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Wearing His Creativity On His Sleeve(s)

The man behind Rev360 iPad case is no stranger to innovation. Jaime Smith has been a leader at Ritter Chemical, producer of agrichemicals, for some time. He runs his home using an iPad and this led to the genesis of the Rev360.

Rev360 inventor, Jaime Smith

Jaime found the ergonomics of the iPad less revolutionary than the iPad’s functionality. It was uncomfortable to hold for long periods and it was too easy to accidentally launch aps. With no off-the-shelf solutions that Jaime felt were adequate, he set about engineering one.

As can be seen by the growing list of reviews linked to this site, Rev360 has generated great enthusiasm in the iPad fan base. Almost without exception, the reviews mention the iPad’s damnable ergonomics and how elegantly Rev360 solves this problem.

Expect to see more from this Wilsonville, Oregon inventor. And don’t expect those full-sleeve tats to be last.

Today’s iPad tip:

Did you know you can lock the iPad’s screen orientation? Hold the iPad in the orientation you’d like to lock it, and then press the Home button twice quickly (like a double-click). Voila!

Humanitarian Mission Meets Innovative iPad

From Apple’s website: a great story about using technology to help others.

When Scott Harrison founded charity: water in 2006, he took on a colossal mission: bringing clean, safe drinking water to the world. With one billion people in need of help, the numbers were daunting — but Harrison was inspired to challenge the odds. He also pledged to use a groundbreaking charity model in which 100% of public donations would fund projects, not operations.

iPad Helps Raise Charity Dollars

Like most charitable organizations, charity: water needs to raise money. And to do that, Harrison must connect emotionally with prospective donors. So when making a presentation, he shows photos and videos of charity: water’s international projects — images that make a big impact when displayed on an iPad.

“In a 30-minute donor pitch, I show 175 photos and videos,” he says. “It’s awkward to set up a laptop on the table in an upscale restaurant. With iPad, it feels more like sharing. I can hand my iPad to another person and let them move through a presentation at their own pace. It’s a whole new level of intimacy around storytelling.”

One item that would complete this picture would be a Rev360 iPad case that would allow Harrison to rotate the iPad and face it towards his audience.

iPad Case Review: Attach iPad to Your Hand

We love the title for this review of Rev360 on Geeko System.

Thing Lets You Finally Attach iPad to Your Hand

“Man, I’ve always wondered how iPad users get by without being able to physically attach the iPad to their hands. And now, for the not-at-all unreasonable price of $60 [actually $49.95 now], they can! Exactly one problem solved!”

Solve your own ergonomic problems inherent in the iPad with the Rev360 iPad case. Rotate the case 360 degrees while it’s strapped to one hand securely. Get more from your iPad.

iPad Case Review: MacStories Takes a Stand

MacStories.net is the latest reviewer to favorably comment on their experience with Rev360.

iPad case review from MacStories

“Similar to the Meglio whose Kickstarter we promoted yesterday, we’d be remiss if we didn’t talk about Rev360 iPad case for your iPad. A velcro strap secures the iPad to the palm of your hand, and allows the iPad to rotate a full 360 degrees for comfort and mobility. It offers a slight typing angle with its studded back, and provides full protection against scratches and dings. It might not be as functional in the movie stand or hanging shelf department, but this could be a better alternative for iPad walk-a-roos. You can get one for $49.95✓ if you’re holding on to your original iPad (an iPad 2 version is coming in the Spring).“

iPad Case Review: Digital Trends On iPad Multitasking

Digital Trends is known for its incisive product reviews of tech gadgets and they recently covered our very own Rev360.

ipad case review by Digital Trends

“This molded silicone iPad case from Portland, Oregon-based designer Jamie Smith aims to make using your device easier and more intuitive with the addition of a hand strap. Rev360 ($50) uses a circular disc to allow users to rotate the iPad 360 degrees and easily switch from landscape to portrait mode. Its main goal, however, is to alleviate fatigue and awkwardness caused by the iPad’s ergonomic flaws. If you’ve ever tried to work on an iPad for an extended period of time with no case or stand, you will notice that it’s sleek design can be difficult to use comfortably. With the Rev360, instead of awkwardly holding the iPad up, it can gently rest in your hand,leaving your other hand free to make the most out of your iPad, or multitask. An elastic band keeps things comfortable and when not in use, the Rev360 gently props your iPad up at a slight angle for viewing.“

iPad Case Review: Comfort, Styling, Durability

Parth Dhebar over at Simple Reviews did a nice review of Rev360 recently.

“At Macworld 2011, the team introduced the “Rev360” to me. Rev360 is an iPad case you put on instead your normal case. This case makes holding/using your iPad very comfortable especially while standing. Once you put on the case, there’s a strap on the back which is meant for your hand. The best part about this case is that it still looks elegant while using.”

Steve Jobs, We Have a Problem

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What would happen if you tried to use the iPad (or for that matter the iPhone) landscape/portrait flipping feature in zero gravity? Would the iPad sense something that would allow the screen to orient correctly or would its lack of reference to the center of the earth befuddle the poor tablet computer and leave it helplessly in one orientation or the other?

Let’s take a look at a precision Swiss experiment:

This is the world’s first known test of the iPad in zero gravity and clearly, it is an issue of some gravity for iPad users going into space. This iPad test was done not in space but on the famed Vomit Comet, a modified airliner that flies in a parabolic arc and creates a short period of, not zero gravity, but freefall.

Of course, freefall mimics zero gravity, since our notion of zero gravity is actually the feeling of being far enough from the earth’s surface so that we’re falling around the earth instead of falling onto it. Falling around the earth is generally less painful and more survivable.

What tests have you tried with your iPad? If you have a Rev360, how has that helped?

A Little iPad Magic

This Japanese street magician is really fun and amazing. It’s one of the more unusual uses of the iPad that we’ve seen so far. I can’t help noting, however, how much easier this would be for him if he were holding the iPad with a Rev360.

Dave the Fish Man in iPad Heaven

This guy is just too crazy for words. But in a good way. He has iPad-ized his SUV like Jaime Smith iPad-ized his house. I can’t even imagine what the mods on this vehicle must have cost him but it’s really fun to watch him show it off. Anything, old car, new car, golf cart, lawnmower, Dave can customize it for you. When he gets out of the vehicle, he should use a Rev360 iPad case to securely hold his iPad and get more use out of it.