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On top of all of the other criticisms, this isn’t functionally what I want. I still would end up looking down to see the laptop. I guess it’s better for peop

On top of all of the other criticisms, this isn’t functionally what I want. I still would end up looking down to see the laptop. I guess it’s better for people who only work on laptops and don’t want to have separate keyboards and pointing devices. I travel a lot and I use a Roost laptop stand https://www.therooststand.com/ https://www.therooststand.com/ A standard Apple keyboard and mouse, and a portable USB powered monitor that gets power and video from one USB cable and monitor stand https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C4KH2GH3 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C4KH2GH3

alias_neo 2y ago
I got a roost when they launched, still have it, practical and durable, I imagine I'll always have it. The problem with this paper one is that the paper will wear within a couple of years, and if you spill your coffee on it or anything like that or put it down on a coffee-ring stain, it's straight in the bin. I fail to see the value in something made from recyclable that is essentially disposable rather than a roost which can be made from recycled plastic and last forever. The roost also only cost about double to triple this to buy. EDIT: I see the roost is quite a bit more expensive now, but longevity and ergonomics wise I'd say still well worth it.
- gruez 2y ago
  Why is it so expensive? It looks and functions exactly like a dozen other similar stands on aliexpress.
  - scarface_74 2y ago
    I’m not going to buy a knock off good from Aliexpress for a product that I have used everyday for the past two years across over two dozen cities.
  - daanavitch 2y ago
    The Nexstand is the most popular alternative, it's around 30 dollars.
  - alias_neo 2y ago
    Honestly, I don't know, I bought it a decade ago when it launched. It was a fair bit cheaper, I want to say more like $60, I suppose "inflation" is the reason. EDIT: 2016 I bought my roost stand, it's still good as new.

alias_neo 2y ago

I got a roost when they launched, still have it, practical and durable, I imagine I'll always have it. The problem with this paper one is that the paper will wear within a couple of years, and if you spill your coffee on it or anything like that or put it down on a coffee-ring stain, it's straight in the bin. I fail to see the value in something made from recyclable that is essentially disposable rather than a roost which can be made from recycled plastic and last forever. The roost also only cost about double to triple this to buy. EDIT: I see the roost is quite a bit more expensive now, but longevity and ergonomics wise I'd say still well worth it.

gruez 2y ago
Why is it so expensive? It looks and functions exactly like a dozen other similar stands on aliexpress.
- scarface_74 2y ago
  I’m not going to buy a knock off good from Aliexpress for a product that I have used everyday for the past two years across over two dozen cities.
- daanavitch 2y ago
  The Nexstand is the most popular alternative, it's around 30 dollars.
- alias_neo 2y ago
  Honestly, I don't know, I bought it a decade ago when it launched. It was a fair bit cheaper, I want to say more like $60, I suppose "inflation" is the reason. EDIT: 2016 I bought my roost stand, it's still good as new.