djayace 5:30 PM - 26 May, 2010
First off I apologize if this question has already been addressed however I do want to get your current opinion since things change over time. Im looking to pick up a laptop stand since im switching up my mobile rig. Im looking for something sturdy that sets up and breaks down quickly. My local Guitar Center store only carries this one
www.guitarcenter.com
Any help is appreciated.
the_black_one 6:00 PM - 26 May, 2010
crane, ubertand, odessy m...... look those up
the_black_one 6:01 PM - 26 May, 2010
ubertand = uberstand
djayace 6:09 PM - 26 May, 2010
@the_black_one have you used all of those brands? If so which do you prefer and why?
Dj-M.Bezzle 6:27 PM - 26 May, 2010
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First off I apologize if this question has already been addressed however I do want to get your current opinion since things change over time. Im looking to pick up a laptop stand since im switching up my mobile rig. Im looking for something sturdy that sets up and breaks down quickly. My local Guitar Center store only carries this one
www.guitarcenter.com
Any help is appreciated.
the last 8 threads on this were less than a month ago...nothings changed. Crane stand rules
Djaward 6:33 PM - 26 May, 2010
I went from this
www.pssl.com
to this
www.pssl.com
To this
www.pssl.com
REASON: The first odyssey stand was given to me. It was my first stand ever and I loved it. The more I used it the more I hated it. It was too bulky to travel.
Then I upgraded to the second odyssey stand. It was the best stand I've ever seen. And by adding the tray, it made it the perfect stand. The height was better than any other stand Ive used, u can put your serato box or External drive on the tray. My problem with this one, its heavy and even broken down, its was bulky to fit in any bag. This stand ripped my backpack.
The uberstand is a good stand. NOT GREAT JUST GOOD. Setting up and taking down has never been so easy. The tray is a nice addition, but be careful, it has sharp edges. You can put your serato box on it, but just dont move the tray alot because its easy to come off. This stand comes with ZIPTIES. Some use them some dont. Its all up to you. I use it for security purpose. It doesnt feel right if I dont put them on. THis stand is so thin too, it will fit perfectly fine in any bag.
The CRANE STAND is a nice piece of item. Ive seen it in person and it worked great. One thing I didnt like is that it doesnt comce with a tray. And its also not worth the price tag.
the_black_one 6:33 PM - 26 May, 2010
uberstand and crane. I have both. recommend both. The crane is more expensive but has more adjustment points, the uberstand is the fastest easiest to set up.
djayace 7:03 PM - 26 May, 2010
crane looks dope and the uberstand looks promising. I like the thin format of the uberstand. Has anyone tried the Dr Pro from Guitar Center?
djsatony 9:36 PM - 26 May, 2010
I have the uberstand..Does anyone know if theres a way to tilt it forward (where you put the laptop) like how the odyssey stands are?? I don't like it because its too straight
HYDRO MATIC 10:42 PM - 26 May, 2010
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
lol do it yourself...
Evin Kepik 11:35 PM - 26 May, 2010
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I have the uberstand..Does anyone know if theres a way to tilt it forward (where you put the laptop) like how the odyssey stands are?? I don't like it because its too straight
That was my gripe about the Uberstand. So I shelled out $$$ for the Crane stand and like it a lot. Although it's not as slim as the Uberstand (but still portable), I don't intend on ever taking the stand out for gigs.
Laz219 12:41 AM - 27 May, 2010
I remember someone pointing out on here some uberstands actually were built to tilt forward.
I haven't seen my uberstand for months (no idea where it got to) but from memory of the design, I think if you sanded down a bit at the top of the stem it would tilt it forward.
Laz219 5:28 AM - 27 May, 2010
Just bought myself a Crane today, definitely the best laptop stand I've ever used.
Kenny Q 4:30 PM - 27 May, 2010
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I remember someone pointing out on here some uberstands actually were built to tilt forward.
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The first two uberstands that I bought tilts down. The new ones don't.
