{"id":4860,"date":"2011-10-06T15:30:36","date_gmt":"2011-10-06T20:30:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/techcitement.com\/?p=4860"},"modified":"2011-10-06T10:36:01","modified_gmt":"2011-10-06T15:36:01","slug":"techcitement-review-cocoon-grid-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/techcitement.com\/column\/review-column\/techcitement-review-cocoon-grid-it\/","title":{"rendered":"Techcitement Review: Cocoon Grid-It"},"content":{"rendered":"

Receiving review units is always a bit of a thrill, but sometimes there can be a catch. Case in point, the Cocoon Grid-It<\/a>. This is a unique accessory, but the snag was that I didn\u2019t have the device it was meant for. This particular unit holds a Macbook Air.<\/p>\n

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Sadly, there was not an included Air.<\/p><\/div>\n

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However, I soon discovered it made a great tablet sleeve for my HP TouchPad and any other 10″ tablet. So, once again, the day was saved.<\/p>\n

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Thanks to... wait no.<\/p><\/div>\n

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Case reviews can be dull \u2013 how many variations can there be? But every now and then someone does something unique, like the Grid-It. The Grid-It is a spin on the typical sleeve system. Instead of a boring front, under the flap you find a series of interlocking straps. These straps can be used to hold assorted gadgets and cables, in theory. How does it hold up though?<\/p>\n

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Elastic fantastic<\/p><\/div>\n

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Pretty well, actually. Some larger devices, like the plug element for my TouchPad were a pain in the rear, causing a slight bulge, but otherwise it was great.<\/p>\n

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Look at my bulge. LOOK AT IT!<\/p><\/div>\n

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I had external hard drives, charges, assorted review phones, and other knickknacks all laid out in the grid. Now that I think on it, this may be the perfect sleeve for someone who has multiple devices.<\/p>\n

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Hint hint, spouses of Techcitement writers<\/p><\/div>\n

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The one caveat is that it\u2019s a sleeve, not a case, so you have to find something else to tote it in. That can be turned into a plus though, if you take public transportation and want to be a tad discreet about the electronics you tote about. The Grid-It safely and snugly fits in a standard backpack, and no-one on the A train has any clue what I’m carrying.<\/p>\n

The Grid-It comes in an assortment<\/a> of colors, sizes and price ranges, all using their unique strap system. If you know a geek who has trouble finding his or her gadgets and could use some organizing, this would make a pretty nice, affordable gift.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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