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A BackPack for your iMac or Cinema Display

by Steven Sande Aug 12th 2009 at 12:00PM

iMac or Cinema Display owners with limited desktop space have a new way of keeping Time Machine hard disks, USB hubs, and other space hogs off the desk and out of the way.

Twelve South, a Mac-only accessory design house located in Charleston, South Carolina, has just introduced the BackPack (US$29.99 or US$149.99 for six), a small adjustable shelf that uses friction and gravity to stay in place on the aluminum arm that holds up the body of the iMac and Cinema Display. BackPacks adjust to the width of the arm, so you can install two of them if desired.

While most Mac users will probably opt for hiding a hard disk, Twelve South shows BackPacks being used to display action figures and hold a flower vase (water in the vase is not recommended). My personal favorite in the BackPack gallery is a Mac mini perched behind a Cinema Display.

BackPack is a clever and well-designed product, and is available either at Apple Stores or through the Twelve South website.

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prnoct90

I know it might seem expensive, but their customer service is top notch, they were a pleasure to deal with. I actually just ordered one of all three products they just released and I couldn't be more pleased with all three. It is amazing that a third-company product can feel like something that came out from apple itself. Everything compliments my macbook pro so well!

Also, I know this probably won't sway many people, but I know unboxing is kind of a big deal in the mac community (as is nice packaging which apple supplies), and twelve south has kept with that. The packaging is soooo nice, and it makes the items feel all that much more special.

So anyways, if your on the edge, I say go for it.

August 19 2009 at 11:55 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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prnoct90

I meant third-party by the way. XP

August 19 2009 at 11:56 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Blaktornado

Any word on a UK release? Would like to get one of these to hold my USB Hub(s)

August 13 2009 at 3:33 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Ian

Even though the idea is great, I would have to agree with the pricing. The six pack is nice for a lab, but I would have a hard time justifying more than $20 per unit or $15 per unit in bulk. Now, if they have an educational discount...

August 13 2009 at 12:00 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Krystina

Plus I love the name!

August 13 2009 at 9:24 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Krystina

I like it! I think it's a great idea and it looks good.

August 13 2009 at 9:20 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
mrtotes

Nice idea but about three times the price of what it should be.

August 13 2009 at 8:05 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Aaron

I remain shocked that such an Apple hater frequents TUAW with such tenacity.

Also, as stated above, the clips simply adjust the width of the opening that makes it so the shelf can stop higher or lower on the monitor.

August 12 2009 at 8:45 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Planeten Paultje

I'd have preferred "BackRack" for the name ;-).....

August 12 2009 at 7:17 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
chris

Just bought one. The minute I saw the photos I knew it solved my desktop clutter issue. Great idea. If it's too expensive, make one. I don't have time.

August 12 2009 at 4:30 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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