I have pictures somewhere on this forum.
djayace 5:52 PM - 27 May, 2010
I bought the dr pro just to test it out and found out that I actually prefer something that breaks down easy. Dr pro doesnt break down easy in my opinion. Looks as though the uberstand folds into itself quickly. Can any uberstand users confirm the ease of breaking down and setting up? Seems as though the crane is tough to break down as well.
HYDRO MATIC 6:00 PM - 27 May, 2010
sets up in 2-3 secs max...same with break down...
djayace 6:10 PM - 27 May, 2010
@HYDRO MATIC now that sounds like what i need! Do any of the other stands mentioned in this thread have similar ease of breakdown and setup?
sacrilicious 6:13 PM - 27 May, 2010
Crane stand takes about six seconds to setup, and that's with picking whichever custom angle you happen to want it at.
dj-freestyle 6:29 PM - 27 May, 2010
I have both and the uberstand is much better for mobil work, i keep the other in my studio now.
DJBIGWIZ 6:42 PM - 27 May, 2010
Crane stand if you c@an swing it or Uber stand.
DJFUNKMIKE 8:33 PM - 27 May, 2010
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I have the uberstand..Does anyone know if theres a way to tilt it forward (where you put the laptop) like how the odyssey stands are?? I don't like it because its too straight
its actually tilted/angled downward just a bit when u look it at the side with ur laptop on it...i have it,its great...serves its purpose well....
Laz219 10:22 PM - 27 May, 2010
The Crane is really easy to setup/teardown. It's essentially the same as the Uberstand in folding besides having to undo the cam levers to make it move.
djayace 6:19 PM - 29 May, 2010
thank you guys for helping me out on this. im gonna try the uberstand first then the crane stand if the uber dont cut it. ill chim in again once i get the uberstand in hand.
DjLogan 2:30 PM - 1 June, 2010
Uberstand Myself
DJJorel 9:06 PM - 1 June, 2010
I would defnitely get the Crane Stand. I know it's pricey, but look at it this way. The stand is keeping your $2000+ laptop secure. With your music and videos on there, the value of the laptop can easily skyrocket....
So, a $200 investment in a stand that is as secure as the Crane is easily worth it...
Chad S. 9:10 PM - 1 June, 2010
Crane hands down.
ninos 10:23 PM - 1 June, 2010
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Crane hands down.
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Laz219 12:27 AM - 2 June, 2010
/end thread.
You're doing it wrong.
ninos 1:51 AM - 2 June, 2010
opps, im still a rookie. haha
swaggadagga 5:38 AM - 6 July, 2010
Anyone has any comments on the
MAGMA Laptop-Stand 2.1?
dj cutpong 2:23 PM - 15 September, 2011
Not buy the magma 2.1 its a big shit
DJYoshi 2:26 PM - 15 September, 2011
Crane...10000 times over.... and not b/c they're a sponsor..but b/c they actually have a solid product... it's the Rolls Royce of stands...
Manny C dot com 2:49 PM - 15 September, 2011
dj-freestyle 4:49 PM - 15 September, 2011
I love my magma 2.1 when im using my denon midi controller but its not built like my crane. ive used them all and the crane is built the best by far. period
canicypher 4:37 AM - 16 September, 2011
I bit the bullet and shelled out for the Crane and its well worth it..although i'd prefer if the bottom was more like a fork lift then just one bar...but it works. The odyssey L stand is a pos... Hard to adjust, harder to transport.
Dj Wunder 4:45 AM - 17 September, 2011
The Crane can't clamp to the side of a coffin, can it? What's the best stand that clamps?
DeeJayRobz 11:00 PM - 17 September, 2011
I've used an Oddysey stand with case clamps on it, only downside is theres no center tray for the interface/harddrive.
DJ JuVi 11:50 PM - 17 September, 2011
Crane stand by faaaaarrrrr.... no doubt.
dj_soo 11:59 PM - 17 September, 2011
that looks dope - do you actually have that stand? Reviews?
