This chunky silvery thing is an iKn2, a sturdy and secure case for iPad, built for those times when you might want to use one as a public kiosk device.
The case is made of aluminum, but its makers Identified Media say the metal is “radio-transparent”, allowing WiFi, Bluetooth and 3G signals to get through without any problems.
It’s lockable, so once the iPad’s inside, there’s no easy way to remove it. It’s mountable too. The entire case can be mounted to a pedestal (pictured), or on a table or a wall. It will fit on VESA brackets.
The design is patent pending and not quite ready; pre-orders are being taken here, priced at $99.
Giles Turnbull is a freelance writer in England. He also writes for the Press Association and The Morning News. You can find out more at his website, and follow him on Twitter @gilest.
18 responses to “A Sturdy iPad Kiosk Case”
As someone who has designed software for kiosks, I think this is a fabulous idea. A good cheap alternative to using a Windows laptop with a touch screen and all the driver mess that entails.
It’s a very good idea to hide the home button, as once your kiosk app is running, only a crash will return you to the springboard… from where it’s easy to relaunch the app. The iPad can be locked down further using the iOS Restrictions to prevent annoying geeks from jail breaking it, or installing fart apps.
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In use since may 2010 in the Schiphol Airport Library and in a few Dutch libraries. Stainless steel and it features 180º rotation.
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This is nice but their claim that the metal doesn’t impede radio traffic is bogus as any electrical engineer will tell you. Try wrapping your ipad in aluminum foil with the screen exposed and watch the wifi. bluetooth and 3g signal strength drop. It will still work, just not anywhere near as well as it should.
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