The Twelve South Curve is a simple, sturdy, and attractive design with no moving parts. Nonetheless it is very effective and allows you to securely position your MacBook or laptop at a comfortable height that allows you to use your MacBook or laptop alongside a large second screen or to elevate it for a much more comfortable and ergonomic placement. The padding under the base ensures the Twelve South Curve will not move around. The white finish looks great and matches the Apple aesthetic. The space under the Twelve South Curve remains available for use. I use this space to park my headphones but it would also accommodate an I/O expansion dock, a desktop switch, or anything else you want to be close at hand but mostly hidden.
I am using my Twelve South Curve stand to position my 15" MacBook Air alongside a 32" 4K monitor. This vastly extends my available screen real estate on my computer setup and places the MacBook Air at a height that is in line with the larger monitor. I don't have to look up or look down to move windows between screens or view the applications on the Mac's built-in display. There is a small amount of bounciness when pressing keys on the mounted MacBook Air, but nothing that would lead you to believe that the computer could move or fall off the stand. My MacBook Air is enclosed in a protective case but the Twelve South Curve has more than enough height on the front retainers to keep the thicker MacBook Air + protective case combination firmly in place.
Finally, because the Twelve South Curve stand is so sturdy and well designed I can continue to easily reach the keyboard and trackpad on my MacBook Air for things like using Touch ID to login or utilize two-factor authentication. I would probably not want to use my MacBook Air's keyboard for anything other than simple keyboard entries, such as entering a password and using Touch ID. It's much easier to use a bluetooth keyboard on my desk. With the MacBook Air still within easy reach, any brand bluetooth keyboard will suffice, whether it has Touch ID or not because the Mac's keyboard is still within reach.
| Brand | Twelve South |
|---|---|
| Item model number | 12-1915 |
| Item Weight | 1.43 pounds |
| Product Dimensions | 11 x 11 x 6 inches |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 11 x 11 x 6 inches |
| Color | White |
| Batteries | 1 Unknown batteries required. |
| Manufacturer | Twelve South |
| ASIN | B081W9MRKG |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Date First Available | January 21, 2020 |
