Derick Dahl, Product Manager for iPort and LaunchPort joins us to discuss inductive charging, product development, and keeping up with Apple.Show Notes:Interview Guest: Derick DahlRelease Date: September 15, 2014Running Time: Although it wasn’t all that long ago, many of us forget that Apple’s unveiling of the iPad was a watershed moment in the world of ProAV and Systems Integration.  Prior to the iPad hitting the market, consumers had very few options for a touchscreen interface, and they were all dedicated (and very expensive) touch panels from the big boys of automation.The iPad changed all of that. And for Systems Integrators, Launchport changed the iPad. With it’s unique inductive charging system, Launchport products combine the convenience of a fixed touchscreen with the mobility of “floating” iPad.  Consumers and Integrators alike seem to love the product.Derick joined us for a conversation about Launchport.  We discuss the challenges of evolving alongside Apple’s ever-changing line of products, the possibility of future Android docks, the product development process, and much more.  We also discussed Launchport’s new sleeve with hard buttons.  This product looks to solve one of the main gripes about using iPads as automation touchscreens by adding the convenience of always-on hard buttons to the sleeve. Very cool stuff. We hope you enjoy!Derick Dahl on LinkedInDerick Dahl on TwitterLaunchport iPad Sleeve with ButtonsiPort Charge Case and Stand in the Apple StoreThanks for Listening & SubscribingI get excited when I receive an email on the [email protected] email account. Please don’t hesitate to send me an email. Let me know your thoughts about a specific episode, suggest a topic for a future episode or just say hello. If you’d like to help support the podcast you can shop at Amazon using this affiliate link https://avshoptalk.com/amazon. It won’t cost you anything but the show will earn a small commission for the referral.Subscribe:  Newsletter | iTunes | Google Play | RSSConnect: Twitter | Google+ | Facebook | YouTubeContact: [email protected]Derick’s recording rig in the anechoic chamber https://www.avshoptalk.com/episode8CreditsHosts: Nate Schneider & Jason GriffingProducer: Nate SchneiderTheme Music: Colin OwensVoice Over Talent: John Perry