Mx Features: Workstations

FLEXIBLE WORKSTATIONS

Mx heatsink and side supports modular system exploded view, rendering.

The Mx modular system is available with a variety of model and order configurations to help a customer create their ultimate high-performance laptop workstation setup. The Mx heatsink uses separate side supports with three different laptop support types made from solid milled aluminum or wood material so that the supports can be as strong and stable as possible for each laptop workstation setup, include numerous and unique workstation features, and to do so without compromising the heatsink’s silent cooling capabilities.

ERGONOMIC WORKSTATIONS

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The Mx product line uses three different side supports to place the heatsink and laptop in different positions, which allows customers to select a Mx configuration that best meets their workstation setup and ergonomic requirements.

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The MxD model with aluminum dock supports use a leaning laptop setup with 15 degree angle from vertical. This position improves closed-screen clamshell mode setup and reduces the overall laptop footprint.

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The MxS-hi model with aluminum high stand supports use a 20 degree angle from horizontal and higher support height to raise a 2021+ 16-inch MacBook Pro by 6.5 inches. This position elevates the laptop screen for improved viewing ergonomics and improved alignment with an external monitor.

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The MxS-lo model with aluminum low stand supports use an 8 degree angle from horizontal and lower support height to raise a 2021+ 16-inch MacBook Pro screen by 2.3 inches at the front. This positions the laptop for improved laptop keyboard typing ergonomics and for a lower profile setup compared to the high stand supports.

CLAMSHELL WORKSTATIONS

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The dock supports use a leaning position that allows for easier clamshell mode setup and operation compared to a straight vertical position. With the dock supports, the laptop screen can be easily opened to initiate laptop startup or to access the laptop’s power / Touch ID button while the laptop remains securely resting on the dock’s padded supports and while the laptop remains connected to the required external monitor, keyboard mouse/trackpad and power supply cables. The dock support’s leaning position provides an easier and quicker clamshell mode setup compared to the straight vertical position that would require the laptop to be picked up and removed from the supports while precariously balanced in hand with connected cables.

REFINED WORKSTATIONS

MxD, MxS-hi and MxS-lo w/ 2021+ 16-inch MacBook Pro and cable management side view, rendering.

The Mx product line helps to create a more compact, refined and productive workstation with reduced laptop footprint and with managed cable clutter. The Mx includes two sets of cable straps and mounting hardware. The straps are positioned to manage and hide cables behind and/or under the laptop. The straps hold cables in place for easier and quicker subsequent laptop setups. The straps are adaptable and replaceable, and can accommodate most any bundled cable size. For the dock supports, a cable strap mounting hole is located strategically at the back of each support. For the stand supports, straps can be mounted within any of the twelve unused heatsink mounting holes.

STABLE WORKSTATIONS

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The Mx heatsink and side supports are milled from solid aluminum, and are bolted together with eight large fasteners to create an incredibly strong, rigid and stable laptop support. Engineered to support many hundreds of pounds, the Mx can easily support the heaviest of laptops. The Mx’s extra heavy duty metal construction not only results in robust strength, but also weighs up to nearly seven pounds. This heavy and solid metal structure uses industrial grade non-slide pads to create a rock solid laptop support. The extremely rigid and strong Mx will not flex or bounce even while supporting the heaviest of laptops. To ensure the Mx’s rock solid stability is maintained on uneven surfaces, dual adjustable height feet level the product. The feet are custom milled from solid aluminum and anodized to match the support’s color. The feet include knurling for easy finger adjustments and recessed non-slip padding for durable stability.

PRO AESTHETIC WORKSTATIONS

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The Mx heatsink includes a hand finished coupling plate to maximize heatsink cooling performance, and is available with the following finishes: 1) Anodized aluminum finish with a slight improvement in passive airflow cooling performance. 2) Raw aluminum with reduced cost.

The Mx supports are available in the following materials, finishes and colors as shown in the above rendering and listed from left to right: 1) Space black, space gray or silver bead-blasted anodized aluminum similar to Apple laptops. 2) Raw aluminum with reduced cost. 3) Bamboo made from sustainable FSC certified 100% Bamboo plywood with formaldehyde-free binder.

Order an extra set of side supports with a $30 bundle discount by adding the following items to the shopping cart: 1) any of the six Mx products and 2) any of the fifteen Mx supports from Mx Components.

See Aluminum Material Tech Specs below to learn more.