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Cheap iPad Stands In the News (Again); We Recommend Something Better

I thought this had already been settled? Our friends over at TUAW have already talked stands to death. Again. And Again. And this floated around when the iPad came out. But John Gruber (whom I dearly admire) is just getting on the band wagon, and now everyone is gawking about cheap iPad stands galore. Of course we don’t want to feel left out, but we’re not for cheap or practical things. After all, a plastic stand doesn’t deserve to seat the magical aluminum and glass iPad. No ladies and gents, it needs a seat made promptly for a king.

Griffin A-Frame

Griffin A-Frame

The throne I’m talking about is the Griffin Technology A-Frame. Your iPad deserves nothing less than a high quality, sturdy, aluminum stand that perfectly emphasizes the beauty of Apple’s amazing product. Is it cheap? Hell no, this thing goes for fifty bucks. Is it worth its weight in gold? Well, it is way more awesome than a sixty nine cent business card holder. And it’s aluminum. And people love it. Come on, you know you want to be part of the cool crowd huh? Get yours at the online Apple Store.

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