Comments on: DIY $8 MacBook Pro vertical stand

By: Nathaniel

Nathaniel — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 06:06:35 +0000

Just want to say that this is, as so many people have already mentioned, a great idea. You should keep doing more posts on tips and diy stuff!

By: Amy

Amy — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 09:44:41 +0000

Wow! That is such a great idea! THANK YOU! I’ve been wanting a vertical stand for my macBook Pro, but hesitate on spending so much money. This is perfect!

By: Dave Ross

Dave Ross — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 22:25:28 +0000

I’m using a single FANTASTISK with a 13″ white MacBook and it’s perfect. So much cheaper than a normal vertical stand, and still stylish.

I had some stick-on cork pads left over from another project that work great to keep the plastic surfaces from scratching each other. Thanks so much for blogging about this. You saved me $50!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/csixty4/4439165813/

By: Andy

Andy — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 21:32:38 +0000

Hmm. It doesn’t look like you have attached the two napkin holders together. I am thinking this would be an improvement.

By: Max

Max — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 15:41:18 +0000

A very nice idea! I live in Italy and…i can finde the same “Fantastik” in my Ikea lol thanks to Globalization?¿ LOL

By: Chris Duffy

Chris Duffy — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 15:04:51 +0000

I seriously recommend flipping it around. The heat comes out the back of these- so the back should be up.

By: Simon

Simon — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 10:04:25 +0000

It wouldn’t really scratch the MBP unless the holder is dirty/dusty, thus far I’ve yet to see any visible scratch.

You may choose to paste protectors like:
http://www.ikea.com.sg/catalog/product_display.asp?art=24155600-1651-19-69-939016133-98929994

For me, it still serves me well after using it for more than 2mths, so I suppose it’s strong and stable enough to hold the weight of a MBP.

Definitely have to open lid, power on, then close lid and rest on holder. For me, I only shutdown when I’m bringing the MBP out, otherwise usually it’s in sleep mode if not in use and just need to press on external keyboard or mouse to wake it up.

By: Alex

Alex — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 04:25:45 +0000

That’s genius!!! Thank you.

By: yojikai

yojikai — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 15:54:20 +0000

Hi, this looks great! couple questions though.

1. Are there any ways to prevent scratches from the insertion?
2. is the foundation strong and stable enough to hold the weight of a MBP?
3. How do you turn the computer On and Off since the power button is inside the clamshell?

thanks and keep the good idea coming!

By: ed

ed — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 09:04:27 +0000

Won’t it scratch the macbook pro?