RoadWired Announces "Micro Fastener" Carrying System

[Jason Dunn]

<div class='os_post_top_link'><a href='http://www.roadwired.com/index.cfm?aid=7' target='_blank'>http://www.roadwired.com/index.cfm?aid=7</a><br /><br /></div><img src="http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/images/web/2003/eclip_pr.jpg" />"RoadWired® has announced that it will market and distribute Rivet® products to its wholesale and retail customers. Rivet is a new line of interchangeable “micro fasteners,” designed to carry cellphones, compact cameras and other small devices. RoadWired, a Rochester, NY-based company that designs and manufactures its own line of carrying cases for laptops and other portable electronics, says there has been immediate interest and order activity in the Rivet line, which was developed in Australia by Phil Johnson, founder of Rivet International.<br /><br />According to RoadWired, the patent-pending Rivet system is unique in both form and function. The product—which is positioned as a high-tech alternative to traditional plastic belt clips and other carrying accessories—is distinctive at first glance, as all of its components are machined out of aircraft aluminum and stainless steel. According to RoadWired president Michael Hess, “among tech/gadget lovers and design fans, this product seems to trigger the ‘gotta-have-it’ response on aesthetics alone, but there is much more to the story.” Hess explains that the Rivet system is modular in nature, allowing it to be used interchangeably as a belt clip, dashboard mount, or even a “docking point” on a carrying case or bag shoulder strap. “Virtually every day we identify another application for this system,” Hess says. “Aside from the obvious uses, there are boaters and pilots using Rivet components on instrument panels and cabin walls to keep keys, flashlights and tools handy, students clipping phones and MP3 players to book bags, and campers using them for pocket knives and compasses.”<br /><br />This might be a cool way to carry your gear! You can check out this <a href="http://www.roadwired.com/store/showpresent.cfm?presid=9">Flash presentation</a> to see how they work, or <a href="http://www.roadwired.com/index.cfm?aid=7">order one online.</a> [Affiliate]

[adambravo]

I've been using rivetequipped stuff since June (eclip plus universal pin)--very nice quality, very low profile, very slick design, very easy to operate. I've had a couple of issues--mostly with the adhesive which fastens the pin to my cellphone--but the folks there have been topnotch in terms of customer service and sending out replacement parts.

Adam

[trachy]

Pretty clever design. Kind of like the old V-shaped towel holders you used to see. I, too, like the low profile aspect of the device, which will be nice in the car. I have never purchased a mount for the car, simply because I have no desire to have one of those bulky, black plastic things jutting out from my dash.

[Anthony Caruana]

which was developed in Australia by Phil Johnson, founder of Rivet International.

Can't...stop...jingoistic...outburst


Aussie Aussie Aussie oi oi oi :wink:

[trachy]

Aussie Aussie Aussie oi oi oi :wink:

So, that's a legitimate phrase down under? And here I thought it was just some bizarre American television bit.

[daS]

I got one of the Rivet kits at CTIA back in March. I have to say the quality of workmanship is amazing! Plus all the options will drive you crazy. One minor problem is that they don't have a plate for the back of the cases sold by Rhino Skin, et. al.. It's not an issue for me since I hate the geek look of having the Pocket PC hanging from my belt anyway. :wink:

But for my tiny mobile phone, the Rivet is top notch (pun intended :roll: ) and really cool - Highly recommended! 8)

[Anthony Caruana]

Aussie Aussie Aussie oi oi oi :wink:

So, that's a legitimate phrase down under? And here I thought it was just some bizarre American television bit.

Definite legitimate! My kids use it all the time when we watch an Aussie on the TV competing in some sport or other.

[trachy]

Anyone know what's up with the RoadWired site? The direct links are dead ends, and surfing to the root redirects you to the Delaware Department of Transportation. It looks to me like the DNS entry is screwed up.

[ctmagnus]

Anyone know what's up with the RoadWired site? The direct links are dead ends, and surfing to the root redirects you to the Delaware Department of Transportation. It looks to me like the DNS entry is screwed up.

http://www.roadwired.com?

Works for me.

[trachy]

I swear I wasn't clicking drunk! It does work now. :-)

[ctmagnus]

I swear I wasn't clicking drunk!

How drunk is "clicking drunk"? :wink: