Back in January 2007 I wrote about a sexy new MacBook stand called Launchpad from a group called 604 Labs. While their prototype was one of my all-time favorite notebook riser stands, the company was plagued by production issues with their supplier.

I received word today that 604 Labs has got their act together and that a metric ass-load of the slick new stands are produced and "on a truck" to them right now. The Launchpad comes in two colors (silver and black anodized) and three sizes fitting 13, 15 and 17-inch notebooks for US$60.

From my review a year ago:

The Launchpad comes in three flavors for 12, 15 and 17-inch "notebooks" and in sliver and black. The angled surface created by the Launchpad is more comfortable and ergonomic for typing on a desk but it also keeps the notebook a comfortable distance away from your twigs and berries for those times when you just must use it on your lap. Cooling holes in the aluminum surface allow heat to dissipate quickly.

Sure, there are a million various wedges and stands out there that will help ensure that you're able to have a Father's Day (one day) but what makes the Launchpad unique is that it doubles as a protective shell for your precious iron. When traveling, you can place your MacBook or MBP inside the cavity created by the underside of the Launchpad and then stick the whole shebang inside your bag.