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t3ch Review - Griffin's A-Frame iPad stand
Ricardo Trejo
In the past we’ve talked about folding a simple clothes hanger into a very practical iPad stand. However, since then people who spent hundreds of dollars on Apple’s latest iToy have wanted us to recommend a product just as snazzy and practical as the iPad to display their $500+ investment. Well, after all the searching we’ve found one.
Product: Griffin’s A-Frame iPad Stand
What it says it does: Simple, beautiful table and desktop stand for your iPad
My Experience
As mentioned in the outset, finding the right stand for the iPad can be a chore in it of itself, but once I got my hands on the A-Frame all my searching was done. The metallic, aluminum appearance does give it that sleek look, but you won’t be seeing much of that once your iPad is fixed nicely and snug in the rubber fitting that won’t at all have it falling off.
The A-Frame has two positions: standing upright, and laid down flat.
Stood up, the A-Frame lifts the iPad off the table about an inch, which believe it or not, makes a big difference, especially for those upgrading from stands who set the iPad on the table itself. Having that extra elevation allows for those who are sitting at their desk to use the iPad with ease, not having to lower shoulders and such to get low enough to use it.
But what really impressed me was a small, yet very important feature; The rubber cradle that holds the iPad in place has enough space to accommodate not just the iPad itself, but an iPad wearing any number of Griffin, or other branded, cases - which is a big plus, considering no one wants to remove their case every time they want to set down their iPad.
In its laid down position, the A-Frame is angled up a bit so the user can type easily when the product is flat on a surface. While I don’t assume many will use this position, it’s a still an option that I’m glad Griffin built into the A-Frame’s design.
The iPad can be placed in portrait or landscape position, whether you have your iPad set up to watch your Twitter feed, or just catching up on the latest episode of The Office on Netflix. Again, a nicely added feature built into the design.
All in all, the A-Frame is sturdy, and due to a rubber stopper on the hind leg, your iPad won’t be falling over any time soon. Also, when placed vertically, the cradle that holds the iPad in place hollows out below the connector port, allowing for your iPad’s USB cable to be hidden away discreetly.
However, at $50 it does feel like you’re paying an arm and a leg just to have your iPad propped up all fancy-like, but it’s well worth the cash. The A-Frame does everything an iPad stand should do, and even does a little extra.
T3chH3lp Says
Pro’s: sturdy, durable aluminum, rubber cradle that accommodates cases, allows USB cable to be hidden
Con’s: the rubber on the front can easily get scratched - making it looked a little dinged up
Price: $50
Where to get it: Griffin Technology
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