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Roost Laptop stand + bluetooth keyboard and trackpad

Enormous impact on my posture when I'm using my laptop away from my desk. The stand collapses into a stick so it's easy to toss in my backpack.

https://www.therooststand.com/collections/roost-laptop-stand...

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I did the same a few years ago and it's had a huge impact for me too. I use the Microsoft Sculpt ergonomic keyboard and a gel mousepad with my magic trackpad and love it.

Highly recommend the amazon knock off which is half the price and… well does the same job. It’s crazy how you don’t need anything fancy for a laptop stand :) been using it for a year and I’m happy I didn’t go full “let’s buy the most expensive thing just because”.

Some folks may want to pay more to support a small business that is manufacturing in the US (probably less of a sell if you're not American). Personally for something relatively low cost like this I'd happily pay double just to avoid buying it from Amazon. I think suggesting that it's "just because" is a very narrow view.

I don’t know what’s wrong about supporting Chinese businesses either. I’m not nationalist sorry.

Just bought one with your recommendation - thanks!

Those things are going like hotcakes. Looks like they are perpetually sold out. Their "Limited Daily Stock" - released daily at 9am MTN time - went from 7 to 3 by the time I finished my purchase.

The Roost Laptop stand is a must have! So portable and perfectly designed.

Just FYI you can get the same thing on Aliexpress for $20. I've used one for 2 years and it worked out great, still holding strong.

Or on amazon

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