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A Second Screen for Your Smartphone!

A Second Screen for Your Smartphone!

A Second Screen for Your Smartphone!

A Second Screen for Your Smartphone!

A Second Screen for Your Smartphone!

castAway™ case - The anywhere tablet that pairs to your phone! What's on Your Second Screen?

castAway™ case - The anywhere tablet that pairs to your phone! What's on Your Second Screen?

castAway™ case - The anywhere tablet that pairs to your phone! What's on Your Second Screen?

castAway™ case - The anywhere tablet that pairs to your phone! What's on Your Second Screen?

Ken Mages
Ken Mages
Ken Mages
Ken Mages
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Chicago, United States
$457,474 USD 2,233 backers
753% of $50,000 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal
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We Made A Case

Your smartphone can do it all — your case should too. Introducing the castAway™ case. Designed with the versatility to meet your life’s daily demands, from doubling your screen space to boosting battery life.

Work more efficiently. Play without limits.

The Go-Anywhere, Do-Anything case

Introducing the castAway™ case, a fantastic new platform that adds a variety of accessories to your smartphone, whether you want a high-resolution second screen, a powerful extra battery, or a speaker in your pocket.

Your Smartphone Upgrade... Just Got Its Own Upgrade

We heard you loud and clear. After listening to your feedback, we’re excited to announce that we have expanded castAway™ into a full platform. We’re still delivering a second-screen experience — but now you can customize your case with a variety of accessories as well to meet the demands of your daily life. 

castAway™ one (Your Second Screen)

A second monitor used to be a luxury — now it's a necessity. You don’t leave the need for multitasking behind when you step away from your desktop. That’s why we’re doubling your smartphone’s real estate with the world’s smallest anywhere tablet. Unlock your ability to multitask on the go.

castAway™ coverCharge (Wireless Charging Battery)

Speaking of on the go...stay out longer and forget about finding an outlet with our long-lasting companion battery. Simply fit it in the case, flip castAway open and the battery will start charging — no wires required. It’s extra power whenever you need it.

castAway™ walletMod

We’ve all left our wallet at home at least once. Make sure it never happens again with a wallet that lives inside your castAway™ case. It’s one less thing to remember.

castAway™ walletCharge (Combination Wallet & Battery)

Sometimes you need to have it all. This pack ensures you won’t leave home without the necessities. A slimmer battery accommodates the additional space for a wallet inside your castAway™ case.

 

In-depth with castAway™ Case’s Second Screen (one)

Our journey began by seeking to find a solution to one of modern life’s most common problems: limited screen space on your smartphone. That’s why we first envisioned the castAway™ one (tablet screen) as the perfect companion for your device. 

Quick Facts

  • castAway™ case connects with any iOS or Android phone and continues to work even when detached from your smartphone.
  • Features a dual boot option that lets you quickly turn it into a larger keyboard, trackpad, or game controller for your phone.
  • It is fully-equipped with a hi-res capacitive touch screen, WiFi, Bluetooth, front and back-facing cameras, & audio jack.
  • Integrated SD slot allows you to expand storage and offload photos from your phone
  • The built-in battery can do double duty and be used to boost your smartphone.

Think of the castAway™ case as a perfectly sized tablet that pairs with your smartphone. It’s an anywhere computer that runs the latest version of Chromium via our own implementation.

We intend to seek certification with Google LLC. Both the tablet and your iOS or Android smartphone run our app, code-named MultiTask+™, which pairs the two and enables them to communicate over encrypted WiFi and Bluetooth channels. 

The castAway™ one (tablet screen) allows you to open multiple apps at once, copy/paste, and access files and photos from either screen.  Our app, code-named MultiTask+™, for iOS and Android, is the software experience that enables you to connect your smartphone to your castAway™ case with simple commands and shortcuts. 

A neat feature of the castAway™ case is that you can detach your tablet from your phone, and it will continue to function as a standalone device while continuing to communicate with your phone over WiFi. 

Created by Ken Mages, a 40-year veteran of the electronics industry, the castAway™ case is your second screen. Ken brought on a skilled product designer, Joe Jasinski,  former director of industrial design at Dell, along with two former executives from Microsoft and Intel to create this fantastic device.

