Combining the better design and functional characteristics of separate iPad lap and desk stands we've seen from other companies, Rain Design's new iRest ($50) uses a mix of aluminum, hard plastic, and soft foam components to do double duty as a desktop iPad easel and as a padded lap stand. The core of iRest is a silver and black iPad holder with Dock Connector cable and speaker pass-throughs, elevating the tablet above a flat surface with a large…
