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iBracket turns your iPad into an iKiosk

Gravity Switch has been designing and developing touch-screen kiosks, websites and custom applications for 14 years, so it's not a surprise that their attention would move to the iPad. Apple's newest device is perfect for touchscreen kiosk applications, as well as much less expensive than most traditional kiosk setups.

The aluminum iBracket (US$349, $399 for the gallery version) features a beautiful anodized aluminum finish in one of 14 colors, and can be hung either vertically or horizontally. The gallery version of the iBracket (seen above) has 4 built-in speakers, so it's easy to have the iPad play music or a narration through the iPod app while displaying a custom application or photos. You simply slide an iPad into the iBracket, connect the speakers and power, and then mount it on the wall. The iBracket has a locking mounting bracket, so there's no fear of someone walking off with your iPad and the bracket.

Gravity Switch is currently taking orders for the iBracket, and you can also inquire about custom finishes if one of the existing colors just doesn't trip your trigger. As Jason Mark of Gravity Switch mentioned, the iPad is truly a "game-changer" in the touchscreen kiosk world, and with the iBracket, we're sure to see a lot more iPad-based kiosks popping up everywhere.

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Kemper

Another iPad Kiosk for securely wall mounting: http://labshield.com/

July 17 2010 at 12:01 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Mario

Isn't this so much better for a mac touch device

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NrDHZigwW0Y

I did it because I couldn't wall mount the ipad and I couldn't device in which orientation :-)

April 26 2010 at 3:25 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Charles Scalfani

Am I the only one around here that thinks that this is ridiculously expensive???

April 26 2010 at 2:49 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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cmberard

You should see how much traditional kiosk mounting hardware costs. I work for a Point-of-Sale vendor, and other stands/mounts range from $1500 to $10,000. These are a steal.

April 26 2010 at 2:56 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
MaryBethLowell

Nice - great idea. Tess - it'd be great if you could show a video on your site so customers could get a feel for the sound quality.

April 26 2010 at 2:35 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Tess

We're actually working on a slimline version of this for organizations that don't need all that extra space for speakers. If you'd like to know when those are available (as well as the new materials and finishes), you can join our mailing list at http://www.gravityswitch.com/ibracket/

April 26 2010 at 1:54 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
PiperSon

Umm... bezel?!

April 26 2010 at 11:46 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Josh Burns

Wow this looks awesome. I just can't wait to see what kiosk apps will become available in the app store. Are there some out there right now that are worth looking at?

April 26 2010 at 10:45 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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Tess

The iBracket is a new thing for us--but we actually have 14 years of experience designing and developing websites, as well as apps for kiosks (and now iPhone and iPad). I'm always looking for new ideas for cool apps, so let me know if you have any!

April 26 2010 at 1:49 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Will

Very nice indeed. Would be great if we could also turn it from landscape to portrait. If you are looking for just a frame for you ipad check out theipadframe.com

April 26 2010 at 10:44 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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Tess

You can! It's designed to be mounted in either orientation. Or maybe you mean a swivel mount? Neat idea... I'll put the good word in.

April 26 2010 at 1:36 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
CAVEperson

Wow! An even LARGER bezel for the iPad!

April 26 2010 at 10:43 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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Charli

i know. I realize there are speakers in there, but that is ugly big.

April 26 2010 at 11:09 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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