We are excited to announce Tstand is back with several improvements and exciting new features!

 

 

 

 

The reversible base of Tstand is its most defining feature, differentiating it from all other tablet holders. Tstand’s 310° of flexibility make it perfect for any context. From watching a movie in bed to sitting at the desk to relaxing on the couch, Tstand 2 can be used anywhere. Tablets are multi-functional devices, and it’s only natural for the stands that hold them be multi-functional too.

Up to 310° of rotation

 

 

Tstand holds all devices. You can lie comfortably in bed while streaming movies on your iPad, reading with your kindle, or playing on Nintendo Switch. The perfect companion for all your devices is finally here. Its expandable hooks can fit any device between 7″ to 13″ in landscape mode and many devices even in portrait mode. iPad, Android, Microsoft, Lenovo, Kindle; you name it, Tstand 2 can work with it.

 

 

 

 

By elevating your tablet closer to eye level, Tstand eliminates all sources of potential strain and creates a more comfortable viewing experience.

 

 

Simply insert your tablet into Tstand’s protective silicone grippers and voilà! Your Tstand is set up and ready to go. You can then rotate the base or adjust the angle to suit your needs.

 

Not only is Tstand lightweight – weighing in at just over a pound. It’s also easily foldable for maximum portability. It’s designed to fit into any tablet carrying case 11″ and up.

 

 

Using a tablet is not always the most comfortable experience. Sure, they are wonders of technology and we love them, but they are also big, thin rectangles of hostile design. In fact we believe that tablets are a bit of and ergonomic and technological tragedy. They were not designed to be held. Tstand solves the issue by elevating your tablet to eye level – providing a hands-free, ergonomic viewing experience. Whether you’re working on a document at your desk, watching a movie in an airplane, or enjoying solitaire on a park bench, tstand has got you covered!

 

 

It’s really very simple: Tstand 2 has an extendable arm fitted with protective hooks that are engineered to secure your device without exerting too much force, so as not to damage them. Simply extend the arm and insert your tablet into Tstand’s protective silicone grippers. It’s as easy as that.

 

Tstand has a patented reversible base with strong friction hinges that provide a smooth transition between two modes: the casual bed position and the upright desktop position. 

 

 

With 310° of adjustable angles, it’s up to you to figure out your favorite unique use and position with Tstand. Mine is using it in the kitchen for recipes!

 

 

We received valid feedback regarding issues that had eluded us in the testing phase of the 1.0. Some of the units had squeaky plastics, while others had bottom hooks that weakened over time, especially from accidental drops. Perfectionists that we are, we wanted to satisfy everybody, even if that meant spending another few years perfecting the product and painstakingly finding solutions to the problems. We have now returned to deliver on our continual promise to create the perfect tablet / iPad experience.

 

There are several great new changes since Tstand was on Kickstarter in 2015. so be sure to read about them down below! 

 

 

Tstand 2’s new rubberized finish looks amazing and feels even better. This improvement is a game changer. It eliminates the squeaking and fingerprints are not evident like they were on the glossy finish. It grips more on flat surfaces, and it provides a warmer, organic feeling on the skin. IT’s hard to explain, but it feels intimate, higher quality, and sooooo good!

 

Those who have tried out Tstand 2 with the new texturized rubber finish have said it has made a world of difference. Even people that love the first Tstand and use it every day admit that the first Tstand’s glossy texture made it look cheap, but this new texture makes Tstand 2 look like the super high-quality product that it is.

 

 

 A common complaint is that the hooks would become damaged after a few years of repeated drops. It’s true, nothing lasts forever, but we really want tstand to last forever anyways. The hooks have been re-engineered to give stronger support in order to survive falls, extensive use, and being handled more roughly.

 

 

We’ve made the inner metal frame of Tstand 2 thicker and stronger than before. IT is not obvious… 0.5mm here, 0.25mm there… engineering where we can to add small amounts of strength to the metal frame results in stabilizing your tablet better in all positions.

