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Hello Everyone, Just a quick update on what we've been up to! We're currently planning our next video that will explain what happens now, where we're going and doing! So, please look for that; it will most likely happen on Saturday. In other news,... (Read More)

Live Streaming Interview with Jordan Keyes with Q&A!"May 28, 5:00 PM PDT - 6:00 PM XDA Developer TV Producer Jordan Keyes will be doing a live hangout with the inventor of a Kickstarter Project called Casetop" That's me, and that's tonight!... (Read More)

Hello Backers! We have updated the main page to show more of the future of the Casetop. We have updated the small picture, as well as showed the new Frontbar renders too. We hope you like them! We are also starting a campaign called #WHICHONEAREYOU?... (Read More)

Hello Wonderful backers! We've been banging down doors to get press for the Casetop, as that's our major issue right now. So, if you want, please email newspapers and websites regarding the Casetop. I think it'll really help us get up there! There's... (Read More)

Hello Backers, We have added multiple Casetop packs! 2, 3, 5, 10 and 10 Pros. Each quantity saves a little bit of money per Casetop and allows you to 'pool' the shipping! For instance, the 10 Pro tier ends up costing $400 per Casetop instead of $450!... (Read More)

Hello Wonderful Backers! I have a quick update to tell you that we've completed the design for the Frontbar with your phone on the right side. Tonight, I'm going to be posting a couple more pictures of all 3 Frontbars we have ready, but I have a... (Read More)

Hello Backers, We're up to 25% of our total! That's excellent news, and we have some press that is coming on line right away so hopefully drive more sales too! With your help, we can do it. I'd remind every backer, that if we all talk to just a... (Read More)

Hello German Friends, Here is the overview video, it would be great to share this around! Thanks guys! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LKQ6uaBf1sw  (Read More)

Hello all, Quick little update: Skype on the Casetop!  (Read More)

Hey Wonderful backers! I've got a new video for you all. It's using footage from our other videos, but I think it's laid out a lot better then previously. Share this with people who are not yet backers, as it's good for everyone! If everyone could... (Read More)

Hello Backers, We have taken a lot of thought into our stretch goals, and the more I looked at it, the more flaws came out. We've been able to look at the project more from adding outside investing into the stretch goals, as we've been approached by... (Read More)

Hello Casebackers!  New Video that highlights what it will be like to use the Casetop. It's not 100% of the end goal, we're going to make it easier to set up like I have here, and we'll make it easy to choose how you want to use it.  Anyway, 18... (Read More)

Hello Everyone! The Casetop has made the newspaper in Edmonton, Canada! The Edmonton Journal did an interview, and took more pictures. Take a look! Livi Design is primarily based in Edmonton, Canada with another office in Abilene, KS.... (Read More)

Hello Everyone! We're just working up the models today for a release within the next 2 days that add an option for the choices! We're going to be adding the Right-side Bottom Panel Frontbar, or the Left-side Bottom Panel Frontbar to the default... (Read More)

Hey Casebackers! We're on top of 20% of our goal! We also have finished our Brochure, so if you want to see us smash some of those stretch goals and make you a better product; please share this with people and if you can, talk to them about it. I... (Read More)

Hello Kickstarters! A lot of people have been emailing us about how they can provide support to the idea of the Casetop and supporting sustainable technology, but cannot afford to buy one just yet. So, we have made several designs for T-Shirts, and... (Read More)

Good News everyone! Microsoft has made a firm step in support of the Casetop! By Supporting the Chrome Browser in Microsoft Webapps, the Casetop will have access to 100% real Microsoft Office, removing the need of a laptop even further! Check it out.... (Read More)

Hello Backers!We've released the Frontbar files on Thingiverse with a Creative Commons license. May the modding and hacking begin! The files include both versions, the Bottom Panel Version and the Standard Version. Thingiverse Item: 85048... (Read More)

We're in MST, so it's 12:50am. Bed time, again for this nerd. I will be answering as I can tomorrow, but the main answering time will be at noon and after 5pm. I will try to stay on top of it throughout the day however. We LOVE the questions, and all... (Read More)

