Sometimes a lab is too much. If you need a solution that’s more nimble than a lab. Maybe something mobile to test mobile devices? Here’s a portable iPad testing set-up I’ve had success with.

1. A GOOB* Mobile iPad Testing Setup
A low cost alternative to in-lab testing
*Get Out Of the Building
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2. Sometimes a lab is too much.
If you need a solution that’s more nimble than a lab.
Maybe something mobile to test mobile devices?
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3. Here’s a portable iPad testing set-up
I’ve had success with.
MacBook Pro
iPad
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4. Supplies for portable iPad testing set-up
Reflector App
Wirelessly mirror your iPad,
iPhone or iPod Touch screen
to any Mac or PC.
http://www.airsquirrels.com/reflector/
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5. Supplies for portable iPad testing set-up
Siverback App
Guerrilla usability testing
software for designers and
developers
http://silverbackapp.com/
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6. Supplies for portable iPad testing set-up
HUE HD (white) USB camera
for Windows and Mac
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7. Supplies for portable iPad testing set-up
iPad Hard Case
(Black)
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8. Supplies for portable iPad testing set-up
3M Duct - 3M Black
Duct Tape
(yes, duct tape)
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9. Assemble a sled:
+
Web Cam
+
Duct Tape
=
iPad Cover
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Sled

10. Supplies for portable iPad testing set-up
USB Extension Cable (6 Foot)
A Male to a Female
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11. USB connects the webcam to the laptop
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12. Supplies for portable iPad testing set-up
What is captured during test
Reflector mirrors the
mobile device screen
in real time
The HUE HD Web
Cam captures finger,
hand gestures and
screen contact
SiverBack records the
entire screen. It uses the
MacBook Pro to record the
audio and iSight camera
captures facial
expressions.
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User’s
Expressions.
Yep, that’s me.

13. Portable iPad testing on locations
Easy set up on
location in a
Shopping Mall.
If tables and
chairs are not
available choose
a portable table
the height you
would like.
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14. Now get out of the building
and start testing!
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