Reviews for Twelve South Compass Mobile Stand for iPad

This product works as designed in all three modes. I frequently use the landscape mode to prop the iPad next to my mac to review online documentation as I am working. If you are very heavy handed and actually push the iPad along the desk as you are using it, then you may cause the rear leg to buckle and collapse in either Landscape or portrait mode.

Several reviewers have commented on this, but it takes quite a heavy touch on the screen to move the stand. Note that this is not true for the Home button! The Home button must be used in a pinching style; pressing with the thumb and supporting from the rear with the index finger. Natural really.

Bottom line; I love my stand. It is a tool and like any tool needs to be used properly. I would rate this 5 stars (despite the price) if the rear leg locked and the pads the iPad sits on were hooked to prevent the iPad from slipping off. Both of these improvements would make this more "idiot" proof - and there are times when all of us could use this protection.

This accessory is one of my favorite, and it goes with me everywhere, it works exactly as it's supposed to, it's sturdily built, and looks great!

One caveat: if you're traveling by air as much as I do for work, then you can expect to be doing a lot of explaining to the security, as it ALWAYS gets flagged in the screening, but I've never encountered a problem beyond that, like them wanting to take it away.

The only thing keeping me from giving it five stars is that I think it's more than a little overpriced.

Good product but nothing special. I use it only in my living room where it always stands to spread music to my Marantz audio receiver and to show my photos.

A little regret, it cannot be used in Portrait mode with the power cable. There is not enough space under to fit the cable.

This stand is unbelievably unstable, and when you consider how much money you put into your iPad, it's simply not worth the risk. It's to small and should have a much larger foot print in order to insure that your iPad will not tip over.

The finish is beautiful, which means that at best you might be able to use it as a picture frame stand.

what can I say: this is a great stand. stylish and very minimalistic. Exactly what I was looking for. Oh yeah: portable to boot! Love it!

Much as I love my iPad's ultra portability, there are times when I want to enjoy its gorgeous screen hands-free. As any iPad owner knows, watching a Netflix movie while holding the iPad at the appropriate angle can get tiring.

The Twelve South Compass falls into that rare category of "must have" accessories. From a design and aesthetics standpoint it lives up to the standards Apple set. Constructed from sturdy powder-coated steel, the Compass has the heft to support your screen securely. Neoprene pads on all contact surfaces, as well as on its feet, mean that both your iPad and any table or desk you place it on, remain scratch free.

The stand folds up into a relatively small package, weighing just under a pound, about the size of a small flashlight. The only (possible) concern I'd have about it is trying to take it through airport security.

The stand works well in either lanscape or portrait mode. It is one of the few stands that allows you to prop your iPod up securely to let you watch movies in bed.

Lastly, the Compass provides a handy - and attractive - display stand for the iPad itself when its not in use.

i tried every single stand you can possibly think of. if you are looking for a compact, versatile, durable stand, the compass is for you. i love being able to fit the compass in any small compartment. My bag, my pocket, and the little side pouch on my belkin case. i cant wait to bring it to school and to use for taking notes in class with its low incline position. it will also work if you have a case for your ipad as well. and breaking it down takes 2 seconds. the ipad changed the way i do everything. the twelve south compass is an awesome addition and companion to the ipad. 3 thumbs up!