Taking out a silicone insert takes just a few seconds, and while putting one in is a bit tricker, it's a painless process that should allow people with multiple MacBooks to switch between inserts with ease. The BookArc, for those unfamiliar with the product, is designed to hold a MacBook while it's being used in clamshell mode when connected to an external display, keyboard, and mouse for an organized desktop setup.

S. vehicle models with next-generation CarPlay support will debut in 2024, but it did not provide a more specific timeframe, or indicate when availability will begin in other countries. The BookArc has shipped in different sizes and designs over the years, but its simple utilitarian purpose has never wavered.Resting upright on BookArc, your MacBook can even be tucked behind your monitor, increasing your focus while freeing up even more desk space. It holds the iPad mini, the iPad Air 2, the Apple Wireless Keyboard, journals, books, and more, so it can still serve a purpose on a desk even when it's not being used with a MacBook. This stylish and sturdy heavy guage steel stand also has a built-in cable management system, making it a dream accessory for neatniks, minimalists and anyone else who craves a super tidy workspace. Also note: We recommend you set your laptop into BookArc Flex as straight as possible (90 degrees to the desk), as BookArc will not correct an improperly placed laptop.

My experience has been less pleasant though — the reality of USB-C means I have multiple adapters connected to cables connected to my MacBook Pro, and some of those adapters are quite large. Don't lose precious desk space when using MacBook to run your desktop setup - simply slide your MacBook into the silicone slot, connect it to an external display, and add a full-size keyboard and mouse to enjoy the comfort of a desktop setup. Box Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (registration number 726076) as a credit intermediary and not a lender, offering credit products provided by PayPal Credit. Fun fact - BookArc was actually the very first product Twelve South introduced when the company launched in 2009 (a hundred years ago in "tech years"). With these considerations, we find BookArc Flex to be a beautiful and sturdy vertical stand for your MacBook or laptop.The minute I open the display and the 750M has to power the retina display too, my fps drop on everything. Who else but the Mac-only team at Twelve South would build a chrome-plated stand that showcases Mac Pro as if it were an Oscar?

I understand people use their MacBook this way to save desk space, but why not just get an iMac or Mac mini? An insert that fits both the Retina MacBook Pro and the MacBook Air ships with the BookArc, and inside the packaging, there are additional inserts sized for the thicker non-Retina MacBook Pro and the thinner 12-inch Retina MacBook.With the insert for the MacBook Air and the Retina MacBook Pro, my Retina MacBook Pro fit snugly inside the BookArc. I’ve reviewed a bunch of Twelve South products over the years, from the company’s iconic BookBook iPhone cases, to the ParcSlope and Curve laptop stands, to the AirSnap and PencilSnap cases for AirPods and Apple Pencil. Taking your laptop to a meeting or home for the night is as simple as unplugging it and lifting it out of BookArc Flex.

When inserted in the BookArc, a MacBook is lifted an inch or two into the air, with only two points of contact with the silicone insert. BookArc creates room for comfy desktop setups whether you’re in the corner of a small apartment, in your temporary work from home office or atop a small IKEA desk. This small desk requires a lot of careful critique and prioritization — only the most important pieces of tech will find a home on this small desk. Many laptop stands and clamshell laptop stands (think the Henge Docks Vertical Dock, for instance) have to consider the notebook’s heat dynamics in their design. Unplug MacBook and BookArc’s newly designed cable-catch feature keeps your cables from falling to the floor.A beautifully ergonomic stand for your MacBook Pro 13", 15" or 13" / 15" Retina display models that elevates your Macbook for a clean workspace and to use your laptop as a desktop computer, in silver.