| iCurve
Invisible Laptop Stand
Today, you can replace your desktop Mac easily
with a PowerBook or iBook. While the power and flexibility are great,
there are some definite ergonomic issues associated with using a
PowerBook or iBook full time in a desktop situation.
The iCurve is a laptop stand designed specifically
for the PowerBook and iBook. Its main purpose is to better position
the iBook or PowerBook in your permanent desktop environment. It
does this in several key ways:
- The iCurve is specifically designed
to position the top edge of the Apple PowerBook G4 at 16"
high. This is exactly the same height as Apple's 17" LCD
monitor. It's also about the same height of Apple's 22" Cinema
Display. This makes iCurve perfect for tiling the PowerBook with
Apple's LCD monitors. With Apple's 17" LCD - that’s
almost 2.2 million pixels of side-by-side screen real estate!!!
- The typical height of the top screen edge
of most monitors is 16" to 17" This is recommended ergonomic
height as specified by the TCO 95 standards. Also their recommended
distance from the screen is arms length. This is also made possible
using iCurve in conjunction with an external keyboard.
- iCurve elevates you iBook off your desk
- freeing up significant desk space for a full size keyboard and
mouse. Although you 'can' type directly on your iBook while its
placed on the iCurve, the addition of a full size Apple keyboard
and mouse makes for the most comfortable long-term desktop experience.
(and increases Apple accessory sales ;)
A few more small details:
- iCurve is beautifully rounded clear
plastic that matches exactly Apple's LCD form and appearance.
- PowerBook's back access door is fully
exposed and easily accessed
- iCurve increases airflow around PowerBooks
- keeping their running temperature down significantly.
- Moving your laptop around on your desk
(for example to show your screen to a colleague) is really easy.
Just grab the round base and slide. The MSRP is $39.99 and will
be shipping in quantity by the end of the summer.
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