The iPad replaces the laptop – at an ergonomic cost
Portable and powerful, the iPad is in many ways the perfect laptop replacement, especially when moving from home to the office. As remote and flexible working practices become more accepted, we are more dependent than ever on a thin tablet for long-term work.
But an iPad isn’t a natural workmate if it doesn’t come with a well-chosen accessory. Held in the hand, it causes arm fatigue; placed too far away, it causes eyestrain; and paired with many basic stands currently on the market – either keyboard stands or stands designed for use with a separate keyboard and mouse – it can cause the user to bend over, harm posture and potentially cause long-term back and neck problems.
Protect your health with MagFlött support
Fortunately, you can choose from more advanced carriers that are carefully designed to protect users’ health. The MagFlött stand, for example, solves the ergonomic problems of an iPad workstation with its formidable feature set. You can adjust the iPad to suit your posture and activity – the stand’s 360-degree rotation makes it easy to switch between portrait and landscape, while the 180-degree tilt is ideal for adjusting viewing angles, vertical video viewing to flat-top gaming – and the tablet is held in place by strong magnets. It couldn’t be easier to set up and use.
Available in two sizes and in Silver and Space Gray finishes, the MagFlött is also a stylish accessory, with an aesthetic sense that matches classic Apple design. Certified compatible with a wide range of iPad, iPad Air and iPad Pro models, the accessory is highly rated and the best-selling magnetic iPad holder.
The next evolution of iPad stand
CharJenPro, the family-run, family-run Los Angeles company behind the MagFlött booth, has now come up with the next evolution in iPad accessories. This year, the firm is launching two new devices that add even more customization and comfort to make your iPad the ideal work tool.
The company’s MagFlött Pro takes the functionality of the previous stand and adds height adjustment, from 12 to 17.5 inches, making it the first and only iPad stand to offer eye-level positioning. It is a crucial element in setting up an ergonomic workstation, ensuring healthy posture and protecting the user’s neck and back from long-term pain. The MacFlött Pro also allows you to attach MagSafe-enabled iPhones to the stand, so even small-screen entertainment is provided in comfort.
The MagFlött VESA mount, on the other hand, allows you to benefit from the magnetic function in combination with any standard VESA-compliant arm mount. This is perfect for use in offices that have already been outfitted for use with secondary monitors, and for home workers who already have an arm stand but need to upgrade it for secure and ergonomic use with a iPad. These two new mounts, lovingly designed in response to user feedback following the success of the original MagFlött mount, are currently live on Kickstarter. igamesnews readers can join the campaign through May 10 and save big off the MSRP.
