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Unique and Unusual iPad Accessories: 5 Accessories That Will Let You Use Your iPad in Ways You Never Thought Possible

Posted by lesliesaxman on February 28, 2013
Posted in: Accessories, iPad, iPad 2, iPad Accessories. Tagged: , , . 1 comment

We’re all well aware that our iPads are incredibly useful tools. There are so many available apps, that it’s easy to find one to help complete a task, but sometimes apps aren’t enough. Sometimes you have a task that needs a physical accessory, even if only to make it feel more authentic. Here is a list of the most unique iPad accessories currently on the market.

The iPad Suit. Yes. You read that right. This custom suit, made by Mohan, may look like a regular suit from the outside, but it is far from ordinary on the inside. It contains a pocket just the right size for an iPad. It’s perfect for those of us who can’t be bothered to carry a bag or briefcase to our next meeting.

If you love reliving your childhood by playing old-school games on your new gadgets, you’ll probably be interested in the Joystick-It for iPad. It’s a real, physical joystick that you can add to any tablet to “enhance your gaming precision.” It works on thousands of different games, and is easy to stick on and off of your gadget’s screen. It even works with touch-screen phones!

The Nomad Brush is great for those iPad artists we’ve mentioned in the past. The bristles are made of a blend of natural and synthetic fibers perfect for creating digital works of art on your iPad. The tip opposite of the brush is also useful as a stylus for more precision-based artistic tasks.

The Roklock v3 Tripod Adapter is the perfect accessory for anyone who uses their iPad to take photos, videos, read, or listen to music. It’s machined from Billet 6061 T-6 aluminum, which makes it incredibly durable, and the standard ¼-20 thread fits any tripod base. It can be mounted in both landscape and portrait mode, making it one of the most versatile iPad accessories available.

For those of us who only have 1 purpose in mind, this unique walkie-talkie transceiver will make you feel like you’re in a CB radio base station! “Breaker, breaker, 1-9 there’s a smokey in the bush.”

How many iPad accessories do you have? What do you use your iPad for the most? Let us know in the comments section below!

Best iPad Art & Apps

Posted by lesliesaxman on February 13, 2013
Posted in: Apps, iPad, iPad 2, iPad Accessories. Tagged: , , , . 1 comment

We’ve come a long way since Microsoft Paint. Many iPad users have discovered that they can use iPads to create beautiful art they never knew they were capable of. There are hundreds of art apps available to Apple users that will help get you started. We’ve done some legwork and rounded up some great iPad art to inspire you, as well as some apps that will help you realize your own artistic potential. 

Coolest iPad Art

Photo courtesy of Facebook

This image creates movement by using blurred brushstrokes. Download ArtRage to design similar photos.

Image courtesy of iPad and iPhone Art

This image was the first artwork Jorge Columbo ever created on his iPad. It later became the cover of January 28 issue of The New Yorker magazine.

Photo Courtesy of Flickr  

“A Rose in Winter” looks like it was painted with watercolors, but it was created on an iPad. Finding an app that suits your style is important – take advantage of free apps to determine your favorite art techniques.

Photo Courtesy of The Next Web

On an iPad, artists can get an incredible amount of detail, making it possible to create amazing drawings of people’s faces. You might recognize this man, Terry O’Quinn, from watching “Lost” or “Hawaii Five-o”.

Photo courtesy of  Flickr

Animals can be a great source of inspiration when you’re starting your iPad art. “The Tourist” was created using Snapseed and Procreate apps.

Photo courtesy of Facebook

This piece by Charles Wyatt was created using ArtRage. Within the app, he used tools such as the felt tip pen, pastels, watercolors, and the pallet knife.

Photo Courtesy of Flickr

“Pineapple” was made using TouchDraw, 123DSculpt, TypeDrawing, and ArtRage on an iPad. Get creative and use words as part of your image.

Best iPad Art Apps

iPastels lets you to create pastel artwork on your iPad. Beginners can learn techniques and how pastels work without buying expensive paper and supplies, and expert artists can test out new drawings before breaking out the pastels or improve their skills. It also offers information on each tool as you use it. iPastels is free to download on your iPad.

 

 

 

MyBrushes allows users to try out several different types of art, including different brushes, watercolor and oil painting, Chinese painting, drawing techniques, and even Chinese calligraphy. It records your process, so you can review how you created your artwork once you’re done. The app costs $0.99 to download onto your iPad.

