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Crinkled Tablet Cradles

The 4 Tablet Stand Uses an Accordion Design to Prop Up All Tablet Types

— December 13, 2011 — Art & Design
Simple and functional is the best way to describe the 4 Tablet stand. The 4 Tablet stand is a smart tablet stand from Grossii designed to hold any type of tablet in any type of view mode.

The 4 Tablet stand is plastic and has an arched back and a crinkled base. The crinkled base lets you adjust how high or low you place your tablet. The crinkles have been designed to be accepting of tablets of all shapes and sizes which means that even those who don't own an iPad can get in on the action. The stand is available for around $31 and can be seen in all of its glory in the featured video here.
Trend Themes
1. Adjustable Tablet Stands - The crinkled base design of the 4 Tablet stand introduces an opportunity for adjustable tablet stands that can accommodate various tablet shapes and sizes.
2. Universal Tablet Accessories - The 4 Tablet stand's ability to hold any type of tablet, regardless of brand or model, suggests a trend towards universal tablet accessories that cater to a wide range of devices.
3. Functional Design - The simple and functional design of the 4 Tablet stand highlights a trend towards minimalistic yet versatile tablet accessories for optimal user experience.
Industry Implications
1. Tablet Accessories - The 4 Tablet stand's innovative design creates opportunities for tablet accessories manufacturers to create adjustable and universal stands for different tablet models.
2. Consumer Electronics - The rising trend of adjustable tablet stands and universal tablet accessories opens up potential for innovation in the consumer electronics industry, particularly in the tablet market.
3. Product Design - The functional and user-friendly design of the 4 Tablet stand indicates a need for more innovative and versatile product designs in the field of tablet accessories.
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