At the time of writing, 2851 people have backed the fundraising venture, pledging $US116,426 to the cause. That’s a lot of people desperate for an easier way to hold their tablets. The PadPivot doesn’t just work with iPads, claims the designer, with all sorts of tablets and ereaders fitting in the stand’s slot of sticking to the washable adhesive grap.
Take a look at the video below for examples of how the pivot works, on thighs and flat surfaces. I particularly like the way you can tilt the iPad for gaming, when it’s used as a leg-brace. Most clever!
It’ll be available from April, once the generous backers’ money has been put towards manufacturing the stand. [Kickstarter - Thanks to everyone who sent this to us!]
Paul Carmona
Wednesday, March 9, 2011 at 8:04 AMWOW – This product is so cool! I don’t have a tablet and I still want one – these guys are sitting on a gold mine and I wish them all the best for their great work.
Still tempted to make a pledge :)
Steve
Wednesday, March 9, 2011 at 9:39 PMThis… is brilliant! Personally I really hate holding the iPad. It’s less the weight than it is the density. The thing does begin to cut into the palms if handled for too long. Regular stands are too static, holding it on its side in bed is tiresome..
These guys should have New Inventored this thing.