First off, I promised to talk about keyboard maps but we don't have the research 100% completed yet, so we're going to go ahead with the Frontbar conversation. We'll have this information soon for you lovely Europeans! As people have been clamouring... (Read More)

A unique concepts has started it journey over on the Kickstarter crowd funding website called, Casetop, which has been designed to allows you to transform your smartphone into a notebook device. The Casetop concept is the brain child of Livi Design and Casetop is compatible with any Smartphone that is equipped with a video out option and Bluetooth, including Apple, HTC, Blackberry 10 and Samsung smartphones. Watch the video after the jump to learn more about the Casetop project and see it in action. (Read More)

FAQ section has been updated! Go take a look if you want. It's at the bottom of the Kickstarter page and we'll be adding it to the website right away. I'm still working through the comments and messages, so stay tuned! Thanks all :) Sincerely, John... (Read More)

Use the Casetop as a Second Monitor?Hey Casebackers! Have you thought of this? The Casetop accepts HDMI, and several laptops output HDMI as well, as do normal desktops. What about using it as a second monitor for your Laptop to work better on the go... (Read More)

Want to see the Casetop in action with a mouse?Well, this video has the exact same use! The video shows someone using their Samsung Galaxy Note as a desktop computer. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9nh2NSLgaII This video shows what the Casetop... (Read More)

Hello everyone!We're back and catching up with comments. Thank you all for being very interested in everything! We're really happy with all of the comments, and are catching up now. Cheers! Livi Design Team  (Read More)

Notebooks are fighting it out with tablets, be they the traditional type from Apple, Google and Samsung, or Microsoft’s hybrid option in Surface. If the Casetop from US firm Livi Design becomes reality, smartphones could mount their own strike against the venerable mobile computing device, allowing one to easily turn their mobile into a lightweight laptop. (Read More)

Finally, more pictures!Hello Kickstarter Backers! We have a couple close ups to show you. Many people were asking how we can serve several different port locations; well, as you can see we have right and left angle plugins as well as the normal... (Read More)

We now take up 2 pages of Google for the term 'Casetop'! Also, there are sites around the world covering the Casetop, from Russia to Poland! Here are some of the links to read.... (Read More)

Hey Everyone! We're back!This is a fast update. We have a tonne of great, stupendous Frontbar ideas for you backers! We'll be making them as addons after we start shipping and taking pre-orders, and have time to do so. One idea is a Solar Panel... (Read More)

THANK YOU ALL for an excellent Afternoon and Evening! We're in MST, so it's 11:38pm. Bed time for this nerd. I will be answering as I can tomorrow, but the main answering time will be at noon and after 5pm. I will try to stay on top of it throughout... (Read More)

We're now in Gizmodo Austrailia! G'day mates! http://www.gizmodo.com.au/2013/05/this-gadget-will-let-you-transform-your-smartphone-into-a-notebook/ Glad you could join us! Sincerely, Livi Design  (Read More)

Update Time!Well, I didn't think we'd be doing THIS FANTASTIC like this! We suggest that you take a look at fb.com/techbylivi for some more information too, and there's some surprises waiting there for you too. We're on Engadget! We're on... (Read More)

If you all could see our faces right now. We've been working on this project for 3 years, and it's finally coming together. Lets keep the pressure on and bring your friends! I can sniff that 1080p screen from here! Thanks a pile so far, John... (Read More)

Hello Kickstarter Backers and People interested!What a start! I knew we'd have a winner, but this is awesome to watch. :) I want that 1080p screen as much as you guys do! Anyways, here's a little update. HDMI, MHL Help: Raspberry Pi's are definitely... (Read More)

f you want to turn your phone into a laptop, this Kickstarter project just might make your dream come true,provided it gets funded, of course. Livi Design has the ambitious goal of turning almost every phone into a laptop, as the only requirements are that said smartphone has a video out option and Bluetooth. There is a list of supported devices on the project’s site, and it must be said that it’s a pretty large one (the developers claim that they’re supporting over 200 Android phones). (Read More)