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Rain Design mStand
mStand, Silver or Space Grey
Sale history: US$49.90 direct and US$40-60 at US retailers for years, with occasional mid-US$30s dips at Amazon. No official Canadian price; Amazon.ca sets its own.
Where to buy
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Pros
- One-piece anodized aluminium that does not flex
- Raises the screen 150 mm to line up with a monitor
- Rear cable hole
- Open design runs cooler
Cons
- Fixed height and angle
- Needs an external keyboard and mouse
- Takes desk space when the laptop is away
- Open-lid only
Why it is the pick
Lifts the laptop screen to monitor height so it becomes the third pane. The question it answers for a buyer: Open-lid stand or clamshell?
Specs that matter
- Single-piece aluminium
- 150 mm rise, tilted platform
- Fits MacBooks to 16-inch
- ~2 in cable opening
Check before ordering
Match the finish to the laptop; very thin or 17-inch laptops can overhang the front lip
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Corrections and updates
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