Allsop 27021 Metal Art Jr Monitor Stand (Pewter) Reviews

• Attractive and functional

  
  By AI5OS4RQQIUMJ on 2004-01-02
  If you own a laptop and use an external LCD monitor or you are just looking to sneak some small peripherals or desk accessories beneath your monitor or an inkjet printer, look no further. The MetalArt Jr. is a classy alternative to molded plastic stands intended for beafier CRT monitors. I ordered the product to use as a stand for a 17" LCD monitor. Not only does it raise the monitor to the ideal height, but it is spaced perfectly to store my IBM T40 laptop and docking station neatly beneath. The perforated metal at the top of the stand allows air to flow freely and keeps both the laptop and monitor cool.

  The description doesn't give the dimensions of the stand, which are very important since its size is not traditional, so I'll list them here (from the manufacturer): 11" x 15" x 4.5".
  
  

• Does not support 19" or larger CRTs

  
  By on 2004-01-08
  Do not be fooled when the description says this stand holds up to 21" monitors - that is only true for *flat-panel* monitors, not traditional CRT monitors. Note that the weight rating says 50 pounds! Most standard 19" monitors weigh 60 pounds or more. I purchased this item at a Staples near me, and brought it home to use with my 19" CRT. After placing the monitor on the stand, the stand bobbed up and down and seemed as if it would completely bend at any moment.
  
  

• Great stand, but Amazon's photo is inaccurate

  
  By A2ZSEJCRWN35T2 on 2008-06-04
  This is a terrific (and relatively inexpensive) monitor stand, particularly if your desk space is limited; the design allows things to be slid under it. However, Amazon's photo is slightly misleading. The stand is not a silver color (or "pewter" as the item description says); it's a light gray-green.
  
  

• Perfect Laptop Companion

  
  By A3H54D5C2SECPN on 2008-04-08
  The Allsop MetalArt Jr. is an amazing laptop stand, especially considering how low the price is compared to many other laptop stands. ($50+ for a piece of bent metal? No thank you.)
  
  I use this in conjunction with my MacBook connected to a keyboard and mouse for when I'm at my desk. Not only does it put the MacBook's screen at a more comfortable level, but it also has plenty of room underneath for tape dispensers, staplers, books, or even an external hard drive.
  
  It's very well built and sturdy, and my MacBook has been running between 4-5º C cooler, which, for a notebook, is quite a substantial amount of heat dissipation. The stand is a stylish gunmetal gray, and is sure to make any desk-bound notebook computing much more bearable.
  
  

• Exactly what I wanted

  
  By A20ORTSQTEQX0Y on 2007-04-07
  This works perfectly with my 17" flat screen monitor. It's exactly what I wanted. It's about 14.5 x 11 x 4.5. I would have bought the larger size for a larger space, but this is great with the small space I have to work in.
  
  
• Perfect for laptops
  By A1REP0PPBRR108 on 2008-02-24
  Raises the monitor to a better height and opens up some space underneath to store keyboard or other items. Plus, it seems to keep my MacBook Pro a bit cooler too.
  
  
• Great compact monitor stand
  By A2IIVK7C3ROQ6Z on 2008-06-04
  This stand is just the right size to accomodate my LCD computer monitor, putting it at a goos height for reading. Also makes more space on my desk as things can be stored underneath.
  
  
• Nice size, and bendable
  By A1N51KCN83GJLW on 2008-09-29
  I bought this stand to support my 15" laptop. What's important is that there is room on the underneath sides for your hand(s) to slide over and quickly grab a mouse/tablet/pen. In other words, there are no front legs to get in your way; just really long feet, FTW. With this stand I can fit my small (Happy Hacking) keyboard right under my laptop, between the feet. Unfortunately, this stand is pretty short, ~3". So hands barely fit on keyboard sitting underneath. However, the metal is just pliable enough that, with all my strength, I was able to bend the legs down ~2". Now I have 5" clearance for my hands, and the laptop (and screen) are at a more comfortable viewing height (with a dry-eraser propping the back to make level). It's also nice that now my unused laptop built-in keyboard can serve as a mini-table for documents or whatever.
  
  This stand is probably strong enough to sit on, and I'm sure it's the cheapest you'll find for this purpose. And with a little man-handling it's adjustable to whatever size you need.
  
  
• Nice, with a cheap feel...
  By A19X4BF861LQST on 2008-10-15
  Works great as a laptop stand. Right now I have my laptop resting on top and an external drive below it. When the drive's not there, I can easily push my keyboard under it so I have a bit of usable space on the desk.
  
  The reason I mentioned it being cheap is, well for two reasons. First off, the end-caps on the metal are mis-matched. One is nice and shiny, the other is dull and doesn't fit in the hole. My other gripe is a paint crack on the right side.
  
  Besides these problems, it does exactly what it's supposed to. I've been using it for a few weeks now and couldn't be more happy.
  
  
• functional and nice looking . . .after I painted it
  By A2F1P10GGZ7K2T on 2008-11-05
  The item holds my new 22 inch LCD just fine.
  It doesn't bounce and shake if knocked, so the monitor is nice and safe.
  
  We bought three and all three came with cheap, sloppy paint jobs. So to match my all black computer I spray painted them and it looks like I bought it that way.
  
  The space under is perfect for my Logitech Wave Keyboard to slid out of the way or a nice place to throw those pads of sticky notes, pens and whatnots.
  
  OVERALL:
  We've bought one for all three family members and its been great to gain some desk space and ensure we are more ergonomic by having the monitor at the correct hight for the desk/chair setup. Its the cheapest metal unit I could find and it holds up under the weight just fine.
  
  

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