Nexstand or Roost? Laptop Stand Review side-by-side Comparison

[@SlowpokeTravel]

After considerable research, we felt the Nexstand and the Roost were the top two choices for foldable laptop stands. If you think that there is a better option out there, let us know!

[@SingleFiling]

Very useful info, thanks! Buck, I see lots of KZbin channels that have a store with links to the products they recommend. I'm wondering why you don't have one, or am I missing something?

[@iu1191]

What an absolutely LOVELY video. I already had made my choice of the stand but I just love you two. You are simply the best. How absolutely entertaining and authentic you seem. You sound like people I would love to have a chat or a coffee with or see a movie with. Love it. I am subbing immediately and look forward to seeing more videos. Thanks so much for doing this video - you two are just amazing!!

[@MrDarshD]

Nice review guys!! Side by side comparison really helps to get exact comparisons.

[@SlowpokeTravel]

thanks...seeing them physically handled side by side gives the best gage of the size difference between the two, I think.

[@MrDarshD]

@@SlowpokeTravel That's a very innovative video making. Looking forward to more such reviews!! Have a great week :)

[@AndyConlin]

Awesome review! I love the personality :) I'm looking at these for elevating at home (alongside external monitor) and for standalone while traveling. Seeing the two reviewed side by side was very helpful. Thank you!

[@SlowpokeTravel]

glad you liked the review...thanks for checking it out...when we had a permanent home base, I elevated my laptop with a cardboard box that set my computer screen to the perfect height--which worked fine--but it's not as easy to come by the perfectly sized box now that we're traveling all the time, so a laptop stand has become essential gear for me now.

[@johanvanwambeke723]

Upvote for the 'you can look at me and know she will always pick quality'

[@z6886]

I need the Roost. Thank you for your information.

[@SlowpokeTravel]

CG still prefers the Roost and I still prefer the Nexstand...but I can't imagine going back to working on my laptop without some version of this type of stand

[@RobbsHomemadeLife]

Hey Buck and CG. I have spent my digital life on a desktop but was just reading this week an article on how to use a laptop as a desktop with gadgets such as yours. I also have been looking at little gadgets that allow the user to make their cars steering wheel into a desk for a laptop. I wonder if your stands could be converted to fit onto a steering wheel. I hope you guys do more review videos.

[@SlowpokeTravel]

I think Elon Musk is working on some steering wheel/desk prototype stuff...hopefully we'll see the fruits of that research in our lifetime

[@JSAC66]

Great to see CG featured,,,,, and I can’t help but giggle when I hear or say “dongle”. 😉

[@SlowpokeTravel]

yes...dongle...I'm glad it's not just me giggling at that term

[@scottisitt]

Came for the review...Stayed for the banter... 🙂

[@SlowpokeTravel]

banter is a kind word--we appreciate it!

[@scottisitt]

@@SlowpokeTravel 😁

[@deveshp9998]

came here for just a normal next stand review. But hey at 0:31 you guys are total goals :)

[@tessjones5987]

I need one of these. I can't really decide which one. But your review so excellent. Fun couple.

[@SlowpokeTravel]

If you're looking for the most compact travel size, then the Roost is the way to go. But that's only if packing size is the MOST IMPORTANT FACTOR. For me, size is an important consideration, but even so I'm fine with the Nexstand. If I lost my Nexstand tomorrow, I would simply buy another one. It works great and it's half the price.

[@kamillemarieguillermo2223]

Informative and fun video. Thank you for this! I bought a Nexstand 😊

[@mdbedelsohn4307]

Thanks for your video, really fun to watch too! Btw, why not glue these tabs with some hot glue. It's strong enough not to lose them, but still "easily" removable when needed (even just a 💧 will do). Also, how secure does it feel with the stand? I saw you showed how the tabs grip the laptop, but was interested to know how fast the feet of the BASE tip over when the laptop is on top, wouldn't it be very top-heavy? Especially with a bigger, heavier laptop, and such a light-weight stand.

[@SlowpokeTravel]

I used to have a laptop that barley fit into the braces...I had Take off the tabs and it was still a tight fit...never had a problem with it being unbalanced...CG's smaller stand wouldn't wok with my old computer

[@marcelavallejo-montoya7665]

Loved it! Thanks, greetings from Antwerp, Belgium

[@sparklingdragonfairy]

i didn't even know these things were made...been looking for something...didn't know what to bring up my computer 'cause i use it in the kitchen all the time...COOL INFORMATION...THANKS!!! LOVE YA'LL!!!

