So does the stand just rely on "balancing" the laptop? That is what it looks like. In other words, how sturdy is the laptop when it is in this stand
1878392
There's a lip on the front and thick soft rubber pads all around, my MBP doesn't budge even when I accidentally run into my desk, which happens more than I care to admit.
1878393
It's quite sturdy and balanced. I have a 17" MacBook on it, and have never felt any concern about anything falling over. Occasionally I'll use the laptop's keyboard directly when it's on the stand, and it doesn't bounce or shake very much at all.
694799
It stands up on it's own like a laptop. The further back you open it, the more likely it is to tip over due to the tablet being vertically top-heavy but mine only falls like that when it's fully extended and I bump the table really hard or suddenly press too hard when using the touch screen. It's really remarkably stable otherwise though!
813456
the stand is very well balanced and strong plus monitors are not that heavy you also have the option to bolt to the desk I have mines on the stand and a racing wheel ive had it for awhile its still standing not one fall and I have 3 24'wide screen monitors
658766
It is quite stable, and the articulation points could be tightened to make it even more so. I use mine next to two displays to elevate the laptop screen. I typically do use a BT keyboard, but have used the laptop keyboard many times as well.
149245
It is very sturdy. I have even moved the table it was on while DJing with little to no sway. As for comfort it depends on the table you are setting it on. The angle it holds it at would put the keyboard of most laptops at an angle similar to a normal desktop keyboard propped up on it's back risers. I think it's fine.
1231958
The stand was sufficient for me. Obviously, if you push it, it will fall over, but otherwise it's stable.
1508792
If your laptop is 9x13", it will overhang the platform slightly either at the back corners of the laptop or the front. If you're putting the stand in a corner against two walls you probably won't have room to tilt the display on the laptop back without the front of the laptop overhanging the front of the stand. Also, the feet are slick and it tends to slide around on a smooth surface so that could be a problem if you are typing on the laptop.
567356
I don't think it would. There is no horizontal support and you laptop would rattle around.
1281831
Yes. The entire stand is made of sturdy plastic and does not bend when my laptop is on it. But... if you're going to be banging away on the laptop vice using an external keyboard, I would suggest you invest in some Velcro to hold the laptop into position as it will slide around on the stand's surface if you don't. There are no 'locks' -- it is only a stand.
1716361
No. The stand has an angle to it and as a stand alone item will fall. The item is designed to be placed between your legs for support so that your laptop is resting at a comfortable height
1388603
Yes, this stand is counter balanced. It's been a good and sturdy stand for me!
1019434
It's very stable. of course, it may depend on the type of carpet, and the height you have it configured to, and the weight of your lap top... but It's rock solid for me with a 15" macbook pro retina on all of the carpet I've ever placed it on.
884987
It's very sturdy. I have a 17" laptop. It hangs over a little on each side, but is still steady on the lap.
1001236
I don't see a problem the stand is well made and should hold your laptop steady if on a sturdy desk or tabel.
1484255
Greetings, This is made of very strong plastic. It is very well made, and very durable. I have bought several of these laptop stands. Some were wood, some were very cheap plastic, and none of them lasted very long. This is the only one that you ever purchase again, but I think that it will be a very long time. Good luck....
417658
We are using it as a stand for a laptop computer and it works perfect. 20lbs might be too heavy but it is a very sturdy box.
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It's sturdy enough to type on and it wouldn't break if you rested your hands on it but it will lean a little bit not enough for your laptop to slip off but enough to notice that should be expected though.