Manny C dot com 1:09 AM - 19 September, 2011
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that looks dope - do you actually have that stand? Reviews?
Look closely... It doesn't ship until October 10, 2011
TREV DJ/VJ 3:39 PM - 21 September, 2011
oddessy standy is bit heavy, but great because you can adjust angle of stand.
swaggadagga 9:21 PM - 22 September, 2011
The crane is not worth the $160. They need to lower the price seeing that you have to glue all the rubber fitting which break or fall out. I lost 2 fittings the second time i used it. And trying to get the tray to hold anything is is a bitch!
dj-freestyle 3:51 PM - 23 September, 2011
Ive used mine forever with no issues and if you email them they will help right away. they are good people.
Jiggy Flipp L.O.T 5:53 PM - 23 September, 2011
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I've used an Oddysey stand with case clamps on it, only downside is theres no center tray for the interface/harddrive.
Same here but i have the tray. Looking to get a Crane
swaggadagga 10:19 PM - 23 September, 2011
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Ive used mine forever with no issues and if you email them they will help right away. they are good people.
I would but there website is down. HYPERSTATION is what i see in my future hopefully it is as light as the crane.
Dj matty k 12:19 AM - 24 September, 2011
I use the stanton uberstand nice and small to fit in my bag and pretty stable to even with my 15inch macbook pro on :-)
dj-freestyle 8:09 PM - 25 September, 2011
Unberstands are handy but not very stable compared to alot of otheres. My crane saved my ass lastnight when a kid hit my dj front boards. Its a tank
dj_soo 8:45 PM - 25 September, 2011
I can't stand uberstands.
thinking of getting a crane stand as my next one, but I really want something height-adjustable...
Eru G 8:54 PM - 25 September, 2011
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thinking of getting a crane stand as my next one, but I really want something height-adjustable...
The Crane Stand is height adjustable - we just got a bunch of these the other week in the Serato office.
Henry GQ 4:29 AM - 26 September, 2011
crane stand is by far the best! period. FTR
sajby from Hungary 9:44 AM - 26 September, 2011
magma-bags.com
Nice stand :)
ral 3:24 PM - 26 September, 2011
dj_soo 8:35 PM - 26 September, 2011
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lol
dj-freestyle 8:37 PM - 26 September, 2011
@eru , i have crane in front of me and as far as height its more angle then height. the middle bars dont adjust up or down. the tray moves up and down.
DJBIGWIZ 8:58 PM - 26 September, 2011
*BEHIND THE SCENES* Crane Stand research & development department hard at work in the early days. It all paid off in the end!
;)
keep it green!
Damn, I have a cat and never thought of that.... could have saved some money.
hahaha, he heard about the limited white SL-1 box and decided to make a special Nike laptop stand.
Eru G 8:59 PM - 26 September, 2011
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@eru , i have crane in front of me and as far as height its more angle then height. the middle bars dont adjust up or down. the tray moves up and down.
Yes, but you can adjust the angle of the bottom bar, which gives you more lift/height.
Watchwww.youtube.com - skip to the 1min mark
dj-freestyle 9:02 PM - 26 September, 2011
Very true. its by far best stand out period and ive used them all.
djnonstopla323 10:22 PM - 26 September, 2011
Crane Stand FTW had the uberstand before it was good but not as great a the Crane
DjKStones 7:15 AM - 13 June, 2013
I purchased the Uberstand today then came home and read reviews on other stands. I purchased the original Crane on Amazon. Does anyone have an opinion on the standard Crane vs. The Crane Pro? I didn't know there were two different versions before I purchased it, but I'm hoping it still does the trick :) Thanks!
Code:E 7:23 AM - 13 June, 2013
Though I don't love the Crane stand, it appears to be the best portable on on the market.
