Show HN: Carbon Fiber Laptop Stand that fits in your laptop sleeve

fiberstand.com

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Hi guys,

I have designed my own laptop stand cause I really wanted more keyboard space, as a digital nomad I find that a lot of tables aren't very deep, and the next/roost stand I had before was taking up too much of that space.

Any feedback about the design or website is appreciated.

Indeed takes up much less space. I see why it "stands" but it feels like even the smallest push from the back would tip it over?

It is one of the worries I heard most, I am intending to make a video soon. I have been using it for months now myself and use it daily in different co-working and cafes and I haven't had any problems. I still carry a next stand with me to show people the difference, and funny enough, the roost/next stand have more 'risk' falling of the end of the table (the back feet stick out, and because of their design you might be prone to push your laptop further out and pushing the legs over the edge).

The wider stance of the next and roost do make it more stable on paper, but I haven't noticed any difference in practice.

Not to be nitpicking but in order to reap the full benefit you need an extra keyboard...at least that's what I derive from you pics?

Yes, this is designed to use with an external keyboard.

Looks great. Love the setup you have everything looks great together.

Why carbon fiber? Wouldn't aluminum have done the job just as well?

Thank you! Aluminum would have worked as well, but bends a lot easier. And I think it looks cooler in carbon fiber.

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