Vertical Laptop Stand, Walnut

Black walnut set on an aluminum base — the wood supplies the character, the metal supplies the weight, and neither has to compromise.

Two slots hold two devices, each adjusting between 0.66 and 1.65 inches so a thin machine and a thick one are both gripped rather than one rattling.

A screwdriver comes in the box along with the screws; assembly is quick and needs no particular skill.

Non-slip silicone underneath keeps the base planted, which is what stops a tall machine toppling when you pull its neighbour out.

Docked upright, a laptop stays clear of spills and dropped objects, and it sheds heat more freely while charging. The slots need not hold laptops at all — a phone, a tablet, a keyboard, or a book stands in them equally well.

It takes MacBook Air 13 and 15, MacBook Pro 14 and 16, HP, Dell, Chromebook, Vivobook, iPad Pro, Air and Mini, and Fire HD 8 and 10.

• 2 slots, width 0.66 to 1.65 inches
• Black walnut with aluminum alloy base
• Screwdriver and screws supplied
• Non-slip silicone base pads