I’ll admit I have a soft spot for the crazy crap you find on the CES show floor while dashing between meetings. And so far CTA Digital has been my most reliable source for accessories that make you stop and shake your head.
Case in point, the most inflatable iPad stand I’ve ever seen. This cubed beachball is designed as a kid-friendly way for your kid to poke at the screen without the risk of damaging your tablet when they inevitably drop it. I’m shaking my head, but at the same time, this is technically also the first iPad airbag I’ve seen. So maybe they’re onto something brilliant? Available come February or March for $US35. (Spit take!) [CTA Digital]
MDolley
Wednesday, January 11, 2012 at 4:46 PMI can actually see a market for this. My nephew loves the keyboard app on my iPad. When he is playing with it I always hold it and he hits the screen and giggles at the noise, but I could see this thing being a hit.
Inquisitorsz
Wednesday, January 11, 2012 at 4:57 PMwhats to stop this tipping over and droping the ipad out? is it weighted at the bottom?
Michael
Wednesday, January 11, 2012 at 5:51 PM^ this.
MDolley
Wednesday, January 11, 2012 at 5:55 PMIt doesn’t just sit in the top bit, it is actually secured. http://ces.cnet.com/8301-33373_1-57356447/inflatable-cube-is-a-bouncy-castle-for-your-ipad/
punkyrooster
Thursday, January 12, 2012 at 8:20 AMThis has a whole range of applications for people with a range of physical and intellectual disabilities to increase their ability to successfully use a tablet.
James
Thursday, January 12, 2012 at 11:40 AMa toddler has no need to be playing with $500 to $800 worth of tech anyway. Stick to the jungle gym