elago Laptop Stand

At first, I didn't like this stand. It wasn't really the right height to match my monitor setup, so I was looking all in the wrong places to drag and drop side by side. Eventually, I set it aside. Once I set up a true dual monitor with my MacMini, I tried it again to have my 13" Macbook Pro (2011) on the side. There's some discomfort in the angle of the keyboard for longer spans of typing, but otherwise it works great. I actually use it now for the laptop to sit while I hold video conference calls or online webinars. Other times I keep a laptop there running my business VOIP software so that it doesn't get bogged down by other apps running on my system. Now it's just part of the daily grind, and beautifully designed at that!***UPDATE TWO YEARS LATER*** I still love this stand today. In addition to the things I originally put in the review, I stream my Xfinity TV to it, so it acts as a small TV on the side of my main setup. I use it with my 2012 MBP 13", 2013 MBA 13", and a 14" ThinkPad T Series. All of them are pretty darn good on it.ONE PROBLEM: The only issue that I've encountered is the rubber part that runs across the bottom where the laptop sits. It's lost the adhesive and starts to come off whenever it feels like it. I can probably just gator glue it back in place, but otherwise everything still as it should be.

I use two monitors at work and wanted to find a good laptop stand to replace the clunky option offered by my company, which made it hard to type on because of its flat platform. Plus, I wanted to find a gold laptop stand to complement my office's pink and gold decor! ;) So I came upon this option and ordered it as well as a similar gold stand from another company. The elago stand was the clear winner because it offered more stability, plus I loved that it was an exact color match for my iPhone 6. I also like the streamlined look and how it takes up less real estate on my desk than what I was using before.Perhaps I'm a newbie to all these tech gadgets, but one thing I don't understand is the function of the holes in the back. I tried running my laptop cables through them but it seemed to force the cables in a weird, constrained position. But that's a minor detail and doesn't take away from my liking this product a lot. I highly recommend this laptop stand for both style and function!

After purchasing the Rain Design mStand (which my partner and I love), we noticed that it was perfect with a supplemental keyboard and trackpad/mouse but challenging to use with just the laptop keyboard. We decided we also wanted an additional stand (specifically for my partner’s work) that we could use for more mobile purposes. We were looking for ample elevation that still allowed for us to type on the laptop keyboard without hurting our wrists. Because we both do a lot of remote work, it was important for us to find a sturdy, reliable stand with solid aesthetics and functionality — we decided to invest in the elago L3 stand. Once we received the product, we were able to use it for a week before writing this review.Pros:- Effective heat transfer from the aluminum stand (it’s not as great as the Rain Design mStand but it still works well)- Durable material (the aluminum seems well built and made to last a considerable amount of time)- Good height and angle (it provides just enough elevation while allowing the user to comfortably type on the laptop keyboard -- though not exactly at eye level as advertised)- Minimal, attractive design (complementary to Apple products)- Stays in place (the rubber on the stand does its job and does not slip/slide)Cons:- The lowercase i design in the back for cable management seems a tad inefficient (it works but it could be better)- Higher cost than similar standsCustomer service:Once we came across the elago L3 stand, we decided to give it a shot. Unfortunately, the first one we received was defective and reflected poor quality in manufacturing. We were less than pleased and reached out to customer service. Thankfully, the customer service representatives were very responsive and fantastic at helping us resolve our initial issue. They immediately issued another stand that was indeed higher quality and without the problems we had from the first stand.Final thoughts:Overall, although this stand is a slightly higher investment than comparable stands with similar specs on Amazon, it was worth it! My partner now takes the stand everywhere — for office work, remote work, personal work, and leisure. There are times where I will prefer to use the elago L3 stand over the Rain Design mStand for the reason that I can comfortably use the laptop keyboard instead of relying on supplemental devices. Above all else, the customer service was wonderful and a pleasure to cooperate with — something that not all brands have.As mentioned before, this is a great product — great design, function, and customer service! We’re glad we decided to go with this stand and put it to good use.

Elegant, sturdy, easy to transport, perfect height. I use it daily with a 15" Mac laptop and love it. The extra height has helped a lot with the neck problems I was having before from looking down at a laptop for hours on end. The little rubber grips keep everything steady. At least once a week a stranger asks me where I got it (I work in coffee shops a lot). There are other (and cheaper) laptop stands out there but they're for the most part pretty ugly and unwieldy. I realize looks aren't everything, but since I use it so much I'd rather look at something pleasant or at least unobtrusive. This silver aluminum stand is really beautifully designed and worth every penny. I'm sure I'll have it for many years.

Simple, elegant, brushed aluminum matches apple style well. Definitely improves the ergonomics of working on my 13" MacBook Pro. I wanted to sit straighter while working. elago L3 would work fine for larger or smaller laptops too. On mine, the bottom of the screen is about 3" (7cm) higher than the desktop, still a little low for ideal viewing. My desk/chair combination puts my forearms level with the table. With this stand, the angle of the keyboard is comfortable for typing, though I've found I put a cloth napkin under my forearms so they don't rest on the table corner, which never bothered me before raising the keyboard. I might get a taller stand and external keyboard eventually, but I think this is a good addition to my desk.