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iPad Defies Skeptics, User Satisfaction Still
Increasing
PR: Since its launch in April last year, Apple's iPad tablet has confounded skeptics and set a
high bar for would-be competitors now introducing their own
tablets.
An internationally recognized authority on media tablets and
e-readers from the University of Missouri finds that iPad owners are
reporting exceptionally high levels of satisfaction - and user
satisfaction appears to increase the longer they use the device.
Roger Fidler, program director for digital publishing at the
Reynolds Journalism Institute at the University of Missouri, has been
conducting surveys of iPad users since last fall to gain insights into
how iPad owners use the devices in their daily lives and how the iPad
may influence journalism and news consumption. Fidler says he's
surprised by the high levels of user satisfaction.
"It's unusual for new technology devices," Fidler said. "In most
cases, satisfaction tends to drop off significantly after about 13
weeks. That clearly is not the trend with the iPad."
Fidler found in his first survey last fall that 94% of the 1,600
respondents were either very satisfied or somewhat satisfied with their
iPad. In his follow-up survey this spring, nearly 70% of the 561 owners
who responded said they were even more satisfied than they were last
fall.
"While the iPad is designed for consuming all kinds of media, it has
become clear that leisure reading of news and features is very popular
with owners," Fidler said. "The iPad's ultra-thin, lightweight nearly
magazine-size screen is more conducive for reading than laptop
computers and other mobile devices. The screen size seems to be one of
the main reasons for its sustained user satisfaction."
Fidler also found that a majority of owners prefer to use their
iPads at home during the evening hours while relaxing in an easy chair
or on a couch. (Publisher's note: See iPad Shows
Unique Usage Patterns Compared to Other Platforms in last week's
iNews Review for more on iPad usage patterns. dk)
Fidler is currently working on another survey for this summer that
will gauge satisfaction with all tablets now on the market. Results of
that survey will be available in the fall.
The Donald W. Reynolds Journalism Institute works with citizens,
journalists and researchers to strengthen democracy through better
journalism. RJI seeks out the most exciting new ideas, tests them with
real-world experiments, uses social science research to assess their
effectiveness and delivers solutions that citizens and journalists can
put to use in their own communities.
Link: DPA iPad Research
Project
Mobile Video in the Workplace Leads to Employees
Gone Wild
PR: US adults believe others' top uses of mobile devices
while at work (instead of using a work computer) include looking for a
new job and online dating, and among the most popular ways US adults
think others sneak peeks at mobile devices during work meetings is to
hide them under the table or in a notebook, according to Qumu, which
has announced findings of its June 2011 survey of 2,510 Americans aged
18 and older, conducted online by Harris Interactive. The survey found
that a majority of online Americans (64%) are watching online videos,
and men are significantly more likely than women to say they have ever
watched any kind of online video while at work (53% vs. 34%,
respectively). But while 17% of all online Americans have watched
online company videos at work, that's not all they admit to watching.
The most popular choice was news clips (25%), followed by viral videos
(15%), videos posted on social networking sites (12%), sports
events/sports clips (11%), television shows (9%), full length feature
films (4%) and other online videos (3%).
A majority (61%) of online Americans agree that companies should
allow employees to use whatever mobile device they choose for work
related tasks, like reading email and viewing company videos, which
introduces a number of challenges to the networks of American
companies, since a 90 second video clip is 700 times larger than the
average email and there are over 30 combinations of video formats to
support for mobile devices. However, only 9% of online Americans
believe employees are very aware of what kind of effects watching
online videos on their mobile devices at work have may have on the
speed and bandwidth of their company's wireless Internet network (if
that is how the online content is being accessed). Half of online
Americans (50%) think employees are at least somewhat aware of these
effects of online video in the workplace.
