Nikki Braziel

Chief Operating Officer

Nikki Braziel is a writer, organizer, and entrepreneur. With Prometheus Trotsky, she co-founded Octa, where she is currently serving as Chief Operating Officer. She is writing the great American novel by night.

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iPad Stand on Steroids: The Strongest Monkey

May 10, 2013

The MonkeyTail is a powerful iPad stand. When used correctly, it can hold almost any tablet in any position. The following tips from Octa will help you position your MonkeyTail in places that were previous impossible.

iPad Stand That Works Around the Clock

When using the MonkeyTail as an iPad stand, make sure to coil the tail in a clockwise direction. The end of the tail should start at the “noon” hour. Feel free to save the attached graphic on your tablet for reference! This position also helps when using the MonkeyTail as an iPad stand on your stomach or on a soft surface, like a couch.

iPad Stand With a Center of Gravity

For the most part, your tablet’s weight should be centered over the circular base of your MonkeyTail. It will serve as the sturdiest iPad stand this way.

iPad Stand With a Spine

The MonkeyTail is sturdy yet flexible. Inside the MonkeyTail’s spine is a sophisticated, coiled metal spiral. That spiral provides both strength and rigidity. By spiraling your stand in the same direction as its internal coil, you’ll get increased strength out of your MonkeyTail.

by Nikki Braziel in Tips

Tablet Stand for Androids, Reviewed on Android Headlines

May 6, 2013

Android Headlines recommends the TabletTail: Monkey Kit as the perfect tablet stand for the Nexus 7 and the Galaxy Note 10.1 users. Alexander Maxham reviewed this flexible tablet stand in the kitchen, on a desk, in the car, and in bed.

Featured Review: The Monkey Kit from Octa

by Nikki Braziel in Media Mentions

iPad Stand for an iPad Art Junkie

April 8, 2013

Richard Shulman of iPad Junkie Art needed an iPad stand he could use without straining his neck. He’s found the TabletTail: Monkey Kit to be the perfect flexible iPad stand to use while painting. He recommends that anyone who wants a hands-free and pain-free experience use the Monkey Kit!

The Monkey Kit

by Nikki Braziel in Media Mentions

Flexible Tablet Stand on BiteMyApple.co

April 2, 2013

The Paramus Post and Chris Johnson, the founder of BiteMyApple.co, discuss the TabletTail: Monkey Kit. This flexible tablet stand can be used as a bed stand. It also serves as a tablet car mount. It’s versatility is nearly endless.

The Monkey Kit Is A Flexible Tablet Stand With An Ultra-Modern Twist, Available Now At BiteMyApple.Co

by Nikki Braziel in Media Mentions

Monkey Kit Brings Flexible Twist to the iPad Stand

April 1, 2013

AppAdvice highlights the TabletTail: Monkey Kit, the first fully-flexible iPad stand. Use it in the office, on the couch, and in bed!

The Monkey Kit Brings A Flexible Twist To The Usually Boring iPad Stand

by Nikki Braziel in Media Mentions

Monkey Kit Tablet Stand Indispensable for Nexus 7

February 28, 2013

Android Central spends a week testing the TabletTail: Monkey Kit, a flexible tablet stand and positioning system, and finds it indispensable for both work and play. This tablet stand connects to a wide variety of Android tablets, including the Nexus 7, and works in the kitchen, the office, and the bedroom.

The Monkey Kit Holds Your Tablet Stand Where You Need It

by Nikki Braziel in Media Mentions

Tablet Stand Use Only Limited by Imagination

February 25, 2013

Bruce Pechman, the Muscleman of Technology, told Good Morning San Diego that the Monkey Kit tablet stand is one of his CES favorites. The uses for this flexible tablet stand, he said, are limited only by your imagination. The Monkey Kit, more than any other tablet stand, provides a complete tablet positioning system, that can be wrapped, coiled, or hung in any setting, including the bedroom, living room, kitchen, or car.

Tech Tuesday: Best of CES on KUSI

by Nikki Braziel in Media Mentions

Tablet Stand Offers New Level of Flexibility, says GizMag

February 25, 2013

David LeClair at GizMag says that the TabletTail: Monkey Kit brings the tablet stand to a whole new level. With its versatile and flexible nature, this tablet stand allows users to put their tablets in almost any position.

Monkey Kit Offers Numerous Tablet-Holding Possibilities

by Nikki Braziel in Media Mentions

Octa lance des accessoires populaires pour les tablettes numériques sur Amazon Canada

February 5, 2013

Le TabletTail : Whale Kit souple avec une poignée et un support polyvalents, est maintenant disponible en franchise de droits de douane et exempt de frais de transport

MISSISSAUGA, ON, le 5 févr. 2013 /CNW/ – Octa™ (https://www.octa.com), le créateur d’accessoires novateurs pour tablettes numériques, a annoncé aujourd’hui le lancement de son premier produit, la TabletTail : Whale Kit, sur le site Amazon Canada. La poignée et le support souples pour les tablettes numériques, préalablement disponibles seulement par le biais de détaillants américains, a de nombreux adeptes au Canada, malgré les coûts élevés des droits et d’expédition dans le monde.

