Twelve South Blog

Twelve South BookBook on the Today Show!

andrew — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 19:22:37 +0000

Kathy Lee and Hoda checked out the Twelve South BookBook this morning on the Today Show. BookBook was featured in a segment looking at Travel & Gadgets. Kathy Lee thought it was ’smart’. Hoda just wanted to know how much it cost. I guess she wants one. It’s always fun to see your stuff on TV – next to Hoda and Kathy Lee – on NBC.

Check the segment out here:

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Another techno review from SchneidersStudios – this time BackPack for iMac

andrew — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 14:57:20 +0000

What a cool fresh review format. A great way to get a feel for BackPack.

Learn more about BackPack here.

Yanko Design BassJump Review – “I love my Bassjump.”

andrew — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 15:08:48 +0000

Yanko Design, one of the foremost industrial design blogs on the net, takes a look at our humble BassJump today. Just being mentioned on Yanko Design injects cool mojo into BassJump, so a full review is especially inspiring. What did they think? Here’s a sampling:

Not happy with your MacBook speakers? Sound a little flat don’t they? The Bassjump is a USB powered subwoofer that turns your MacBook into a sweet sound system. It looks like an aluminum Mac mini which perfectly compliments the new unibody aluminum MacBooks.

Read the rest of the Yanko Design BassJump Review here.

Learn more about BassJump from Twelve South here.

SnowCrash BookBook review…

andrew — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 18:30:56 +0000

I had the opportunity to travel with one of these cases for my MacBook Pro 13″ this past week and it performs a very simple function very well with a unique style and elegance you rarely see in accessory products like this.

The BookBook provides great protection for your laptop without being overly bulky. In addition, the external sides are hard enough to provide form to messenger bags that don’t have dedicated laptop pouches. I really liked the styling of this case the quality of materials from the leather exterior to the zippers is exceptional.

Read the full review here: SnowCrash.

iLounge review of BookBook – “we dig”

andrew — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 16:20:55 +0000

Our friends at iLounge.com had one of the first reviews of the BookBook – the day it was announced. Hands-on reactions and first impressions are as detailed as ever. They also include great picts and close-ups of some details not shown before.

Read the full write-up here: http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/backstage/comments/twelvesouths-bookbook-so-you-can-book-your-macbook/

Learn more about BookBook here: http://twelvesouth.com/products/bookbook/

BassJump Review? Techno Music Video? Yes – both…

andrew — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 22:25:24 +0000

Here’s a really interesting video review format – no spoken words, no big title graphics – just good clean video shots against a bangin micro-techno soundtrack. Cool.

The BassJump really does make your Mac sound much better and gives it the bass and the lows it never had making your music and movies sound good now. You are able to hear a big change in sound once you turn on your BassJump giving you that full and rich sound you have been missing all this time.

SchneidersStudios | Product Reviews | Gadgets.

Get more BassJump info here.

TheMacFeed BassJump Review: “We have found our favorite portable speaker”

andrew — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 16:28:32 +0000

When we review audio products, we care about one thing – how does it sound. There are a lot of factors that go into it: sound spectrums, comfort and of course, sound. There are a lot of reasons why the BassJump might fit your needs, but in the end – it’s because you want better sound. Whatever room you place the BassJump in, the room gets transformed. Whether it’s a dorm room, a conference room or your office – the BassJump will make you wonder how you accepted the mediocrity of your notebook’s speakers for so long. We have found our favorite portable “speaker”

Read the entire BassJump Review here: Review: Twelve South’s BassJump | TheMacFeed.

More info on BassJump here

YouTube – BassJump On vs. Off

andrew — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 15:40:01 +0000

YouTube – BassJump On vs. Off.

