A friend of mine who is a Tesla Model 3 driver and I were recently having a conversation about how to best mount the new BulletTrain SAFE Wallet since we are both testing prototypes. I am testing a SAFE WALLET 12 Pro Max, and he is testing the BulletTrain SAFE Wallet 12 Pro model. We were contemplating if we could figure out a way to mound the SAFE WALLET so it can use a MagSafe mount, that could not only charge, but swivel back and forth from portrait to landscape.
BulletTrain SAFE Wallet 12 Pro Max magnetically attached in Tesla Model 3 Picture Above
I currently drive a Model S and a Model X, and have used two different types of mounts for holding my SAFE WALLET. Originally I used a holding mount with adjustable sides as seen in the photo below. Later on I moved to using a magnetic mount which is much easier, and works great as we have them positioned on the back of both front seas so the passengers in the second row can snap their phone against them and watch video on long drives having rotated their SAFE WALET from portrait to landscape. In all the above mentioned scenarios we use lightning cables to charge the phone.
BulletTrain SAFE Wallet X attached in Tesla Model X Pictured Above
Running Beta version of upcoming BulletTrain Big Clock App
During my experimenting I came across the iPow magnetic car mount that uses a suction cup that attaches to the back of the center screen as seen below.
The image below shows a side view so we can observe how the iPow flexible magnetic arm attaches to the back of the Tesla Model 3 screen. I am fairly certain this will work well with the following Tesla Models which have landscape screens:
• Model 3
• Model Y
• Model S (Later 2021 models)
• Model X (Later 2021 models)
• Cyber Truck (2022)
An important consideration when using this option is you ideally should rest the bottom of the SAFE WALLET on top of the Tesla screen. In this photo I have the iPhone rotated more to the left than the Tesla screen. In the photo below I am showing what it would look like with a black Apple lightning cable plugged into it for charging. This would be idea for watching videos (when parked), or using for Apple or Google Maps while driving. I recently used the Apple Maps App on my iPhone and I as blown away with how great it was!!!!
I watch a lot of YouTube videos (who doesn't!?!! :-) and when one ends you pretty much need to rotate the screen to landscape which is what I am showing below. In order to achieve this I pulled the iPhone slightly toward me, and had the back of the BulletTrain SAFE Wallet touching the Tesla screen to keep it stable for navigating when I touch the screen.
I ordered the new Tesla Model S, but it is not scheduled to be delivered until April of 2022 :-(
Once I take delivery I will update this story with whatever best solutions I come up with.
At BulletTrain we moved our production from China to the United States which slowed everything way down, but I have some great news to share with you today. We are ALMOST done with the development of our SAFE WALLET 12 Pro Max model and hope to offer it for sale in the next few months. I have been testing production prototypes for many months now and our all-new design is beyond perfect in all ways. Below are some photos of my personal SAFE WALLET 12 Pro Max in my office siting on an amazing Anker QI charging dock with also charges AirPods.
One of the really cool features of this dock is you an also use it to watch video while it is charging as seen below elevated in a super stable way.
In the next image we see my SAFE WALLET 12 Pro Max charging on the dock with the door open. You can't see it in the photo but the SAFE WALLET is not only secured via magnets but also there is a strong support ledge built into the SAFE WALLET that supports it even more so it can't slip or slide downward. Also, I have our new SAFE SHIELD installed on my iPhone which is completely invisible. In other words, if I handed you my SAFE WALLET and asked you if you thought I had a screen protector on my phone there is a 98% chance you would not be able to detect it. —Super Clean!!!
This last image (below) shows the ANKER dock on my desk that I put a BulletTrain logo stick on to personalize it. I invested thousands of hours and a great deal of capital working on developing our own SAFE DOCK but never brought it to life as it was never up to my standard as a designer. The design was great but the charging electronics were the issue. I have to say the Anker Dock is a work of art and the only think I would do differently is offer an all-black version as well. That being said, I still really like the white model.
As previously mentioned, we have been hard at work getting all the details dialed-in for American production and everything is going well. In the next few months we will be rolling out some amazing new products that are mind-blowing so stay tuned. Also, I am keeping my fingers crossed that Apple will keep the form factor identical for the iPhone 13 models so they are forward compatible with our new BulletProof Series 4 SAFE WALLET models. Keeping my fingers crossed!!!!
