I‘ve never seen a more pointless device? Forget this, get a Kindle and your eyes will love you for it.
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Astropad Launches 'Bookcase' for Turning an iPhone Into an E-Reader
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at the time that Palm Pilot came out, ~ 30 years or so ago, my eyes would have been fine
but now, not so much ;(
I like the innovative spirit, but the problem with this product is a phone is already easy to hold. Even a large phone is small enough that you can comfortably hold it by the edges in one hand pretty much indefinitely, so I don't see this product solving any problem. Trying to use a large phone with one hand however is a different story, but a magsafe Pop Socket or Snap is I think a more practical solution.
Even if these became popular, there is no way they will sell a $40 iPhone holder for long. Some competitors will offer them for $4 each.
Seriously, I think I could make one using my 3D printer for about 40 cents each.
Seriously, I think I could make one using my 3D printer for about 40 cents each.
$40 is a bit much (… more than a “bit much” actually, lol). However, I like the idea of an accessory that makes the iPhone looks like a book.
I would like better if it looked even more book-like. Go further and make the center (that is outwardly-visible) appear to be the spine of a book.
I would like better if it looked even more book-like. Go further and make the center (that is outwardly-visible) appear to be the spine of a book.
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Unironically a better product because unlike the 40$ maxipad it doesn't take itself too seriously.
“Mom, I want an iPad mini!”
Mom: “We have an iPad mini at home.”
iPad mini at home:
Mom: “We have an iPad mini at home.”
iPad mini at home:
Sometimes you just want to be a little more discrete when you are reading. Or maybe that’s a habit I’ve picked-up in Japan. Often people cover their books with plain brown paper covers so other people cannot see what they are reading. Sometimes I want to be reading something on my iPhone without people know that I’m using an iPhone.
I wouldn’t pay $40 for this, but there is definitely a market out there for something like this. They don’t seem to have a Japanese language version to their store. Maybe they should look into that.
I wouldn’t pay $40 for this, but there is definitely a market out there for something like this. They don’t seem to have a Japanese language version to their store. Maybe they should look into that.
If only apple made a e-ink device for books and apps meant for reading
I like my Kobo a lot, but would definitely be interested in an e-ink Apple reader. I can't see them doing it, but they'd potentially do it well if they did.
That’s not quite what I had in mind. Although that does look cool. Thank you for telling me about that. 😁
What I meant is that I specifically don’t want my phone to look like a phone (in certain situations). And that case you linked to still looks very much like a phone.
I typed up a second reply (above your reply) to explain what I mean by that.
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Otterbox: “We have definitely cornered the market on big, bulky phone cases.”
Astropad: “Hold my beer.”
Astropad: “Hold my beer.”
I kept looking for them, thinking ... surely the only point here would be to add some place to grab and, of course, some physical page turn buttons!?
Sort of a shockingly "huh?" product as is
Something my my mom may be interested in. I think many forget the accessibility of a wider / easier to hold device for some people.
Just think about it folks..
The team behind this company put thousands of dollars of their friends and families money behind this idea.
I truly hope they kept their day jobs.
If Mr. Astropad is reading this - I pray your parents don’t kick you out of the basement.
I really want you to succeed but it’s not this.
