As an owner of an iPad since the first-gen tablet was released and created a storm, I know that iPad stands can be found anywhere and come in a range of styles, colors and materials to match everyone’s needs. The fact that Apple have there own range of iPad SmartCovers that double up as a stand is proof that it’s definitely a micro-market that’s worth a lot of money.
The problem is that everyone is trying to create something new and interesting in an accessory market already saturated with cheap and often tacky products.
FSM EXCLUSIVE DEAL Personally I prefer a case or stand that is specifically designed to do what it was meant to and nothing else. Many all-rounders fail at either the protective part of an iPad case or the sufficient viewing angles expected of an iPad stand. Thankfully there is a rare gem awaiting your backing over at Kickstarter.
The HumanToolz iPad stand is beautiful to look at, crafted from the aircraft-grade aluminium that iDevice owners will be familiar with and is some to use.
It doesn’t add a protective layer of awesomeness to your iPad as many makers claim their products do and won’t save it from a horrible death after falling from a stupid height. It simply provides a magnetic fold-out stand that allows you to securely position the iPad at ANY viewing angle.
It sounds very simple and it is. You may even ask yourself why would I prefer that over my $10 all-rounder case/stand that I got from some obscure manufacturer in China? At half the weight of Apples own SmartCover, more durable than the competitors, beautiful and discrete design ranging from 15mm-54mm thick, landscape and portrait viewing and the ability to still utilise your SmartCover – how many more reasons do you need?
Check it out over at Kickstarter for more info and to back this product before you miss out.
