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Save space and organize your desktop with the Clampable Laptop and Accessory Stand from Gator Cases . This height adjustable stand clamps to various desktops and lifts your device up to 14" high, freeing up space on your desktop or workstation. The 12 x 9" surface plate can be adjusted up to a 15° angle, giving you easy access to the keyboard. Aside from laptops, the steel frame can hold other devices with a maximum weight of 20 pounds, suitable for small mixers and similar audio production hardware. This laptop stand is ideal for anyone looking to elevate their work area, whether they are in the studio or putting on a live performance.
Prioritize a good screen, comfortable keyboard, and adequate RAM (minimum 16GB), as these cannot usually be upgraded later. Avoid ultra-cheap laptops with eMMC storage, which run incredibly slow and degrade quickly. Available from $59.99.
Laptops have a higher cost of ownership than desktops due to faster obsolescence and degrading batteries. Factoring in a battery replacement midway through its life provides a realistic view of long-term costs.
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Batteries chemically degrade over time, losing capacity. Physical damage to screens, hinges, and charging ports are the most common acute failures, many of which require expensive professional repair.
Prioritize a good screen, comfortable keyboard, and adequate RAM (minimum 16GB), as these cannot usually be upgraded later. Avoid ultra-cheap laptops with eMMC storage, which run incredibly slow and degrade quickly.
Laptops endure more physical stress and thermal constraints than desktops. Batteries usually degrade significantly by year three, while hardware can remain viable for longer.
The Gator Clampable Laptop and Accessory is available at bhphoto, starting at $59.99.
Laptops have a higher cost of ownership than desktops due to faster obsolescence and degrading batteries. Factoring in a battery replacement midway through its life provides a realistic view of long-term costs.
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