When comparing BookArc Stand vs Rain Design mTower, the Slant community recommends Rain Design mTower for most people. In the question“What are the best laptop stands for Macbooks?” Rain Design mTower is ranked 3rd while BookArc Stand is ranked 4th. The most important reason people chose Rain Design mTower is:
mTower reduces the footprint of the laptop by 66%.
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Pros
Pro Provides a secure fit for Macbooks of various sizes with silicone inserts
The stand comes with a set of soft silicone inserts allowing Macbooks of various sizes. Additionally, the inserts make sure that the Macbook is not scratched.
Pro Greatly reduces the laptop's footprint
BookArc reduces the amount of space that the laptop takes on surface by storing it vertically.
Pro Vertical design saves space
mTower reduces the footprint of the laptop by 66%.
Pro Comes with silicon inserts that adjust the width of the grip
A set of silicon inserts that are bundled with the stand are used to adjust the width of the grip allowing laptops of different sizes use the same stand.
Pro Fantastic heat dissipation
It is a single piece of anodized aluminum like the Macbook Pro which also serves to dissipate heat.
Pro Matches Apple design aesthetic
mTower is a unibody construction made from anodized aluminum.
Cons
Con Hook for cables is too small
Users have reported that the hook provided for cable management isn't very effective.
Con Does not work with an open laptop
Con It only works with the laptop close
