Kevin Jennings

TekTuk - Bedside iDevice Management

US$5
of $3,000 targetyrs ago
Closed on 6th Dec 2012 at 12:00AM.

"I like it! ... Real dudes (and some gals I know) will love the TekTuk :)"  -Adam Curry (The Podfather) of Daily Source Code, No Agenda, and Headbangers Ball

"Simply Brilliant."  -Drew Domkus of The Dawn & Drew Show and 2D1F

"Looks neat!"  -Amber MacArthur of CommandN and TWiT.tv

"Excellent idea and product. I'm glad to back it and I'll be even gladder to use it."  -Some Dude from Belfast, UK

"Something you've always needed, but didn't know it until now."  -The Garden of Evil

"The best thing to happen to your bed since sex."  - Bobby Peck

"I thought you hadn't begun building them yet...?"  - Dr. Macenstein

 

Convenient bedside storage and charging for all of your idevices and accessories

That mangled mess of cables, earphones, remotes, your tablet computer and cell phone in the "moat" around your bed will be a thing of the past; with the TekTuk. ⬇

Plenty of storage space

Cell phone pocket - This pocket will accommodate any cell phone on the market up to 3 1/4" wide and 1" thick.
Tablet computer pocket - You can fit any tablet, netbook, or mini laptop up to 11" wide and 1" thick in this pocket.
Accessory pocket - Easily store your power and charging cords, earplugs, iPods, mice, remotes, etc. in this spacious 7" wide, 4 1/2" tall zippered pocket.
Magazine and document pocket - While you are en route to your next bed; store your magazine or boarding pass in the elastic document pocket. ⬇

Convenient cord management and charging

No more fumbling for charging or syncing cords - When you need one, just grap it from the elastic cord management loop and plug in your device. ⬇

 

Stylish Perfection

After 10 months of designing and trying out 6 different prototypes, we've come up with a product that will look great hanging from your bed, and make you look great carrying it. ⬇

 

I MUST HAVE A TEKTUK!  When will I get it?

The faster we reach our goal, the faster we can start mass production.  I will get on a plane to China the week after the goal is reached!  So, don't wait until the last minute to donate!


Where will all of the raised funds go?

Your investment dollars will help us with:

  •    -Manufacturing minimums

  •    -Shipping

  •    -Packaging

  •    -Marketing

  •    -Website Development 


If we raise more than our goal, that money will go toward booth space at trade shows like MacWorld™ and CES™ so that we can spread the word.


RISKS AND CHALLENGES:


In it's current prototype form, the TekTuk is fully functional and extremely useful. The prototypes you are seeing are real, and are the outcome of 6 different iterations; from cardboard and paper, to totally wrong pieces, to the current awesome pre-production product. However, each of them is made by an arduous process involving a lot of handwork. One of the main challenges is to make sure that the final mass produced product is as awesome as the pre-production prototype. In order to make sure that this happens, I will be present during the first week of production; overseeing everything from production, to packaging, to shipping.

I've been working closely with and have developed a trusting professional relationship with a manufacturer that I have complete confidence in - a company that I am sure can and will deliver a high quality final product.

Of course, as with any product, unanticipated delays are possible. While meeting deadlines are important, I feel that delivering a product that is of the best quality possible is THE most important thing; and that is what we will strive to achieve.

This is not the first product I have designed and produced. In 2001, I patented and mass produced a storage steel upright cap that was tested in warehouses and proved to save thousands of dollars in damages from product snagging and tearing. Given my past experience in designing and implementing a new product, I am confident that we will make the TekTuk a reality.

"Buck from a Backer" - You believe in TekTuk and want to help? Downsize today's coffee and throw a buck in the kitty to bank some Karma points! You will get your name on the website and our undying gratitude.

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Est. delivery is Nov 12

"High Five" - Times are tough; but if you think TekTuk is a great idea, and would like to help - we will be forever grateful. For your donation, you will get your name on our website as a backer, an awesome window decal to show you donated, and the satisfaction of knowing that you helped bring a great product to market.

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Est. delivery is Dec 12

"Super Early Bird Special" - If you are one of the first 25 people to get the ball rolling; you will get a TekTuk, your name on our website in a slightly bigger font for the world to see, and an awesome window decal. (Free shipping in the USA. Add $10 for everywhere else.)

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Est. delivery is Jan 13

"Early Bird Special" - If you are one of the next 50 people to pledge; you will get a TekTuk, your name on our website in an even bigger font, and an awesome window decal. (Free shipping in the USA. Add $10 for everywhere else.)

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Est. delivery is Jan 13

"The Deal" - If you missed out on the early bird specials, don't fret; you can still get a TekTuk, your name on our website in an even LARGER font, and an awesome window decal. (Free shipping in the USA. Add $10 for everywhere else.)

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Est. delivery is Jan 13

"2-Sided Bed Special" - I hear you! You need 2 TekTuks: one for each side of your bed. After all; your mate's idevices deserve to be tucked in safely each night, too! You will also get your names on our website in a REALLY BIG font, along with 2 awesome window decals. (Free shipping in the USA. Add $15 for everywhere else.)

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Est. delivery is Jan 13

"Signed, Sealed, Delivered" - You'll receive 1 of 50 signed and numbered TekTuk delivered anywhere in the world. You'll also get an awesome window decal and your name on the website for everyone to see. FREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE.

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Est. delivery is Jan 13