AboveTEK Tablet Stand Multi-Angle Adjustable iPad Stand Holder 360 Swivel Tablets Stand Aluminum Desk Mount Fits 4 -11

Very happy with this stand. I bought a similar stand from a major and well known supplier of Apple accessories. However, that manufacturer made a revision to their product that weakened the connection of the arm to the base. Furthermore, they refuse to acknowledge the defect in their redesign and do not honor their "one year" warranty. This AboveTEK is identical in almost every way to the other stand. The only difference is that the base looks different (but is just as sturdy and hefty) and the omission of the option to use a desk clamp in lieu of the weighted base. The attachment of the arm to the base is all-metal versus the plastic used on the other manufacturer's revised model. The inclusion of a camera mount (using a standard 1/4" camera mount) is a nice inclusion although I have many photographic tripods and I am unlikely to use it. Read more

EDIT about a year later: I’m changing this to five stars. The stand is sturdy and versatile, and the clamp loosened up enough over time that now I don’t have any trouble using it with my iPad in its case. This stand is definitely worth five stars. The only two complaints: 1. The clamp is still a bit tight to fit around an iPad in a case *with* room for an Apple Pencil… but that’s a lot to ask, and it does work! 2. It’s pretty easy to accidentally move the arm over into a position where the whole thing then topples over. But it’s also pretty easy to put something heavy on the base if you want it to have a wider range, and if you want a really wide range of movement then get the version with the clamp instead. This appears to be the best tabletop tablet stand out there, overall. The arm is extremely well engineered, the base is heavy and stable and has excellent anti-skid feet. Even the ball joint at the top has enough friction to hold a fairly heavy tablet in place while still being widely adjustable. The only problem is the clamp that holds the tablet. If you compare it to the “retail kiosk” tablet stand from the same manufacturer AddTek, which is probably visible on this page, you can see that clamp has plenty of locations to grip it to be able to pull out against the force of the spring. And if you compare to a couple other brands that both start with L, which I’m also seeing on this page, you see clamps that have metal bars for the sliding part which allows you to grip inside the clamp ends, and another one that has actual red loops around the outside to give a strong handhold. This one, the only way to grip it at all is a tiny little smooth plastic lip. I am very strong, I can max out a 200-lb grip strength meter, but the awkwardness of this clamp design makes it a real pain to use. I can get it on and off of my 11” iPad Pro if I place the stand on a table in front of me so I have clear access with both hands, but trying to, say, reach down from above while standing and release the iPad with one hand... well, that’s basically not possible with this design. I have another tablet holder that is a clamp on top of a standard music stand, and the spring is just as tight but it is much, much easier to operate because I can get a finger inside the mechanism and pull easily when it’s open. If you plan to use this with a phone or a small tablet like an iPad mini, I don’t think you will have any trouble. If you plan to use it with a full-size tablet like an iPad Pro 11”, and you intend to put the tablet in the stand and then never take it out, well then this will work really, really well for you, because the tablet certainly won’t ever fall out accidentally! But if you want to use it intermittently with a full-size tablet, especially a tablet with a protective case, you will find this very awkward and difficult to use and I can’t recommend it for that use case. This is really very disappointing because in literally every other way this stand is perfect, it’s head and shoulders above all the competition. And it’s especially disappointing that the clamp is so poorly designed since this same manufacturer sells other tablet holders that look like they are much, much better. I’m hoping the manufacturer reads this (and the dozens of other reviews complaining about the clamp being hard to operate!) and does a straightforward redesign. Read more

I use my Samsung Galaxy Tab S 3 primarily bedside as a media device. it is my night clock, alarm, video and music system, Plex media, and book/magazine reader. My Nightstand is a little higher than my mattress, so I've tried multiple stand that I can lower the screen to approximatelly the same height as the base, and slightly forward, without the fear of toppling. The weight of the base and the ability to tighten all the hinges with the included allen wrenches makes this exceptional for my use. Unlike other stands, This is aluminum. The other stands I've purchased with similar screws at the hinges were plastic, and never held, and loosened constantly (the 2-in-1 stand for under the counter and desktop use you can find here.) I suffered with it for 2 years, not being able to find anything better... until now. The main arms swivels 360 degrees, so you can point it towards the back of the base. The head swivels so you can point it straight down. the wonderful addition of the 1/4" camera adapter makes it a wonderful stand for desktop macro or food photography, and the stand is heavy and sturdy enough to support my full size DSLR camera. What a plus! It does fold up nicely for storage, but at 3 1/2 lbs it will add a little heft to your suitcase, but it's worth it. If you plan on using it as a POS or check-in system, it can take a solid touch without tipping or changing position, I cannot stress how sturdy this is. The bracket is a simple pressure one, so placing the table or phone is not a 3-handed job (or 2 hands and a chin as with the other bracket that had a latch in the back), the brackets are small, and has cutouts for a usb charging port. The brackets do not cover any ports on my tablet, LG G6, or Iphone 7. And yes, it's really nice that the same bracket accommodates tablets and phones, both apple and android. Is total, one of the best designed and manufactured items I've purchased, and including the camera bracket was pure genius. Thank you AboveTEK, I *will be telling my friends! Read more

Let me get this out of the way...the product I received, was previously opened and taped up heavily. I was very disappointed when I opened the shipping box to find the product like that. The original packaging was literally torn open, and then heavily wrapped in shipping tape. When I got it open and sorted everything out, it was missing the allen wrench, which you need to tighten everything in place once your set it the way you want it, and the camera adapter. So since I had an allen wrench in my tool box, I was able to try it out. The stand is absolutely awesome!! You can move and shape it into just about any direction. The base is a little heavy, but if you're not carrying it around, and just keeping on your desk, I think you will love this! Mine was supposedly shipped from Amazon, and that's disappointing that I got it like I did. I am getting a replacement though so I can have the camera attachment at least, so we will see how the next one arrives. But as a stand for my iPad, I love it!! Read more