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We just had to share this review with you from Gadgetmac! Their editors spent a little over a month enjoying our new HiRise for iMac, and really gave it a workout. (Spoiler alert: We got their Editors’ Choice Award!)

Here’s a little of what they had to say:

“The HiRise is made out of a heavy-duty metal construction that as expected, is designed to seamlessly fit together and match your aluminum iMac or Apple Display in perfect harmony. Be it a magnificently humongous 27-inch iMac or Apple Display, the HiRise is built to carry that weight with no complaints. Although the height can be adjusted using the HiRise adding up to 4-inches of additional height, it was specifically designed to have a height level which addresses the issue people were having when using a 27-inch iMac as a dual-display setup alongside a Thunderbolt Display. The HiRise lets you perfectly align the two screens for the ideal multi-tasking even goodness by adjusting the inner aluminum shelf.”

Then…

“This thing is really well made too. Each part slides into place like a precision-made part and with ease. But most importantly the HiRise is stupendously easy to set up. Putting it together requires sliding the two large bottom and top halves to form one body, while the back perforated plate screws in using four screws that secure and keep everything in place as one solid unit. But not before you insert the aluminum shelf into one of the 6 level grooves in which set your desired height for placing your iMac or Apple Display on.

I found that positioning the shelf starting from the middle and up will provide the best elevation whilst leaving empty space around the bottom for additional storage. The base of the pedestal simply slides into the HiRise and rests on top of the inserted shelf. Anyone can put this thing together without instructions. It really is on the verge of having an Apple-like design.”

You can read the whole review here, but we just had to include a couple of their gorgeous photos for you to check out! Get your own HiRise for iMac here (not sure where you can get those cute Ninja guys though we have seen really cool flash drives of Ninjas here, and they’d make great stocking stuffers along with one of our PlugBugs).

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Ever wonder what the ultimate Mac “battle station” looks like? A recent review of several of our products on electronista can give you a pretty good idea. They took a BookArc, a HoverBar, a BackPack, and a HiRise for iMac…and came up with something pretty awesome. Check this out:

Here’s what they had to say about BookArc:

“The BookArc is a made out of a beautifully machined aluminum with a high-quality anodised aluminum finish that complements the MacBook Pro very well. Further, the rubberized inserts not only securely hold a MacBook Pro, they are also designed in a way that ensures that users will not be in position where the aluminum MacBook Pro could possibly rub against the BookArc. It has been thoughtfully designed and also looks great while also helping to declutter a workstation.”

And HiRise:
“With our MacBook Pro safely cradled in the Twelve South BookArc, we raised the height of our Apple Thunderbolt display using the new Twelve South HiRise ($80). The HiRise is very easy to assemble and can do double duty by acting as a spot to store and hide an external hard drive, or personal items and other belongings. The display height can be adjusted according to the individual user’s requirements, although at the lower settings, it might only fit a pocket-sized mobile external hard drive. We had it set at the highest position and were able to hide our hard drive, further cleaning up our workstation. It also works just as well with iMacs.”

And BackPack:
“The BackPack 2 ($35) is a tray that is designed to attach to the rear of a Thunderbolt or iMac aluminum stand. It can support weights up to 3.5 pounds meaning that is a great place to store an external hard drive, helping again to free up and unclutter your desk space. MacBook Air users will also be interested note that the BackPack 2 can also stowe their ultraportable notebook out of the way, behind their Thunderbolt displays. Users can also opt to fit the BackPack 2 to the front of their Thunderbolt display or iMac stand as a shelf to keep their smartphone or other items out of the way when not being used. Two BackPack 2s can also be purchased separately and fitted, one to the front and one to the back, without one interfering with the other.”

And HoverBar:
“Of all the accessories from Twelve South we have been using, this is perhaps the most fun to use. We had ours fitted so that the iPad sits suspended next to our Thunderbolt display on the side, putting in our natural line of sight. In the vertical position, it can show documents and other apps like the Pulse visual RSS reader very effectively. Easily rotated, users can then easily switch to having a video playing while you are working. The HoverBar is very well made and inspires us with a sense confidence that it will not, over time, start to weaken and lose its ability to hold an iPad firmly in position.”

