Ergonomic Design for Optimal Productivity
If you want to upgrade your laptop/tablet/gaming screen viewing angle, consider an ivoler rotatable, adjustable stand. The device will cradle your device with the included silicone rubber pads along the top panel. Enjoy the openwork design for heat dissipation, a convenient easily-sharable, rotatable base, 11-pound load limit designed for 11-16" laptops, adjustable viewing angle, aluminum lightweight material, heat-dissipating cutouts, and foldable design. What more could you ask from a sub $50 device?
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Stand is a sturdy, Inexpensive, ergonomic upgrade to your productivity
Even though I love my MacBook Pro 15” (2018) and my iPad Pro 12.9”, I often struggle to find an optimal/comfortable ergonomic angle for viewing my device and dealing with heat management. I regularly type office notes, messages, reviews, scroll webpages, and check emails while lying on my bed or floor. My iPad Pro 12.9” with Magic Keyboard has no issue with heat management, unlike my MacBook Pro, which seems to struggle when flat on my bed or carpet. Additionally, I dislike the wrist angle when using my flat Magic Keyboard and MacBook Pro keyboards on flat surfaces. To improve the comfort of my devices and to improve heat dissipation, I employ risers like ivoler’ s Rotatable Laptop Stand.
UNBOXING:
The ivoler Rotatable Laptop Stand arrived in an 11 1/2 inches long by 9 3/8 inches tall by 2 7/16 inches thick tan-cardboard retail package. The top, left, right, and front panels were unadorned, while the cover/back panel provided helpful information for the consumer. Even though the cardboard coloration felt a bit bland, the overall design/layout of the packaging proved to be appealing. You will find the ivoler company name and the generic “Rotatable Laptop Stand” descriptor along the top left of the cover panel. Beneath the product name, the company listed four product features: 1. 360 Rotatable. 2. Heat Dissipation. 3. Ergonomic Design 4. Wide Compatibility. The lower left corner displayed a product barcode sticker, while the lower right segment displayed boxes and color options (silver/black/space gray). Interestingly, none of the boxes were marked. The main showcase of the panel was the large ink-outline image of the laptop stand.
The rear panel provided a large image of the four-step transformation process to transition from the retracted to the expanded configuration. The lower left segment listed information regarding the manufacturer name, address, contact information, support@ivoler.com and www.ivoler.com/support addresses, plus a few product manufacturing labels. The lower right segment provided a helpful “Attention” diagram/description to tighten the stand screw should the stand loosen. The material was presented in a very straightforward manner and provided a reasonable overall presentation of the stand. I would have liked to see a specifications table/segment to detail the weight/parameters on the rear panel or within the instruction manual. Alas, outside of the four-step setup process on the back of the box, I did not find any included instructions.
USE/TESTING:
I cut the tape along the lower front panel, lifted the cardboard lid, and then removed the plastic-wrapped 2 pounds 6.8 ounces metallic stand and the 1.6-ounce tightening hex tool from the box. The ivoler laptop stand measured 10 1/4 inches long by by 8 1/2 inches wide by 2 1/4 inches tall at the front lip (1 1/2 inches from plate to plate). The upper panel provided four 1 1/8 inches long by 1 1/8 inches tall, “L”-shaped rubberized pads at each of the corners, dual 1 9/16 inches wide by 3/4 inches tall by 1/8 inches thick front laptop rests, the ivoler company name printed at the center of the panel, and surrounded by a large cutout segment that resembled the recycle logo. The cutouts reduced the overall weight and allowed for improved air current exchange when using/charging my devices. The front risers had 1 1/2 inches long by 9/16 inches tall rubberized pads to protect the front of your laptop/MacBook or iPad.
The bottom plate had an 8 1/4 inches diameter by 1/8 inches thick spinning base. The base had a centralized 1 1/2 inches diameter by 3/8 inches thick rubberized pad and four 2-inches wide by 3/8 inches wide arcuate rubberized feet. You can use the stand in the retracted state or choose to expand/deploy the stand and still enjoy the benefits of the rotatable bass. In the retracted state, the cutout segments allowed my MacBook Pro Fan to cool the device better than when it was flat on the floor/bed. To expand the stand, grip the top and bottom plate’s rear aspect and lift upward. You can then lift the front and adjust the angle to your desired level. You must put some effort into the process, as the screws were designed to be rather tight. Thankfully, the tight riser arms allowed the stand to hold my 15” MacBook Pro without sagging.
Although the stand measured 7 5/16 inches tall when fully extended, I could not use the device in that orientation due to the uncomfortable nature (height) and lack of balance with my MacBook Pro and Ipad Pro. When fully deployed, the top panel rested too far posteriorly about the base plate, which caused the setup to lean backward. I found the fully retracted/flat orientation or a mid-height position (support arms at a 45-degree angle) to provide both of my devices’ optimal rise and balance. The L-shaped rubberized feet along the four corners of the top panel and the front risers prevented my devices from sliding forward, with the angled top panel facing downward.
SUMMARY:
The ability to fold the stand into a flatter, more-compact configuration was my favorite feature of the ivoler device. The flat configuration allowed me to store the device within my Timbuk2 Messenger bag. The swivel base, rubberized base pads, rubberized upper panel pads, and stiff side arms/risers allowed me to optimally position the stand without drift/sagging of the setup. I loved the cutouts on the top panel and found improved MacBook efficiency/cooling while typing while lying prone.
It is important to note that you must remove your device from the stand before repositioning the stand due to the stiff riser arms. With up to an 11 pound load capacity (website data), you can enhance your computer/tablet viewing and use angle for most portable devices. Definitely consider picking up an ivoler rotatable stand for a lightweight, inexpensive, upgraded experience..
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