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Two Cool (Literally) New Laptop Stands

MacAlly ICEStand/ICEStation
KoolSink Laptop Stand

Tuesday, February 11, 2003


By Applelinks Contributing Editor Charles W. Moore

MacAlly ICEStand/ICEStation

MacAlly's soon to be released ICEStand/ICEStation (the name seems to be in flux as yet) facilitates using your iBook or PowerBook like a desktop computer. ICEStand will raise your 'Book to comfortable eye level, plug in a keyboard and mouse, and voila -- you have a space saving desktop computer.

Features
• Converts PowerBooks or iBooks into desktop computers.
• Specially designed air ventilation to reduce heat from Powerbooks and iBooks
• 6 adjustable height levels
• Adjustable paper holder
• Foldable for easy storage
• Also can be used as book stand

MSRP: will be $19.99

Coming soon.



You can check it out at:
http://www.macally.com/new/new_icestation.html

A perfect companion for the ICE/Stand/ICEStation is the Macally iceKEY Slim USB Keyboard

My all-time favorite computer keyboard is the one in the WallStreet PowerBook, with the keyboards in the later G3 series 'Books, the TiBook, and the iBook close runners-up. The short travel and light, slick, scissors action of these keyboards suits me perfectly, and I've always wished that someone would build a freestanding extended keyboard that felt as nice to me. About the closest I've found in that regard our the original Apple USB keyboard and the Apple Pro USB keyboard, which are not bad, but still full well short of the feather-light smoothness of the WallStreet board.

MacAlly's ICEKey keyboard that sounds like it might well fit my keyboard prescription to a 'T'. I'm hoping to get my hands on one soon for a review, but in the meantime, there are some details and specs.

The Macally iceKEY Slim USB Keyboard is designed to match the style of Apple's dual USB iBook and iMac. Its Low profile Scissor keys reduce key stroke travel distances and ease pressure on your finger tips.


 
Features:
• 108 key ultra slim USB keyboard
• Enhanced Scissor-Key-Switches for thin keycaps with sensitive and responsive touch
• Built-in USB ports on both sides of the keyboard
• Ice white finish to match your Mac
• Easy to store inside keyboard drawer

System Requirements:
• Mac OS 9.2 or Mac OS X v10.1
• Mac OS X v10.2
• Available USB port

Specifications:
• Dimensions : (W) 18.19", (H) 1", (D) 6.5
• Maximum Cable Length : 5'
• Net Weight : 2lbs
• 3 year manufacturer warranty

MSRP is $59.00

For more information, visit:
http://www.macally.com/new/new.html

KoolSink Laptop Stand

There are 3 main features at work on the KoolSink: conduction, convection, and ergonomics, which provide numerous benefits to the laptop user.

The makers of the 'Original' KoolSink have made an even better KoolSink from anodized aluminum. The new anodized aluminum KoolSink is lightweight, making it the perfect match for Apple's new line of 15" and 17" G4 Powerbooks.

The anodized aluminum KoolSink is claimed to dissipate heat faster than any other product on the market. Users of laptops that generate high temperatures such as music mixing and recording, can greatly benefit from this new 'super' cooling laptop stand.

No more noisy fans, or painful burns, and increased battery life and performance by running your cpu cooler. No other laptop stand available on the market does ACTIVE cooling for under $40 US.

Features:

Conduction: Aluminum or stainless steel surface

The Aluminum KoolSinkŪ and Stainless steel KoolSinkŪ sucks heat away and your laptop runs cooler and more efficiently.

2. Convection: The Venturi effect

The minimum gap under the laptop creates a Venturi effect to help cooling!

3. Ergonomics: Tilting and lifting

Reduces user strain by straightening the arm-to-wrist position.

KoolSink also provides a comfortable tilt for typing while at the same time keeping your computer cool in the simplest, most efficient manner by using natural convection air movement combined with the heat sink properties of metals. Now, with the use of anodized aluminum, the laptop cooling is even better and lighter than ever.

Turning the KoolSink upside down, some customers have found that their Laptop fits perfectly into the KoolSink's metal return, providing added protection when taking their laptop on the road.

For more information, visit:
http://www.koolsink.com/product-tech.htm


Charles W. Moore

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