If you’re ready to use all your Apple products at once in a clutter-free “ultimate battle station” setup, order today — Twelve South now offers Flat Rate Shipping to most international destinations, so you can order your battle station all at once…and pay only one flat shipping fee.

From the cyber pages of TechCrunch last week came a mini-review of our HiRise for iMac in which our latest product was (favorably) said to look like a Mac Pro mini. Here’s the skinny:

“In the cut-throat world of desk organization, style often trumps functionality. In the case of Twelve South’s HiRise, style meets functionality. See what I did there?

The HiRise is a little storage locker designed to sit under an iMac or Cinema Display. The front panel folds down, revealing an adjustable shelf and storage space large enough for even a Mac Mini. But that shelf — oh, Twelve South is so clever — allows the HiRise to display an iMac at the same height as a Cinema Display.

…So rather than resorting to propping up an iMac with a phone book or reams of paper, iMac owners now have stylish and functional solution in the HiRise.”

Put your own not-so-stylish reams of paper back in the filing cabinet and get your iMac up on a proper pedestal. Pick up your HiRise today…and elevate your iMac to new highs tomorrow. Be sure to check out the whole review at TechCrunch.

Twelve South intros HiRise for iMac: The first ever adjustable iMac Stand and Desk Storage System.

Charleston, SC, September 25, 2012 – Twelve South is proud to introduce HiRise, a height-adjustable stand designed exclusively for iMac and Apple Displays. Crafted from extruded aluminum and stamped steel, this sturdy stand elevates an iMac or Apple Display, allowing the user to adjust the height of his screen to create a more comfortable, ergonomic workspace. Along with raising the height of Macs, HiRise creates a stealthy desktop storage bay for connected gear or personal items. HiRise is compatible with all current iMac and Apple Displays and is available now at TwelveSouth.com for $79.99. More info can be found here.

HiRise radically transforms the look of your iMac or Apple Display by integrating the base into the HiRise itself, creating a bold, ultra-modern look. At first glance, people may think they are looking at an entirely new Mac. The surprises will continue when you flip down the magnetically secured faceplate to reveal hard drives, cables and keys hidden inside.The eye-catching stand is over-engineered to support all iMac and Apple Displays with the L-shaped base, including the 27-inch iMac and Apple Thunderbolt Display.

The adjustable, brushed metal HiRise stand elevates the height of an iMac or an Apple Display to a more comfortable eye level, eliminating the need to prop up your Mac with a phone book or stacks of paper to find a better viewing angle. HiRise has an internal metal support shelf that lets you adjust the height of your Mac in one of six internal positions. The HiRise shelf can also align the screen height of an Apple Display, side-by-side with your iMac, for the perfect horizontal screen alignment and dual-display setup.

Another highlight of HiRise is the hidden storage it adds to your workspace. Remove the magnetically-held front faceplate to reveal a nice nesting spot for a backup hard drive, cables, your wallet and keys…even a Mac mini. Both front and back metal faceplates are perforated to provide pass-through ventilation. Depending on your internal shelf position, there are up to two levels of storage available, each accessible from front or back. Both HiRise faceplates can also be attached with the included screws for more permanent and secure storage.

“It’s time to do better than a phone book!” said Andrew Green, Creative Director of Twelve South. “We see Mac users prop their beautiful hardware up on reams of copy paper and cringe. Many agree that just a few extra inches of height makes their Mac tremendously more comfortable to use. Enter HiRise for iMac. It raises your Mac to six different positions. It hides connected hard drives and keys inside. But coolest of all, its design integrates with your Mac to look like nothing else you’ve ever seen.”

HiRise is constructed with all metal parts and has two teflon rails on the bottom to protect the surface beneath the stand from scratches. HiRise users will quickly notice how much better they feel when working with their screens at a more back- and neck-friendly height. Order your HiRise today to see what a difference an elevated Mac makes.

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