# Wearable Tablet Stands The GoPad Lets You Walk and Type Safely By Michael Hines | Published 2012-02-12 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gopad References: [dvice](http://dvice.com/archives/2012/02/lady-gagas-litt.php) & [gopad](http://www.gopad.ca/store/) The GoPad is a new iPad accessory designed for the most dedicated of tablet users. The GoPad is a two-piece kit consisting of a harness and a stand. The strap goes around your neck and places your iPad at about waist level. The distance of the iPad from your body can be adjusted depending on how you choose to type. The GoPad is one of the safest ways to use your iPad at street level as it doesn't obscure your field of vision and isn't at risk of falling. Should you choose to stop walking and typing, the GoPad also functions as a tablet stand. The entire kit sells for $89 and is also available for the [Motorola](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nexpad) Xoom, [Samsung](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-folio) Galaxy tablet and the [Blackberry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/q27) Playbook. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 54% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Neck-mounted Tablet Stands:** Designing and manufacturing neck-mounted tablet stands could offer a new way for users to stay active while using their tablets hands-free. - **Adjustable Tablet Harnesses:** Creating adjustable tablet harnesses that allow users to securely carry their tablets while keeping them at a comfortable distance from their body could be a new opportunity for innovation. - **Tablet Accessories for Active Lifestyles:** Developing tablet accessories and wearables that cater to people with an active lifestyle and can be used safely while walking or exercising could be a new avenue for growth. ### Who This Affects Most - **Consumer Electronics:** The market for hands-free and wearable tablet accessories could open up new revenue streams for electronics manufacturers. - **Fitness and Health:** Creating tablet accessories and wearables that can be used safely while exercising could target the health and wellness market. - **Construction and Manufacturing:** Neck-mounted tablet stands could potentially be applied in industries where employees need to have their hands free, such as construction or manufacturing. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Angular Tablet Protector Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pitaka-magez-folio-2.md) - [Sleek Tablet-Transforming Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elago-magnetic-stand-for-ipad.md) - [Wireless Aluminum Tablet Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magfree-pro.md) - [Adaptable Professional Tablet Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magnetic-tablet-stand.md) - [Extra-Tall Tablet Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twelve-south-hoverbar-tower.md) - [Magnetic Tablet Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-folio-for-ipad.md) - [Mountable Handsfree Tablet Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halo-for-ipad.md) - [Multi-Fold Tablet Stand Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mageasy-lift.md) - [Shapeshifting Tablet Workstation Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moft-dynamic-folio.md)