In fact, it seems having mobile devices has made online Americans
think that people take risks with what they do online (on their mobile
device). Almost three out of four online Americans (74%) believe with
mobile devices, people will do things they would not normally do on
their work computer. Those activities include:
- 52% - Look for another primary job
- 47% - Visit an online dating website
- 46% - Look for a side job
- 37% - Research embarrassing illness/condition
- 33% - Shop for lingerie/underwear
- 20% - Investigate plastic surgery options
A majority of online Americans (63%) believe that during work
meetings, people sneak-a-peek at their mobile device. The favored
methods online Americans believe that others use to catch a glimpse of
what was on their handheld included:
- 47% - Hiding their mobile device under the table
- 42% - Excusing themselves to go to the restroom
- 35% - Hiding their mobile device in their
folders/notebooks/papers
- 9% - Pretending to tie their shoes
- 8% - Creating a distraction
On the other hand, 37% of online Americans didn't think sneaking a
peek was necessary - they thought people would just look at their
mobile devices in plain view.
While corporate leaders may be concerned about employee uses of
online video and how it can impact the company's network and
productivity, video cannot be shut out. Nearly all online Americans who
watch online videos (88%) like something about watching online videos,
with a majority of 18-34 year old men (70%) and women (76%) favoring it
for its convenience. Online Americans who watch online videos also
cited other positive aspects of video including how it is easily shared
on social networking sites or email (36%), they are engaging and
memorable (25%), they afforded more privacy than watching something on
TV (14%) and they made context easier to understand through facial
expressions (9%).
To help companies adapt to the challenges posed by video, social
media, and mobile use, Qumu announced a technology breakthrough that
enables video content to be centrally managed while enabling video to
be embedded in virtually any business application, portal or mobile
app. The Qumu Video Platform includes both the Video Control Center 6.0
and its sister product VideoNet 2.0. The Qumu Video Platform enables
the enterprise to manage, organize and securely distribute live and
on-demand video to each desktop and every mobile viewer, such as iPads,
iPhones and Android devices.
Qumu knows the future of business depends on video being consumed
anytime, anywhere, said Ray Hood, CEO of Qumu. While the results of our
survey may seem amusing, we at Qumu don't condone that behavior and we
give Enterprises the tools to manage the workforce. Not only can the
Enterprise determine what videos employees can watch at work, they can
also monitor when vital content like training material and company
addresses have been watched. That way, the Enterprise can ensure
everyone is on the same page.
To thank the people who ensure video in major companies run
dependably and smoothly, Qumu is debuting a video homage to the IT and
system administrators. Award-winning video game art director and
filmmaker Jerry O'Flaherty imaginatively casts the enterprise as a
metaphorical spaceship whose very survival from imminent destruction
depends on the quick-thinking of its IT administrator. You can watch
the 90-second clip on YouTube.
Link: Qumu
Apps & Services
Free Dragon Go! App for iPhone: One App Access to
Everything on the Mobile Web
PR: Ever
wish there was an easier, faster way to search the mobile Web for the
information that matters most to you - without having to wade through
all of the irrelevant blue search results?
Say hello to Dragon Go! from Nuance.
Now free on the iTunes App Store, Dragon Go! puts you in control of
your personal universe - all with the power of your voice.
Dragon Go! is a revolutionary direct access mobile application
that does much more than listen to what you say. You just say what you
want and Dragon Go! not only hears what you say it actually understands
what you want, and the dynamic Dragon Carousel delivers you to the best
mobile sites offering what you want.
How is this possible? Well, in a word, Dragon Go! is smart! Dragon
Go! understands what you want by interpreting how you say it - and once
you say it, the program takes you right where you want to go,
including:
- Fandango for movie show times and trailers
- OpenTable for restaurant reservations
- ESPN for sports news
- AccuWeather.com for local weather updates
- Pandora Internet radio
- Yelp for local reviews, recommendations
With
Dragon Go! if you want movie showtimes for theaters near you it will
take you directly to Fandango featuring your neighborhood theaters and
movies showing. Want recommendations on the best new sushi restaurant
in your city ask Dragon Go! and it takes you directly to Yelp to
compare reviews. Want to make a restaurant reservation tell Dragon Go!
where, when and how many and it takes you straight to OpenTable to
confirm your reservation.
Let's say you've got a hankering for Mexican food tonight. Just open
up the app and say Mexican food near me, and Dragon Go! will deliver
you to Yelp for the best local Mexican restaurant reviews.
