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Table Of Contents Productivity. Simplified. Introducing Brydge 05 Who Needs a Brydge? 06 The Perfect Location 07 Brydge Features 10 Product Details 12 Competitive Matrix 14 Reviews & Recognition 18 Meet the Family - Apple 08 Meet the Family - Microsoft 09
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Meet Brydge We believe in a seamless connection to the world around us; unlocking potential, enabling freedom, and unleashing the inherent digital nomad within everyone. Through innovative technology and stunning design we have created the ultimate in mobile productivity. With a legacy in Kickstarter, Brydge is now renowned for one thing - creating a beautiful range of keyboards that uniquely combine the functionality of a tablet with the productivity of a laptop. Silver Gold Space Gray 5
Who Needs A Brydge? People who value convenience and productivity love the freedom that Brydge offers. The Brydge range provides a keyboard solution that maintains the benefits of a tablet and provides the user with a beautifully designed device that reflects the true beauty of the ipad and Surface. 6
The Perfect Location Turning a top 5 Kickstarter campaign from a niche brand to a global leader in premium tablet accessories calls for some inspiration. Brydge was born in California, raised in Singapore, and now calls Park City home. This mountain town provides the perfect combination of an outdoor lifestyle and accessibility to the largest consumer tech market in the world. With sales in over 100 countries, doubling of staff, and 200% revenue growth just this last year, Brydge has big plans. You ll find us on the slopes on a powder day, mountain bikes in the summer, and innovating and pushing the envelope around every corner. Brydge Park City, UT sales@brydgeglobal.com
Meet the Family Brydge Mini / Brydge 7.9 The Brydge Mini and Brydge 7.9 bring the hallmarks of the larger Brydge 9.7 into a smaller package designed specifically for the ipad mini 1, 2 & 3 and ipad mini 4 Brydge 9.7 For the ipad Air, Air 2, 9.7- inch ipad Pro, and the new 2017 ipad, the Brydge 9.7 is the perfect compliment to Apple s workhorse Brydge 12.9 The Brydge 12.9 delivers the perfect blend between ipad and MacBook. Made for the 12.9-inch ipad Pro 8
Meet the Family Brydge 12.3 Our newest member of the Brydge line - Brydge 12.3. Holding true to our design roots, this version, crafted for the Microsoft Surface Pro 3 and 4, takes all the Brydge staples you've come to love (backlit keys, aluminum body, long-lasting battery) and adds on exciting new features including an adaptive trackpad and integrated SSD storage. 9
Features Brydge offers a unique set of features that enable freedom, convenience, and connectivity to the priorities in our lives. Backlit Keys Being productive whether you re in the office or on the go is critical. With an illuminated typing experience, we have achieved the perfect balance between being mobile and being productive anytime, anywhere. Extraordinarily Versatile Flawlessly integrating with ipad, the patented hinge provides a 180º viewing experience that forms the perfect balance between your ipad and MacBook. Beautiful Design Precisely engineered out of premium aluminum to deliver a seamless experience from ipad to keyboard. Power to go. For longer With up to a 3 month battery life on a single charge, keeping your Brydge powered up and on the go is easy. Simply charge it with the provided Micro USB cable in as little as an hour. Storage Our newest member of the family, the Brydge 12.3 for Microsoft Surface, offers a storage option to keep your tablet fast and ideas flowing. 10
Product Details All Brydge models are crafted from a single piece of high-grade aluminum and come with premium features including backlit keys and an extended battery life. Brydge 12.9 Weight 725g / 1.6lb Connectivity Bluetooth 3.0 Warranty 12 Months Compatability ipad Pro 12.9-inch 12
Brydge 9.7 Weight 485g / 1.07lb Connectivity Bluetooth 3.0 Warranty 12 Months Compatability ipad Air 1 & 2, ipad Pro 9.7-inch, new 2017 ipad Brydge 12.3 Weight 575g / 1.27lb Connectivity Bluetooth 3.0 Warranty 12 Months Compatability Microsoft Surface Pro 3 & 4 Brydge Mini / Brydge 7.9 Weight 310g /.68lb Connectivity Bluetooth 3.0 Warranty Compatability 12 Months ipad mini 1-3 (Brydge Mini) ipad mini 4 (Brydge 7.9) 13
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Reviews & Recognition Inc 5000: Fastest-Growing Private Companies in America Each year, leading business publication Inc. ranks the 5,000 fastest-growing private companies in America by sales growth over a three-year period. Brydge was ranked 1,542 overall and ninth in the Computer Hardware category. CES Innovation Awards 2016 & 2017 CES Innovation Award Honorees are recognized technology leaders with solutions that are the best in their categories. Brydge has been selected as an Innovation Award recipient for both the Brydge Mini and Brydge 12.3. Red Dot Design Award for Excellence in Design The Red Dot Award Product Design competition appraises the best products of the year from all over the world. The Brydge 9.7 was honored for its beautiful design and maximum functionality. The Brydge 9.7 ipad keyboard is why I won't be buying a new MacBook Pro. The Brydge 12.9 instantly transforms Apple s new 12-inch slate into a MacBook for under $200. The company s new Bluetooth keyboard features everything you want from a full-sized keyboard. Due to the excellent construction, solid design, smooth typing feel...and a number of other factors, the Brydge 7.9 is an Apple World Today Top Pick as the Best ipad mini keyboard of 2015. 18