Morning Glories,
I was recently invited to collaborate with Nbryte, the masterminds behind the Tablift tablet stand. So, lucky me – I was provided with one of their tablet stands to try out and play with, in exchange for my honest review and evaluation of the product. And now I am sharing that review with you!
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Meet the Tablift Hands-Free Universal Tablet Stand
If you’ve ever tried to watch a movie or TV show on a smaller handheld device like a tablet or iPad, you know how uncomfortable that can become in a hurry. The Tablift was first created as a solution to that problem. To allow you to lay back and relax with your tablet. On the couch, in your favorite chair and in bed. When not in use, the Tablift can be stored into nightstand drawers or under the bed.
And because it is lightweight and easily portable, the Tablift is also the solution for travelers. The unit is a single piece that folds up enabling convenient stowing into suitcases or carry-on baggage. On trips, PC and I have tried to watch movies on our iPad or Nook, squished up together in the middle of the hotel bed. We take turns holding the device in place where both of us can see the screen. Our arms going to sleep in the process! I can’t wait to try Tablift on our next vacation. Heck, I can’t wait for our next vacation. Period.
Have a look at my Tablift unboxing in the photos below.
Unboxing My Tablift
- The stand comes packaged in a box slightly larger than a men’s athletic shoe box.
- It’s four very bendable legs are tucked under the stand.
- Directions include 3 simple steps to ready the unit for use.
- Spread the legs out from under the body.
- Spread the feet of the two legs on each side far apart from each other.
- Fasten the clip over the top edge of the tablet in order to hold it in place.
- The clip used to hold the tablet in place is adjustable and can be tightened or loosened, depending on the size of your device.
- Kitty safe. Even when knocked upside down as happens when the kitties jump on the bed.
- Kitty approved. The Tablift is hands free allowing you to use your hands for other things (like kitty petting) that are more important than holding your device in place.
Littles (And Their Moms) Love It, Too
Both of my granddaughters have been very picky eaters. Even from infancy. One trick my daughters used to distract their daughters into eating was playing “Bubble Guppies” on their iPads at mealtime. Although their cases fold to enable viewing, they are often not rigid enough to hold the device in place. Or don’t hold the tablet at the right angle for viewing.
Tablift to the rescue. With this universal stand, Lucia’s ‘tableta’ (her name) can be adjusted at the right height and angle to make viewing more comfortable anywhere. On the breakfast table, the coffee table, on the couch and in bed.
Great in the Kitchen
This stand is super helpful in the kitchen. Devices can be elevated to enable the chief cook and bottle washer to follow recipes and cooking videos. And because the stand takes up little space, counters are clear for meal prep and cooking. The Tablift also protects electronics from accidental spills or kitchen messes.
My Thoughts
Electro Magnetic Fields
In addition to all of the great points above, one of the most important potential benefits of using a Tablift is that it holds the device away from your body. Studies have shown that iPads, tablets, e readers, laptops and cell phones all emit radiation.
As part of their design, both iPads and tablets emit EMF (electro magnetic fields) radiation, which has been linked to adverse health effects. Although the radiation itself is low, it’s consistent. This means that our constant interaction with these devices may be doing more harm than good. [source]
Keeping Littles (and Bigs) Safe
In this article, the National Association for Children and Safe Technology suggests the following steps for safe use of iPads and tablets.
1. Airplane Mode turned ON
2. WiFi turned OFF
3. iPad placed on the table and not held in the hands or rested on the lap
4. Apps download should be done via wired connection.If you must use WiFi, then we recommend that wireless downloading be done when children are not present. We call on Apple to make an adapter so that iPads can be 100% safely wired for Internet connections.
Above all, using the Tablift hands-free universal stand can make technology safer for all of us.
The Tablift is a simple to use, compact, lightweight yet sturdy, portable stand. It enables users to safely view their electronic devices hands-free at 3 different angles and a range of heights. And Tablift is a universal stand; one-size-fits-all devices.
Get Yours
The Tablift is available through Amazon, here. It is designed to accommodate Apple iPad – full size and mini (iPad Pro models must be used with a hard case), Samsung Galaxy (all models and sizes), Asus Google Nexus 7, Vivotab, Microsoft Surface Pro 3,4 plus most any other tablet. Finally, the Tablift is rated 4.5 out of 5 stars and is an Amazon Choice product.
Seems to me, with holidays drawing nigh, this stand would make a terrific gift for someone on your shopping list!
