FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Students Get a Grip on their iPad 2 Display Needs
with Newer Technology's GripStand Station

Companion Product to NuGuard GripStand will Store, Charge and Sync Up to Eight Apple iPads
with Convenient, Plug and Play Ease

GripStand Station Photo: http://www.newertech.com/images/pr/PR_GripStandStation.jpg

January 20, 2012, San Francisco - Newer Technology, Inc. (NewerTech®) http://www.newertech.com, the leading developer of PC, Macintosh®, iPod®, iPhone®, and iPad® performance upgrades and accessories, today announced that it will demonstrate at Macworld this week how schools can protect their iPad investments with its GripStand™ Station and GripStand cases. The GripStand Station is a Plug and Play storage, charging and syncing solution for technologically savvy classrooms as well as office, retail, healthcare, and other multiple iPad user environments. Designed specifically for use with NuGuard® GripStand 2 and GripStand protective iPad cases (sold separately), the GripStand Station allows iPad tablets to slide easily and securely into one of eight bays to store, charge and sync. The new, made-in-the-USA GripStand Station and other unique Newer Technology products will be demonstrated in Other World Computing's (OWC's) Macworld booth #513, in San Francisco's Moscone Center.

Apple reports that 1.5 million iPads are in use in education. With the growing use of iPads in the classroom, OWC's focus on education applications is timely. The New York Times recently reported that the New York City public schools have ordered more than 2,000 iPads. More than 200 Chicago public schools have applied for iPad grants; and The Virginia Department of Education is overseeing an iPad initiative that has replaced History and Advanced Placement biology textbooks at 11 schools. Morristown-Beard School, a private school in New Jersey, bought 60 iPads and is considering providing iPads to all students next fall. In addition, six middle schools in four California cities are teaching the first iPad-only algebra course.

GripStand Station Features
The features that make the GripStand Station and the GripStand protective cases so ideal for classrooms include:

  • Allows up to eight GripStand-equipped iPads to be stored and charged simultaneously
  • Apple Certified Dock Connectors are effortlessly engaged as each iPad is inserted
  • Enables users to wirelessly sync via iOS 5
  • Space-saving, stackable design allows multiple iPads to be stored and charged in the same footprint
  • Dependable yet environmentally responsible housing is made from 100 percent recycled rugged plastic for durability and stability
  • Integrated wire management protects USB charging cables from damage, accidental removal, and/or tangling
  • Non-skid feet provide stability, and pre-drilled anchor points make it easy to affix to a table or desk
  • Optional stainless steel security bar and boron-carbide, four-dial combination/keyed padlock protects the iPads from unauthorized use and theft
  • Designed and made in the USA from 100 percent recycled plastic

Morgan O'Connor, Social Studies Teacher at Lakes Community High School described her experience with GripStand products. "We spent precious funds to purchase 15 Apple iPad 2's that are shared by 240 students each day, so protecting the iPads during student use is a top priority. The GripStand products have definitely prevented accidental damage to the iPads, and I no longer have to worry about iPads sliding off the table. The cases are durable, easy to label and they securely hold and protect the iPad from occasional 'rough use.'"

O'Connor noted that one of her favorite features is the GripStand Station's skid-resistant desktop stand. "It can be swiveled 360° and positioned at virtually any angle," she explained. "That makes it easy for students to collaborate and create."

Easy to Use for All Ages
iPad users of all ages will find GripStand Station easy to use. Simply slide a NuGuard GripStand protected iPad into one of the eight bays until it connects to the installed Apple® Certified Dock Connector. Embedded cable channels on the back of the unit cleanly route the USB charging cables to protect them from bending, pinching or accidental removal and/or tangling. To begin charging, users simply connect the dock cables to the factory supplied iPad power adapter.

Stores Multiple iPads Securely in a Minimal Footprint
The GripStand Station's small footprint makes it easy to set up on a desktop, shelving unit or any other horizontal surface. Constructed from 100 percent recycled plastic, the unit is highly durable while non-skid rubber feet make sure it stays put. For added stability, pre-drilled anchor points enable the GripStand Station to be securely mounted to a flat horizontal surface or to additional GripStand Stations when stacked with included anchoring hardware. To prevent unauthorized iPad use or theft, an optional stainless steel security bar and boron-carbide four-dial combination/keyed padlock are available.

Ideal Companion Product for GripStand
The GripStand Station was designed as a companion product for the media favorite iPad case-the NuGuard GripStand. Offering the functionality of a multipurpose tool for the iPad, the GripStand's hard plastic protective shell grips an iPad snugly while enveloping it in a shock-absorbing inner rubber liner. The removable desktop stand also doubles as a highly effective, ergonomically designed handgrip so the iPad can be securely used while standing or walking. With the protective qualities of the case and the sturdiness of the dual purpose stand and handgrip, the NuGuard GripStand is perfect for environments where the iPad will be subjected to unpredictable handling and movement.

Up to 1/5 Lower Cost, More Convenience than Other Storage Options
The GripStand Station, priced at $499.95 MSRP, represents a 3-in-1 solution that costs up to 1/5 less that other iPad storage products which don't offer a 'slide and attach' connectivity to Apple's Dock Connector. The GripStand Station is immediately available from Newer Technology's exclusive distributor, Other World Computing (OWC®) at the special introductory price of $379.00, as well as through select retailers. For more information on the GripStand Station, visit: http://www.newertech.com/products/gripstandstation.php. For more information on Newer Technology's complete line of accessories and upgrades for Macs, PCs, and iOS devices, visit: http://www.newertech.com/products.

About Newer Technology, Inc.
Since 1984, Newer Technology, Inc. (NewerTech) has been recognized as the leading developer of performance upgrades and accessories for Macintosh and PC computers, iPods, iPhones, and iPads. NewerTech is headquartered in Woodstock, Illinois. Dealer inquiries are welcome by calling 815-308-7001 or by emailing sales@newertech.com.

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GripStand is a trademark and NuGuard is a registerd trademark of Newer Technology, Inc.
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Contact:
Grant Dahlke
Newer Technology
(815) 333-5014
grant@newertech.com