And once
you've made up your mind, the Dragon Carousel lets you slide on over to
the OpenTable tab to make a reservation.
Worried about getting lost on your way? With Dragon Go! you can
scroll over to the Maps tab to get driving directions.
And if you
happen upon something that really catches your eye, you can share your
Dragon Go! results via email, text messages, Facebook, and Twitter with
Dragon Go!'s convenient and easy-to-use popup sharing toolbar.
Dragon Go! can be downloaded from the iTunes store absolutely
free.
To see Dragon Go! live and in action, check it out on YouTube.
System requirements:
- Compatible with iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPod touch (3rd generation),
iPod touch (4th generation), and iPad.
- Requires iOS 4.0 or later.
Link: Nuance
mobile apps for iOS (App
Store link)
Opera Mini Web Browser 6.0.1 Update
PR: Keep Opera Mini handy on your iOS device, especially
for those unavoidable times you are on a slow crowded network, away
from WiFi or when data roaming. Opera's powerful servers compress data
by up to 90% before downloading, so page loads are lightning fast.
Opera Mini's features include:
- Speed: Up to 6 times faster browsing, especially when on slower or
crowded networks
- Data Savings: Compress up to 90% of data traffic
- Speed Dial: Get to your favorite Web sites with a single tap
- Visual Tabs: See all your open Web pages and quickly switch between
them
- Opera Link: Synchronize your bookmarks and Speed Dial with a
Desktop PC or other mobile phone
Best of all, it's completely free.
New in Version 6.0.1:
Improved YouTube video integration- Added single column view
- Added Opera Mobile Store icon to Speed Dial list
- Fixed various font-related issues
- Fixed various stability issues
- General bug fixes and improvement
System requirements:
- Compatible with iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad.
- Requires iOS 3.0 or later
Link: Opera
Mini (App Store link)
iMotors.com Goes Mobile with New Car Research and
Buying App: Pick the Best Quotes from Local Dealers
PR: iMotors.com, a division of Reply! Inc., has announced the
launch of its New Car Research app for the Apple iPad, immediately
putting a world of vehicle information at consumers' fingertips. The
iMotors app is a car buying tool designed for consumers to research and
compare vehicles, as well as get free, competitive quotes from local
dealers. Users can use the app to view photos, color options and
videos, and access the latest manufacturer rebate and incentive
information. The iMotors New Car Research app is free and available for
download in the Apple iTunes App Store.
"The iMotors New Car Research app is the ultimate power tool for
anyone looking to research or purchase a vehicle," says Payam Zamani,
CEO of Reply! Inc. "With an intuitive interface, the iMotors app allows
iPad users to easily access research and comparison information and
bring it with them when visiting dealerships, helping them get the best
price quotes on the car or truck they are about to purchase. And for
auto dealers, the iMotors iPad app is just another example of how
Reply! is continually innovating to deliver high quality,
locally-targeted consumer demand simply and affordably."
iMotors New Car Research app features include:
- Over one thousand video reviews
- Multiple pictures of each vehicle
- Vehicle color options
- Ability to compare up to four vehicles at a time, including price,
body style, miles per gallon (MPG) and much more
- Rebate Center showing the latest savings, rebates and incentives
available from new car manufacturers
- Access to a full range of information on everything from vehicle
features to specs, options, and warranties
Consumers can download the iMotors New Car Research app free.
Link:
iMotors.com Goes Mobile with New iPad App (App Store link)
Automotive App for Canadian Car Buyers
PR:
Automotive App exists to give Canadians more power when it comes to the
automotive world. This is accomplished by Automotive App giving you the
consumer information for New Vehicles, Auto Repair, Test Drives,
Industry News, Financial, Vehicle Recalls, Car Wash, and Gas
Stations.
