The ARM: ultimate stand for iPads and Android tablets by Davide — Kickstarter.
The iPad it’s such an incredible device. It looks cool browsing the web with one hand, but usually you need to operate the tablet with two hands… and after a while… gets tiring.
What’s the point of having mobile devices like this if you can’t find new and innovative ways to enjoy them?
That’s why we propose you the ARM: the most versatile stand for iPad and any other tablet model, that can be used in a wide range of situations (not unlike many other stands conceived for one particular scenario).
ON THE DESK
The ARM is perfect to use on the desk…
– as for web browsing and multimedia, watching movies.
– Pair it with a keyboard, use it as a non-conventional computer…
– Even better as a dual monitor, mount your iPad above the computer screen, or beside: it’s perfect to watch instructions, mails, ebooks or video tutorial whilst following along on your computer screen: you get an incredible multimedia station.
The ergonomic is unique… your iPad is just in front of your eyes… no distractions when working or studying. The devices adapt to you…. not you to them!
IN BED
The iPad is an all-in one solution for those who like to read or watch movies in bed before sleeping. With the ARM, is a comfortable treat: No more do you have to extend your arms while reading in bed or risk dropping your iPad if you fall asleep holding. ( Holding your iPad causes hands fatigue, and makes for a less than pleasant experience)
– the adjustable bracket extends over your head, you don’t have to worry about stability issues and adjust it to suit your preferred viewing angle with ease
Watch a movie on your own… or with your beloved. The ARM base is flat and thin, you won’t feel it under your pillow… you can fall asleep on it… or leave it on purpose: the ARM wan’t fall or annoy your rest
IN YOUR LIVING ROOM
We designed the ARM to be an accessory that you can put in your living room to brag to friends because it looks stylish, elegant, made from aluminum and resembling something APPLE would have designed. Emotional and minimal. Simple and functional. A clean sleek design that will compliments the finest interiors, while truly enhancing your user experience.
– sitting, laying on the couch… or reclining in an armchair recliner… choose your position and adjust the ARM to suit your preferred viewing angle with ease, and hands free.
FOR INJURED PEOPLE
Not just chilled out people will benefit from the ARM, but also anyone who suffers from any joint and wrist disorders (carpal tunnel or other), shoulder pain, neck injury, or who in general finds it difficult to hold the tablet for an extended period of time.
– Holding the iPad at some angle gets tiring on your arms fast; can become uncomfortable.
The ARM makes it easier to get the viewing angle you want whilst at the same time allowing you to find a more comfortable posture to read and watch endless hours. Enjoy your hobby as never before, having something else hold the iPad for you.
FOR EVERYBODY
The ARM is perfect when you need your hands free to do other things, while following instructions, lessons, tutorials (in the kitchen while cooking, in your garage repairing your bike, etc…).
The ARM has been engieneered and manufactured from premium material:
- the ARM it’s made of ultra high grade aluminum Laser cutted and CNC machined;
- finished with a beautiful anodized black matte layer that gives a unique style and elegance. The anodization process increase the thickness of the natural oxide layer on the aluminium surface: this means increased surface hardness, wear and corrosion resistance.
The ARM is totally adjustable using positioning hinges strong enough to hold and keep the iPad in any desired position, without compromise (no knobs to fiddle with or lose, and the stand will never go slack): constant torque throughout its full range of motion (270° of rotation).
The ARM is not device specific:
you can use it with any Tablet, any Case, any Brand. We designed a special accessory, the SHIELD that works with:
- any iPad;
- any Tablet (between 7 and 10 inches);
- any Case (made of plastic, policarbonate, silicon or rubber);
- any Brand (Apple, Samsung, Amazon, Sony, Motorola, Acer, Nokia.. etc)
The SHIELD is available in BLACK. Only on kickstarter you can pre-order theGREEN and ORANGE special edition. FASTENING SYSTEM
The ARM has the innovative ZERO Fastening System (patent pending) to hold the tablet: Just approach the tablet to the stand and they attach each other… thanks to 4 magnets on the head of the stand, strong enough to hold and keep safe the iPad in any position or orientation. Magnets are also on the other side of the head of the stand… allowing to use the iPad in many other situations.
Now the tablet is completely secure and can be inserted or removed with ease, in landscape or portrait modes.
ITALIAN design, USA made
- By backing this project you will help to create the first production run of the ARM set. We have spent the last 10 months in designing and prototyping, and invested more than $30k in development.
- We need your help to bring the ARM into production and cover the initial tooling costs: the ARM is made out of premium materials: every single piece is laser cut and CNC machined, then anodized (those are very expensive manufacturing processes). The silicon SHIELD is injection molded.
- All will be machined and assembled in the USA.
We hope that you will support our project and soon enjoy the ARM as we already do. Spreading the word and sharing with your friends, is as important as any $ we will collect to bring the ARM into production. Every help count.
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