If you haven't heard of The Elevation Dock just yet or a little Portland-based operation called Elevation Labs, you should know that the company is the first ever to collect over $1 million from Kickstarter and go on to become the largest project in its history.
When Casey Hopkins showcased his aircraft-grade aluminum iPhone charging dock back in December, he hauled in over $165,000 in pledges from some 1,784 enthusiastic Kickstarter backers overnight — all anxious to fund his docking station concept starting at $59 a pop.
Hopkins just collected his epic $1,464,706 in Kickstarter funds, setting a new milestone for the website as he prepares to put in motion production for producing some 15,000 Elevation Docks shipping off to a legion of loyal backers across the globe.
"Thank you to every backer around the world for making this happen," said Casey Hopkins in his eleventh update message since first listing his project online.
"Looking forward to sharing with you as we gear up to put all these docks into production, it should be quite the spectacle."
Elevation Labs recently added the option of custom laser engraving to their little dock that could so companies or individuals can personalize Casey's creation. Unlike other iPhone docks that have come before, The Elevation Dock promises "quick undocking, and it works with or without a case."
The Elevation Dock is a design of unparalleled beauty and simplicity that has resonated with iPhone users who won't hesitate to invest in a premium desktop accessory if it delivers on its promise.
I'm convinced that the legendary tale of success surrounding Casey's iPhone accessory is just getting started. It's as much iPhone dock as it is a work of modern industrial art. Quite the spectacle indeed.
[NPR]
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