With new vehicles, customers often feel powerless around confident
dealers. With Automotive App, the customer has an independent source of
information, and won't have to depend on a dealer as the only source of
information. One customer who used Automotive App had this to say:
"I walked
into a dealership to look at a particular vehicle and model. The dealer
who helped me told me that the model I was looking for didn't exist and
instead starting showing me a model that was $7,000 more than what I
came into look at. This dealer was even quoting prices on the more
expensive model that was $3,000 more than the actual cost. With
Automotive App I was able to confront this dealer leaving him
speechless, while I drove away to another dealer who had no problem
showing me the model I wanted to look at and for the price that
Automotive App said it should of been."
In addition,
many manufacturers use Flash for their websites. Flash famously doesn't
work on the iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch; thus you cannot access vehicle
and pricing information on your portable device. Automotive App gives
you this information, so you can find out information about any new
vehicle available in Canada, anywhere you are.
Along with the power of knowing what vehicles are available and what
their actual price is (with all available incentives), Automotive App
will give you the power to find the perfect vehicle for the right
price. No longer will dealers hold all the cards, as Automotive App is
by your side and ready to help.
Plus new
vehicles aren't the only aspect of the automotive world Automotive App
will help you with. As the app also helps with:
- Auto Repair - You'll know all of the closest mechanic and auto body
shops.
- Test Drive - Automotive App will walk you through various questions
you should be asking yourself when test driving a vehicle, giving you a
rating on how well the vehicle works for you and the ability to compare
results.
- Vehicle Recalls - Keeping up-to-date with vehicle recalls can be
difficult. But with Automotive App once you save your vehicles to the
app looking up what recalls have been called is quick and painless.
Vehicle Recalls also helps when looking for a used vehicle, as you can
quickly find out about any recalls the vehicle you're looking at may
have.
For a review of Automotive App by the Globe and Mail's Ted
Kritsonis, see There's an AutoApp for
That.
Link: Automotive App (Canadian App Store link)
All Purpose iPhone LED Light Is Helpful in Any
Situation
PR: New York based AppAnnex LLC has announced All
Purpose LED Light, which they claim to be the most utilitarian and
versatile LED Light in the whole App Store. The application combines
several utility applications utilizing the power of the iPhone 4
LED into one convenient package for a single price.
- Reading Light: Just turn it on and put it in dock or hold it in
your hand to read in the dark during power outage or on a camping
trip
- Signal Lamp: Invent your own coded language and communicate with
your friends by emitting bursts of bright light of arbitrary length by
pushing and holding control button
- Strobe: Light up the dance floor with a Strobe. Set desired
frequency with and enjoy the effect.
- Morse Code: Morse code encoder and transmitter with easy to use
interface. Type in you message and hit transmit button. Your message
history is saved.
All this amazing apps make All Purpose LED Light is a trusted
companion in any kind of real life situation and a must-have utility
app for all the iPhone 4 users.
With this powerful application users will be able to:
- Use in car emergency
- Find the lost keys
- Read the book at night
- Tell spooky stories in dark
- Light your way home
- Survive during the power outage
- Light Up the dance floor
- Send a Morse code message
- Communicate in your own coded language
- Do the shadow theater
Device requirements:
- Compatible with iPhone 4
- Requires iOS 4.3 or later
- 3.3 MB
All Purpose LED Light 1.0 is 99¢ (equivalent amounts in other
currencies) and is available worldwide exclusively through the iTunes
App Store in Utilities and Lifestyle categories.
Link: All Purpose LED
Light (App Store link)
Accessories
Free iGrill App V2 for Wireless Bluetooth Cooking
Thermometer
PR: iDevices, the
world's award-winning first wireless grilling/cooking thermometer for
iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch via a long-range Bluetooth and App-enabled
connection, announced the new iGrill Apron and iGrill App V2.
iGrill Apron Keeps Out the Elements
Designed exclusively for iGrill, the iGrill Apron is a one-of-a-kind
silicone skin made especially for iGrill to keep it safe from heat,
moisture, food, and the elements for outdoor BBQ-ing and indoor
cooking. With iGrill, your food is always perfectly cooked, and now
with the iGrill Apron (priced at $19.99) your iGrill is always clean,
dry, and protected.
