Ravipod LP-TS1, a tripod for tablets that is ideal for "watching" apps

When it comes to tablet devices, I think that there are many usage styles that are usually either "held in hand" or "used on a desktop". However, I dare to argue that it is easy to use by fixing the tablet with a tripod or arm.

LP-TS1 and iPad (9.7-inch iPad Pro)

Since the tablet can be operated only by touch, unlike a personal computer or a portable game console, even if it is fixed as if it were hung somewhere, the functions are limited. It is difficult to say that it is difficult. And thanks to various applications and a reasonable screen size, it has the versatility to browse various contents and information on par with a personal computer. If you fix the tablet in a position that is easy to see and touch, you can "watch" the app like a TV that is left on.

In the case of the author, I buy more iPads every time a new product comes out because of my work, and I have multiple iPads, so I hang or paste them in various places in my house. It can be used for a variety of purposes, such as checking stock prices while working, checking strategy information while playing games, watching videos while lying in bed, checking emails while using the restroom.

When you're doing something like this, or resting on your bed or sofa, it's convenient to have your tablet nearby. In my case, I have multiple iPads, so I have iPads fixed in various places, but even if you have only one tablet, for example, Velbon's "Luvipod LP-TS1" introduced this time. If you have one, you can realize "while watching" the tablet.

In addition to a tripod and tablet holder, the LP-TS1, which includes a weight bag and a storage bag, is a product that includes a tripod and tablet holder. Originally a Hong Kong-based brand called Faith, Velbon sells it in Japan as a distributor. Speaking of Velbon, it is a major tripod manufacturer, but it is a product for smart devices that is not a camera, which is rare for Velbon.

The LP-TS1 tripod is a type that extends at the neck instead of the legs. Extends to a maximum height of 133 cm. Even if you place it on the floor, you can fix the tablet in a position that is easy to use, not only in a sitting position, but also in a standing position. The minimum height is about 35 cm, so it feels a little high when placed on the table, but the tablet can be fixed at the same height as the desktop display.

The tablet holder expands and contracts with a spring

The legs do not extend, but they spread out, so even if you put a tablet on it and stretch it out to about 1m, it is stable and you can tap it as it is. However, when pressing the home button, I want to put my hand on the iPad itself. If you're using an iPad, it's a good idea to turn on gesture operations (such as displaying the home screen by pinching in with four or five fingers). Of course, there is no such problem with a software display Android tablet.

The tripod and tablet holder together weigh only 330g, so even with a tablet weighing around 500g attached, it's easy to carry around the house. It can be folded into a small size, so you can take it with you wherever you go. It seems to be useful for applications such as music stands and prompters.

Here's what it looks like with a 300ml bottle as a weight

A weight bag is also included in case you're worried about stability. The weight itself will be prepared separately, but it should be about the same weight as the tripod, such as a 350ml PET bottle with contents.

The tablet holder is a type that clamps with a spring. Although it is necessary to apply some force to detach it, it is fixed quite firmly. The width that can be inserted is up to 12.3 to 21 cm. The long side of the tablet is impossible, but the short side is fine up to the 9.7-inch iPad. But on the other hand, if it's about the size of a phablet, it's too small to hold. The Nintendo Switch could not be attached to the recently talked about device.

Since the head of the tripod can be tilted up and down, for example, when lying down on the sofa, tilt the screen slightly forward and fix it at a slightly higher position to bring the screen to the position you look up at, making it easier to use. If you continue to look down at something for a long time, your shoulders and neck will be strained, but one of the advantages of the LP-TS1 is that you can use the tablet in a position looking up.

Tablets, especially iPads, are decently priced devices, even though the latest models have become quite affordable. Even if you are "watching while watching", if you use it enough to keep the screen on all the time, it can be said that you can get more than enough. Nambo using any device. If you have a tablet device, but it's too troublesome to pick it up and use only a smartphone, try using an item like the LP-TS1 to "watch while watching" the tablet. What do you think? By the way, the Ravipod series also includes other desktop holders and sticks for smartphones for selfies (selfies) instead of tablets. You may want to check it once for uses other than watching.

Product Name	Distributor
LP-TS1	Velbon