 

 

Along with the incredible Tstand 2 improvements, we have also improved the accessories that can be attached to your Tstand. Most notable is the smartphone adapter.

 

 

Although Tstand was originally designed for tablet use, There are all kinds of supersize phnes and Phablets out there that have the same problem – they are hard to hold! Especially when watching shows. Now, with tstand, you can use your smartphone to stream shows and play games in bed thanks to this simple, easy-to-install add-on.

 

This is the accessory that has changed the most since the launch of the Tstand 1.0. Now it is super flexible, and super easy to slip on.

 

 

The bottom of the adapter has also been redesigned to fit perfectly into the bottom hooks without removing the silicone padding. Switching between iPad and iPhone with Tstand 2 has never been easier or faster with the new phone adapter.

 

 

 

This clip-on manages pesky wires, both while you’re using Tstand 2 and as a storage solution. It keeps your earbuds close to your Tstand 2, and it prevents wires from tangling.

 

 

The feet provide that extra grip to flat surfaces that will keep your Tstand 2 in place, even when you are typing or drawing directly on the tablet. A must-have for desktop users!

 

 

Still having doubts about Tstand 2? Let us help you make up your mind by explaining how sturdily constructed our product is. We cut no corners because we want to present to you the best product we possibly can.

 

The friction hinges are built specifically for Tstand 2 and engineered to withstand 10,000 rotations. With hinges like these, you’re set for the next decade of binging!

 

 

Tstand 2’s strong metal frame increases durability while also making it more balanced and sturdy.

 

The elastic band used to expand and retract the arm of Tstand 2 is high-quality industrial rubber, and though we’ve had some customers expressing concerns about the elastic in the past, we can assure you it won’t break for at least 2 years in normal use. As it may weaken over time (which happens rarely) we will provide extras with each tstand, and it easy to replace. Just google tstand rubber band, for the replacement instructions, or email us directly for the link. 

 

 

Although the first Tstand Kickstarter campaign was successfully funded, we lost quite a bit of money after the fact. This was our first independent project and we had to overcome obstacles that we did not foresee. We ran into issues with shipping, quality control, and lost quite a bit of money in those departments.

 

Rest assured, we have learned so much from the twists and turns of production, that we are confident we can deliver an even higher quality product, on time, and on budget. However, to do so, we will need funding in order to make tooling adjustments, and fulfill the orders.

 

With the expenses for the product assembly, plus the advertising costs for this campaign, we won’t be making profit from the Kickstarter. It is a project that will simply launch Tstand2 into the world, and show the world the ‘iPad experience perfected’ (not to mention smartphone, Kindle, Switch, etc) We hope to grow the company in the future through retail sales, and merchandising. The future scalability of the product is where the profit is, and we know that… but the KS campaign is where the fun is, so we look forward to you joining us on this great adventure. Thanks for the massive enthusiasm and support. Looking forward to a great TSTAND2 campaign!

 

Risks and challenges

With the first version of our product, we gained a lot of new experience in tooling, inventory and logistics. While the funding goal was greatly exceeded, nothing went to waste. We encountered obstacles —expensive ones — but overcame them, and we always kept our backers in touch concerning any delay. There were some financial losses in the 1.0, but we refused to let those losses effect our backers. We were, and are intent on delivering on our promises no matter what.

 

We now have a long-term relationship with the manufacturing partners who have worked on Tstand. This is invaluable. The tooling required is already available and we afforded to do a ‘prototype’ production run at our own expense: a small scale, real world manufacturing of the new Tstand 2, to make sure that the final design is affordable and up to our standards when built.

 

We can’t wait to scale up to thousands of units. The real challenge is now to politely ask people to give as much love as possible to the new Tstand 2!

 

As we are currently in a state of global pandemic, it may be harder and more time-consuming for us to travel and perform quality control. Furthermore, the delays with most postal services have slowed a bit. There is some risk here, but we promise to be attentive and on top of it every step of the way.