iPad desk stand

Manosk · 07-23-2013, 09:23 AM

Hi, I use an iPad 3 to read my ebooks and I would like to buy a desk stand.

The ideal stand should adjust to different angles and should not wobble while typing.

As you can imagine there are a huge number of tablet stands on the market. Just to list a few of them:

Rain Design iSlider

Belkin Flipblade Adjust

Griffin A-Frame

JustMobile Encore

iKlip Studio

What stand do you use (if any)? What are your suggestions?

Thanks

jswinden · 07-23-2013, 10:44 AM

I use the Belkin Flipblade Adjust with my iPad 3 in landscape. It is stable and doesn't wobble. It is the only one I've used so I cannot compare it to the others. I like mine and use it every day.

afv011 · 07-23-2013, 11:38 AM

I use this with my Nook HD+ and Nexus 10.

FlorenceArt · 07-23-2013, 04:01 PM

I have a leather sleeve for my iPad with a foldable cover. Wen I'm home I use a Belkin Fipblade. I like it because I can put the iPad with its sleeve on, either in landscape or portrait modes. I can type on it but it's not a very comfortable position and it doesn't feel very stable.

Penforhire · 07-23-2013, 05:30 PM

I use the Logitech Ultraslim Keyboard cover (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B007PRHNHO ). The slot for a stand is fixed at only one angle but it works for me. It fits in portrait mode but only 'locks' together magnetically in landscape mode.

robinson · 07-23-2013, 05:44 PM

We use a $3-4 mini art easel from JoAnne Fabrics-- they're wonderful. Adjustable, foldable, easily moved around, etc. It also supports the iPad (big guy with heavy case) in both landscape and portrait. Now, it's not as sturdy as some stands, but at $3, it's well worth a try.

The one caveat with any stand is that if the lower edge of your i-device (or any device) is exposed, the stand can scratch that edge. Even the polycarbonate, mini-easels can do that. However, it's easy enough to prevent with a piece of electrical tape.

ilovejedd · 07-23-2013, 11:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by afv011

I use this with my Nook HD+ and Nexus 10.

I use the same thing for my tablets (Nexus 7, Toshiba Excite 7.7, HP TouchPad, iPad 3/4 in folio case, TF700T in folio case). The stand is surprisingly stable even with the heavier tablets (the TF700T in folio case is almost 1kg) but I do need to take care and tap lightly with the heavy tablets. The areas that touch the device are padded so it's unlikely to scruff your devices. It also has padding on the base so it's fairly skid resistant. Overall, a pretty decent stand for $5.

MeSue · 07-24-2013, 10:56 AM

I've tried a lot, and the best IMO, is the Native Union Gripster. I have never been in a situation where I could not get a comfortable position since I got it. Several people I know have gotten this case after seeing mine and they all love it.
Here's an article about all the holders/stands I have tried: http://www.geekintheforest.com/ipad-holders/

H2ONUT · 07-24-2013, 11:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Manosk

Hi, I use an iPad 3 to read my ebooks and I would like to buy a desk stand.

The ideal stand should adjust to different angles and should not wobble while typing.

As you can imagine there are a huge number of tablet stands on the market. Just to list a few of them:

Rain Design iSlider

Belkin Flipblade Adjust

Griffin A-Frame

JustMobile Encore

iKlip Studio

What stand do you use (if any)? What are your suggestions?

Thanks

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Check out www.thoughtout.biz

I have the black Stabile Pro for the iPad 2, and the IPM-10 for the iPad Mini. Both stands are fantastic! Made in the USA, fast shipping and excellent customer service.

afv011 · 07-24-2013, 11:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by H2ONUT

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Check out www.thoughtout.biz

I have the black Stabile Pro for the iPad 2, and the IPM-10 for the iPad Mini. Both stands are fantastic! Made in the USA, fast shipping and excellent customer service.

And expensive, I might add.

FlorenceArt · 07-24-2013, 11:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by H2ONUT

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Check out www.thoughtout.biz

I have the black Stabile Pro for the iPad 2, and the IPM-10 for the iPad Mini. Both stands are fantastic! Made in the USA, fast shipping and excellent customer service.

