Ask HN: Laptop Stand with Space for Keyboard?

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I'm looking for a highly portable laptop stand which has space for a keyboard to live underneath the laptop. I can touch type so no issue with not seeing the keyboard. My current stand forces the laptop screen to be too far away.

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I have one of those with adjustable legs [0]. You can fit a narrow keyboard underneath. Not sure what's your criteria for 'highly portable', though - this thing won't fit in a backpack.

[0] https://www.kogan.com/nz/buy/adjustable-laptop-and-tablet-st...

Hey great suggestion. I think it probably would fit in a backpack! However, would be good if it was a bit lighter and smaller. There is no minimum criteria for portable but ideally way under 1kg and easily foldable. I will explore more stands of similar design thanks!

How high do you want? I’ve been sketching out an idea for a monitor stand that could be adapted for this. Would be made from plywood, press fit together and flat packable.

Hey thanks for the response. In terms of height, laptop should ergonomically meet eye level when on a desk (13in macbook pro). Would definitely be interested in purchasing if it meets my criteria. Feel free to reach out via email, twitter or other.

Will do!

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