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CES: Twelve South

Amongst the chaos that is CES, we got a chance to sit down with Andrew and Leigh Ann Green from Twelve South. Who is Twelve South? They might be relatively new (their first products were shipping in the summer of 2009), but they don’t lack any experience and calling them “novice” would be one huge lie. Twelve South focuses on innovative accessories solely for Mac, i.e. Mac only. So yes, that means no iPod/iPhone/PC. Currently they make four accessories for the Mac, all of which dramatically improve our Mac experience.

First is the BackPack, a stand designed to be placed on the back of an iMac or Cinema Display that allows for additional storage. Next is the SurfacePad, a leather cover for the 13″ and 15″ MacBook and MacBook Pro. What sets the SurfacePad apart from its competitors is the quality. Rather then simply a sheet of thin plastic, the SurfacePad is napa leather. The BookArc is a desktop stand for the MacBook and MacBook Pro that allows for increased storage efficiency and air flow when using the MacBook or MacBook Pro with an external monitor. Finally is the BassJump, a USB-powered subwoofer that compliments your MacBook’s built-in speakers with a dramatic increase in mids and lows. The BassJump laughs in the face both in looks and (more importantly) sound at portable speakers creating a 2.1 set-up with our MacBook Pro that rivals traditional AC-powered 2.1 computer speakers.

The reason why we love Twelve South is that they are innovative. The BackPack and BassJump are products that no one thought of, but we think would be hard to live without. Additionaly, Twelve South’s innovation mean that the products they offer are unlike any other on the market. Quality and design are top priority with Twelve South and all of their products reflect this. We will be reviewing most of their products in the coming weeks. TheMacFeed RumorMeter says that Twelve South might just announce a new product in the next week, so check back soon.


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  • br62
    Wow, I'm really looking forward to your guys reviews of their products. They just look so innovative and creative. The BookArc might interest me as long as it leaves no scratches on anything :)
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