iMac Stand Height Solutions

Kenichi,

Thanks for the link. I looked at the swivel and while it is definitely coolio, it is a little bit overkill and lacks the grace I am seeking. (Yes I know, that sounds...um, shallow? What can I tell you? This is for my home office and unlike other environs, I have total control over it and want it "perfect".

Here's the best one I've found so far. http://www.allsop.com/monitor-stands/cupertino-monitor-stand/

I don't love it. I wish it were stainless. And I wish the footprint was much smaller. But it is a start!

I said, good day sir!

By the way, one and all, I did find this: http://twelvesouth.com/products/backpack/

I immediately ordered two. I think it is brilliant! Not what I'm looking for, but a pleasant diversion.

I said, good day sir!

Yes and kinda as a fancy version of my existing box. The "U" shaped design does allow storage under the stand. Well maybe not "storage" but if you have small army men, or perhaps miniature Pikachu action figures http://www.amazon.com/Pokemon-Action-Figure-Rocket-Pikachu/dp/B000JWU99Q you could stage tiny battles.

To quote U2, I still haven't found what I'm looking for.

Good day, sir!

Actually, I am hoping the two BackPacks I am throwing on the back of my iMac will help with some of my external hard drives and hub. 😉

From the BackPack pictures, ( http://www.twelvesouth.com/static/assets/products/productheaderimage/image/pack0 2_.jpg) one of them is definitely strong enough for a WD My Book 2TB. And then I'm thinking I can stack a couple smaller portable hard drives on the second BackPack.

That leaves one more WD My Book for the sidelines along with the hub.

So now I have to see if I can dig up some very short FW cables.

Meanwhile I still haven't found any stylin' support solution for my iMac.

I wonder if anyone has come out with an IT equivalent of army men... hackers sitting around alienware monitors breaking into banks for instance. Hmmmm...I smell new product!

Barbara,

Your option definitely has some advantages. Solves the height issue, with a truly customizable configuration. It won't work in my case. Mainly, I'm not ready to make a significant design change.

I will say after reading people responses to this thread and looking up and down and all around: I think Apple is a bit behind the eight ball on this issue. I find it surprising and out of character for Apple to put a product out that has no height adjustment. That seems so...Henry Ford and his Model T's. "You can have them in any color you want, as long as it is black.

Anyhow, hear me Apple! One size doesn't fit all!

Good day Sir. I said, Good day, Sir!

Thanks for the link Kenichi.

Here's a little find in the same vein that has had a very positive impact on my brief case cable requirements: http://www.thinkgeek.com/electronics/portable-audio-video/bd8c/?cpg=cj

thinkgeek.com is one of my favorite websites by the way. Yes. I am a geek.

Hakuna Matata, *******!

Iecube,

You've got a tough situation. Not surprisingly, I haven't seen any anchorless solutions. Is the desk an antique? Or does it belong to someone else who might get upset if you drilled a hole in it?

If you're near a wall, there are a bunch of solutions that would enable you to remove the iMac from the base, install an articulated solution on the wall allowing you to set your monitor height.

Its funny how your requirements, fundamentally the exact opposite of mine, are such a good reminder that the notion of "one size fits all" is so last century.

I suspect that by the time we get to OS !2, Apple will allow you to customize your iMac stand or have some better solution than it currently offers. (Not that I don't love Apple.)

I'll keep looking and let you know if I stumble on any other solutions.