iPad Accessory Reviews
May 16th, 2011 at 11:33 AM EST | by inu846W
Space, the final frontier. This space frontier stops at 500GB, but nobody is going to complain. Seagate has announced the GoFlex Satellite hard drive companion for your iPad for $199.99. And best of all, it’s wireless!
Mostly targeted toward movie lovers, the drive can be used by those with lots of music, image, or other files as well. Appealing to practicality, Seagate doesn’t highlight the impressive 500GB amount of space but mention storage for up to 300 movies. It’s not about the specs, it’s about how you use your iPad.
The iPad comes in the different memory storage capacities, 16GB, 32,GB and 64GB. Using an external drive with an iPad is not a new idea, but using it wirelessly is a nice feature plenty of people will enjoy and take advantage of. Users can manage file transfers to and from the GoFlex Satellite by going to the settings section on their iPad to make sure a notice for the GoFlex personal Wi-Fi network is present.
There is a USB connection cord which allows the user to connect the hard drive to a Mac or PC. Files can be transferred from the computer to the external drive and then uploaded to the iPad through a wireless signal. The drive acts as a wireless hotspot, but only serves files and not the Internet.
You can enjoy watching movies wirelessly for up to 5 hours thanks to its battery and stream to 3 separate devices through the drive. Use the drive with other devices like iPhone and iPod, too.
Pre-order the GoFlex Satellite now through amazon.com
or bestbuy.com
. The external drive is expected to be released in July.
iPad News Via: ft.com
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April 13th, 2011 at 12:10 PM EST | by inu846W
If you’re looking for an accessory to accommodate your new iPad 2, then check out the all-in-one ZAGGmate
from ZAGG, the makers of the popular and virtually indestructible invisibleSHIELD
. With the ZAGGmate iPad accessory, you get a lot of bang for your buck.
The iPad 2 accessory includes a Logitech keyboard with wireless Bluetooth capability. The keyboard contains special function keys to make using the iPad easier, including keys for volume control, slideshow, home, search and more.
ZAGGmate also acts as a case for your iPad 2, protecting it from scratches and other types of damage. Aircraft-grade aluminum with a bead-blasted, anodized finish gives the accessory some style as well as the needed function of protection. The high density, military grade padding safeguards your iPad 2 from damage if you happen to drop it.
Prop your iPad 2 up with a hinge within the ZAGGmate and you’ve got a working stand to use with the keyboard. The iPad can rest in either landscape or portrait mode.
Overall, ZAGGmate matches the design, look and feel of your iPad 2 and weighs only 12.2 ounces. If you have a first-generation iPad, don’t worry, ZAGGmate is also available for iPad 1 as well.
Click here to order ZAGGmate from zagg.com and get free shipping!
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March 29th, 2011 at 11:21 AM EST | by inu846W
The HandStand for iPad provides a new way to hold and use your device that may come in handy for certain situations, but not all.
There may be times when having the iPad sit in your lap while you use both hands to tap away on the screen is most useful, and other times you may want the iPad to stand on a table so you can view an app or movie hands-free. But with the HandStand, you can hold the iPad safely and securely in one hand with little effort while using your other hand to manipulate the screen or perform other tasks. It’s a great accessory that adds flexibility to your iPad experience.
Though suited well for many situations, HandStand may work best for business purposes like checking inventory records on the iPad while viewing the stock on a shelf at the same time, giving a presentation where mobility is needed while referencing the iPad, or multitasking in any number of ways with one hand while having the need to use the iPad with the other.
HandStand is manufactured in Portland, Oregon from heavy-duty, durable polyurethane using American made materials. All parts are 100% recyclable. The iPad fits snug and secure into a case and your hand fits easily under a flexible strap on the back. There is a hard plastic piece which extends out from the back that your fingers can grip or rest on, but it also acts as a stand when you place the accessory down on any surface. You can enjoy a 360 degree rotation of the iPad when using HandStand simply by twisting the case.
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March 21st, 2011 at 1:04 PM EST | by inu846W
You iPad 1 owners thought you were left out in the cold with the new and improved Apple iPad cover, huh? Not anymore. You too can enjoy the new iPad 2 Smart Cover almost as much as iPad 2 users by using glue, magnets, and basic handy work thanks to the ingenuity of therussiansusedapencil.com.
I purchased several different types of rare earth magnets from K&J Magnetics. I ended up using block magnets, 3/8” x 3/16” x 1/32” (found here). These particular dimensions work nicely because they sit flush on the iPads edge. I wonder, however, if the round equivalent might feel a little nicer (no sharp edges). Shipping ended up costing more than the magnets themselves so if you are ordering try to team up with some friends.
The cover will come off and attach just as easily, protect the front of your iPad, act as a stand in portrait and landscape orientations, but it will not turn your iPad 1 on and off automatically. That feature is exclusive to iPad 2 because of the updated sensor in the screen.
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March 14th, 2011 at 12:00 PM EST | by inu846W
iFixit’s first teardown of a case shows Apple’s new Smart Cover for iPad 2 is filled with 21 magnets. Smart Cover is the latest accessory iPad 2 cover from Apple that differs in many ways from the previous iPad case the tablet maker offered for the first-generation.
sleeper sensor(left), and magnets inside iPad for keeping cover closed
Some highlights from the Smart Cover case teardown include:
- 10 magnets in iPad 2, 21 in the Smart Cover.
- no special properties to magnets like “correlated magnets“.
- One magnet is used to turn off the screen, others are use to hold the cover to the iPad or to create the triangular shape for the cover’s material to be used as a stand.
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March 3rd, 2011 at 6:05 PM EST | by inu846W
With the iPad 2 having just been announced yesterday, and all of its specs and details finally confirmed,iPad accessory manufactures are busy creating their wares and some have started to show up already. We’ve gathered some of them here for you to check out. Follow the links provided to find out more information about the iPad 2 accessories that interests you.
iPad 2 accessories from Targus include a protective cover and stand, and a 360 degree rotating stand and case. Find more information for Targus iPad 2 accessories here.
From the creators of the popular Invisible Shield protector for iPad comes ZAGGmate, an all-in-one iPad 2 case, Bluetooth keyboard and stand. Made from aircraft grade aluminum, military grade high-density padding with an anodized finish to match the iPad, this new accessory is sure to please. Pre-order now and get FREE shipping!(lower 48 US states)
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