designed accessories exclusively for Apple computers. We know Mac users. We are Mac users. We feel it’s time to stop settling for PC accessories that are painted white and passed off as "Mac compatible". It’s time for a company to focus on Mac accessories exclusively.
Product Description
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.
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Customer Reviews
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
25 of 25 people found the following review helpful
By Gregory
At first, I thought this stand was a bit overpriced. After I bought it and realized that it was made from solid metal, I'm willing to forgive the price. This item is solid and won't be breaking anytime soon.
I use it for my 13" MacBook Pro. One of my initial concerns was whether it would still hold my MBP since I have the Speck hardshell cover on it. Fortunately, it comes with three different silicone inserts for the stand and I'm using the largest one without any difficulty at all.
Put simply, it is a great stand and well worth the price I paid for it.
I use it for my 13" MacBook Pro. One of my initial concerns was whether it would still hold my MBP since I have the Speck hardshell cover on it. Fortunately, it comes with three different silicone inserts for the stand and I'm using the largest one without any difficulty at all.
Put simply, it is a great stand and well worth the price I paid for it.
17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
By Sean Blair
Amazon Verified Purchase
In spite of the high price tag, I bought the BookArc to clean up my desk space in my home office. As you can tell from the pictures and Twelve South's reputation, it's definitely an attractive accessory to have sitting around. It's also clearly functional. It's a pretty simple task, and it does it well, with my 13" MacBook Pro.
I say it's 98% perfect, because it has two flaws. First, let's be honest -- the price is a bit ridiculous for a piece of metal with a slot. Second, if you place your laptop into the BookArc as shown in all the marketing pictures (i.e., with the hinge down), newer models will potentially overheat, since they vent through the hinge. I had read something about that in passing but forgot about it until yesterday, when I heard my laptop's fan going like there was no tomorrow. I felt under the BookArc and, sure enough, it was very hot. I simply flipped the laptop over so that the hinge faced up, though, and the problem was solved. It's just something to keep in mind.
I say it's 98% perfect, because it has two flaws. First, let's be honest -- the price is a bit ridiculous for a piece of metal with a slot. Second, if you place your laptop into the BookArc as shown in all the marketing pictures (i.e., with the hinge down), newer models will potentially overheat, since they vent through the hinge. I had read something about that in passing but forgot about it until yesterday, when I heard my laptop's fan going like there was no tomorrow. I felt under the BookArc and, sure enough, it was very hot. I simply flipped the laptop over so that the hinge faced up, though, and the problem was solved. It's just something to keep in mind.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By Derek P.
There is no denying that Twelve South does a great job creating accessories which match any piece of Apple hardware. This BookArc is no exception. It's solid - formed from a heavy piece of metal. The inserts to hold your notebooks are firm yet gentle enough for the exterior of your notebooks. I only wish that the inserts would actually hold my MacBook Pro closer to vertical. You know... Just like the marketing photos the company uses to sell these things. I've tried each of the included inserts and all of them have a gap on either side. Because of this, my MacBook Pro sites at an angle. If I fidget with the stand inserts by pressing them against the notebook, it will stand vertical for a little bit before the notebook slides and falls back from vertical. For the price, I would have expected the company would test the stand to make sure the marketing photos actually depict what consumers will actually get.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars
Two Thumbs Up
Simple device to hold a macbook attached to external video display, hard drives, speakers, ethernet, etc. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Steven W. Neighbors
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent Quality and Fit
I'm using this with a MacBook Air with a Speck clear hard shell case and it's about the same width as a MacBook Pro. It looks great, excellent quality, and fits perfectly. Read more
Published 5 months ago by noworries
4.0 out of 5 stars
Works Great for 2011 MacBook Pro 15"
Works flawlessly with 2011 MacBook Pro 15". It because annoying that I have to pull the MacBook out to power on each time, but oh well.
Published 15 months ago by Orlandoech
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very Sharp
Those of us that own Macs love them. Those that don't love to hate us that do love them. Let's face it. The MacBook Pro is a work of art. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Jason
3.0 out of 5 stars
Sexy, sturdy, but horrible cable management
$50 bucks for a laptop stand... Sure is a steep price if you ask me. The product, however is well packaged, and well made, it's made out of metal, not plastic, and is very sturdy... Read more
Published 22 months ago by Robert Klaproth
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good but pricey
This well designed product is well made and attractive. But at $50 it should be. There are no moving parts so there's nothing to break. Overall I'm glad I bought it. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Kevin Brinkley
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent product
This is the right dock for those who want to use your mac notebooks anywhere and enjoy at home without buying other Mac or a PC and still have the best experience of using a Mac.
Published 23 months ago by Helio Sant'Ana
5.0 out of 5 stars
This is the one to buy, worth the money
After much research, I bought this one. I use it with my 15" macbook pro. It helps my computer stay cooler while I do lots of graphics and saves table space. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Hannah Hunter
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great
The "bookarc" is quite good, it comes with different rubber pieces in order to fit whichever of the MacBooks (Pro 13, 17, the white one, etc). Read more
Published 24 months ago by MarcoC
5.0 out of 5 stars
It's worth the money
I now have a computer that perfectly sits upright on my desk :)
It does work well, despite some of the reviews here. Read more
It does work well, despite some of the reviews here. Read more
Published on May 22, 2011 by J. Nelson