BELKIN
BOOST CHARGE PRO
2-in-1 Wireless Charger Stand with MagSafe
I have been experimenting like a crazy man with different charging docks, and in the photo below we see the Belkin high-end charger which has a built-in MagSafe certified fast-charger that can charge an iPhone 12 at 15 Watts along with AirPods at the same time! This is my new dock of choice for my desktop computers as it is a 100% stable working dock.
The Anker dock pictured above has a tilting swivel feature which is REALLY useful is situation like having it on a bedside table so you can angle the iPhone perfectly, but the drawback is that when you use your fingers on the iPhone screen for typing, navigating and gestures it bounces around, which can be overcome to a certain extent by placing your four finger behind it to stabilize it, but the Belkin is rock-solid and doesn't budge, so it is a PEFECT working dock. Basically there are two types of charging docks. Docks made for charging and viewing notifications, and then there are working docks that are ultra stable which make it much easier to work on it by typing or navigating...
So for me I will keep using the ANKER dock on my bedside table, in the kitchen, and I will use the Belkin on my desktops. Also, I like the fresh white look of Anker, but on my desktop all my accessories are blacked-out. Also, the Belkin looks more high-end as Belkin says it is inspired by architecture. Also, since the Belkin dock is a MagSafe certified fast-charger it makes sense to have it on my desktop, where in the kitchen and bedroom I don't need fast charging as much.
Also, the ANKER dock uses USB-C for charging and does NOT come with a USB-C charger, and the Belkin is NOT USB-C, but comes with a standard 110 plug.
At BulletTrain we are famous for our existing MagicBullet Remote for Apple TV Remote which is AMAZING!!! We have been working hard on developing the second generation of our Magic Bullet for Apple TV Remote control which will posses a super useful and innovative feature that will allow you to embed an Apple AirTag in the remote so you can NEVER lose your Apple TV Siri remote between the cushions or anywhere else ever again!!! This super innovative remote offers a place for everything, and everything in its place.
The Shape of Things To Come
Below are photo of our first prototype of the MagicBullet Siri Remote + AirTag Remote holder in all black. This first image shows the AirTag and Apple TV 4K Siri Remote on a table next to our upcoming MagicBullet Remote control holder.
In this next image we see the Apple AirTag inserted inside the MagicBullet Remote with the Siri Remote on the table next to it.
In this next image we see the upcoming all-new MagicBullet Siri Remote with the hidden AirTag compartment in front of our first generation MagicBullet Apple TV Siri Remote holder.
This amazing new MagicBullet Remote will prevent you from EVER losing your Apple TV remote ever again as there will be two different ways to locate it almost instantly:
1. You can ask Siri something like "Find my Bedroom Remote", and a few seconds later your Magic Bullet Remote will start pinging making a noise so you can find it in between the sheets or where it fell behind the bed, or even in a drawer.
2. If you can hear it but still can't find it, you can use the iOS Apple Find My Application which will navigate you to your Apple TV remote.
There is a special cavity in the Magic Bullet Remote Control holder to perfectly hold the Apple AirTag. It is designed in such a way that it won't ever rattle or make any kind of noise, expect when you want it to.
There is a speaker outlet on the bottom of the remote which acts to amplify the sound waves the AirTab makes to make it even louder (Not Shown). The user then will place the Apple TV Siri remote in place and it will be held securely with our SAFE STOCK technology.
We have already extensively tested prototypes that work great. Ironically we were working on this design even before Apple came out with the AirTag and new 2021 Siri Apple TV remote, and it is interesting to note how everybody and their mother who have reviewed the new Apple TV Siri remote love it but say the only missing killer feature is having a built-in AirTag, which will be rectified with our upcoming innovative models.
2021 4K Apple TV Siri Remote AirTag Case
So why are we making an Apple TV Siri remote with AirTag holder, or an Apple Airtag Holder for Siri Remote? We originally made an Apple TV Remote Control holder to make the Apple TV remote much more comfortable and ergonomic. Our MagicBullet Apple TV Remote holder makes the Apple Siri remote much easier to hold as the remote is so thin. In other words, the added bulk makes it really comfortable to hold.
Some would argue that making a Siri Remote Holder Gadget with an AirTag feature creates an Anti-Loss Case for AirTag in the sense that you can NEVER lose or misplace your Apple TV remote again.
