From the Press Release
The Joy Factory, Inc. today announced plans to extend the Company’s award-winning MagConnect series of carbon fiber mounting systems, which range from wall and auto to specialty wheelchair mounting systems to support the iPad Air and new iPad mini with Retina display. In addition, The Joy Factory unveiled the MagConnect iPad Desk Stand, the latest offering to enhance the Company’s comprehensive line of mounting solutions. The product portfolio is designed to provide greater accessibility for tablet use at home, in auto or business environments.
“Every day we hear about the mass deployment of iPads and tablets into the workplace, with analysts predicting as many as 227 million tablets will be shipped by the end of 2013*,” said Miranda Su, executive vice president of The Joy Factory. “Today, The Joy Factory offers one of the industry’s most comprehensive lines of carbon fiber universal tablet mounting systems and specialty accessories that enable the tablet to transcend usage from home to work or wherever the user desires.”
Magnetic Connection Offers Easy Snap and Connect Use
The Joy Factory’s MagConnect allows users to snap and release their iPad Air or iPad Mini into the removable protective hard shell case, which in turn connects to the patent-pending magnetic mounting mechanism quickly and sturdily. In addition, all mounting systems are compatible with The Joy Factory’s professional Folio360 case to allow users to further leverage their iPad in a portfolio-style case and stand.
Carbon Fiber Craftsmanship Offers Sturdy Support, Sporty Style
The Joy Factory’s MagConnect mounting solutions are constructed with carbon fiber for maximum durability. Featuring sleek auto racing-type styling, the carbon fiber is light weight yet provides an excellent strength-to-weight ratio to sturdily support the iPad. Flexible in design, the ball and socket system works in sync with the articulated arm to rotate 360 degrees for greater viewing angles in landscape and portrait modes and retracts easily for quick storage. The energy absorption properties of the carbon fiber also work toeliminate any potential shaking while the iPad may be in operation, for example, while mounted in a vehicle.
The new generation of iPad automobile, wall and surface mounts has further been enhanced to include:
MagConnect Desk iPad Mount – Offering the same sleek style of the MagConnect Wall and Clamp mounting systems, the new Desk mount offers a sturdy base to support the iPad in professional and casual environments. The carbon fiber arm provides the user with greater options to position the tablet in a convenient viewing angle. With easy installation and removal, the Desk mount offers greater freedom and convenience to work in versatile environments. The MagConnect Desk mount is offered at the MSRP of $99.95 (iPad Air) or $89.95 (iPad mini).
MagConnect Retractable Carbon Fiber iPad Wall and Clamp Mounting Systems– The MagConnect Retractable Carbon Fiber family suite is available in a variety of options suitable for iPad users at home, the office or professional trade work environments such as medical offices, schools and sales fleets. The mounting systems feature a 360-degree angle that adjusts to facilitate landscape or portrait viewing. The MagConnect design makes installation easy with a quick snap on and off functionality for wall, cabinet or flat surface applications. The wall and traditional clamp options provide maximum versatility for iPad users in the kitchen, the garage, office and numerous other locations. The MagConnect is offered at the MSRP of $119.95 (iPad Air wall/cabinet mount) or $109.95 (iPad mini) or $169.95 (iPad Air clamp mount) or $159.95 (iPad mini clamp mount).
MagConnect C-Clamp iPad Mount – The MagConnect iPad holder with a carbon fiber arm and secure c-clamp easily adheres to any hard surface including a desk, bar, bookshelf, countertop or armrest regardless of shape. It is designed to allow users to work comfortably on their tablet hands free and offers limitless options for companies to leverage their iPad as an extension of their business—albeit a kiosk, interactive menu and more. The MagConnect C-Clamp Mount has a MSRP of $99.95 (iPad Air) or $89.95 (iPad mini).
MagConnect Tripod/Mic Stand-Compatible iPad Mount – The MagConnect Tripod-Compatible Mount provides photographers or musicians maximum versatility to leverage their iPad at their studio, onstage and in the field. The lightweight MagConnect mount easily attaches an iPad to a tripod or microphone stand and is made with carbon fiber to offer sturdy support. The flexible arm, which rotates 360 degrees, offers multiple hands-free viewing angles. The MagConnect Tripod/Mic-Stand Mount is offered at the MSRP of $89.95 (iPad Air) or $79.95 (iPad mini).
MagConnect Auto iPad Mounting Systems – The iPad seat bolt mount and headrest and the newest offering – the cup holder MagConnect mounting system from The Joy Factory allows users to maximize navigation or entertainment features of the iPad on the go. The seat bolt mount offers front seat passenger hands-free convenience to use their iPad for navigation while the headrest MagConnect mount attaches easily to the back of the front passenger or driver seat in any car, truck or SUV. Passengers can rotate their iPad in the case a full 360 degrees for optimal landscape or portrait viewing. And the cup holder option offers easy installation and fist most standard auto middle consoles. All three mounts offer an adjustable arm to make viewing comfortable from any angle and different height options. The mount swivels out of the way when not in use. The MagConnect is available at the MSRP of $169.95 (seat bolt mount) or $89.95 (headrest mount) and $129.95 (cup holder).
MagConnect iPad Mount Systems for Wheelchairs and Frames –The MagConnect line is specially designed to provide greater iPad accessibility for wheelchair users and in healthcare applications such as hospital bed frames. The mounting system securely adheres to rails 1 5/8 inches in diameter with a c-clamp, while its MagConnect design makes attaching and detaching the iPad to the object’s frame convenient. The retractable arm, complemented by the ball and socket design, offers portrait or landscape viewing angles and folds for easy storage when not in use.The MagConnect mounting solution includes an exclusive 3-year manufacturer’s warranty, along with special customization consultation, which is designed to ensure that the mount fits a user’s unique requirements such as height, wheelchair dimensions, etc. The MagConnect iPad Mount is available at the MSRP of $179.95 (iPad Air) or $169.95 (iPad mini).
All products are compatible with the iPad Air and iPad Mini with Retina display and currently available for pre-orders at www.thejoyfactory.com. Shipments are slated to begin through major online retailers and selected retail stores by mid-November for the iPad Air and mid-December for the iPad mini mounting systems.
To learn more, visit the official Joy Factory website.