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09-25-2015, 01:15 PM
With watchOS 2, Apple introduced a new feature called Nightstand mode, which lets the Apple Watch be used as a nighttime clock and morning alarm when it?s attached to the charger. Nightstand mode only works while the Apple Watch is placed in landscape mode on its side, rendering a lot of early Apple Watch docks and stands less useful.
Going forward, accessory makers will likely focus on making products that work with the new Nightstand feature, but small Apple Watch dock maker Schuttenworks has already developed a simple, high-quality watchOS 2-compatible Apple Watch charging stand called the Ripple.
http://cdn.macrumors.com/article-new/2015/09/rippleassembled-800x600.jpg
I?ve been using the Ripple on my night table for several weeks **w, and I have **thing but good things to say about it. It?s an attractive, low-profile stand that works with all Apple Watch models and all bands, both closed and open-loop, and at $54, it?s **t a bad value.
http://cdn.macrumors.com/article-new/2015/09/ripplewithapplewatchsportband-800x600.jpg
Like its predecessor the Wave (http://www.macrumors.com/review/shuttenworks-wave-apple-watch-charging-stand/), which we reviewed earlier this year, the Ripple uses a clever split design and magnet system to lock the Apple Watch charger in place and keep the cord out of sight.
The Ripple comes in two pieces, which snap together using two wooden pegs and two sets of magnets. Setup consists of pulling the two pieces apart, fitting the charger in the cutout at the top, routing the cable through the cable cutout, and snapping the two pieces back together again.
http://cdn.macrumors.com/article-new/2015/09/ripplepieces-800x600.jpg
The two halves of the Ripple are perfectly machined and fit together flush with a nearly invisible seam, so it looks like a single piece of wood that?s been designed around the Apple Watch charging cable. The Apple Watch charger also stays firmly in place, thanks to micro suction tape that rests in the wooden cutout of the Ripple.
http://cdn.macrumors.com/article-new/2015/09/ripplepieceswithcharger-800x600.jpg
Many Apple Watch stands on the market have a large base for stability, but the Ripple does **t. Instead, it uses the same micro suction tape that holds the charger in place to keep it firmly adhered to a desk or other flat surface. I have a painted desk that I kept it on, and during the testing process, the micro tape did ** damage to my desk, and with the micro tape, the Ripple didn?t shift around at all. It?s a very sturdy setup and I appreciated the small amount of space this stand takes up on my night table.
http://cdn.macrumors.com/article-new/2015/09/ripplestickypadbottom-800x600.jpg
The Ripple comes in two varieties, one for the Apple Watch Sport and one for the stainless steel Apple Watch and Apple Watch Edition. The reason for this is because the different watches ship with different-sized chargers. An Apple Watch Sport stand can also work with a stainless steel Apple Watch with an extra piece of the micro suction tape, and the version I had let my stainless steel Apple Watch charger sit at just the right height to work with my Apple Watch.
http://cdn.macrumors.com/article-new/2015/09/ripplewithwatchfront-800x600.jpg
When assembled, the Apple Watch sits lengthwise on the small ledge of the Ripple and is held in place by the magnet in the Apple Watch charger. The Ripple looks nicest with a band that?s closed, but it also works with an open band like an unlooped Apple Watch Sport band. Because the Apple Watch just rests on the ledge of the stand, the Ripple is compatible with all Apple Watch bands, from the heavy closed-loop Link Bracelet to the open loop Apple Watch Sport band.
Since the Apple Watch sits in landscape mode on the Ripple, watchOS 2?s Nightstand mode is fully functional. With the Ripple drawing little attention to the Apple Watch, it lets the alarm clock function of the device shine. It looks great on a night table and it?s easy to read, but the Ripple is a short stand. Some people might prefer something a little taller, but for me, it was right at eye level and simple to see and access in the night.
http://cdn.macrumors.com/article-new/2015/09/applewatchnightstandmode-800x600.jpg
All of the Schuttenworks stands are manufactured in small batches in Portland, Oregon, and polishing and sanding is done by hand. I?ve had hands-on time with two Schuttenworks stands, and both have been well-made with ** flaws to be seen.
Bottom Line
The Ripple?s small footprint, simple design, and compatibility with all watchOS 2 features make it one of the best Apple Watch stands I?ve used. Its wood design may **t appeal to users who prefer stands made of aluminum or a**ther material, but for users seeking a dock with a classic, u**btrusive look, the Ripple is a fantastic choice.
I?ve found the Ripple to be an ideal Apple Watch stand for travel. It?s compact and light e**ugh that it doesn?t take up much room in a bag or suitcase, and it?s a nicer solution than using the Apple Watch charger alone when away from home.
http://cdn.macrumors.com/article-new/2015/09/ripplewithwatchside-800x600.jpg
At $54, it?s more expensive than some of the cheaper Apple Watch stands on the market, but it is comparable in price to the higher-quality stands from companies like Twelve South and Mophie, and its build quality makes it well worth the premium cost.
I had few complaints about the Ripple and I don?t hesitate to recommend it to anyone who finds the aesthetic appealing.
Pros:
Simple but attractive design
Compatible with Nightstand mode
Small footprint
Clever cable-hiding construction
Cons:
On the expensive side
Wood might **t appeal to all tastes
How to Buy
The Ripple can be purchased from the Schuttenworks website (http://www.schuttenworks.com/index.php/store/apple-watch) for $54. It?s compatible with both the stainless steel Apple Watch and the Apple Watch Sport, and it comes in Cherry, Mahogany, and Walnut woods.
