Latosta Ultra Portable Laptop Stand - Brushed Stainless Steel

Using on a 2012 MacBook Pro 13.3 inch laptop PC.If you move the computer at all--and I am using an external keyboard, but bumps and someone sitting next to you and moving the PC to one side or the other on the desk--and you have to reset these little legs every time. Even a fraction of a move, and they will need to be readjusted. I would not even consider using the keyboard on the laptop with these in place: the computer will slowly shift and these will need attention. Not good.They block the USB and other ports on your Macbook. See even the photos on Amazon to get a feel for this.They DO NOT raise your computer appreciably, so if you are buying this to get your computer at ergonomic eye level, forget it. Why? The photos show a "high position", but to get this, the device must be moved very far forward on your computer (underneath the keyboard). Besides being in your way if you tend to rest on the handrest area of your laptop, there is no stability in the back of your computer. One bump, and the entire thing will topple back. I tested it as far forward as I would feel comfortable using it, and then measured the height off the desk in the back of the computer: 1.5 inches.Better alternative: get a book and put it underneath the back of your laptop. There will still be good airflow, it's free, you needn't carry it around if you are studying or writing in a library, and it's out of your way. David Foster Wallace's "The Pale King" lifts the laptop as much as this device; if you want even more tilt, try "Infinite Jest".I gave it two stars only because it is lightweight, it is simple in design (which is good), it may help someone who only wants 1.5 inches of tilt and doesn;t mind the fuss factor, and its made in the USA. I honestly wish they made a longer set so that the computer would sit up higher--then it might (might) be worth the fussiness and price.Addendum: I found a way ti use these to get the computer up about 2.25 inches in the back. By putting them straight up and down, with the small rubber foot against my computer screen glass and the computer bottom resting against the S curve in the device, and the bottom larger rubberized foot on the desk. It is pretty much completely vertical this way, and frankly, less prone to moving. It's more stable. Yes, some would say there's pressure against the screen glass, but it's minimal; I have tested it with my hand and I can easily move the rubber "foot" off the glass, and I'm using an external keyboard so not putting pressure at all on the computer. I was going to return these buggers, but now maybe, just maybe, I will put "Infinite Jest" back on the shelf and use these lifts.I still wouldn't recommend them, however, as I am using them with an "off the box" method and they should work better as intended. Back to the drawing board for the manufacturer.

I cant believe how great this little purchase turned out to be. I got my very first laptop (Dell Studio 17 with all of the bells and whistles...an EXCELLENT purchase that I highly recommend..and ladies..it comes in pink....beautiful! I will leave a review for that elsewhere) when I got it I immediately began the search here on Amazon for a product that would be portable, inexpensive and practical for keeping my laptop cool and at an angle. I searched and read everything on every product..and even ordered the $60. Aerogel lap pad that is falsely described as a lap desk (there will be a review on that thing elsewhere also). I decided to start at the bottom and work my way up on cost and practical use. GLAD I did! This two little metal braces are so simple to use and fit nicely in my laptop accessory bag. NO HEAT has been noticeable since the very first day I began to use them. NO slipping whatsoever. I consider this one of the greatest finds here on Amazon. I sent back the expensive product as soon as I took it out of the package. I would highly recommend this product and I think I will buy another pair of these in case for some reason I lose one or need another to leave in the house while the other pair stays in my travel bag.

I have had the Latosta laptop stand for several weeks and have used it daily. It was very frustrating to start.I have a 15" Toshiba Satellite laptop and I have found exactly one position that the stand can take that actually works well. I have to place it very precisely. If done just so, it works great. I had to reverse the stands, and have the longer leg on top of the keyboard and the shorter ones on the desk. I have to put them in exactly the same spot every time.If I use them as recommended, with the shorter legs on top, it is quite unstable. A slight jostle would send the whole lot tumbling.When you have the Latosta legs on, you must be very careful moving the laptop (like shifting it slightly to see the USB ports or moving a touch to the side to make room for a mouse.When you have them on and adjusted and don't move the laptop around, it is very stable.No more overheating, either.So I guess this is a mixed review. I am glad I got them and I do use them daily. I kinda wish I got something a little different that would allow for using the laptop on a less stable desk and still work well.

I really like the simplicity of the design and they fit my laptop well. So far the only frustrating issue I've had is that after they are set up, any movement of my laptop (like being bumped or having to move it a few inches) the whole thing collapsed and had to be redone. I like the plastic grippers but think they could be stronger to prevent movement or adding them to the part of the stand that the back of the computer rests on. But overall this serves my purpose well and I like not having alot of bulk like a full size stand to contend with. I would recommend this to others. The great price makes this an even better deal. No trouble with the sellers or shippers.