Manatee iPad Assistant for Use in Bed

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Realize Inc. has released Manatee, a product for using the iPad comfortably in bed. By setting Manatee on the side of the bed and inserting the iPad into the silicon holder, the iPad is held in a position that enables easy viewing while lying in bed, and claimed to make it possible to use the iPad comfortablyMay

Also, thanks to a unique mechanism (patent applied for), it is also claimed to be the world’s first stand that supports all iPads from generation 1 to 3, as well as iPads with cases attached.

Many iPad owners use their iPads in bed. However, it is difficult to use an iPad while holding it up by hand. In particular, the hands and arms become tired when using an iPad for a long time such as when watching movies or reading digital books.

Moreover, when using fingers to operate the screen, it is necessary to hold the iPad with just one hand which makes the iPad heavy and unstable. Manatee was developed as a product that eliminates this inconvenience.

Silicon Holder Supports All iPad Generations And Cases

The iPad holder is made entirely of silicon. The flexibility and unique shape of the holder supports all iPads from the first generation to the most recent 3rd generation.

Furthermore, the holder allows use of iPads even with many different types of cases attached, including genuine iPad cases.

Realize Inc. President Ryuta Mino says: “Wouldn’t it be wonderful to use the iPad comfortably while lying in bed? For realizing the concept, the assistant was designed for fully enjoying the iPad in bed. After raising various ideas and repeating a countless number of prototypes and experiments, Manatee was borne. It is confident that Manatee will provide the many iPad users throughout the world with a new and wonderful experience.”

Downside? The price is a whopping $499.00 USD (North America, Europe, Asia, Oceania, etc.) Shipping is free for all locations when purchasing from the Realize website and Amazon.com.

You might also check out the U.S. made $239 Swingholder product at:
http:// www.StandforStuff.com

For my full Swingholder product review, see:
http://bit.ly/I8pypg

Manatee Product page:
http://www.realize-idea.com/en/manatee.html

Country of Origin: Japan

Material: Silicon, steel, stainless steel, maple wood

Manatee can be purchased from the Realize website:
http://www.realize-idea.com/en/manatee.html

and Amazon.com:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007QSBXGO

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