AirTag Remote for Apple TV Siri Remote
One could argue that Apple's oversight was a blessing in that the BulletTrain MagicBullet perfectly fits both the AirTag and Apple TV Siri remote, or "Siri Apple TV 4K HD Remote Control (2nd Gen)."
Some people might refer to our AirTag Remote for Apple TV Siri Remote (4K/HD) as a case, or a protective case but the design intent is to combines Apple TV remote and an AirTag remote into one super ergonomic remote control that is super comfortable and looks great.
I am very happy to report our BulletTrain eXpress Keyboard Platform has been tested and is 100% compatible with the 2021 Touch ID Magic Keyboard & Magic Trackpad which are currently shipping exclusively with the all-new 24" iMac!!!
The ONLY way to purchase the new Apple 2021 Touch ID Magic Keyboard and Magic Trackpad II is to purchase them with the new 24 inch iMac, but it is likely just a matter of time before Apple starts selling them separately. So if you have the new 24 inch iMac with the Touch ID keyboard & Magic Trackpad and you want all the benefits of a BulletTrain eXpress Keyboard Platform rest assured they are 100% compatible out of the box!
I recently saw this cool 'Design Process' poster which I thought was very accurate as it illustrates that the design process is really all about solving problems through an iterative process.
I will admit that I was shocked when during the recent Apple Keynote unveiling the iPhone 12 family, when the speaker introduced the "MagSafe Wallet for iPhone 12". Apple's MagSafe Wallet seems remarkably similar to our BulletTrain SAFE WALLET Mini in many ways. This video from MacRumors goes into detail on the MagSafe wallet.
As the designer of the SAFE WALLET I believe our SAFE WALLET models for iPhone 12 will be infinitely better for the following reasons:
Reason 1: CAPACITY
The BulletTrain SAFE WALLET can easily hold 5 credit cards, plus a couple of cash bills. The Apple MagSafe Wallet can hold 2 cards comfortably.
Reason 2: EASE OF INSERTION & Removal
From what I have seen with the Apple MagSafe Wallet can cram a third card in, but it becomes difficult to remove it. Apple incorporated a very similar thumb slider on their MagSafe Wallet but it is MUCH shorter than the thumb slider on the SAFE WALLET, thus the SAFE WALLET thumb slider is much more effective and easier to use.
Reason 3: Wallet Security
From what I have seen with the Apple MagSafe Wallet as witnessed in the video above the MagSafe Wallet can easily fall/slide off the MagSafe Case or iPhone 12. With the BulletTrain SAFE WALLET this will NEVER happen. So basically, with the MagSafe it appears it would be easy to lose, but with the SAFE WALLET this could not occur. Also, walking around in public with MagSafe wallet potentially makes you a target as people can see you have your wallet next to your head, whereas with the SAFE WALLET it is stealth and invisible as your wallet contents are safelyconcealed.
Reason 4: Built-in Portrait & Landscape Stand
The SAFE WALLET has a built-in MagicStand door feature which allows the user to hold up their SAFE WALLET in portrait or landscape on a flat surface. The MagSafe can't stand up in portrait or landscape.
Reason 5: MagSafe Charging
If you want to charge your iPhone 12 you have to remove your MagSafe wallet, which introduces the risk of loss or misplacement. The SAFE WALLET can charge with the MagSafe puck by opening the hollow-core wallet door an attaching the MagSafe charger to the back of the iPhone—with no risk of misplacing or forgetting your wallet. Also, the SAFE WALLET can charge your iPhone using some QI chargers docks while keeping the hollow-core wallet door shut (with 5 credit cards).
Reason 6: Complexity
The SAFE WALLET is ultra simple to use. The MagSafe seems very complex as you have to manage two different items.
A customer wrote in recently and asked if the BulletTrain Keyboard Platform worked with a PC running Windows. They asked:
"I have one of your products for Mac keyboard and trackpad which I love. However I may have to go and work in an office with PCs and don't want to do myself damage with a desk-based keyboard and click-mouse. Is there any way to adapt one of these for PC? Do you make one for PC - or know how I might get one?"
The short answer is 'Yes', and here are some things to consider:
Basic PC Compatibility
Since the Apple Magic Trackpad 2 and Magic Keyboard are Bluetooth you can use them with a PC. Just pair them using Bluetooth and they will work. The only drawback with this approach is that it would lack the gesture features that allow you to useful things like scroll with two fingers to go up and down a page as well as using gestures to swipe back and forth in a browser window.
Boot Camp Compatibility
From what I understand if you run the Mac OS on an Intel based Mac using the available Apple Boot Camp drivers, everything should work like a Mac.
Install Apple Magic Trackpad
with Windows Precision Drivers
I discovered a few videos that offer insight on how to use Windows Precision Drivers to get the Apple Trackpad gestures to work perfectly and you can learn more in the following video.
Paid Drivers
There is a company named Magic Utilities that offers a product named Magic Trackpad Utilities. The only drawback is that they charge a yearly subscription fee to use their product, but as you see in the image below it looks well designed and easy to use. Since it is Software As a Service the developer it incentives to keep it up to date. Also, they offer a free fully functional 28 day trial and they offer two versions which support Windows 7+8 & 10.
ChromeBook Compatibility
The video below shows how to use the Magic Trackpad 2 with a Chromebook including all the gestures:
Update on March 24, 2020: I downloaded iPadOS 13.4 onto a 12.9 inch iPad and paired a BulletTrain eXpress Keyboard Platform equipped with an Apple Magic Keyboard and Magic Trackpad 2, and it completely blew my mind!?!! With the advent of this new Trackpad functionality, it really does turn an iPad into a full blow Mac!!! I will publish more on this soon, but as of now I am blown away!!!!!!!
Amazing News!!!
Magic TrackPad
Fully Compatible with Magic Trackpad
I have been waiting a decade for Apple to make the Magic Trackpad compatible the iPad, and it finally was announced today!!!!
Why and I so excited about this fact? The BulletTrain eXpress Keyboard will be 100% compatible with the iPad, and now customers will be able to turn their iPad into a full-blown computer, which will be great for writers and creatives alike!!!
The photos above and below are from 2017, and show the eXpress in front on an iPad, and now this will become reality!!!! Apple announced this feature will be released on March 23, 2020 with the introduction of iPad 13.4 software update.
Just to be crystal-clear, this update will add full-blown compatibility including multitouch gestures for trackpads. It is amazing how many customers have asked me if this feature existed over the years and I had to regretfully inform them it did not. Below is a new video that shows off the all new iPad Pro 11 and 12.9 that Apple also introduced today. These new iPads have better cameras and are faster than ever, and in this video we see the upcoming new Apple smart cover with built-in keyboard and trackpad.
Below is a photo of the new Apple trackpad which is part of the new Apple Magic Keyboard for iPadOS.
In the not so distant future, BulletTrain will be introducing new accessories for the iPad Pro that will truly revolutionize the iPad, so stay tuned!!!! To learn more about how the new iPad trackpad functionality works be sure to check out The Verge article named "Here's how the ipad's new trackpad actually works."
The video below offers an excellent tutorial on how to pair and use a Magic Trackpad with an iPad.
We have been getting a ton of emails from people asking us if and when we plan to come out with SAFE WALLET models for iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, and iPhone 11 Pro Max and they answer is YES!!!!
If all goes as planned we hope to have them in-stock on BulletTrain.com in April 2020. We don't have the ability to take pre-orders, so the best way to keep up to date is to check this article which I will keep updating until we have the new iPhone 11 family of SAFE WALLETs in-stock.
iPhone 11
Below is a render of our upcoming SAFE WALLET 11 for iPhone 11.
iPhone 11 Pro
Below in blue we see a render of the upcoming SAFE WALLET 11 Pro model.
In the photo below we see a 3D printed prototype of our upcoming SAFE WALLET 11 Pro for iPhone 11 Pro. Of course the production models of these will look much better as they will be injection molded and NOT 3D printed :-)
iPhone 11 Pro Max
Below we see a render of our upcoming SAFE WALLET 11 Pro Max model.
In the photo below we see a 3D printed prototype of our upcoming SAFE WALLET 11 Pro Max for iPhone 11 Pro Max.
All four colors of the SAFE WALLET Xr, and Xs Max are in stock and ready to ship immediately on BulletTrain.com. Below is an image of the SAFE WALLET Xr for iPhone Xr
Below is an image of the SAFE WALLET Xs Max for iPhone Xs Max.
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