» What it is: Plastic stand for holding an iPad computer on an airline tray table

» How it works: Snap together the black plastic cross-sections and you have a sturdy, stable stand that hooks onto the tray table, holding your iPad at a slight tilt for easier typing and viewing. Designed to ease neck and back strain, it also keeps your iPad cool by providing airflow between it and the tray table.

» The good: The rugged device, with rubber strips and notches on the base, holds your iPad securely to the tray table or most any slippery table. Better yet, off the plane it’s a portable means of keeping both your iPad and your legs from overheating if you regularly work with your iPad propped on your legs.

» The bad: Thanks to the sturdy design, it can feel a bit big to fit into a very slim laptop case, though it easily dismantles to lie flat.

» Cost: $29.99

» Available at: www.keynamics.com

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