Last month on Computer America I talked about the Grab Pad, but now..
June 23, 2014 I know how well it works because I give it one heck of a test!
It’s easy to see why the Impact Gel Grab Pad is billed as the “world's greatest sticky pad.” We took it out on my boat in the Hudson River and installed it in a vertical position. That's right vertical! Then we stuck a smart phone on it and went bouncing over the waves. Surprise, the phone didn't fall off. At first we put it smooth glass side down because the back of the phone wasn't flat. (Droid X2) But that worked so well we did it again with the uneven back of the phone on the Grab Pad; and again, it didn't fall off. My guess is the company doesn't expect anyone to use it they way we did, but it was a rugged test. The company also says it works in extreme conditions and if it gets dirty, it washes clean with soap and water. I did get it dirty when I dropped it on a rug and I was able to wash it clean. The stickiness was still there. This would be great to secure one of the many handheld devices you probably lay on your dashboard, like phones, small cameras, portable GPS devices, even small tablets. Impact Gel also says it’s environmentally- friendly and non-toxic; made from soybean oil. When taking the phone off the Grab Pad, there was no hit on any oil, or residue. The military-grade gel absorbs shock and the company makes phone cases using the same material. It's available in several colors, and is available at Bed, Bath And Beyond for $7.99. Depending on what they charge for shipping, a better deal might be at the company website where on 6/17/2014 it was selling for $5.99 + shipping.
http://shop.impactgel.com/Grab-Pad-GrabPad.htm
Giz Wiz Grab Pad Shock Test Video:http://youtu.be/SZthnW7Vnek
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