 

 

 

ArtRage lets you experiment with different art styles, like watercolors and oil paints, without the mess or expensive supplies. It paints realistically, meaning your artwork depends on the type of materials you choose, as well as brushstrokes and layers – the paint even dries in real time. ArtRage is available to download on your iPad for $5.49.

 

 

 

Every good artist needs a sturdy and stable work surface. iPad artists are no different. Make sure your iPad is safe in a protective case. No matter what inspires you, you’ll be able to securely mount your iPad to any surface and start creating beautiful artwork with the help of Rokform’s v3 Suction Mount.

Nerds Rejoice—it’s National Techie’s Day!

Posted by marisastrupp on October 3, 2012
Posted in: iPad, iPad 2, Tech News. Tagged: , , . 1 comment

Techie [tek-ee] noun – A general occupational title for people involved in jobs like Information Technology (IT) or a person who displays an interest in technology and/or high-tech devices.

  Photo Credit: SomeECards.com

Today marks the highly anticipated national holiday – Techie’s Day! You know what that means, Gates: It’s time to dust off those double-framed glasses, pull out that protected-iPad and stream your favorite Star Wars movie. Not sure if you’re truly worthy of the “techie” title? Check out these top 10 signs, courtesy of TechieNation.com:

  1. You are addicted to some type of caffeinated product
  2. The most exercise you get is when you’re Geo-Caching
  3. You have a minimum of 3 email addresses
  4. You’ve replaced paper with the Google Search Bar
  5. Your pets have websites
  6. You have the ability to fix anything that is broken within 20 feet of you
  7. When you think of a cookie, it doesn’t involve food
  8. You haven’t personally met any of your friends
  9. You suffer from IWS (Internet Withdrawal Syndrome) when offline for more than 4 hours.
  10. Your girlfriend/boyfriend has nightmares of you running away with your PC

If you’ve found commonality with one or more of these points then congratulations, you’re a certifiable techie!

Now that your title if official, make sure you are protecting your most valuable assets – your electronics! Protect your techiey items with sturdy cases and tough screen protectors from Rokform.

How are you celebrating National Techie’s Day? Post a picture of your celebration on the Rokform Facebook page.

Rokform Rokstand

Posted by rokform on May 16, 2012
Posted in: About Rokform, iPad, iPad 2, iPad Accessories, iPhone, iPhone 4, iPhone 4 Accessories, iPhone 4 Cases, iPhone 4S, Protection, Reviews, Rokstand. Leave a Comment

There are 12 CNC pieces that take over 2 hours to machine then are sent to anodization which takes another 30 minutes to complete, then are assembled by hand which takes 15 minutes for each stand, all done here in the USA.

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Rokstand v1 Folding Stand

“The Rokstands are overbuilt to an insane degree for sure, but check out how cool they are.” – MacLife 

Have you ever tried watching a movie on your iPhone on a plane, at home or at work? Well we have, and that is why we created the Rokstand V.1 Folding Stand. Simple, convenient and compact the Rokstand V.1 Folding Stand is your friend in the air, at home or at the office. Each stand is hand assembled and inspected to ensure flawless performance; then serial numbered as authentic one of a kind Rokform.

Specifications:
• Adjustable angles in landscape or portrait
• Simple stainless steel spring loaded push button adjustment
• Adjustment arms ride on double sealed 36,000 RPM bearings
• All CNC machined from Billet 6061 T-6 Aluminum with Anodized finish.
• Soft rubber Contact surface rings provide a soft feel and non slip performance.
• Holds iPhone in landscape or Portrait
• Built in Sound enhancing speaker ports.
• Works with Standard iPhone 4 charger plug.
• Charges while on the stand in portrait.
• Comes in a variety of colors to complement any taste.
• Includes Padded travel case for convenient storage
• Designed, manufactured and assembled in Orange County, California USA.

Fitment:
• iPhone 4 / 4s only (Not intended for the iPad!)

Rokstand v1 Desktop Stand

“I was simply amazed at what a masterful piece of art and engineering the Rokform folks created… The stand is a true conversation piece and practically every visitor to my office comments on how unique and attractive the Rokstand is.” – Gigaom Review

The Rokform Rokstand v1 Desktop Stand is truly a mechanical piece of art. You might think we are crazy to build a stand this complex just to hold an iPhone until you hold one in your hand and use it with your phone. This stand is form and function working together in perfect mechanical harmony; a true conversation piece on any desk or airline flight. Each stand is hand assembled and inspected to ensure flawless performance; then serial numbered as authentic one of a kind Rokform.

