I am literally flying to London in two weeks for a massive project and my back is already killing me just thinking about hunched over my laptop in random cafes. I need a stand that actually fits in a carry-on without weighing me down. So I was thinking about the Roost V3 because everyone says it is the gold standard but honestly $90 for some plastic feels insane? Like my logic was that it would be the most stable but then I saw the Nexstand K2 which looks identical but half the price and now I am just worried it will collapse and break my 16 inch MacBook Pro. Then there is that Moft adhesive one that sticks to the bottom. I read that it is super portable but some people say it doesnt actually get the screen high enough to save your neck and it blocks the fans. I am just really stressed about the ergonomics because I will be working 10 hour days from hotel desks and tiny coffee shop tables. My budget is more like $40-50 max because I already spent a fortune on the flight. Has anyone actually used these for long-term travel or are they all just hype for people who work at home...
Ive tried a ton of these setups over the years. To give a real answer, I just need to know: