To celebrate the launch of our brand new multi-purpose product, the StuckBuddy Universal Suction Cup, we’ve decided to give one away free with every purchase* – you lucky things!
The StuckBuddy is a small suction cup which can be used to easily and sturdily prop up any smartphone, tablet or similar device. It’s a simple idea that makes a big change – not only can it hold your device in either landscape or portrait mode, it will also stop it slipping and sliding around on the desk and is portable enough to carry wherever you go. There’s really no need to lug around a bulky, expensive stand when this low-cost solution can slip easily into your pocket or handbag!
The real beauty of this small and perfectly formed device is that there’s no end to its uses – which we discovered last week when we asked our friends on Facebook to come up with some wacky ideas for what they’d do with the StuckBuddy. Answers ranged from using a pair to sucker your way up walls like Spiderman to playing hoopla in the bath – you can see them and many more ways to use the StuckBuddy over at our competition blog.
Adding your free StuckBuddy to your purchase is easy – simply add the promotional code BUDDY when completing the checkout.
P.S. You can pass this code on to friends and family so they can benefit as well!
To use the promotional code:
Add your chosen products to the basket and proceed to the checkout. You will the see a screen similar to the one shown here.
Entering the Promotional Code
1: Enter the Promotional code BUDDY in the “Rebate Code” box and click on “Apply” – this will add your StuckBuddy to the basket at no extra cost.
2: Confirmation of the Voucher code will be shown at the top of the screen
3. If you’ve finished shopping, click on “Place Your Order” to proceed to the checkout and make payment. If you want to carry on browsing the site, click on “Continue Shopping” & the free StuckBuddy will remain in your basket.
For the launch of our fantastic new multi-purpose product, the StuckBuddy Universal Suction Cup Stand, we asked those of you who are our friends on Facebook for the best, funniest and most inventive ideas on how to use it.
Many congratulations to Graham Nicholls, who impressed us with his idea of making bath-time more fun by sticking five of them to the shower wall and playing hoopla with them! He won a snazzy Samsung Bluetooth Speaker System in honour of his genius. Well done Graham!
And here’s the best of the rest:
If your balding husband keeps you awake with his snoring, simply lick and stick the Stuckbuddy to the back of his head. This will prevent him from sleeping on his back and therefore reduce the chance of any snoring !
I would use the Stuckbuddy to leave objects standing at awkward angles, and change them when people aren’t looking to confuse them.
Generally I find the best things in life are when you wind up your children! I’d stick the stuck buddy to my youngest daughters dolly’s forehead. ‘Your Dolly’s turning into a Dalek – RUN!’
I’d stick it on my forehead so when I fall asleep at work I wouldn’t hurt myself headbutting the keyboard!
I’d get a dozen and use them to stick all remote controls out of reach/climbing distance of my 18mth old, then maybe i’d get to see a programme without channel flicking all the way through lol
I would use it to prop up my book so I can multi task and read my book whilst waiting for an internet page to load
i would use a pair of them to walk up walls like spiderman (but any children reading don’t do this at home).
put them under my shoes so i could bounce to the pub quicker
I would use the stuckbuddy to create a cat outfit, six of them will make me look like a proper kitty…
I know exactly what i’d do! I often to craft sessions with my step daughter, and we get glue, glitter and sequins everywhere! We always find the how to make videos on youtube! So by using one of the stuckbuddys, we could watch the how to videos without getting my precious phone covered in glue!
I would use the stuckbuddy to hang my dogs leads on so they don’t hear me opening the drawer and start getting under my feet before we’ve even got out the door. Sneaky silence needed when getting dog leads!!!!
I’d use it to secure my last hand hold on my ascent of the South Face of the Eiger, no sense in falling off at the last minute.
