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The CastAway Case looks like a really cool idea.  I know of many many uses for this extra screen and I really like the fact that it can fit several sizes of iPhone models. I could potentially see help for people that have to carry two phones for work and personal. Since reading this, I have read about it on the crowdfunding site and it looks like it has some very good progress being made.  I like the fact that it can be disconnected or work together; isn't bulky, well designed, can charge your phone, has front and back cameras, a decent screen, can be used as a protective case, and can be used with Wifi or Bluetooth.  My only fear is disconnecting it and losing it.  Maybe they will add a beep alarm if it gets too far away from the host.

I agree with another comment about the crowdfunding of certain products.  Many of those involved in new ventures and ideas have never been through the whole process of creating a product.  The steps that appears to really foul things up are the concept to production process and fulfillment process.  Yet, the CastAway team has been pretty good about transparency of the product workflow and any issues being encountered. Much more information is available about the product and the timeline for concept to  production, and shipping to fulfillment appears to be well thought out.

It is designed in the US, but made China which means you are prone to delays. I wonder if the actual working model ever made it to CES.  Apparently, there are working models to show.