Twelve South BackPack Adjustable Shelf

A sleek metal shelf designed specifically to hang on the back of your iMac or Apple Cinema Display, Twelve South's BackPack is perfect for storing things you want out of sight, but not out of reach, like hard drives, USP peripherals or even a syncing iPod.

  • Works with all iMac and Apple Cinema Displays with desktop stand
  • Perfect for storing your external hard drive for Time Machine
  • Helps create a less-cluttered workspace
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NZ$ 64.95

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Features

Apple Recommends For

Reducing desktop clutter by conveniently storing small items such as a backup hard drive or USB peripheral out of sight on an ingenious little shelf behind your iMac or Cinema Display.

BackPack is the perfect place to park portable hard drives, card readers or other USB peripherals that you want to hide, but need easy access to. Set your USB hub on the shelf and tie your cables to it for a super-tidy workspace. It's also a great place to store your iPhone or iPod when charging.

Two shelves are better than one

Because BackPack is height adjustable, there's room for two. Hang one low for hard drives and one high for hubs and other gear. Or personalise your space by displaying action figures or a vase of flowers.

Hang tight with gravity

BackPack attaches to the back of the desk stand with two adjustable clips—and gravity holds the shelf in place. Because no screws come into contact with your Mac, it won't leave any marks or scratches.

Hidden benefits for your gear

This cool metal ventilated shelf elevates hard drives or other USB-powered peripheral devices for better air circulation and heat relief.

Highlights

  • Designed exclusively for iMac and Apple Cinema Displays with desktop stand
  • Space-saving storage for hard drives and USB peripherals
  • Fun, unique way to personalise your Mac and workspace
  • Height adjustable, allowing room for two shelves
  • Hangs using gravity for scratch-free performance

Did You Notice?

The shelf is adjustable so you can place it at any height on the back of the iMac stand.

Technical Specs

Dimension

  • Depth: 4.5 in./11.4 cm
  • Weight: 8 oz./226.8 g
  • Height: 0.95 in./2.4 cm
  • Width: 7 in./17.8 cm

What's in the Box?

  • Twelve South BackPack shelf
  • Two BackPack adjustable stand clips
  • Five clip fit Inserts
  • Non-slip shelf pad
  • Security cable tie

Manufacturer Information

Warranty

  • Note: Products sold through this website that do not bear the Apple Brand name are serviced and supported exclusively by their manufacturers in accordance with terms and conditions packaged with the products. Apple's Limited Warranty does not apply to products that are not Apple-branded, even if packaged or sold with Apple products. Please contact the manufacturer directly for technical support and customer service.

Part Number

  • UPC or EAN No.: 851522002023
 

Ratings & Reviews

4.5

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  • Twelve South BackPack Adjustable Shelf

    5.0
    Why didn't I think of that?
    • Written by CB from Franklin
    • 31/07/2009

    Genius. This thing can hold a ton of weight. Okay... maybe not a ton, but a lot. I have a massive heavy 1TB WD "MyBook" hard drive that fills the tray completely. This little tray frees up that much more of my desk. Highly recommended! …More

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  • Twelve South BackPack Adjustable Shelf

    5.0
    Great idea/ What took them so long?!
    • Written by EC from Lincoln Park
    • 23/08/2009

    This is a great idea. It really cleaned up my desk. I have two externals on it right now. One 250GB and one 640GB. I have them on their sides so they fit just right. Although, if you have your iMac up against the wall, it will kick it out ~ 6" away from the wall. At $30, it is a little expensive, but looks great and it's functional. I highly recommend it. …More

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  • Twelve South BackPack Adjustable Shelf

    4.0
    Great idea. Couple of drawbacks
    • Written by JM from Grampound
    • 3/10/2009

    Looked like a good idea when i bought it for my apple 24" cinema display. Took the risk of purchasing two!! Easy to set up.
    One drawback is that it sticks out the back and does not allow you to put your screen flush against the wall. It is about 4" deep and unless you stick it high up on your stand, you could lose up to 3.0 to 3.5".
    The second drawback is, if like me you decide to put a USB hub on it, the USB connectors stick out the sides and you can not fit the hub flush on the stand. That said, my IXOS 7 hub sits (at a tilt) on one shelf and five of my 10GB mini-porable hard drives on the other. The IXOS hub trails a connector to my Belkin-7hub and with the exception of this cord, there are no other cords in sight. All the rest are gathered up behind the screen.
    I recommend it ****.     …More

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  • Twelve South BackPack Adjustable Shelf

    5.0
    Elegant!
    • Written by NW from SAINT JOSEPH
    • 3/02/2012

    Elegant, superb product. Utilize two: Top shelf for my 2 TB LaCie (for Time Machine) and lower shelf for 2nd keyboard, Magic Trackpad, and DSL modem. Great assist in eliminating desk and cable clutter. Wish there were room for a third shelf!. …More

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  • Twelve South BackPack Adjustable Shelf

    5.0
    Awesome
    • Written by DP from Leesburg
    • 17/01/2012

    I kept knocking my hard drives around on my desk. Which is dumb. They are always connected to my computer, I needed a better solution. These backpacks are cool, they are now hidden behind my iMac and out of the way! …More

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  • Twelve South BackPack Adjustable Shelf

    5.0
    Very Nice...
    • Written by AH from Pewaukee
    • 23/12/2011

    Once I figured out how to assemble, The product itself is nice. I don't think it is flimsy like other reviews have stated. Great Product, Thanks!!! …More

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  • can you use more than one?
    • Asked by AL from Hatfield
    • 24/06/2010

    1 Answer

    Answer

    Yes, you can. The height is adjustable, so according to the product page, you can fit two on the back. However, because you are storing hard drives, keep in mind that they need to 'breathe' to stay cool, or their life expectancy will go down. Also, keep in mind that if you use the hole in the display stand for routing wires, the wires may interfere with your storage abilities. So, I would say that two is the max, just because there isn't tons of vertical clearance. But, the shelves can hold 5 pounds, so you can stack the drives on top of each-other no problem! …More

    • Answered by CM from Evergreen
    • 23/07/2010
  • Is there any metal-to-metal contact between the shelf and the stand?
    • Asked by PV from Mississauga
    • 3/12/2009

    2 Answers

    Best Answer

    There is no metal-to-metal contact between the BackPack and the iMac - that means no scratching either. The part of the BackPack that actually touches the iMac stand are hard plastic Fit Clips (5 are included for different size iMacs). …More

    • Answered by AG from Mount Pleasant
    • 11/12/2009
  • Will it hold a mac mini?
    • Asked by LR from Kenosha
    • 20/03/2010

    1 Answer

    Answer

    The Mac Mini weighs 3.0 lbs, so yes it will. The max weight is 5 lbs.

    • Answered by SD from Wallenstein
    • 23/06/2010
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