Twelve South

HoverBar, HoverBar: How we love thee! If you’re like many people around the world who are enjoying the benefits of HoverBar up close and in person, you now can’t imagine being without that integral piece of hardware that makes your iPad, well, just so much more useful!

And now we’re happy to announce what we like to call “Awesome Use #4,352″ for HoverBar: Above your dentist’s chair! Special thanks to the dental practice of Costa +  Williams for sharing!

Need a little dental distraction? Send your own favorite dentist a link to our HoverBar — and his or her future patients will thank you!

Or, just buy them one here.

We’ve been found once again by the PC world! Well, actually, we’ve been found by PCWorld, the magazine. And that’s plenty OK since lots of iPad users read it when they’re not busy reading MacWorld.

In their words:
“Thanks to the HoverBar, a flexible arm with a clamp on one end and an iPad case on the other, you’ll never have to worry about your iPad going unused while you work on your computer. The HoverBar, which swivels 360 degrees, lets you clip your iPad to any iMac or Apple display and use it as a second screen.”

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The reviews are rolling in on our latest product, HoverBar, so we thought we’d share one with you. It’s from iPad Insight, where the reviewer purchased his own HoverBar within hours of its release, and was one of the first critics to see one in person.

Here’s the scoop:

“HoverBar is an adjustable arm for the iPad 2 – that serves to ‘float’ the iPad 2 next to an iMac or PC display. It’s a simple, great idea – and one that is executed with typical excellence by the clever team at Twelve South.

The HoverBar is thankfully very easy to setup. I’ve tried out a few similar coil arms for the iPad and found them all cumbersome to deal with – this one was quick and painless. There are only three main pieces to it – the HoverBar arm, the iPad display clip with collar, and a two-way mounting clamp., and then an Allen key and a few little bits.

The hardest part was finding just the right place to position it on the desktop – as I don’t use an iMac. I also don’t use a stand to raise my MacBook Pro up at all (though I may soon grab one) – so I needed to find a good position and a good height for the HoverBar, as my MBP sits flat on the desk. Within about 15 minutes I had tried out a few positions and found one that I’m quite happy with.”

Here’s what his setup looks like now:

More thoughts on HoverBar:

“I spent some time using the HoverBar last night and today the iPad 2 has rarely been out of it. Here are some of the things I like best about it:

– It’s very easy – and quick – to get the iPad 2 into it and out of it, and the iPad 2 feels completely secure while in it.

– It’s also simple to turn the iPad 2 from portrait to landscape mode and back again as often as desired while it’s in the HoverBar – and to adjust the angle the iPad is held at.

– The coil arm is immensely flexible – so you can literally bend it to your will in terms of finding the most comfortable position for the iPad 2.

– Because it’s so easy to move around and mount in different spots this is a very versatile accessory. It works very nicely for me even with my low-slung MacBook Pro – but I can also see it working well in the kitchen or living room. Oh, and I just love the idea of using it at times with a wireless keyboard to setup a pure iPad workstation.

As for complaints about the HoverBar, I really don’t have any. It’s easy to use, does what it says on the box and a whole lot more, and is already a very fine companion for my iPad 2. I had high expectations for it – and I’m happy to say they’ve been met and exceeded.”

Read the complete review here at iPad Insight. And get your expectations exceeded by HoverBar here.

Meet HoverBar. Connecting your iPad 2 and Mac to create the ultimate Apple Workstation.

Charleston, SC, February 7, 2012 – Twelve South has unveiled HoverBar, an adjustable arm that floats iPad 2 next to an iMac or Apple display, allowing you to use iPad as a secondary, touchscreen computer. Made exclusively for Mac, HoverBar combines Mac and iPad to create one powerful, desktop workstation. HoverBar can also be used separately to create a compact iPad workstation or an install-free kitchen mount for iPad. HoverBar is available now for $79.99. Get more info and images at twelvesouth.com.

HoverBar turns iPad into the ultimate sidecar for an iMac or Apple display, presenting more ways to use iPad more often. Connect HoverBar to your Mac, snap iPad 2 into the secure clip and you now have one powerful dual-computer work setup. Having iPad floating next to your Mac allows you to monitor your Twitter stream, stocks and local weather — or run FaceTime on your iPad while you email, edit a file, or cut a video on your Mac. There is no reason to leave iPad in your computer bag when you have a HoverBar. This accessory expands the way you use and interact with iPad 2.

HoverBar features a black, heavy-gauge, adjustable steel arm that lets users position iPad beside or above their Mac. Simply flex the HoverBar arm to find the ideal position for viewing, swiping or tapping iPad. HoverBar has a solid metal, silicone lined clamp that can be attached to any iMac or Apple display with an L-shaped stand. The easy on, easy off clamp leaves no marks and is secured with an included allen wrench. Designed specifically for iPad 2, the secure, ball-mounted iPad display clip can be rotated horizontally or vertically and can also be tilted back and forth. HoverBar does not interfere with the use of a Smart Cover.

Andrew Green, Creative Director of Twelve South said, “HoverBar was actually inspired by the multi-screen computers in the movie “Minority Report.” Then came the iPad, and we found that working with an integrated Mac and iPad setup is more than just multi-tasking – it’s multi-computing. But it wasn’t enough to have the iPad nearby. We wanted the screens aligned, even touching. HoverBar is the glue that turned our vision of the ultimate Apple workstation into reality. And it’s just so cool!”

This flexible accessory can also be used on its own. Because HoverBar has a two-way mounting clamp, it can be connected to any surface up to one inch thick, like a desk, table or kitchen cabinet. Attach HoverBar to a kitchen cabinet or counter without screws or permanent installation and follow a recipe or cooking video while preparing dinner. Use HoverBar to create a compact, dorm room workstation. Use HoverBar to interact with your favorite DJ or music apps. Create a steering wheel for racing apps. The possibilities are endless with an iPad in a HoverBar.

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