Yes, but most knew about it. Just not how much. The 'introductory' price of $57 was reasonable, but what it's at now seems high.
I will say that it's one of, if not, the best stands out there.
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Skadoosh iPad Stand Update
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Yes, but most knew about it. Just not how much. The 'introductory' price of $57 was reasonable, but what it's at now seems high.
I will say that it's one of, if not, the best stands out there.
I got mine at the introductory price and use it all day, every day at work. I don't think I would have paid another $40 for it though.
I got my ruler out and took some measurements for you. The footprint is 76mm wide by 192mm deep with the leg extended and 119mm with the leg folded in. When folded shut, the maximum height is 36mm.
I think I agree with that - although I understand the price hike. This thing is quality. Well designed, sturdy, adjustable, and everything you would want in a stand.
I understand that they have to make up for r&d costs and that usually means higher starting price; I also understand that they haven't mass produced it to an extent to warrent a low price. But when the compass stand (which is the one I'm now going to buy) is made out of the same materials and is only $40, you have to think about it this way: is angle adjustability worth the extra $60?
I think it's worth an extra $40 (prolly not $60) but if it is something I am going to keep for a while I would want the best with no thoughts about what ifs.
I personally LOVE the angles and stability. I googled the compass stand - to me - that looks overpriced for $40 but that is just my opinion.
All stands are over priced, but the compass is the cheapest with the exception of that one plastic one. I would pay $60 for the skadoosh; they need together it in the apple stores
Instead of buying the compass stand, I went to Michaels and bought a $4 photo frame stand and it works like a charm. I'll wait for the price to go back down.
Definitely a lot to spend, but this is the best accessory I have for my iPad. Unfortunately no other stand will live up to it. Hope the price goes down to at most $69 or something.
MY Skadoosh finally arrived......
It is great it fits in perfectly with my iMac and looks great on my desk.
I have attached an image.
All I can say is this for me is the only stand that was worth getting it is ergonomic and unassuming.
The Jadu logo could so easily have been placed on the front of the stand giving the company prominence over the device, but this is not the case the name of the company is on the back of the device thereby not detracting from the fact that the device is a cradle for the iPad and not something that needs to shout out it's own name above the function of the device. (I know what I mean).
In all yes it is rather pricey but well worth the money, as I know there are some people out there how have spent more on their iPad bag than on their actual iPad.
Jim
It is great it fits in perfectly with my iMac and looks great on my desk.
I have attached an image.
All I can say is this for me is the only stand that was worth getting it is ergonomic and unassuming.
The Jadu logo could so easily have been placed on the front of the stand giving the company prominence over the device, but this is not the case the name of the company is on the back of the device thereby not detracting from the fact that the device is a cradle for the iPad and not something that needs to shout out it's own name above the function of the device. (I know what I mean).
In all yes it is rather pricey but well worth the money, as I know there are some people out there how have spent more on their iPad bag than on their actual iPad.
Jim
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$100 certainly seems a bit steep and makes me think twice. It looks like an excellent product, and I'm happy to pay a premium for a great product, but if it was $60 I would have bought it in an instant. I'm still not sure.
Got the Black Skadoosh for $75 including shipping. It is well made aluminum just like Griffin A-Frame and goes well with my iPad. Unlike the Griffin's it is highly adjustable from typing position to vertical. Surprisingly it can sit, with help of the extendable base, on my lap covered with blanket for bedtime reading. Money well spent. One of the best iPad accessories out there!