Manatee looks like it could be a great aid to those with limited mobility or the bed-ridden. However, while Realize says that the product was named after the parts that grip the iPad since they resemble a manatee’s arms, there is a fair possibility that some would begin to resemble the endangered sea cow with prolonged supine use of the product.
My latest Backed or Whacked column at TechCrunch discusses three products that can be used to support the iPad while standing, sitting and even lying down.