Free iGrill App V2
Available free through the iTunes Store, the new iGrill App V2
perfects the core cooking functionality of the iGrill wireless cooking
thermometer, improving the entire user experience. Available for
iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch, iGrill App V2 new features include new
alarms, graphs, presets, timers, individual probes, and time remaining
functions, including:
- Ability to set alarms for peak temperature or temperature range per
probe.
- Many more included presets for fish, chicken, and meat.
- Ability to add/edit/remove/rename any presets.
- Time remaining feature tells you how long until its ready.
- Range mode shows current temperature and maximum/minimum of the
current range.
- Ability to edit the name of each iGrill probe.
- A timer tool lets you run single or multiple timers
simultaneously.
- Graph Tool lets you view temperature charted over time.
- Ability to export graph or CSV file of temperature history via
email.
- Ability to view iGrill manual and iGrill news.
- Ability to submit a support inquiry via email.
- Both Fahrenheit and Celsius settings.
"iDevices is thrilled to be releasing both the new iGrill Apron and
new iGrill App as we ramp up for the summer grilling season," says
company CEO, Christopher Allen Sr. "By simultaneously addressing
iGrill's practicality and functionality, we are addressing the wants
and desires of our customer. We are always listening for features that
our customers want and then integrating them into the iGrill App. This
latest update completely transforms the users experience and is just
one of many to come over the next few months."
Available through Apple Stores, Frontgate, and iGrill Site
The iGrill Apron is available immediately priced at $19.99 from
the iGrill site, and the iGrill
App V2 is available for free through the Apple iTunes store.
The iGrill wireless cooking thermometer is available priced at
$99.99, through the Apple online store, Apple retail stores across
North America, Frontgate print catalogues, and the iGrill site.
Available in black or white, iGrill comes with one iGrill probe and
display equipped with long-range Bluetooth, useful Apps, and 4 AA
batteries. iGrill is the first in a line of products created by
iDevices geared towards the Apple lifestyle.
Phone: 1-888-WE-iGRILL(1-888-934-4745).
Link: iGrill
(Apple Store links for white and
black versions)
Link: iGrill App
Presentation & Protection
iLuv ArtStation Dock for iPad, iPhone, and
iPod
PR: iLuv Creative Technology, makers of a comprehensive line
of accessories for the mobile lifestyle, has introduced the iMM727
ArtStation Stereo Speaker Dock for iPad, iPhone, and iPod. Created for
today's iPad users, this innovative new audio dock transforms the iPad
(or any Apple mobile device) into a robust, stylish and versatile home
entertainment center.
The
ArtStation is the most recent addition to iLuv's award winning range of
audio docks, all of which are designed to deliver a unique blend of
style, functionality and uncompromising sound quality. With a versatile
mount that tilts and rotates, the iMM727 ArtStation can complement any
room.
Best of all, the ArtStation brings out the full multimedia
capabilities of the iPad, delivering an audio experience only made
possible by iLuv patent pending jAura sound technology. Enhance the
performance of the ArtStation by downloading the iLuv App (free at App
Store) and turn your iMM727 into an Internet Radio with over 40,000
stations, an iPod music player, a highly interactive time display and
alarm clock, as well as a source for international weather. Yet with
all of this versatility, quality and functionality, the ArtStation is
value-priced, putting it within reach of virtually all iPad owners.
Over 25 million iPads have already been sold since its launch in
April, 2011 and according to research analyst firm, Gartner, Inc., that
number will skyrocket to over 45 million by the end of 2011. As iPad
users are actively looking for additional ways to maximize their mobile
device experience, the iMM727 ArtStation is sure to be a hit.
The iMM727 is slated for availability at select iLuv retailers in
early July with a MSRP of $129.99.
Follow on Twitter @iLuv_World, or friend on Facebook at iLuv
Creative Technology.
Link: iLuv (the
ArtStation is not yet on the website)
Sound That Carries: Is That Music Coming From Your
iPad Case?
PR: iLuv Creative Technology has introduced the iSP210
MusicPac Portable Stereo Speaker Case for iPad and iPad 2. Created
for iPad users, this portable speaker system delivers powerful sound
while stylishly protecting your iPad or iPad 2, enabling enjoyment of
high-quality sound on the go.
