Alison Reynolds

iPad Stand Reviewed by UK MacUser

MacUser is a British publication bringing up-to-date tech news to readers each month. Their 2013 Gift Guide included a Travel Vest, some stylish headphones and the TabletTail:Monkey Kit iPad stand.

“Another product that arose from a Kickstarter project, the innovative Monkey Kit is based on a hemispherical ball that attaches to the back of any iPad by suction. It’s pumped up using a large, chunky button, which guarantees a solid fit. At the other end of the gadget, rather than a regular stand, is a metre-long flexible tail that can be twisted into any position. Curl it up to make a table prop, or if you’re in an armchair or lying on a bed you can tuck it under your legs, where, being made of soft silicone, it’s surprisingly comfortable.

Because the head can be bent to literally any angle, it’s easy to get your iPad in exactly the right position for viewing. The makers claim the suction pump will adhere to just about any surface, including cases, but we found it worked best on a naked iPad or a hard plastic shell; leather doesn’t provide the smoothness required for reliable grip.

The kit separates into two for travel, and the pump base can also be used by itself, rested on a tabletop.”

Check Out Shortlist’s Short List of iPad Accessories

In piece titled “iPad Air Extras”, Shortlist Magazine spoke with the Selfridges’ retail manager Sinéad McElduff. They asked her to list Selfridges top products that go with Apple’s new iPad Air. The TabletTail: Monkey Kit was at the top of her list of iPad Accessories. The list also includes a magnetic hard case from Italy and a stylish bluetooth speaker.

Of the TabletTail:Monkey Kit, Sinead says “This super-flexible stand has a poseable tail for positioning the tablet at any angle. Its suction pump means that it will stay attached all day.”

Not only does them Monkey Kit work as an effective stand, but it can be used on the couch, in bed, in the car and even on exercise equipment.

Shortlist magazine is the biggest circulation men’s lifestyle magazine in Britain with a readership of over 1.2 million. The magazine can be found at train stations across London and larger cities in the UK. It can also be found at Eurostar, French Connection stores and Virgin Trains. It is the most popular men’s magazine in the UK and covers everything from entertainment to fashion to business.

While the article “iPad Air Extras” was only in the print copy of the magazine, you can check out the publication at www.Shortlist.com.

Tablet Stand with More Flexibility

It’s the time of year when people are looking for inspiration for Christmas gifts. Many times, people will reach for popular magazines and refer to their suggestions, reviews and roundups for gifts.

The UK’s PC Advisor has included Octa’s TabletTail: Monkey Kit in their round up of holiday gifts. Their article reads: “The Octa TabletTail’s suction pad allows it to adhere to almost any tablet or e-reader. A bendable arm, aka the Monkey Kit, is coated in soft but grippy silicone. This can be shaped into whatever form you like, giving more flexibility than a regular tablet stand.”

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iPad Stand by Octa Makes a Great Stocking Stuffer!

Are you looking for a great gift for the technology lover in your life? With so many options out there, a bit of guidance can go a long way.

The British tech review magazine PC Pro has included the Monkey Kit as part of their Holiday Gift Guide. Along with many great products, they list the flexible iPad stand as a great stocking filler for this holiday season!

Founded in 1994, PC Pro is a monthly publication that reaches 42,115 readers monthly. It is one of several technology magazines put out by Dennis Publishing. While they mainly Windows-focused, PC Pro does include some Apple content.

Along with their print issues, articles and reviews can be found on their site www.pcpro.co.uk. They also publish a weekly podcast available  both on their website and the iTunes store.

They state “Octa’s TabletTail Monkey Kit is one of the most unusual tablet stands we’ve seen. It attaches to your device via a vacuum-pump base, and has a poseable “tail” that can be bent like a giant pipe cleaner to act as a stand, or wrapped around nearby objects. It held our test tablets solidly in place, and its tail makes it possible to create a sturdy, flexible desk or kitchen worktop stand.”

MonkeyTail iPad Stand Now Available in the UK

The Monkey Kit iPad stand is now available in the UK, exclusively at Selfridges. After the MonkeyTail was introduced at the Digital Winter event in London, Matthew Jarvis of PCR wrote a review of the product. The Monkey Kit is also available online at Selfridges.com.

TabletTail: Monkey Kit Swings into Tablet Stand Market

Tablet Stand Eliminates Strain

Jamie Hinks of IT Pro Portal has reviewed the TabletTail: Monkey Kit tablet stand, calling it a “novel way to reduce the strain associated with holding tablets”. You can read the whole article via the link below.

MonkeyTail Aims to Send Tablet-Strain Swinging

iPad Solution

Jessica from A Designer Life wrote a piece on the Monkey Kit, calling it the “perfect product”  for sore wrists and necks caused by using the iPad in bed. She also mentions that the product is very useful in other rooms in the house. Thanks, Jessica!

Products for your Life: Monkey Kit iPad Holder

Adapting Your Technology to You

This September, Octa was featured as part of Tech Cocktail’s Denver Startup Week, which hosted a variety of free events for local entrepreneurs and startups. Last week, Will Schmidt of Tech Cocktail reviewed the TabletTail iPad positioning system. He calls the TabletTail the “solution that adapts our technology to our bodies”, and compares the Monkey and Whale Kits to Shaolin Kung Fu. You can read the full article here:

Use a TabletTail and Stop Adjusting Your Body to Technology