I’d use a cord to dangle the StuckBuddy from the ceiling in front of my treadmill, then stick my iPod Touch on it when exercising. Flying iPod Touch effect ftw!
i’d use them to stick my photo on the tv, so everything i watch has me in it
Of course, not everything you can use the StuckBuddy for is quite as wacky – it makes a great universal stand for any smartphone, as well as working well as an iPad stand or iPad 2 stand.
For a some more slightly less out-there ideas, check out our video of some of the Mobile Fun team discovering the StuckBuddy’s many uses:
Here’s the first in my series of blog posts on new and upcoming accessories in the world of tech which we cast our eyes over at Gadget Show Live this week!
The first stall that drew our attention at was for PODSTA UK, who had a bright array of rather funky-looking universal mobile phone desk stands compatible with most devices! Here’s a pic we took:
The PODSTA launched last week in a range of colours, and is compatible with most smartphones and devices of a similar size – with a larger PODSTA iPad/ iPad 2 stand apparently on its way soon.
What we liked
Small and portable, so easy to slip into a handbag, pocket or briefcase
Soft and squeezable, which makes holding them quite a tactile and comforting experience – and there’s no danger of the PODSTA breaking if you drop it, and its child-friendly
Compatible with most smartphones
Works in portrait and landscape modes
The texture of the holder has quite a bit of grip, which means you can use it on the train or as a car holder
Low cost and simple
Here’s their video, for more info:
Our Blogger Liaison Executive Laura has been road-testing it this week and adores it (we suspect mostly because it’s pink!)
Here’s what she had to say:
“So far i’ve found the Podsta to be an excellent little phone holder. I can just drop it in my bag to take it anywhere and the fact that I can sit it upright on my desk makes Facetime and reading messages easier.”
So it sounds like she’s a convert! We’re keen to get your views on new products – should we stock these? Would you buy one? Feel free to drop me a line and let me know!
We’ve got a fantastically snazzy competition for you all this week, to celebrate the launch of our brand new multi-purpose product the StuckBuddy.
What’s the StuckBuddy?
The StuckBuddy is a clever little suction cup that’s designed to use as a desk stand for your mobile phone or other electrical device. It’s small, portable and works with virtually any device – whether it be smartphone, tablet or mp3 player – it’s even strong enough to use as an iPad 2 stand.
But that’s not all – it’s so versatile that we reckon there are probably a ton of different uses for it. That’s where you come in.
So what’s the competition?
We just want to know how you’d use the Stuckbuddy. We’re looking for the most unique answer, so don’t be afraid to be as silly, quirky or funny as you like. Nothing too rude though, if you please – there might be kids watching!
How do I enter?
The entry process is as simple as 1-2-3
Do a bit of brainstorming until you’ve come up with an ace idea.
To tell us your idea, simply join our Facebook page Love Your Mobile and post your idea on the wall.
Share the competition on your Facebook profile to let your friends know about it too – to do this, just click on the Facebook icon at the foot of this blog-post.
Compatible with any Bluetooth-ready device, the Samsung YA SBR510 is the world’s first hyper 3 channel surround Bluetooth speaker, boasting three impressive speakers to give you a surround sound experience that will blow you away. It also features integrated motion sensors, built-in USB and 3.5mm aux points, auto-pairing and a slim-line infra-red remote control.
Winners will be announced on Wednesday 20th April 2011.
Here are some of our ideas on how to use the StuckBuddy to get you started!
Back in November we launched the Desk Genie – a non slip desk stand that works with any mobile phone or portable device. It’s now one of our top selling Desk Stands, so I thought I’d take a closer look at it to see why this desk stand is proving to be so popular.
Desk Genie - Non Slip Charging Desk Stand
In the Box
I was a little surprised when I received my test Desk Genie as the box was smaller than I was expecting. Despite the compact packaging though, you still get a lot with it. In addition to the Stand itself, you get a Mini USB data cable, a charging cable and 8 different charging tips. The tips connect to the charging cable and allow you to charge your phone. Tips are included for:
Apple iPod/iPhone
Sony Ericsson ‘Fast Port’
Nokia 2mm
LG
Samsung (older style)
Samsung (newer style)
Micro USB
Mini USB
The Mini USB adapter will work with most BlackBerry, Motorola and HTC devices. The Micro USB adapter will work with any brand of handset that has a Micro USB charging port.