"With the phenomenal growth of iPad sales, the iSP210
MusicPac provides a great way for users to get more out of their
device," says Pia Chon, marketing director at iLuv. "Our MusicPac
allows users to share great sound with their friends or enjoy music on
their own - all stylishly integrated into a case which protects the
iPad on the go."
The MusicPac is the most recent addition to iLuv's comprehensive
line of cases, all of which are designed to deliver a unique blend of
style and functionality. The iPad easily slides into the MusicPac and
is secured with a zipper closure. With its built-in speaker and
convenient external volume and power controls, the iSP210 MusicPac is
well-suited for music lovers on the go.
Available in black, pink and blue, the fashion-forward case is
compatible with any iPad, tablet or other MP3 player with a 3.5 mm
jack. The MusicPac is powered by four AA batteries for maximum
portability.
The iSP210 is slated for availability at select iLuv retailers in
July with a MSRP of $59.99
Follow on Twitter @iLuv_World, or friend on Facebook at iLuv
Creative Technology.
Headquartered in New York, iLuv is a division of jWIN Electronics
Corp., a leading consumer electronics company since 1997. All iLuv
products are conceived, designed and developed in New York and continue
to lead in quality, value, design and innovation.
Link: iLuv (the
MusicPac Portable Stereo Speaker Case is not yet on the website)
DryCase Waterproof Phone, Camera, and Music Player
Case (Tablet Version Available Too)
PR: DryCase
is a flexible, crystal clear waterproof case that allows complete use
of your phone, camera, tablet PC or e-reader while keeping it dry and
clean.
Waterproof iPhone,
iPod, iPad, Kindle and Droid Cases
Simply pump out all the air with the easy to use hand pump and the
bag will vacuum seal around the contents and become completely
waterproof. The air tight seal guarantees that the contents of the bag
will stay dry even when submerged underwater. Every DryCase comes with
an extreme activity arm band for water sports, and is crystal clear so
pictures can be taken through it while using the other side.
DryCase works with Almost Any Portable Electronic Device
The DryCase works as a waterproof Blackberry Case, a waterproof
Digital Camera Case, a waterproof Droid case, a waterproof iPod &
MP3 Player Case and with many other devices.
Using the DryCase Involves Three Easy Steps
Slide in your device Twist
the clasps outward to open the DryCase, and then simply slide in the
device that you would like to protect.- Lock the closure shut Twist the clasps inward to close and lock the
DryCase. Position your device how you would like to use it inside the
DryCase. When you remove the air creating a vacuum it will secure the
device in place.
- Pump out all the air Simply squeeze the pump until you have removed
all the air and cant pump it any more. After you have removed all the
air the DryCase should be tightly sealed around the contents inside and
the pump should be completely flat. You can now remove the hand pump
and place the safety cap on.
The vacuum seal is similar to that used in the company's medical
products that have featured the technique for more than 10 years. If a
surgery was to get wet, it might get infected. When used properly with
the vacuum intact the device inside the case will stay completely
Dry.
The DryCase is
claimed to be truly, completely waterproof. The vacuum seal takes all
the air out of the case so there is no way that water can enter. There
can be no exchange of gas (air) for liquid (water). The vacuum seal
also allows full use of your touch screen because it seal flush on the
face of the phone.
The DryCase also features a 3-way headphone jack, allowing you to
use both stereo headphones and your microphone. This allows you to
listen to music or even take calls. You can also hear and talk through
the DryCase as long as a little air is left in. It will still be
waterproof and can be sealed - there just needs to be a little bit of
air for sound waves to travel.
Although the product works great with the iPhone and other
smartphones, it will fit almost any sized phone, camera or MP3 player.
The DryCase is 4.25" wide (10.8 cm) and 6.5" long (16.5 cm) and will
fit almost any phone, camera, or MP3 player.
Should a problem occur, return the DryCase within one year, with
your receipt, and they will send you a replacement. The warranty does
not include abnormal wear and tear or damage from misuse . When used
properly under the vacuum seal your device will remain completely dry.