Your Turn
So, have you tried using a stand with your portable electronic device? My daughter Lauren works from home as a medical research librarian. She uses a special shield to protect her body from the EMF radiation emitted by her laptop. Now that she is pregnant, baby girl Camila is beginning to kick in protest when the laptop and shield have been resting on Lauren’s pregnant tummy for too long. With the number of hours I spend blog writing and reading, I am thinking I need to start using a shield with my laptop and a stand like the Tablift with all of my smaller devices. And perhaps use my cell phone on speaker mode whenever possible.
Thank you for joining me for this review. I have another unboxing planned for the next few days – my recent fall Stitch Fix. Hope you will swing back by again soon.
Hugs and kisses,
Em
Nifty invention to hold your iPad! Definitely would relieve the strain of holding it up, or the frustration of having it drop after you prop it. Thx for sharing!
Leslie Roberts Clingan
This Tablift works really well in bed or on the table for Lucia when she is supposed to be eating but is avoiding it at all costs. I have my Kindle on it and can just leave it there. I pull the Tablift up onto the bed and then back on the floor when I am ready to go to sleep. I can pet both kitties while reading now!!
Laura Bambrick
That’s pretty cool! I’ve never seen a stand like that! I distract my kids with a tablet for eatings sometimes too! Haha! Although it’s mostly because my little one doesn’t want to sit in her high chair anymore but she definitely isn’t ready for a real chair or booster. So I use it to distract her so she doesn’t throw a fit! I need to check into this stand!
Leslie Roberts Clingan
Please give the Tablift a look. Lucia really likes hers. And she is much more willing to eat and stay in her booster at the table when she can watch her tableta. It is also safer for our babies to not have the devices laying against them. So this device helps with that.
Nancy
That looks very Nancy! Especially for sitting on the couch! With the Cats!! Don t forget your leather submission Leslie!
Leslie Roberts Clingan
Thank you for the reminder about my leather post. Will get that to you tomorrow. These Tablifts are really handy. I can pet both kitties and read at the same time.
Carrie @ Curly Crafty Mom
I have never seen anything like this, but I love it! Especially if they’re eating something on the couch (oops! I do allow that sometimes!). I also like that the gadget isn’t setting directly on them either with this stand. Thanks for sharing! 🙂
Carrie
curlycraftymom.com
Leslie Roberts Clingan
Hope you will check out the Tablift. I really found it helpful for reading in bed. And Lucia likes using it at the table when she is eating and in bed when she is watching Peppa on her tableta. Might be a good Christmas gift for your babies.
Shugunna Alexander
Never heard of this item, will have to check it out. Interesting Leslie!
Leslie Roberts Clingan
Thank you, Shugunna. The Tablift is a great help. My granddaughter loves using it. Lightweight, easy to store but you can put your Kindle, tablet on there and leave it. Safer than having our gadgets resting against us while we use them.
Thomas
I did not see it before. It looks useful. I will check it out. Thanks for sharing.
Leslie Roberts Clingan
Thanks, Thomas. I really like how easy the Tablift is to use, how lightweight and easy to fold up and store or even throw into a suitcase. Hope you will check it out.
Dara
What a helpful product! It looks like it would be easier than holding your tablet in your hands, especially when lying in bed!
Leslie Roberts Clingan
It is very helpful. My arms go to sleep when holding my Kindle. With the Tablift I don’t have that problem. I can just keep my Kindle on the stand and leave it that way.
Nancy Dobbins
Interesting, Leslie,
We seldom watch full-length videos on our tablets, but I can see how this would be handy to that.
Am considering a lap shield, tho…any reviews for those?
Leslie Roberts Clingan
Let me check with my daughter about a lap shield. She uses one every day. Will get back to you on that.
Dee | Grammy's Grid
Looks like a neat gadget! I need something like that to hold my laptop when in bed. Wonder if they make such?
Leslie Roberts Clingan
I would think you could find something similar for a laptop. My daughter, who works doing online research from home, uses a screen of some sort between her and the laptop. This Tablift works for just about all tablets, iPads, Kindle, Nook but I don’t think it would accommodate a lap top because of the kyboard. Thanks, Dee.
Lauren Buendia
Wish I had one of these when I still had a hot tub/garden bathtub…I think it would have worked great in there and would have been tall enough/adjustable enough to have extended out of the water. Lucia refers to it as her “spider” now… Loves using it.
Leslie Roberts Clingan
Aww, thank you for stopping by, baby gubby. I love you. Love that my Cia-girl enjoys her ‘spider’. Thank you for allowing me to use her as my Vanna.