iPad stand review: Just Mobile Slide for iPad 2 and iPad

The Just Mobile Slide iPad stand is one or the more interesting iPad stands available today. It’s made of two pieces — a holder that matches the back of the iPad exactly, and a mini rolling pin that fits right in the holder (when not in use).

To use the Slide, slide your iPad into the holder and put the rolling pin behind the iPad. Set the rolling pin at the angle you would like your iPad to stand.

When in use, the Slide has a very nice elegant look. The iPad can stand in both portrait or landscape mode. However, in portrait mode, the stand does cover part of the Home button. Although still accessible, it is still partially covered.

If you constantly remove your iPad from the stand, you may find that this stand may not be the one for you. The moment you take the iPad out, the rolling pin rolls down, and you have to adjust it again to the right angle before putting it in. I find this a little frustrating since I change the direction of my iPad all the time because some apps only work in landscape or portrait mode. Besides this one point, it does look very nice and is small enough to pack away in a suitcase or bag if you travel a lot.

Although it’s marketed for the iPad and iPad 2, this stand also works with other tablets and eReaders on the market.

Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars · Xstand.net · $34.95

Just Mobile Encore and Slide iPad Stands: Beatweek Best of Show 2011

Just Mobile has delivered a pair of innovative metal iPad stands in the form of the Encore ($59) and the Slide ($39), which have both debuted at CES 2011. The Encore (pictured) features a circular machined metal base, with a an adjustable arm for positioning the iPad at a variety of angles. The Slide is a tubular metal stand with a rubber stopper which can be cleverly rolled into a variety of stand positions. For their straightforward simplicity, and for their museum-quality styling, the Encore and Slide are among Beatweek’s Best of Show winners at CES 2011.