Hi,

Are you affiliated to this site?

I'm asking because you registered today and your first and only post so far contains a link to a commercial site.

jswinden · 07-24-2013, 12:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by afv011

And expensive, I might add.

And with such a high center of gravity I suspect it is easy to knock over.

H2ONUT · 07-24-2013, 01:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FlorenceArt

Hi,

Are you affiliated to this site?

I'm asking because you registered today and your first and only post so far contains a link to a commercial site.

No, I was directed here from another site. I am looking for a stand, holder to mount my iPad on our boat.

FlorenceArt · 07-25-2013, 07:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by H2ONUT

No, I was directed here from another site. I am looking for a stand, holder to mount my iPad on our boat.

OK, thanks for the clarification and welcome to MR!

Roice59 · 07-25-2013, 08:03 AM

You can't really go wrong with Belkin... i got one and it does its job

07-23-2013, 09:23 AM	#1
Manosk Junior Member Posts: 9 Karma: 7940 Join Date: May 2013 Device: iPad 3	iPad desk stand Hi, I use an iPad 3 to read my ebooks and I would like to buy a desk stand. The ideal stand should adjust to different angles and should not wobble while typing. As you can imagine there are a huge number of tablet stands on the market. Just to list a few of them: Rain Design iSlider Belkin Flipblade Adjust Griffin A-Frame JustMobile Encore iKlip Studio What stand do you use (if any)? What are your suggestions? Thanks

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07-23-2013, 10:44 AM	#2
jswinden Nameless Being	I use the Belkin Flipblade Adjust with my iPad 3 in landscape. It is stable and doesn't wobble. It is the only one I've used so I cannot compare it to the others. I like mine and use it every day.

07-23-2013, 11:38 AM	#3
afv011 Captain Penguin Posts: 2,964 Karma: 2079777777 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Seattle, WA Device: Kobo Clara BW, Kobo Libra 2, Nook Glowlight	I use this with my Nook HD+ and Nexus 10.

07-23-2013, 04:01 PM	#4
FlorenceArt High Priestess Posts: 5,761 Karma: 5042529 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Montreuil sous bois, France Device: iPad Pro 9.7, iPhone 6 Plus	I have a leather sleeve for my iPad with a foldable cover. Wen I'm home I use a Belkin Fipblade. I like it because I can put the iPad with its sleeve on, either in landscape or portrait modes. I can type on it but it's not a very comfortable position and it doesn't feel very stable.

07-23-2013, 05:30 PM	#5
Penforhire Wizard Posts: 2,230 Karma: 7145404 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southern California Device: Kindle Voyage & iPhone 7+	I use the Logitech Ultraslim Keyboard cover (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B007PRHNHO ). The slot for a stand is fixed at only one angle but it works for me. It fits in portrait mode but only 'locks' together magnetically in landscape mode.

07-23-2013, 05:44 PM	#6
robinson Zealot Posts: 142 Karma: 997293 Join Date: Jan 2003	We use a $3-4 mini art easel from JoAnne Fabrics-- they're wonderful. Adjustable, foldable, easily moved around, etc. It also supports the iPad (big guy with heavy case) in both landscape and portrait. Now, it's not as sturdy as some stands, but at $3, it's well worth a try. The one caveat with any stand is that if the lower edge of your i-device (or any device) is exposed, the stand can scratch that edge. Even the polycarbonate, mini-easels can do that. However, it's easy enough to prevent with a piece of electrical tape.

07-24-2013, 10:56 AM	#8
MeSue Geek in the Forest Posts: 399 Karma: 1077186 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: FL Device: iPad Air, iPhone 4s, Nexus 7	I've tried a lot, and the best IMO, is the Native Union Gripster. I have never been in a situation where I could not get a comfortable position since I got it. Several people I know have gotten this case after seeing mine and they all love it. Here's an article about all the holders/stands I have tried: http://www.geekintheforest.com/ipad-holders/

07-25-2013, 08:03 AM	#15
Roice59 Junior Member Posts: 4 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jul 2013 Device: iPad mini	You can't really go wrong with Belkin... i got one and it does its job