My Wife Said No » iPad joule stand http://www.mywifesaidno.com I have a weakness for shiny new things Thu, 27 May 2010 19:41:48 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.5 I went to see it again. Want it even more now. Going to review iPad stands to pass the time. http://www.mywifesaidno.com/2010/05/07/i-went-to-see-it-again-want-it-even-more-now-going-to-review-ipad-stands-to-pass-the-time/ http://www.mywifesaidno.com/2010/05/07/i-went-to-see-it-again-want-it-even-more-now-going-to-review-ipad-stands-to-pass-the-time/#comments Fri, 07 May 2010 20:19:15 +0000 admin http://www.mywifesaidno.com/?p=132
Well, that was a mistake. I went to the Apple store again. This time they had the ABC app installed as a demo and I was able to watch Lost. It was amazing. I tried out typing on the iPad and was impressed how quickly I got the hang of it. It got me thinking. The stands they have at the Apple Store for the iPads are pretty nice. They should sell those.

This led me down the path of researching every iPad stand I could find to determine what I would choose if I ever get an iPad. First off, let me say, I’m a minimalist. I don’t have a case on my iPhone and would only ever consider an Invisible Shield at the very most to prevent scratches. So any stand for the iPad would have to be ultra compact and fit with the aesthetic of the iPad design.
First up,

Element Case Joule Stand
http://www.elementcase.com
Price: $129.99

This case has a lot going for it in the looks department. Sleek and modern, it has an upscale feel and does it’s job without any unnecessary bulk. I’m not a huge fan of the “shiny chrome” look but I could live with it if the price wasn’t so outrageous. At $129, I can only assume the Sales people at Element Case are literally escaped mental patients.

Macally ViewStand
http://www.macally.com
Price: $59.99

The ViewStand has a nice “integrated” look to it. Overall it seems like it could have come straight out of Cupertino. The brushed aluminum and smooth curves make it seem right at home with the iPad. In one iteration of the stand in use, it even looks like an iMac. The titled table position is interesting as it gives you a great angle for typing without getting in the way. However, the biggest deal break for this stand is it’s size. It’s freakin’ HUGE! I can’t think of any instance this would be useful other than in a home office to have your iPad double as a TV/Media center. But then, that kind of defeats the “portable” aspects of the iPad.

Scosche kickBACK
http://www.scosche.com
Price: $59.99

This stand is really a case/stand combo which is cool if you’re taking your iPad into some rugged condition but also want to prop it up to watch a movie and relax. So if you plan on mountain climbing and then watching a movie at the top, this case/stand is for you. Made of shatterproof polycarbonate and shock resistant rubber hybrid, you could probably stop some bullets with this thing. I can’t say that I “hate” the design of this case, but it seems too “Mission:Impossible secret briefcase” for my tastes.

Random Business Card Holder from Office Depot
http://www.officedepot.com
Price: $0.69

After reading the price, you really shouldn’t have to bother reading a review but here it goes anyway. This thing has it all. Small, portable form factor. Sleek modern design. Fits in with the iPad without detracting from it’s look. ONLY 69 CENTS!!! Yah, this is my pick. It will probably need some non-slip tape or something similar to keep everything else in place but other than that, perfect.

Official MyWifeSaidNo.com recommendation for iPad stand:

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