Behind the Design & Technology of castAway™

By Design - The castAway™ case design uses an ingenious patent-pending universal magnetic hinge.

Magic Magnets - We spent months exploring unique ways to create a hinge that would give 360° range of motion, fixed positions (flat, back to back, laptop, tented), and the ability to detach and go. We were obsessed with keeping the design simple, slim, and as Joe likes to say, have that "Snap, Crackle, & Pop" that will make it a treat to use. 

The magic part of the hinge is on the second screen tablet side. When the tablet is detached from your smartphone, your phone will look and feel like it would in any other high-end protective case. The hinge design also simplifies the task of supporting the myriad of smartphones.

The smartphone side of the case is a custom fit for each major model type. That said, there are many unique (lower volume) phones for which we are developing a universal case back that works with the hinge. The castAway™ case will be available in 3 model sizes:

one/S with a 5.8” screen for smartphones with screens of similar size

one/L with a 6.3” screen for smartphones with screens of similar size

one/XL with a 6.9” screen for smartphones with screens of similar size

Power Boost - Smartphone out of gas? 38% of people say that battery life is the second biggest criteria when selecting a new smartphone. The castAway™ case has a comparable battery life to your smartphone. We designed the castAway™ case to be able to boost your smartphone using a small accessory cable. 

castAway™ Docking StationThe castAway™ dock is an elegant and compact docking station for home, office, or school. Cradle the castAway™ case with power, HDMI, and LAN connections. 

Which Case Size is Right For You? 

castAway™ case/S

Fits the castAway™ one/S 5.8” screen

iPhone Models:  6, 6S, 7, 8, X, XS, XR, 11, 11 Pro

Samsung Models: S7, S8, S9, S10, Note 7

castAway™ case/L

Fits the castAway™ one/L 6.3” screen

iPhone Models: 6 Plus, 6S Plus, 7 Plus, 8 Plus, XS Max, 11 Pro Max

Samsung Models: S8+, S9+, S10+, Note 8, Note 9, Note 10

castAway™one/XL

Fits the castAway™ one/XL 6.9” screen

Samsung Models: Note 10+

castAway™one/Universal

Pixel Models: Pixel, Pixel XL, Pixel 2, Pixel 3, Pixel 3a, Pixel 4

Pixel Models: Pixel 2 XL, Pixel 3 XL, Pixel 3a XL, Pixel 4 XL

OnePlus Models: 6, 6T

OnePlus Models: 7 Pro, 7T, 7T Pro

And all other phones!

 

Ready to make a pledge?  

When you make a pledge, please email us at mycase@castawaycase.com to let us know your smartphone model. Before shipping, we will send an email to confirm the details. 

Want More Mods? 

After you back our campaign, we'll send you an email with options to purchase additional mods for your castAway™ case. 

If you have any ideas for future Mods you'd like to see us explore, please reach out to us on our website.

Customer Support

If you have questions, please refer to our FAQ here on our website or send us an email.  For questions about:

We will do our best to reply within the same business day.   

We love feedback!  Please email any comments and ideas to suggestion-box@castawaycase.com

If you want to get to know us better, please check out our project updates and comments on Indiegogo.  We have spent a great deal of effort to chronicle our progress and provide all sorts of details as to how the castAway™ case is taking shape. 

Hopefully, our passion shines through!

Why We're Using Indiegogo

We've built the prototype and moving into the manufacturing production phase.  We need your help to bring it to the world. When you contribute to our campaign, you will get an early-bird unit for a fantastic price, and you'll help us build something everyone needs: a powerful second screen for the smartphone you already own and love!

How Can You Help? 

Help Build the Buzz - Our Indiegogo campaign was a huge success, and we want to extend a warm thanks to our backers.  We are thrilled with everyone's passion and interest.  We hope to reach $1 Million in sales by the time we start shipping.  If we can do that, we can afford to make a couple of other case material options available as upgrades.  What could they be? You tell us.  To help us get there, we are setting some stretch objectives and a referral program to help motivate the base!   

Stretch Goals   

Help us get to...

