Twelve South HoverBar Tower

£139.95

In the past, we have reviewed many Twelve South products. Each time we are impressed by how they elevate a wide variety of Apple products to the next level. This time, the Twelve South HoverBar is perhaps not the most inventive mechanism they have ever released, but still demonstrates some forethought into the use of the Apple iPad.

The Twelve South HoverBar Tower allows you to use your iPad completely hands-free, which is great for workouts, and many other things like following recipes when cooking.  This is because the floor stand is incredibly versatile, as it is height adjustable. The stand ranges from 2.5 feet to 5.5 feet, providing plenty of room depending on what you are doing.

I found that propping up your iPad when doing something can be a real pain, especially when in a room where there is no tv or large screen. When putting the Twelve South HoverBar to the test, I used it when cycling on the exercise, which I usually do in the shed (converted into a makeshift gym) in the garden. This space doesn’t have a TV and nowhere to properly stand a laptop, so I usually just listen to music, which means it’s hard to stay motivated. However, this all changed when I used the HoverBar!! I was able to watch a video on my iPad to keep me going, and the (usually gruelling) hour flew by! I also used the HoverBar in the Kitchen to follow a recipe. I have quite limited workspace, so standing up an iPad can take up a lot of space, therefore, the HoverBar was great, as I had more room to chop the veg!

A great feature, that demonstrates some clear forethought from Twelve South, is the fact that the HoverBar is compatible with any iPad and (most) cases. This is perfect for a greater range of people who have used their trusty iPad for a range of years but want to make the most of the latest technology. This is no wonder considering the sleek design of the product; the iPad attaches to the stand via a clamp that is adjustable to the dimensions of the iPad, as well as using a specially designed pad that attaches to all Apple iPads, adding greater flexibility. One thing I would caution is that the HoverBar can be slightly wobbly when attaching the iPad, suggesting that the base might need to be a bit sturdier, but overall I would say it is well-balanced and a handy companion to the iPad.

Pros:

- Compatible with all Apple iPads and most cases.

- Sleek design

- A wide range of uses.

- Available in both black and white.

 

Cons:

- slightly wobbly when attaching the iPad.