SlimKey 2 keyboard stand adds USB hub
Macessity, makers of the LowKey stand we covered a while back, has released version 2 of their SlimKey keyboard stand adding a USB hub on the right side. Basically the SlimKey is a steel shelf designed to hide Apple's slim keyboards under your iMac or LCD monitor so as to conserve desk space when you're not typing. The newest version incorporates a 4-port powered USB 2.0 hub on the right rear for a mouse and other USB peripherals. Personally, I find this design rather more aesthetically pleasing than the LowKey which puts the USB hub in front.The SlimKey V2 is available for pre-order $64.99 and will be shipping on July 21. They also still have the SlimKey version 1 without the USB hub for $39.99.
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Macessity, makers of the LowKey stand we covered a while back, has released version 2 of their SlimKey keyboard stand adding a USB hub on...
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I was ready to buy one of these myself until they offered only 1 delivery option to the UK and it cost $135. Grrrrr
September 03 2008 at 11:33 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyI just got mine on Friday. I was always 1 USB short, now I have 1 extra.
The construction feels solid, and there is a rubber-coated peg on the bottom that prevents it from sitting flush on the desk without the iMac on top of it.
At first I thought this was a flaw, but after getting it set up, I realized that it was to prevent bowing, a backstop to prevent your keyboard from getting stuck under there, and allowed you to swivel the stand with a little effort to reposition your iMac display.
It looks gorgeous, I would highly recommend.
I refuse to pay the $130 shipping they're charging to the UK.
If it was less I would actually consider this.
Well, I was actually about to place an international pre-order, when I saw that they where going to charg me $142 on shipment to Norway. There is no way they are going to sell this product with these incredible high prices!
July 02 2008 at 3:31 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyThe new version might me more elegant - but I am very happy with the front-facing USB ports. It is easier to plug in temporary USB devices.
July 02 2008 at 3:10 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Replybring these to the UK!
July 02 2008 at 2:02 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyWow, talk about ugly. Why not just put your keyboard on TOP of the monitor base?
July 02 2008 at 2:00 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyCan you fit a MBP under there? I would love to be able to stick my MBP underneath my external LCD monitor. I also own a aluminum keyboard, but that thing takes up so little room anyway.
If I recall correctly, the front facing USB hub was one of the biggest complaints with the first version. I would definitely consider one if I was in the market for a monitor stand, but I have plenty of desk space at the moment.
July 02 2008 at 1:50 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyUnlike the LowKey, this version would work well with a laptop instead of an LCD.
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