If you purchase a DryCase and you are unsatisfied with it in anyway,
you may send back the unused DryCase to us for a refund with in seven
days from the date purchased.
Retail Price $39.99
Waterproof iPad Case,
Waterproof Kindle and Tablet Case
There is also a larger, tablet PC and e-reader version of the
DryCase available that allows complete use of your tablet or e-reader
while keeping it dry and clean.
Retail Price $59.99
Link: DryCase
M-Edge Accessories Debuts New Line of Products for
iPad 2
PR: M-Edge Accessories has unveiled its newest line of iPad 2
products, available for sale at medgestore.com as well as retail
partners including Best Buy, Walmart, and Staples. With innovative
takes on their classic book-style jackets as well as new cover designs
that give iPad fans up to five viewing and typing angles, M-Edge has
redefined versatility, style, and function for tablet users.
"The introduction of the iPad 2 gave the M-Edge creative team the
opportunity to flex their design muscles and come up with extraordinary
products," comments M-Edge CEO Patrick Mish. "The new line perfectly
complements the iPad 2 with elegance, style, and of course,
protection."
iPad 2 Jackets and Sleeves
- Incline Jacket - $49.99: This versatile, foldable design offers
five different landscape stand positions and an innovative mounting
system that allows full access to front and rear-facing cameras.
- Trip Jacket - $49.99: Made of cotton canvas in a variety of
eye-popping colors, the Trip can also be folded to offer users five
different viewing and typing angles.
- Back It- $19.99: Intended as a companion for Apple's Smart Cover,
this plastic shell snaps onto the back of the iPad 2 to provide
complete and inexpensive device protection.
- GO! Jacket - $44.99: This lightweight jacket comes in a variety of
on-trend colors and materials, including crackled black and carbon
fiber.
- Latitude with Theater-Stand - $59.99: This rugged nylon canvas
jacket includes an integrated Theater-Stand by ZeroChroma that adjusts
from 0 to 90 degrees. The 360 swivel allows the jacket to be used in
both portrait and landscape mode.
- Modular Method Portfolio - $99.99: Perfect for on-the-go
professionals, the Method Portfolio includes a plethora of interior
pockets for storage of smartphones, papers, and folders. The Portfolio
features a snap-in, snap-out iPad sleeve for protection and easy
use.
- Cambridge Jacket -$49.99: This handsome jacket combines leather and
cotton canvas with a wool twill interior. Offered in black and brown,
the Cambridge lends the iPad a sophisticated look.
- New Yorker Jacket $49.99: These book-style jackets feature five of
The New Yorker's most iconic covers on M-Edge's ultra-slim jacket.
- Leisure Jacket - $39.99: The Leisure's clear vinyl cover provides
superior protection against sand, dirt, and moisture while still
allowing full access to iPad's touchscreen.
- Touring Sleeve- $34.99: This durable neoprene sleeve includes an
exterior zipper pocket for storage of extra accessories.
- Pop Sleeve $29.99: The expandable shape ensures a secure fit for
the iPad 2 and interior microfiber helps keep the screen clear of
fingerprints.
MyEdge
Look for the lineup of fully customizable iPad 2 jackets available
through MyEdge, M-Edge's new design-your-own cover website. iPad fans
are able to personalize their jackets with photos, artwork, text or
patterns. They can also explore the Style Library and choose from
designs by well-known artists, including classic book cover artwork
from Out Of Print.
These products, among many others, are available for purchase at
medgestore.com, as well as Best Buy, Walmart, and Staples. Customers
can visit the website to sign up for e-mail notification of updated
launch information, or follow M-Edge on Facebook and Twitter.
M-Edge products are currently available in Best Buy, Target,
Walmart, and Staples stores nationwide, as well as select Nordstrom and
Radio Shack stores and Amazon.com. M-Edge has been featured in national
publications such as InStyle, O, The Oprah Magazine, People, Engadget,
Wired, and Cnet.
Link: M-Edge
Accessories