Ran across this simple clip on YouTube demonstrating BassJump On and Off. This is really the heart of the matter – MacBook sound ‘with’ BassJump and MacBook sound ‘without’ BassJump. Many have tried to compare BassJump to separate AC-powered speakers – but that misses the point of BassJump. BassJump is solely USB powered – so it goes ‘with’ your MacBook where ever it goes. And when you’re out with your MacBook, at a hotel, friend’s house, whatever – does BassJump make your MacBook speakers sound significantly better than without BassJump? Listen and decide for yourself.

Learn more about BassJump here.

Introducing BookBook, a unique new leather MacBook case that looks just like a vintage book…

andrew — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 15:04:54 +0000

Twelve South opens a new chapter in Mac protection with BookBook, a totally original, vintage hardback case designed exclusively for MacBook.

Charleston, SC, January 21, 2010 – Twelve South introduces BookBook, a unique new leather MacBook case that looks just like a vintage book. Designed exclusively for Apple MacBooks, BookBook features a hardback cover and a padded leather spine that keeps your Mac safe and secure as you shuttle it from place to place. Since it looks like a vintage book, BookBook also disguises your Mac, reducing the risk of theft. BookBook for 13-inch and 15-inch MacBook Pro is available now at http://twelvesouth.com for $79.99.

Along with handsome looks, this distressed leather case provides excellent protection. Inside, your MacBook is safely stored within a velvety soft, padded interior. Outside, your MacBook is protected between two rigid book covers. The vintage-looking spine provides structural integrity and crush protection. When it comes to safeguarding your Mac, there is no comparison between BookBook and the typical, floppy neoprene zipper bag.

BookBook is available in two overall styles; a classic-looking brown with a black spine (Black) and a more vibrant brown with a red spine (Red). Each BookBook is individually hand-distressed, ensuring that no two BookBooks are exactly alike. Dual leather zipper pulls, which at first glance appear to be bookmarks, give you the flexibility to provide access to the MagSafe power port while your MacBook remains safely inside the BookBook.

Another characteristic that stands out with this uniquely designed case is how well it secures your Mac by disguising it. Sitting on a desk or in a dorm room, BookBook looks like nothing more than a vintage hardcover book. Your Mac will be out of sight, even when it is sitting in plain view. This presents a whole new way to protect a MacBook from being stolen – hiding it in plain sight.

Andrew Green, designer of the BookBook said, “The BookBook is a showstopper. It protects MacBook much better than a typical sleeve, and it secures MacBook by cloaking your modern laptop in a classic book. But most significantly, it looks like nothing else before it. Being individual and different is what Macs are all about… that’s why we are so proud and excited to introduce BookBook.”

Online link to Press Release: http://app.e2ma.net/campaign/1400299.71bd752b61c8bd2b1c33c6c462e23bf8

Buy a BookBook or learn more here: http://twelvesouth.com/products/bookbook/

Twelve South joins Indie+Relief on Jan. 20 to raise money for Haitian earthquake relief…

andrew — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 20:17:36 +0000

Twelve South joins other Apple developers for Indie+Relief
January 20, 2010 to raise money for Haitian earthquake relief

Twelve South will make a $5 donation to the Red Cross for every BassJump and
BackPack sold at twelvesouth.com on January 20, 2010

Charleston, SC. January 19, 2010. Twelve South announces it is participating in Indie+Relief, a one day sale of Apple related products and iPhone apps to raise funds for Haitian Earthquake relief. On January 20, 2010 Twelve South and other participating developers have pledged to donate proceeds from the sale of their products to various charities focused on Haitian earthquake relief. Twelve South in particular will donate $5 for every BassJump Subwoofer for MacBook ($79.99) and BackPack Shelf for iMac ($29.99) it sells directly on twelvesouth.com. Twelve South will then donate its proceeds to the American Red Cross. For more information on Indie+Relief and to see a complete list of participants, please visit IndieRelief.com.

Update: We have decided to make the donation on EVERY Twelve South product sold on our site today. Shop today. We’ll donate tomorrow. See all Twelve South products here.

Click Here to read the full ‘Twelve South – Indie+Relief’ Press Release.

Shop for a BassJump here. | Buy a BackPack here.