Astropad has further explored its hardware creations over the past few years with the Pen-on-Paper iPad Screen Protector Kit, iPad Artist Surface/Stand Darkboard, and more. The company with roots in software has launched its latest creative physical product, the iPhone (and Android) Bookcase.
Here’s Astropad’s vision of how Bookcase can help you build better reading habits.
Long commutes on public transport. Lunch and breaks during work hours. A few minutes before bed. Everyone experiences inconvenient downtime and delays.
Bookcase can help you avoid doomscrolling and help you build more productive reading habits without having to buy a separate e-reader or carry around extra paperbacks.
Bookcase accomplishes this by integrating an NFC chip that lets you launch your favorite reading app as soon as you place your iPhone (or other smartphone) on the MagSafe mount. It’s also designed to provide an ergonomic two-handed grip, similar to a physical book, without blocking the screen.
Astropad Bookcase Specifications
- How to read more comfortably with your smartphone: The bookshelf expands the area around your phone, giving you a more ergonomic grip and a clearer view of the screen while reading.
- smart reading shortcuts: Use the companion app to set a shortcut so your favorite reading app will automatically open when you put your phone on your bookshelf (because it has built-in NFC and the companion app)
- universal compatibility: Bookshelf works with most modern iPhone and Android phones (natively on iPhone 12 and newer, each bookshelf comes with a magnetic adapter for Android and iPhone 11 and earlier).
- Premium material: Made with high quality vegan leather and polycarbonate frame
- price: $49.99 ($39.99 with 20% pre-order discount)
Bookcase pre-orders are now available directly from Astropad, and products will ship in six weeks.
Take a closer look at the bookshelf in the promotional video below. What do you think? Does this offer an attractive solution to read more without buying a separate e-book reader? Share your thoughts in the comments!
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