  1. $ 500 K - and we will throw in a spare EMR stylus  
  2. $ 600 K - and we will throw in a screen protector for the castAway™ one (tablet screen)
  3. $ 750 K - and we will unlock an option to personalize your castAway™case with your name or initials.  As an early backer, you will be able to pledge this perk for $20 (60% Discount)
  4. $1 M - and we will add 2 other case material options 

New Referral Program 

  1. Refer five new backers - receive a 128 GB SD Card
  2. Refer ten new backers - receive a pair Apple AirPods or Samsung Galaxy Buds 
  3. Top Refer - receive a castAway™ case bundle (any size) 

Click Here to learn how to get credit for your referrals. 

Challenges

Making hardware is difficult, but our team has decades of experience. One unexpected wrinkle in our plan was the spread of the Coronavirus throughout the world; which will have an affect on parts of our supply chain. As of February 2020, we plan shipping the Case & Mods (minus the One Tablet Screen) by August and the castAway™ one by October. 

Going forward, there could always be extenuating issues that could slow down the delivery, but we believe our products will be available as expected.

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castAway™ one/MOD
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castAway™ one/MOD

$249 USD $299 USD (16% off)
For your pledge of $249 you will receive a castAway™ one/MOD with your choice of screen - Small (5.8"), Large (6.3"), Extra Large (6.9"). The castAway™ one/MOD is a second screen Chromium Tablet. Please refer to sizing and phone support guide on www.castawaycase.com. NOTE: Does not include castAway™ case. Case can be added at checkout.
Included Items
  • castAway™ one/Mod
Estimated Shipping
October 2020
37 claimed
Ships worldwide.
castAway™ walletMOD

castAway™ walletMOD

$29 USD $39 USD (25% off)
For your pledge of $29 you will receive a walletMOD. walletMOD holds 4 cards, a driver's licence and has a slim pocket for cash. walletMOD is part of the castaMOD family of mobile case accessories for the castAway™ case. Please visit castawaycase.com for further details and remember to select your castAway™ case size at checkout.
Included Items
  • castAway™ walletMOD
Estimated Shipping
August 2020
1 claimed
Ships worldwide.
castAway™ universalCase

castAway™ universalCase

$39 USD $49 USD (20% off)
For your pledge of $39 you will receive a castAway™ universalCase. Includes a universal adapter to connect your phone (with or without an existing case - some restrictions apply). Uses our patent pending magnetic hinge with a case for a castAway™ one or any other of the amazing castaMODs. Please visit castawaycase.com for sizing guidelines.
Included Items
  • castAway™ universalCase
Estimated Shipping
August 2020
28 claimed
Ships worldwide.
castAway™case (iPhone/Samsung)

castAway™case (iPhone/Samsung)

$59 USD $69 USD (14% off)
For your pledge of $59 you will receive a castAway™ case custom made for iPhone and Samsung phones. Cases are molded to accommodate buttons, camera & connectors. Uses our patent pending magnetic hinge with a case for a castAway™ one or any other of the amazing castaMODs. Please visit castawaycase.com for sizing guidelines and models supported.
Included Items
  • castAway™case (iPhone,Samsung)
Estimated Shipping
August 2020
10 claimed
Ships worldwide.
castAway™ walletChargeMOD

castAway™ walletChargeMOD

$79 USD $89 USD (11% off)
For your pledge of $79 you will receive a walletChargeMOD™. Includes 1500 mHa Qi charging battery with 2 Type-C wired charging ports. It also holds 4 cards, a driver's licence and has a slim pocket for cash. Please visit castawaycase.com for further details about castaMODs. Please select your castAway™ case size at checkout.
Included Items
  • castAway™ walletChargeMod
Estimated Shipping
August 2020
3 claimed
Ships worldwide.
castAway™ coverChargeMOD

castAway™ coverChargeMOD

$79 USD $89 USD (11% off)
For your pledge of $69 you will receive a coverChargeMOD™. Includes 5000 mHa Qi charging battery with 2 Type-C wired charging ports. Please visit castawaycase.com for further details about castaMODs. Please select your castAway™ case size at checkout.
Included Items
  • castAway™ coverChargeMOD
Estimated Shipping
August 2020
4 claimed
Ships worldwide.
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