One of the things that caught my attention when I was watching Prog Rock Britannia over the BBC was Rick Wakeman's sentiment about keyboard elevation back in the 70s. He claimed that there were no keyboard stands back then, so much so that when he asked for one he got laughed at or ridiculed upon inquiry, therefore resulting in tearing up cabinets and study desks to mount his Mellotrons and Minimoogs. Though in today's time keyboard stands are now pretty much standard equipment, the advent of today's technology brings new requirements that asking for a laptop stand in music equipment or computer stores might give you that same Rick Wakeman experience. To avoid those awkward moments of ire and ridicule as well as provide that sturdy support for your laptop, the Numark Laptop Stand makes its way to Summer NAMM 2009.

Prior to writing about this article, the term "Laptop Stand" will lead you more to search results where DIY stands top the list. It soon will no longer be the fact with this release. Lightweight, portable, collapsible, and with solid and secure construction, the Numark Laptop Stand suits every DJ who heavily relies on performing mixes with a laptop, every keyboardist or synthesist who makes use of a laptop for their softsynths, and even hospital and office workers who are in need of adequate mounting for their laptops. The Laptop Stand is fast to assemble or disassemble and comes with a zippered protective case for convenient transport and storage.

The Numark Laptop Stand is expected to be shipping by September 2009. Pricing is TBA.