Specifications:
• 6 angles of adjustment.
• Precision High speed bearing and cam adjustment.
• All CNC machined from Billet 6061 T-6 Aluminum with Anodized finish.
• Soft rubber Contact surface rings provide a soft feel and non slip performance.
• Holds iPhone in landscape or Portrait
• Built in Sound enhancing speaker ports.
• Works with Standard iPhone 4 charger plug.
• Charges while on the stand in portrait.
• Comes in a variety of colors to complement any taste.
• Designed, manufactured and assembled in Orange County, California USA.

Fitment:
• iPhone
• iPad

Free App Friday

Posted by rokform on November 4, 2011
Posted in: Apps, Deals, iPad, iPad 2, iPhone, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S. Leave a Comment
Find these free apps in the App Store!
Shoebox by 1000memories
Shoebox by 1000memories is the fastest way to scan old paper photos, organize them, and share them with family and friends.Our mission is to bring the albums, scrapbooks, and photo-filled “shoeboxes” of our lives out of the closet and into an online, shareable space where they can be remembered and celebrated, together in one place.

All photographs scanned using Shoebox are uploaded to 1000memories.com where, in partnership with the Internet Archive, they will be preserved for free, forever. Visit 1000memories.com/forever for more details.

Features
* Shoebox’s edge detection and perspective correction capabilities make sure that the paper photographs you scan turn out beautifully.
* Record the stories behind the photographs by adding captions, dates, and place information.
* Tag your relatives and friends in the photos, and invite others to view them and share their own photos.
* The “featured” tab highlights some of the best images uploaded to 1000memories and provides inspiration for the types of photographs, letters and mementos that you can share.
* Share photos instantly on Facebook and Twitter.
* Upload an unlimited number of photos for free.
* Works on any device with a camera and iOS4.1+ or iOS5.

Fathm Time Management

FREE for 30 days

Time management made beautiful and completely personal

If you like to keep track of your daily life, meet a friend called Fathm. See where your time goes and budget to get more out of every day. With the cool interactive Daily Donut and Fragmentation charts you can see the breakdown for each day or a week at a time. Get a handle on your time and let Fathm open the window to a brighter tomorrow, day by day.
Smule
From Bruno Mars to Mozart, play the hottest songs effortlessly on the #1 piano game. Get free songs everyday and enjoy the largest catalog of songs in any piano app. Turn on the new game mode to unlock achievements and free songs, or just relax and play your favorite tunes. Join the over 5 million Magic Piano players and experience the fun of playing piano – no practice needed!

Featured in the New York Times, TIME, MacWorld, and as the Apple iPhone App of the Week, Magic Piano lets you experience the joy of making music.

OVER 350 SONGS – NEW SONGS ADDED DAILY!
Choose from the largest song catalog of any piano app. Hot new hits are constantly added to the app, so check back for new releases.
-Want a song that’s not available? Suggest songs on Smule’s Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/smule
-Check back daily for a new free song each day!

And, yes – we heard you – you can now earn currency to get them all for FREE!

Current songs in the app include:

POP!
• Grenade
• Hey Soul Sister
• Billionaire
• Fireflies
• Lean On Me
• Just the Way You Are

ROCK!
• Clocks (Coldplay)
• Piano Man
• Bring Me to Life
• Santeria
• Freebird!!

CLASSICAL!
• Ave Maria
• Moonlight Sonata
• Ode to Joy

MOVIES AND MUSICALS!
• A Whole New World
• Phantom of the Opera
• Mad World

PICK UP AND PLAY EFFORTLESSLY
Magic Piano makes you a piano prodigy – any time, anywhere. Play your favorite songs with your own spin and sound great every time.
-Follow beams of light to guide your fingertips to the correct note, but you control the notes, rhythm and tempo of each piece.
-Try out different instruments – change your piano into a harpsichord, Funky 80′s synth, organ and more!

PLAY YOUR WAY TO THE TOP
Enter the new game play mode and get rewarded for playing! Start off your journey as a Newbie and earn your place as a Piano Virtuoso.
-Level up to unlock achievements and badges, earn free songs and make your way to the top of the song leaderboards.
-Change the difficulty of each song: Easy, Medium, Hard or Automatic to give yourself a unique challenge.

SHARE YOUR PERFORMANCES WITH THE WORLD
Share the beauty of music with your friends and other Magic Piano players.
-Broadcast your performances on the in-app Smule Globe or listen to other players’ songs and give their performances some love.
-Share your pieces through Facebook, Twitter and email. Or invite your friends and give them free songs!

Visit www.rokform.com for all your iPhone 4/4S cases and accessories!