[@SlowpokeTravel]

I used to rig up a bunch of boxes to build a makeshift stand for my laptop--which worked fine when we had a permanent home base--but now that we're in traveling mode, this computer stand is super convenient...I can't imagine not having one now

[@sparklingdragonfairy]

@@SlowpokeTravel such are the luxuries of life!!! hard to live without cell phones now too...BAHAHAHAHAHA!!! :D

[@sparklingdragonfairy]

@@SlowpokeTravel my kids don't even know what a rotary phone is...now THAT IS SAD!!! :(

[@BPe-ie9je]

@@sparklingdragonfairy ha ha....... hey sometimes I hear a pause when I say I havea a land line.

[@tubeMonger]

Great info. A tip though, use a microphone to get a better sound quality.

[@rhodeme]

Does anyone know how much weight can these handle? I'm using a heavy laptop and I'm not sure if this will be able to handle the weght.

[@SlowpokeTravel]

The Nexstand handles a pretty heavy laptop--I bet the Roost could as well, but The Roost isn't designed to handle thicker laptops, and a heavier laptop might we thicker as well...My old, clunky laptop was too heavy, thick, and bulky for traveling, but it fit into the Nexstand because the Nexstand has removable clips which allows it to support a less slim, bulkier laptop.

[@clt.5622]

Roost is higher in quality, it’s more stable and it won’t slide on your table. We use Roost for our Macbook Pro 15” and the Nextstand for our Macbook Airs.

[@SlowpokeTravel]

I'd say the Roost is definitely a more solid-feeling piece of construction. I'm still a Nexstand guy and CG is still a Roost girl...that being said, CG bought her mom a laptop stand, and she chose to get her mom the Nexstand

[@BPe-ie9je]

You mention you both have same backpack /??? Camera girl, do you have 30 L , size of backpack, also ? or down in 20's?

[@BPe-ie9je]

oh, and with time, still happy w Osprey ? Im buying equipment , now. (((wild time......what can I say. Plus I'm single so I get to wrestle w myself. ha ha. )))

[@SlowpokeTravel]

We both travel with the exact same pack, an Osprey Porter 30L backpack. This is where traveling as a couple is an advantage, since CG packs all of the toiletries for both of us in her bag, while I pack all the sound and camera equipment we use. We've been using the same bags for about 4 years now and we're pretty happy with them. I'm taller than CG (5'11") and I don't think the Porter 30 is a super comfortable bag to wear for longer periods of time, but it works great for our travel style, which is moving from extended stay to extended stay.

[@minhtetoo80]

Hey, Which keyboard you are using in this video ? It looks cool and minimal.

[@SlowpokeTravel]

it's a Seenda Wireless Keyboard and Mouse...It's just under $30 right now on amazon USA...I've used it for almost 2 years now, and I'm happy with it...traveled down to Chile with it and just spent 4 1/2 months traveling around Mexico with it...I like it because it's rechargeable, so I don't have to think about batteries--and it holds a charge for a long time...my wife doesn't like the mouse because she thinks it's too slim, but that just makes it better for packing, I think

[@ninav9795]

I enjoyed this. I’m looking in the buy a laptop or a computer and it needs to be an Apple. I like a laptop we’re the keyboard is detachable and has a mouse. Not sure if Apple sells this. I like what your showing here. Thanks.

[@SlowpokeTravel]

thanks for watching...hope this helped with your research...we wanted to show the keyboard and mouse because you really have to get those peripherals as well in order for the laptop stand to make sense.

[@LeoNG628]

this ASUS laptop is great, i own one and also I've backed the Roost stand as well, it is wonderful combination.

[@matthewl.5085]

😳 0:31

[@MANNY100123]

I don't think I can fit my PC on those things... Might lose some pieces! (or my whole computer once it breaks the stand) :D

[@SlowpokeTravel]

My old laptop is too thick to fit in the Roost, but it does fit in the Nexstand when the tabs are removed....I had to buy a newer laptop for traveling though, because my old one weighed almost 8lbs, I think...too much for my dinky-do travel backpack

[@MANNY100123]

@@SlowpokeTravel oof... I got an old laptop myself which is about 8-10 lbs haven't touched that thing in years!

[@jayhalley2642]

Why advertise and not fatten your pockets with American greenery?

[@SlowpokeTravel]

we're definitely gonna have to work to get our greenery down here in Mexico...cilantro on a taco isn't a salad, CG keeps telling me