Desk Genie Charging Tips
Design
The Desk Genie is a solid looking desk stand, but I did wonder how it was going to hold anything. The near 45° angle of the stand with what looked like a smooth, shiny surface made me think that it wasn’t going to hold anything. The angled pad has a rubberised, non slip mat attached to it, which although shiny and smooth is extremely grippy. You can’t really tell by touching it, but as soon as you place anything on it you’ll be surprised. Your phone, MP3 player PVP just don’t move. On the front of the stand is a discreet blue LED that lights to show that it’s connected to a power supply and each of the two sides has a brushed metal plate housing the USB and memory card slots.
Desk Genie Non-Slip Charging Desk Stand
USB Hub
The Desk Genie isn’t just a phone holder. It connects to your computer or laptop using a Mini USB cable. This would normally be a problem if you only have a couple of USB ports and have other USB devices connected to your computer, (printers, mice, keyboards, cameras, hard drives etc) but the Desk Genie has a 2 port USB Hub built into the base. This means that you’re not tying up a USB port unnecessarily but gaining and additional one and also means that you’ve now got 2 easily accessible USB ports on your desktop.
Memory Card Reader
On the other side of the base is an 8-in-1 memory card reader. It can read MicroSD, M2, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Duo, SD, MMC, RSMMC and Mini SD cards although you will need adapters for some of them (not included). Card readers aren’t as necessary as they once were given that most mobile phones and cameras can now connect using a USB cable, but if you prefer to work straight from the memory card, this is a much better way of handling them and saves you the hassle of rummaging around to find a USB card reader or unplugging other devices just to free up a USB port.
Charging
As mentioned before, you get a charging cable and a number of charging tips in the box with the Desk Genie. These tips should cover just about every phone that’s been made by one of the leading handset manufacturers. To charge your phone, you just connect the relevant tip to the charging cable and plug it in to the Desk Genie and your phone. Easy. If you also want to sync your phone with your PC or Mac while it’s charging, then you’ll need to use your existing USB Cable and connect it to one of the USB ports on the base of the Desk Genie. If your phone uses the same port for charging and data then you won’t need to use the charging cable.
The Desk Genie can hold and charge almost any phone
Why Choose the Desk Genie
The Desk Genie is a great accessory for anyone that likes their phone to be visible when they’re sat at their desk. It’s compatible with just about every phone on the market, and the fact that it’s got a card reader and USB hub built in means that you can free up some ports on your computer and won’t have to get down on your hands and knees under your desk to plug your camera in. It’s one of our biggest selling Desk Stands and is getting some great reviews online. The most recent was Smartphone Essentials Magazine – you can see what their editors had to say about it below:
SmartPhone Essentials Magazine Review
The Desk Genie is a multi-talented non-slip charging desk stand. The magic lies in the strange, grippy mat that takes up the front of the stand. The surface doesn’t look or even feel like it could hold a coin, but it can hold more than that. We tried an iPod, mobile phone and a hefty smartphone and all stuck to the pad as intended. You are probably now asking yourself why?
The non-slip holds a device which is then plugged into the stand, which is plugged into a USB port, ready to charge up the attached device. The Desk Genie comes with a plethora of connectors offering support for pretty much every mobile device available. The stand is also more than just a stand. The base incorporates two USB ports and four memory card slots, ideal for transferring files to the connected desktop.
The Desk Genie is a neat and almost understated device, if not a little cable and connection crazy, and we have to say it’s definitely worth your hard-earned cash. 8/10
The Desk Genie is available to order now for just £14.99.
Prices and availability are correct as of the date of this post and are subject to change.
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