« Nous sommes heureux de proposer des moyens plus rapides et économiques pour se procurer le TabletTail. En élargissant notre réseau de distribution, nos clients peuvent profiter des économies réalisées », a indiqué Prometheus Trotsky, le fondateur de Octa.

Le Whale Kit, lancé dans le cadre du Consumer Electronics Show 2012 à Las Vegas, propose un support robuste et polyvalent. Il se connecte à votre tablette à l’aide d’une puissante technologie d’aspiration sous vide, et il fonctionne sur n’importe quelle tablette ou liseuse électronique avec une surface lisse et non poreuse. La queue et les nageoires du WhaleTail se plient pour adopter une vaste gamme de positions en mode portrait et paysage et elles se transforment instantanément en poignée confortable.

Détails du Whale Kit :

Souple : La queue et les nageoires se plient sous tous les angles, que ce soit en mode portrait ou paysage, et conviennent dans n’importe quelle situation
Robuste : Reste en équilibre sur toutes les surfaces, même sur un canapé ou un oreiller
Confortable : Forme naturelle pour une prise en main légère et facile qui s’adapte à toutes les tailles de paumes
Fiable : Système de pompe à vide avec indicateur visuel et une puissance d’aspiration durable
Portable : Se sépare en deux morceaux compacts pour faciliter les déplacements
Compatible : Fonctionne avec toutes les générations de iPad et plusieurs autres tablettes numériques et liseuses électroniques
Ergonomique : Fonctionne avec les boîtiers et les enveloppes lisses et non poreux
Interchangeable : Conception modulaire compatible avec d’autres accessoires TabletTail™

The Whale Kit est vendu au prix de 49,99 C$, et l’option de livraison super économique sans frais est disponible. Afin d’obtenir de plus amples renseignements, veuillez visiter le site http://www.amazon.ca/dp/B007IVQV8E.

L’ajout le plus récent de Octa à la gamme TabletTail, le TabletTail : Monkey Kit, est maintenant en vente sur Kickstarter au http://kck.st/TXZy1O. Ce système de positionnement intéressant s’adapte rapidement à plusieurs hauteurs, angles et situations différentes. Il sera offert sur le site Amazon Canada au mois d’avril.

À PROPOS DE OCTA

Octa fabrique des accessoires électroniques portables distinctifs qui rendent l’expérience numérique plus agréable. L’équipe se compose de huit artistes et d’ingénieurs technophiles. Prometheus Trotsky et Nikki Braziel ont fondé conjointement Octa en 2010. Ils maintiennent un environnement créatif en combinant à la fois le travail et le plaisir dans leur bureau principal situé à Denver.

by Nikki Braziel in Press Releases

Octa Launches Popular Tablet Accessory on Amazon Canada

February 5, 2013

Flexible TabletTail: Whale Kit provides a versatile handle and stand, now available free of duties and shipping

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario, Feb. 5, 2013 /CNW/ – Octa™ (https://www.octa.com), a creator of innovative tablet accessories, today announced the launch of its first product, the TabletTail: Whale Kit, on Amazon Canada. This flexible tablet handle and stand, which has previously been available only through U.S. retailers, has had a strong following in Canada, despite the high costs of international duties and shipping.

“We’re happy to be able to offer faster, more economical ways to purchase a TabletTail. By expanding our distribution network, we can pass on the savings to our customers,” said Prometheus Trotsky, the founder of Octa.

The Whale Kit, which was launched at the 2012 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, provides a sturdy and adaptable stand. It connects to your tablet using powerful vacuum suction technology, and it works on any tablet or e-reader with a smooth, non-porous surface. The WhaleTail’s tail and fins bend for a wide range of portrait and landscape positions and can be transformed instantly into a comfortable handle.

Whale Kit Product Details:

Flexible: tail and fins bend to every angle, portrait or landscape, and fit any situation
Sturdy: topple-proof on any surface, even on a couch or a pillow
Comfortable: natural shape for a light, easy grip that fits all palm sizes
Reliable: vacuum-pump system with visual indicator and long-lasting suction power
Mobile: separates into two compact pieces for easy travel
Compatible: works with all generations of the iPad and many other tablets and e-readers
Case-Friendly: works on smooth, nonporous cases and skins
Interchangeable: modular design compatible with other TabletTail™ accessories

The Whale Kit is priced at C$ 49.99, and free Super Saver Shipping is available. For more information, visithttp://www.amazon.ca/dp/B007IVQV8E.

Octa’s most recent addition to the TabletTail line, the TabletTail: Monkey Kit, is currently available on Kickstarter athttp://kck.st/TXZy1O. This powerful positioning system adapts quickly to an infinite number of heights, angles, and situations. It will be available on Amazon Canada in April.

ABOUT OCTA

Octa creates distinctive mobile electronics accessories that make the digital experience more enjoyable. The team includes eight artists and engineers who are passionate about technology. Octa’s co-founders, Prometheus Trotsky and Nikki Braziel, started Octa together in 2010. They maintain a creative environment by combining work and playfulness in their Denver headquarters. Contact Nikki at press@octa.com.

by Nikki Braziel in Press Releases