Funkytownstopsix 1:10 PM - 13 June, 2013
I have the uberstand and have always loved it. Flip it out and it's set up. That crane looks cool and if I didn't have the uber I would buy it simply because it looks cool... : )
Dj matty k 1:24 PM - 13 June, 2013
I first got the uberstand and used if Gor ages but just felt it wasn't stable enough so I then got the crane normal stand and was much better but will be getting the crane pro next . But I also got the griffin stand for a venue I Dj at because it works much better without being so high :-) but the crane pro is defo next on my list :-)
BERTO 2:28 PM - 13 June, 2013
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Ive used mine forever with no issues and if you email them they will help right away. they are good people.
I would but there website is down. HYPERSTATION is what i see in my future hopefully it is as light as the crane.
Hyperstation is way heavier than the crane stand almost 2x as heavy.
swaggadagga 8:35 PM - 13 June, 2013
Crane all the way! best stand Iv purchased.
BERTO 10:17 PM - 13 June, 2013
Also the new Crane plus is same price as stanton one... I dont uberstand the 70'dollar price of stantons stand
Laz219 10:27 PM - 13 June, 2013
Going from a uberstand to a crane is a huge step up in stability, and flexibility.
I just watched a video of a scratch set and watching the guys laptop bounce around on his uberstand is something I do not miss at all.
Dj-M.Bezzle 5:24 PM - 18 June, 2013
I think i may have purchased a bootleg crane stand, i bought it from guitar center but it didnt come in a box and its a POS
Rdent 6:18 PM - 18 June, 2013
this is the betslap top stand and it is not expensive!! Watchwww.youtube.com
Rdent 6:19 PM - 18 June, 2013
BEST* LAPTOP
Joshua Carl 7:51 PM - 18 June, 2013
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Crane hands down.
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it was said 3 years ago, and it still stands true today.
BERTO 7:58 PM - 18 June, 2013
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I think i may have purchased a bootleg crane stand, i bought it from guitar center but it didnt come in a box and its a POS
Pics?! And they all come in boxes...
Joshua Carl 8:17 PM - 18 June, 2013
I see one (boxed) in every guitar center Ive ever been to.
you might have ended up with a return, floor model or even worse.... billed for a crane, given an oddessy
Laz219 1:15 AM - 19 June, 2013
My first one wasn't actually in a box, but I think that was because I found it in the shop and it wasn't even officially a product they sold yet...Think I took the only one they had at that point.
DJ Reflex 5:19 AM - 19 June, 2013
I use the opposite extensions on the keyboard stands to hold my laptop. A strip of velcro ensures that it doesn't move or vibrate. It works well, but the stands have to be pretty well centered and level.
Henry GQ 11:32 PM - 25 June, 2013
yup crane is still the best
BERTO 11:35 PM - 25 June, 2013
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yup crane is still the best
Seen the plus yet?! 80$ adjustable like the pro. Variety of colors and almost same weight as pro. :) economic awesome stand
Dj Nyce 1:58 PM - 26 June, 2013
you have to go with the name you can quickly trust and it aint uber.
crane stand is the best stand on market today.
dj-freestyle 3:49 PM - 26 June, 2013
The plus is nice but the video comparsions shows it is different from the pro. they are both aweosme tho
Dj matty k 4:46 PM - 26 June, 2013
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The plus is nice but the video comparsions shows it is different from the pro. they are both aweosme tho
Yeah I have the normal one but wish I got the pro its not so heavy and you can have more adjustments with it :-)
dj-freestyle 4:49 PM - 26 June, 2013
I like orginal alot better. will take a beating longer
Dj matty k 6:42 PM - 26 June, 2013
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I like orginal alot better. will take a beating longer
That's true but from the video I seem of the pro on the web site that pro can take a beating :-)
DJYoshi 8:43 PM - 26 June, 2013
Been a supporter of CRANE since they first came out.
I think I still have my discount links on this forum that I offered to everyone when they first came out somewhere.
