Filed under: Accessories, Hardware, Rumors
Griffin iCurve 2 on its way?
I know the iCurve isn't exactly at the top of the rumor mongering lists, but reader GillyGill noticed that Amazon has - again - leaked details on yet another unreleased product: Griffin Technology's iCurve 2 (either someone is really screwing up over there, or Amazon has launched a new We Leak™ marketing service). Since customer affinity for these stands can sometimes match (at least by ratio) Mac users' love for their machines, I figured this slip was worth a post, especially since Griffin's site mentions nothing other than the original version is out of stock.
Amazon says the iCurve 2 should be available October 1st, but *something* is telling me that didn't quite happen; maybe it's just the lack of any kind of 'buy now' button and that it's already the 6th. I guess iCurve lovers will have to wait for everyone to get on the same page.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Roberto Felgueiras said 3:55PM on 10-06-2006
I was literally about to buy one today after work for my MBP, buuuuuuut, I can wait a few more days to see how this pans out... thanks...
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AxsDeny said 4:22PM on 10-06-2006
My friend Matt has an iCurve. His laptop (powerbook g4) slid off of it and crashed to the floor. Messed it up really bad. He called Griffin. They told him it was a heat issue with the pads and that they couldn't do anything about it. They basically owe him $1200. He's not seen 1 cent or any sort of response to the dozens of phone messages and emails that he has sent.
Blah.
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doug said 4:36PM on 10-06-2006
I had the same thing happen with my powerbook G4 17 on the icurve. it was dented in a nasty crash to the floor, but no further troubles. I actually glued on velcro to it and put velcro strips on bottom of powerbook and now it works like a champ. I am using it that way as I type this using bluetooth keyboard and mouse combo.
this new picture of the icurve (though it seems to have lost its curves) looks like it may address some of the problems with the previous version. though for me, I would definitely use the velcro. it is just sitting there and will fall off. the biggest problem with the icurve is definitely style over substance kind of thing. It looks cool, but does not work as advertised without some modification. In my case, velcro :-)
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Barkin said 5:10PM on 10-06-2006
I've been using an iCurve for more than two years with my two Powerbook g4s (TiBook, then Albook). No slips. No problems. Perfection.
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Aaron Douglas said 5:03PM on 10-06-2006
I noticed on the web page:
" This page was created by a seller."
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Jose said 5:04PM on 10-06-2006
Honestly, the icurve seems like the biggest waste of money. I got myself on of these clear phone stands, which does the same thing, only with a lip to prevent the laptop from slipping off, and cheaper.
http://tinyurl.com/kywtd
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Navvy said 5:18PM on 10-06-2006
#1 -- you were "literally" going to buy one? How does one "figuratively" buy something?
You *acutally* have me confused.
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Kyle Nilson said 5:27PM on 10-06-2006
My iCurve has been fine with 12 and 15in Powerbooks (Alu and Ti respectively) and now a 17in MacBook Pro. The big thing for me to remember is to ALWAYS leave a little less than an inch to the edge of the stand. Works like a charm without slipping.
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jon Stieglitz said 5:57PM on 10-06-2006
i love posts like this- this blog kicks ass
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jon Stieglitz said 6:01PM on 10-06-2006
also roberto's "literally" was reffering to today as opposed to the buying part. he was actually going to buy it TODAY as opposed to figuratively buying one today- which would mean in the near future
i got your back, bro
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Wayne said 7:01PM on 10-06-2006
How would you guys compare the iCurve to the 3M Ergonomic Notebook Riser LX500?
http://www.pricegrabber.com/search_getprod.php/masterid=1515376/
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Bryan said 9:07PM on 10-06-2006
I have been wanting an iCurve for a while. Something to give me more desk space. I like the iCurve over the other stands because it fits with the Mac style. Although, I have to say, I like the iCurve 1 better.
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Extensor said 10:11PM on 10-06-2006
Or you could save your money and build your own laptop stand.
Here is a keyboard garage style stand,
http://flickr.com/photos/47401101@N00/107533879/
And this one is a vertical/cable management stand.
http://www.hamsterxstudios.com/?p=22
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John B said 2:36PM on 10-08-2006
The iCurve looks really nice, but as mentioned previously, does have a tendency to drop laptops off it. Made a disaster of my 17" powerbook. The iCurve is in the basement now. I wouldn't even sell it on eBay, for fear it would do more damage.
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Jason Collin said 10:11AM on 10-13-2006
I've been using an iCurve with a Powerbook G4 1.67ghz since July 2005, and have had absolutely no slips, and of course no drops/falls. I slide the iCurve with the Powerbook on it around on my desk a lot depending on what I'm working on. No slips.
I too leave a good half inch of the front prongs exposed, meaning the Powerbook is not all the way forward on the thing. Every 6 months or more if I remember I do wipe the pads on the iCurve down.
I live in Tokyo and had to pay the equivalent of $70 USD for mine (¥8,000), nearly double the price in the U.S. I know it's crazy to pay that much for a piece of plastic, but even at that price it's worth it, IF having a harmonious looking desktop is important to you. My Powerbook on the iCurve is truly a thing of beauty. It soothes my eyes to behold it.
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Kole said 5:20PM on 11-24-2006
Looks like griffin did come out with the icurve 2, but now they are calling it the elevator.
http://www.griffintechnology.com/products/elevator/
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