Review: Seven iPad stands for on-the-go use
If you’re looking for an iPad stand, you face a plethora of options and possible features. Will you be using the stand to hold the iPad for FaceTime and video viewing, or will you just be surfing and typing? Do you need to be able to prop up the iPad in both portrait and landscape orientations, or will one or the other suffice? Is one position enough, or do you need a stand that adjusts to multiple angles? Do you need a stand that will accommodate an iPad in a bulky case?
But perhaps the most important characteristic of an iPad stand is whether it’s made to stay on your desk or to be carried with you. I tested seven portable iPad stands small enough to fit in your laptop or tablet bag.
Maximo iU-AS1 iUp Anodized Aluminum Stand
Maximo’s iUP
Maximo’s $50 iU-AS1 iUp Anodized Aluminum Stand (3.5 of 5 rating) is constructed of brushed aluminum with nonskid silicone feet and protective silicone cushioning everywhere the iPad comes in contact with the stand. The iUp works with any iPad model, bare or in a slim case, and in landscape or portrait orientation. The iUp feels quite sturdy, and I was able to tap and type on the screen without fear of it toppling over.
The stand consists of two pieces that you can assemble in two different ways to get different angles: roughly 45 degrees or a more-upright 60 degrees. The former is comfortable for on-screen typing, while the latter is good for video-watching or working with an external keyboard.
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