Joshua Carl 3:11 AM - 28 June, 2013
in case you missed it... THE CRANE STAND PLUS IS 50% OFF NOW- JULY 4TH AT MIDNIGHT!!1
PROMO CODE: HUGESALE
YUP, they did that. sooooo cheap, so solid
now everyone is gonna have one!
Code:E 6:04 AM - 28 June, 2013
Ok I want to buy 2 of them. But what is the difference between the Pro and Plus?
Code:E 8:07 AM - 28 June, 2013
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Ok I want to buy 2 of them. But what is the difference between the Pro and Plus?
Well I did a post on my FB asking any local dj's if they wanted to get in on the order. I got 6 in my cart so far. But before I order I would really like to know the answer to my 1st question. Po vs plus? a difference?
Joshua Carl 2:38 PM - 28 June, 2013
The pro is that crazy grade future aluminum
Comes on black only (the one they ran over with a plane)
The plus is powder- coated steel
Really, at the end of the day it's color
the pro is indestructible ( prett much)
And the plus is really really tough
(And obviously a tad heavier)
Dj Mcwhite 3:00 PM - 28 June, 2013
I have a crane stand standard. Think they replaced it with the plus. If you are doin some serious giging id prob go with a pro but honestly the plus will get the job done. You cant adjust the hight or angle with the plus but its already in a good position and a lot cheaper.
Joshua Carl 5:25 PM - 28 June, 2013
the crane STANDARD is pretty much stuck where its at:
turntablelab.com
The Crane PRO and PLUS are both fully adjustable.
BERTO 5:59 AM - 30 June, 2013
I have both plus n pro, both are awesome
Mr. Goodkat 6:41 PM - 30 June, 2013
anybody use these? ive seen one, and almost ordered it, seemed heavy and more solid than most.
BERTO 7:10 PM - 30 June, 2013
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anybody use these? ive seen one, and almost ordered it, seemed heavy and more solid than most.
6 pounds and only 90° angle my boy has it
Mr. Goodkat 7:11 PM - 30 June, 2013
6lbs is heavy i assume? always thought most stands felt really weak, thats why i thought it would be more stable. guess the 90 degree angle kinda sux
Mr. Goodkat 7:16 PM - 30 June, 2013
the pics dont really it at 90 degrees though. maybe its just looks diff in the photo.
BERTO 7:19 PM - 30 June, 2013
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the pics dont really it at 90 degrees though. maybe its just looks diff in the photo.
Maybe its a couple degrees less but certainly not angle adjustable
Joshua Carl 2:44 AM - 1 July, 2013
We reviewed that one on video report.
It's very very heavy, has a lot of potentially lost parts, breakdown is a pain
The +
You can Lock your computer into the stand
And it's super heavy. (Hard to tip or anything)
DJ_X_Trodinaire 11:22 PM - 1 July, 2013
Just received my UDG laptop Stand
Pros:
I like the fact it has dual feet. Cough Crane Cough. been waiting for you to make the Centerstage again. You're loosing money.
Dual feet much much more stable.
Now I can slide it in between my coffin top and case (middle)
Adjustable height.
Swivel laptop shelf
Never owned a Crane yet. (ordered) but i do like these lock levers.
Cons
Weight.
I have been using Uberstand since it came out and had no issues with it.
Henry GQ 1:49 AM - 4 July, 2013
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Mr. Goodkat 7:26 PM - 22 July, 2013
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the pics dont really it at 90 degrees though. maybe its just looks diff in the photo.
Maybe its a couple degrees less but certainly not angle adjustable
i ended up with one of these, and the angle is adjustable, you just loosen the screws in the back and then tighten at the angle.
this was for a club, so i dont have to break it down, and the only downside is the large base, because it may not easily fit underneath all mixers. i really dig it though.
Dj R. Driver 8:18 PM - 22 July, 2013
Mr. Goodkat 9:36 PM - 22 July, 2013
how do you put that over the mixer so i can stare at the waveforms?