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Update #58: Talking KickStarter on Wednesday - Come out or watch the live blog
Hey backers!! I'll be at the Sodo Pop in Seattle this Wednesday night with a couple other KickStarter projects (Romotive, TouchFire, i+Case) talking shop and hanging out. Seattle's own Chris Pirillo (LockerGnome - TLDR) will be hosting a live weblog so even if you can't be there, you can watch on the interwebs. If you're in the area come by and say hi. -Jim
RSVP using this link: http://startedinseattle.eventbrite.com/
An Evening With Seattle's Hottest Kickstarter Projects
Wednesday, November 16, 2011 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM (PT)
Sodo Pop
2424 1st Avenue South
Seattle, WA 98134
Live Weblog Link is coming!
Update #57: Look what I found at Best Buy the other day.
I finally had a chance this weekend to run over to BestBuy and see PadPivot on the shelf. A year ago this time PadPivot was just a prototype without any clear plan on how to fund or share with the world. It's been an incredible journey to get here and while I smile at seeing our little friend up there on the shelf, I can't help remembering all the connections we made along the way. The pinnacle of this journey has and will remain the support and validation you gave us here on KickStarter. Thanks again!!
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Cynthia on October 4, 2011
Congratulations. It must be a real thrill to see something you created out in the world like that. I love using my PadPivot for both my iPad and my Kindle. It even makes a nice support for my sketch pad.
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Roger Ellman on October 5, 2011
Jim
It's a great product you created and manufactured in short time.
Congratulations - I understand the joy of seeing a product you have created in place and in places where people go everyday.
First of many I hope!
And yes, I use and enjoy our PadPivot. A great help to comfortable use of tablets and on occasion even phones!
Best wishes, Roger
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Update #56: PadPivot in stores now!!
It's official, PadPivot is now available at BestBuy! So feel free to tell your friends you want your PadPivot back and they can now get their own at http://bbyurl.us/padpivot
You and your friends can check out the Rocketfish video on YouTube. Not quite as fun as our video but pretty cool to see anyway. You all made the PadPivot a wonderful KickStarter success story. Thanks so very much! - Bernie & Jim
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Kat Meredith on October 1, 2011
Cool! I am going to Best Buy TODAY to take a picture of my Kickstarter PadPivot with the Rocketfish PadPivot! Mine is better :P
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Update #55: CableKeeps - 60% funded, 16 days left!
We're down to 2 weeks before your chance to grab a CableKeep™ is over. If you haven't made a pledge yet, be sure to get on over and secure yours before funding is over. Your support now insures you'll get these before the holidays.
CableKeeps on KickStarter by Jim Young
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Matt Bell on August 22, 2011
Oh god people, who cares? Get off your anal step and allow the PadPivot guys to spread the word about their product. Are you honestly that stuck-up? Good thing I don't know you, I'd slap you right across the face.
Keep up the good work, guys!
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Johannes on August 23, 2011
This kind of spam is explicitly against Kickstarter's Privacy Policy:
By entering into our User Agreement, Kickstarter Project Creators agree to not abuse other users' personal information. Abuse is defined as using personal information for any purpose other than those explicitly specified in the Project Creator’s Project, or is not related to fulfilling delivery of a product or service explicitly specified in the Project Creator’s Project.So it's good that you stop :)
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Update #54: Introducing CableKeeps!
Hey PadPivot backers. I just posted up a new project on KickStarter. It's been my plan all along to do something entirely different after PadPivot and I think we've accomplished that. CableKeeps are delightful and simple. They add flair and functionality to your iPad, iPhone, or iPod charger and cable. Made locally in Woodinville, WA and easily recycled.
Our plan is to continue with more products with similar goals as part of a larger brand we're launching called "Nice". I hope you join me again in support of independent design and local manufacturing. Lets get this thing Kickstarted!!
CableKeeps on Kickstarter Link
-Jim
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JOHN MAGNI on August 16, 2011
Good luck on the new product (don't have any Apple products, so it leaves me out, but still wish you the best.)
Any chance of buying an additional padpivot or two from you. Everyone on my staff is driving me crazy for one.
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Jim Young on August 16, 2011
@John - Sorry, can't help anyone there on extra units - gotta wait for retail!
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I'm an independent industrial designer living just outside Seattle in the beautiful Snohomish Valley. I love making things. Design is my livelihood, my passion, and my hobby. When I'm not working I'm either on an adventure with my 3 boys or volunteering my time to my community.
Wish I could be there live and in person! Good luck Jim.