The Roost - Saving your neck and back from your laptop!
A project in Denver, CO by James Olander000days
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An ultra-portable device that transforms your laptop into a comfortable desktop workstation.
Backers: 2447
Average Pledge Per Backer: $78
Funded: $189,918 of $9,300
Dates: Jun 2nd -> Jul 8th (36 days)
Project By: James Olander
Backers: 2447
Average Pledge Per Backer: $78
Funded: $189,918 of $9,300
Dates: Jun 2nd -> Jul 8th (36 days)
Project By: James Olander
$189,918
current pledge level
Last Updated: July 8 @ 00:01 -0400 GMT
2042%
of goal
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Latest News
IRL: Roost's portable, foldable (and kinda pricey) laptop stand
May 18th - via: engadget.com
As someone who spends an abnormal amount of time glued to an LED display, I jumped at the chance to back the Roost portable laptop stand on Kickstarter last year. My MacBook Pro found rest on its carbon fiber shoulders only moments after it arrived at my doorstep, and I've rarely taken it off. (Read More)
Thank you backers! The All White Roost is Loose! 
July 7th - via: kickstarter.com
It has been an unbelievable few days! Absolutely thrilled to announce the All White Roost will be available! That was an amazing push for $200K! Thank you backers! Your next action will be to fill out a post-campaign survey where you will elect... (Read More)
New All-in-One Case :: $200K Stretch Goal for All White Roost!
July 6th - via: kickstarter.com
The support in the last 24 hours has been out of this world!!! Thank you backers! The Roost Total Case - New Product! The Roost Total Case allows you to keep your Roost, portable keyboard, and mouse all organized in a minimalist, low-profile case.... (Read More)
$100K Reached! Carrying Case here we come!
July 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you backers, WE DID IT!!! I am super excited to get the carrying cases on order, they are going to be pro! Billy Gallagher at TechCrunch just posted an amazing review of the Roost, please read, Facebook Like, and Tweet the article!!... (Read More)
This Tiny, Portable Laptop Stand Will Finally Fix Your Posture
July 5th - via: techcrunch.com
“The Roost–stop hunching over your laptop,” I read, back and neck aching as usual. I had been working at my laptop like a gargoyle since early in the morning. But in the Roost, a laptop stand that’s raised almost $100,000 on Kickstarter, I’ve finally found a solution. (Read More)
3 Days to Go! :: Production Updates :: 11" MacBook Air Update
July 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Helloooo Backers! Happy 4th of July to the US backers! Hope you have your fireworks and cold beverages ready for this eve! We are so close to the $100K stetch goal! Please forward the Roost to anyone you know would need to straighten up at their... (Read More)
STRETCH GOAL = $100K!
June 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you backers! 1000 backers as of yesterday and still 11 days to go. We want to keep the momentum going! Due to popular demand... A Stretch Goal! If the Roost campaign reaches $100,000, all Roosts will ship with a Microfiber Carrying Case! Use it... (Read More)
The Roost, an innovative laptop stand, catches fire on Kickstarter
June 10th - via: denverpost.com
DENVER, CO - The Roost is a stand that transforms laptops into desktop-like machines, providing a more ideal eye-to-screen height level. (Read More)
Engineer's innovative laptop stand gets Kickstarter boost
June 10th - via: mercurynews.com
James Olander turned a literal pain in the neck into a budding electronics accessories business.
About two years ago, the Denver engineer suffered from severe back and neck cramps, among other aches, after marathon work sessions on his laptop. (Read More)
Thank you backers! Serialization update and stretch goal in works...
June 5th - via: kickstarter.com
The support for the Roost has been out of this world! It has been an incredible couple of days! Thank you all!! Serialization: The first 320 Roosts will be serialized, so now #001 of 320, #002 of 320, etc. This allows international folks who first... (Read More)
Attention International Backers: The Serialized Limited Edition is Available
June 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Hi guys, I mistakenly left off international shipping from the $60, Serialized Limited Edition Reward. To ship internationally, please add $20. If you would like colored carbon fiber, please add an additional $5. Thanks! (Read More)
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