Xbrand XB-1001 360 Height Adjustable Laptop Stand

by Hotwire Development

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 11.8 x 11 x 8.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.6 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000GIOFHK
• Item model number: XB-1001-US
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (51 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: July 7, 2004

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

From the Manufacturer Quickly transforms laptop into a desktop to improve your comfort workspace and style.

FAQ

How do you type on the laptop when it’s in the Stand?
The Stand is designed for use with an external keyboard and mouse. Simply attach these accessories directly to an available port on your laptop.

Will it hold a 17-inch laptop?
The Stand is engineered to hold more than 30 pounds of weight. In general, if the laptop is less than 1.75 inches thick it should be just fine when placed in the stand.

How many different height positions does the Stand have?
The Stand has a total of four different height positions. The range from the highest to the lowest position is approximately 4.5 inches (11.5 cm).

Will it really help my laptop run cooler?
Absolutely. Placing your laptop in a vertical position and increasing airflow around your system accelerates the process of convection cooling.

Why to Buy

It's universal: The Stand is compatible with all makes and models of laptops including most 17-inch screen systems.

Superior value and features: Converts laptop into a desktop to improve comfort via proper screen height positioning, creates desk space savings, enhances laptop cooling, and includes a 360-degree swivel.

It’s just plain cool: Stunning, award-winning design functions as good as it looks!

Product Description

Raises display to improve comfort and productivity. One-touch height adjustability. 4 unique height positions. 360 degree swivel. Laptop cooling maintains system performance and longevity. Grab and go sides for quick docking and undocking. Folding retainer provides access to features on laptops front edge. Universal compatibility supports laptops up to 17.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

36 of 36 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Near perfect design! Does the job very well!, August 26, 2007

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sharkychick - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Xbrand XB-1001 360 Height Adjustable Laptop Stand (Personal Computers)

I have spent a ton of time researching ideas for keeping my laptop cool. I looked at the ones that blow air (and likely dust!) into the bottom of the laptop and that just seemed like a bad idea. Plus, many of them use the computer for power so you are further heating it up to use the cooling pads (?)...I decided there had to be a better way.

I purchased the Lapinator Plus and, unfortunately, it doesn't really help unless I put strips of Cryopak beneath the pad (there is a tunnel that runs across into which a single strip of Cryopak fits pretty well). That means I must have a piece of cardboard or something underneath the Lapinator. Bit of a PITA for the result and having to change out the Cryopaks frequently to keep them very cold. It has little bumps that you can place wherever you want on the pad but, IMO, they are not high enough to have the impact necessary to allow air flow.

When I found the Xbrand Laptop Stand I checked many reviews and looked at it very closely. I decided to purchase it and am very pleased.

I have deduced that the best way to keep a laptop cool is to have air space between the laptop and what it sits upon. The Xbrand stand does this very well. The dimensions of it allow a portion of my 15.4" widescreen laptop to extend out allowing plenty of air space and the well in the middle of the Xbrand further gives it air. The grips on both the front and back hold it into place super well, no matter what position you choose. (For anybody who has a drive on the front of their laptop, there is a button that clicks that front hold down to access your drive and your computer will still not slip.)

I have tested it out and the difference in the feel of the bottom of the laptop (heat-wise), from before when it was just sitting on little bumps or just on its feet, is remarkable.

It sits on little rollers, hence the 360 degree statement, so that you can roll it around on a hard surface if you are sharing the screen with someone else. There are four pre-programmed positions in terms of angle to which your laptop will sit. Probably the ONLY thing I would change would be a couple more positions and, perhaps a height adjustment. But, even with that said, I still think this is a wonderful solution and it does what it says it does. Thank You, Xbrand!

26 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Does exactly what it promises, September 25, 2007

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dondo (Issaquah, WA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Xbrand XB-1001 360 Height Adjustable Laptop Stand (Personal Computers)

This is a fine product. I use it with a 17" MacBook pro, and it holds the computer securely while allowing quick and easy height adjustment. As others have noted, the lip in front can interfere with the DVD slot and/or the IR port, but positioning the computer carefully (offset about two inches) on the stand alleviates both of these problems.

One word of warning for Mac owners: though this stand offers four positions (taking the base of the laptop through horizontal, 30 degrees, 45 degrees, and 60 degrees), only the first two positions are usable for a recent model Mac. For whatever reason the screen on my Mac cannot be opened more than about 60 degrees so the steeper angles for the stand make the screen hard to see (at 45 degrees) or fall closed (at 60 degrees). This takes about 2" off the maximum height of the screen. Still, it's fine for what I need.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars the most useful laptop accessory ever!, June 27, 2008

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HSLee "Laughter brings happiness" (Global Trotter) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Xbrand XB-1001 360 Height Adjustable Laptop Stand (Personal Computers)

It really gives the flexibility to work long hours without hurting your neck or eyes. Even typing while the laptop sits on it is not a problem. The base wheels might have some gentle squeaky noise but leave no scratches. And, solid design that enhances the look of your computer at the same time.
I got mine at one third of the listed price in an auction site. Well, in fact I got 6 so far to give away some to close friends, too.