BookArc aims to turn Apple MacBook into desktop Mac

Twelve South has introduced the BookArc, a metal stand designed to hold any Apple MacBook, from the MacBook Air to the 17-inch MacBook Pro.

The makers of a range of accessories designed exclusively for Apple computers Twelve South insist the stand is designed to free up desk space and create a cleaner, less cluttered workspace for Mac users.

When a MacBook is placed into the heavy gauge steel stand, it is held in place by a soft scratch-free silicone cushion, while three different sizes of cushions are included in the box for different sized laptop Macs.

The design allows the MacBook to operate while in a closed vertical position significantly reducing clutter when working with an external display.

BookArc can actually boost the performance of your laptop claim the makers.

When your MacBook is running closed in the BookArc, your machine will automatically dedicate 100 per cent of its video memory to the external display - instead of splitting it with the internal display.

Users will benefit from a noticeable speed increase when working in Photoshop, Aperture, iPhoto and other graphics-intensive applications insists Twelve South.

The BookArc costs $49.99, around 30, a BookArc 6-Pack $249.99, around 152, shipping is currently offered free in the US only.

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