**te: MacRumors received ** compensation for this review.
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Going forward, accessory makers will likely focus on making products that work with the new Nightstand feature, but small Apple Watch dock maker Schuttenworks has already developed a simple, high-quality watchOS 2-compatible Apple Watch charging stand called the Ripple.
http://cdn.macrumors.com/article-new/2015/09/rippleassembled-800x600.jpg
I?ve been using the Ripple on my night table for several weeks **w, and I have **thing but good things to say about it. It?s an attractive, low-profile stand that works with all Apple Watch models and all bands, both closed and open-loop, and at $54, it?s **t a bad value.
http://cdn.macrumors.com/article-new/2015/09/ripplewithapplewatchsportband-800x600.jpg
Like its predecessor the Wave (http://www.macrumors.com/review/shuttenworks-wave-apple-watch-charging-stand/), which we reviewed earlier this year, the Ripple uses a clever split design and magnet system to lock the Apple Watch charger in place and keep the cord out of sight.
The Ripple comes in two pieces, which snap together using two wooden pegs and two sets of magnets. Setup consists of pulling the two pieces apart, fitting the charger in the cutout at the top, routing the cable through the cable cutout, and snapping the two pieces back together again.
http://cdn.macrumors.com/article-new/2015/09/ripplepieces-800x600.jpg
The two halves of the Ripple are perfectly machined and fit together flush with a nearly invisible seam, so it looks like a single piece of wood that?s been designed around the Apple Watch charging cable. The Apple Watch charger also stays firmly in place, thanks to micro suction tape that rests in the wooden cutout of the Ripple.
http://cdn.macrumors.com/article-new/2015/09/ripplepieceswithcharger-800x600.jpg
Many Apple Watch stands on the market have a large base for stability, but the Ripple does **t. Instead, it uses the same micro suction tape that holds the charger in place to keep it firmly adhered to a desk or other flat surface. I have a painted desk that I kept it on, and during the testing process, the micro tape did ** damage to my desk, and with the micro tape, the Ripple didn?t shift around at all. It?s a very sturdy setup and I appreciated the small amount of space this stand takes up on my night table.
http://cdn.macrumors.com/article-new/2015/09/ripplestickypadbottom-800x600.jpg
The Ripple comes in two varieties, one for the Apple Watch Sport and one for the stainless steel Apple Watch and Apple Watch Edition. The reason for this is because the different watches ship with different-sized chargers. An Apple Watch Sport stand can also work with a stainless steel Apple Watch with an extra piece of the micro suction tape, and the version I had let my stainless steel Apple Watch charger sit at just the right height to work with my Apple Watch.
http://cdn.macrumors.com/article-new/2015/09/ripplewithwatchfront-800x600.jpg
When assembled, the Apple Watch sits lengthwise on the small ledge of the Ripple and is held in place by the magnet in the Apple Watch charger. The Ripple looks nicest with a band that?s closed, but it also works with an open band like an unlooped Apple Watch Sport band. Because the Apple Watch just rests on the ledge of the stand, the Ripple is compatible with all Apple Watch bands, from the heavy closed-loop Link Bracelet to the open loop Apple Watch Sport band.
Since the Apple Watch sits in landscape mode on the Ripple, watchOS 2?s Nightstand mode is fully functional. With the Ripple drawing little attention to the Apple Watch, it lets the alarm clock function of the device shine. It looks great on a night table and it?s easy to read, but the Ripple is a short stand. Some people might prefer something a little taller, but for me, it was right at eye level and simple to see and access in the night.
http://cdn.macrumors.com/article-new/2015/09/applewatchnightstandmode-800x600.jpg
All of the Schuttenworks stands are manufactured in small batches in Portland, Oregon, and polishing and sanding is done by hand. I?ve had hands-on time with two Schuttenworks stands, and both have been well-made with ** flaws to be seen.
Bottom Line
The Ripple?s small footprint, simple design, and compatibility with all watchOS 2 features make it one of the best Apple Watch stands I?ve used. Its wood design may **t appeal to users who prefer stands made of aluminum or a**ther material, but for users seeking a dock with a classic, u**btrusive look, the Ripple is a fantastic choice.
I?ve found the Ripple to be an ideal Apple Watch stand for travel. It?s compact and light e**ugh that it doesn?t take up much room in a bag or suitcase, and it?s a nicer solution than using the Apple Watch charger alone when away from home.
http://cdn.macrumors.com/article-new/2015/09/ripplewithwatchside-800x600.jpg
At $54, it?s more expensive than some of the cheaper Apple Watch stands on the market, but it is comparable in price to the higher-quality stands from companies like Twelve South and Mophie, and its build quality makes it well worth the premium cost.
I had few complaints about the Ripple and I don?t hesitate to recommend it to anyone who finds the aesthetic appealing.
Pros:
Simple but attractive design
Compatible with Nightstand mode
Small footprint
Clever cable-hiding construction
Cons:
On the expensive side
Wood might **t appeal to all tastes
How to Buy
The Ripple can be purchased from the Schuttenworks website (http://www.schuttenworks.com/index.php/store/apple-watch) for $54. It?s compatible with both the stainless steel Apple Watch and the Apple Watch Sport, and it comes in Cherry, Mahogany, and Walnut woods.
**te: MacRumors received ** compensation for this review.
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