An apparatus adapted to angle and space a laptop computer above a surface to facilitate user ease of use, the cooling thereof, and provide high speed connectivity thereto. The apparatus includes an adjustable stand device for mounting a notebook or tablet computer comprising at least a base 100, a first member 200 mounted on the base 100, a second member 300 slidably coupled to the first member 200, and a laptop backboard cradle 400 mounted on the second member 300. The second member 300 is arcuately slidable with respect to the first member 200 to allow backboard cradle 400 to be adjustably angled with respect to base 100 from a fully reclined position to a full height position. Along the sides of base 100 are located a plurality of USB input and output ports, some of which may be powered.