# Cradling Tablet Stands The Mophie Powerstand Holds and Charges Your iPad at the Same Time By Michael Hines | Published 2011-11-02 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mophie-powerstand References: [technabob](http://technabob.com/blog/2011/11/01/mophie-powerstand-for-ipad/) & [mophie](http://www.mophie.com/mophie-powerstand-iPad-charging-stand-p/1195_pwrstd-ipad-alm.htm) Tablet stands and chargers used to be two different things before the Mophie Powerstand. The Mophie Powerstand is a new stand designed exclusively for the [iPad](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magfree-pro). The stand both chargers your tablet and allows you to work with its 180-degree rotating neck. The Mophie Powerstand uses three small arms to hold your iPad firmly in place. The stand can be easily transported as it can be folded flat when not in use. Details regarding the power supply of the Mophie Powerstand are not known, but I would expect it to feature a rechargeable battery and either an AC or USB plug (or both). No pricing or release date details have been revealed, but this is one device iPad-lovers should definitely keep their eyes on. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 9% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Integrated Tablet Stands:** The trend of combining tablet stands and chargers into a single device offers convenience and efficiency for users. - **Portable Tablet Stands:** The trend towards foldable and compact tablet stands allows for easy transportation and on-the-go usage. - **Enhanced Tablet Stand Functionality:** The trend of incorporating features like rotating necks and adjustable arms in tablet stands provides users with increased flexibility and usability. ### Who This Affects Most - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can capitalize on the trend of integrated tablet stands by developing innovative products that combine charging and stand functionalities. - **Mobile Accessories:** The mobile accessories industry has an opportunity to cater to the trend of portable tablet stands by creating lightweight and easily transportable options for tablet users. - **Gaming:** The gaming industry can benefit from the trend of enhanced tablet stand functionality by creating stands that offer optimal viewing angles and ergonomic designs for gamers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wireless Aluminum Tablet Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magfree-pro.md) - [Magnetic Headphone Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-max-stand.md) - [Minimalist Dual-Device Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casetify-powerthru-2in1-charging-stand.md) - [Pocket-Sized Smartphone Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mophie-portable-magnetic-stand.md) - [Contemporary Magnetic Device Docks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magsafe-charger-stand.md) - [Standing Multi-Device Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stand-one-max.md) - [Adaptable Professional Tablet Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magnetic-tablet-stand.md) - [Quick-Charge Smartphone Mounts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nomad-stand-one-magsafe-charger.md) - [Minimalist Magnetic Headphone Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/max-headphones-charging-stand.md)