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3 Unique iPad Accessories

Clearly the iPad tablet is a revolutionary device that is rapidly gaining global adoption. We are always on the prowl for the best iPad apps but we keep our ear to the ground for great iPad accessories also. Here are 3 cool iPad accessories you may want to consider for your new iPad 2.

AirStash: We really like this wireless flash drive for drag and dropping files through WiFi. Since the iPad tablet has limited memory and storage with no USB ports to plug into an external hard drive, the iPad definitely needed a way to backup more data. That’s what this iPad accessory can do for you. Plus AirStash can even serve up your movies and music with built-in media streaming over WiFi. AirStash retails for $100 and you can get it here. (video demos below the break) Continue reading

Best iPad 2 Cases of Luxury

Are you still doubting that the iPad 2 is one of the hottest product launches ever? More proof can be seen in the iPad 2 accessory market which is a multibillion dollar industry. There seems to be demand even for luxurious iPad 2 cases for the rich and famous. The French brand Cartier jumped into the luxury pool with their $420 iPad 2 case a few months back. We found a few high-end iPad 2 cases that are even pricier than the Cartier Les Must collection.  The popularity of the iPad 2 across all demographics has opened the door for the most expensive case designs that we know of. In fact, one of these iPad 2 cases in our review actually cost more than the Apple’s most expensive iPad 2 tablet ($829 3G/64GB).

The Padova: Orbino is the manufacturer of this fine leather iPad 2 case. This Padova ipad 2 case integrates with Apple’s Smart Cover Technology. The Padova is a a full cover design that is super-slim and matches the sleek elegance of the iPad 2 and its thinner redesign. These Orbino iPad 2 cases are handmade to be high-performance that protect the iPad 2 both on the front and back of the iPad tablet. Orbina proudly statest that each Padova iPad 2 case is 100% built by hand by a single artisan in their own facilities in Italy. Orbino’s Padova entry level iPad 2 case is available in four premium colors: Brown, Black,Deep Red, and Pecan and is priced at $209 (not pictured). The limited edtion Padova iPad 2 case offers higher end leather skins like Crocodile and Ostrich which are pictured left. The price of the Padova limited edition iPad 2 case is $689 for Crocodile and Ostrich for $569. (Astounding iPad case $ after the break)  Continue reading

Scribbly iPad accessory taking pre-orders

Ok. Everybody already know’s how amazing and revolutionary the iPad tablet and it’s ecosystem are. The tactile gestures of tapping, swiping and pinching the touch interface have changed computing forever. However, sometimes I want to interface with the iPad using a stylus. I don’t want to sound like I’m complaining but my fingers are not always fit to accomplish some of these daily tasks on my iPad tablet screen. I thought sooner or later Apple would come out with some sort of a awesome stylus for the iPad 2 but Scribbly has beat them to it. The new marker themed stylus from Scribbly looks almost just like a white board marker, but when it meets the touch screen glass of the iPad, it acts as if they shood have been sold together like the Smart Cover. Just when you thought things on the iPad couldn’t be more immersive, they do. (video demo after break) Continue reading

Guitar Pedalboard for the iPad

My son is a passionate guitarist or in current vernacular -a guitarhead. He uses his iPad 2 along with his guitar on a daily basis with apps like the Guitar World Lick of the Day. Today his mind was blown by Digitech’s new iPad Pedalboard. This iPad news for guitarists allows for docking the iPad to the Digitech programmable pedalboard. With DigiTech’s new iPB-10 Programmable Pedalboard, guitarists actually slot the iPad tablet into the built-in docking bay and then connect the instrument and amp to the back of the iPad pedaboard. This offers guitarists a drag and drop chain of digital effects along with the free Pedalboard iPad 2 app and then use the physical footswitches to control the action. This is a creative marriage between a musicians pedalboard and this iPad 2 accessory.

The iPB-Nexus iPad 2 app that comes along with the pedalboard allows users to string up to 10 effects at once, also providing users with up to 87 different pedal choices. Users can create a range of effects like wah, distortion, chorus, flangers and phasers. Shipping of the Digitech iPad Pedalboard starts shipping in June for a whopping $700! If a hardcore guitarist does not yet own an iPad 2 I’m guessing they may be tempted to buy one just to put this combination together.

Best iPad 2 waterproof cases

It’s vacation time here in the U.S. which means lots of people are heading to the beach and the lake. With all this vacation water activity it is inevitable that the iPad 2and water will come into contact with each other. If you are like most everyone that has an iPad 2 you tend to take it everywhere you go. So if you want to sit in the pool, surf, water ski or snorkel you can take your iPad 2 along with our recommended waterproof iPad 2 cases and be water tight. We are going to look at what we think are the two best iPad 2 waterproof cases by Aquapac and Overboard. There were a few honorable mentions but these two best iPad 2 case makers can stand up to water torture and protect your device. First off, let me point out that there are plenty of iPad 2 case makers that are water resistant but our picks are the best iPad 2 case makers claim to be 100% waterproof. Both of these iPad 2 waterproof cases are solid choices. One of our favorite features on both of these iPad 2 waterproof cases is that you have a clear window that allows you to use  touch screen of your iPad 2 underwater. Also both of them float. So if you are boating and your iPad 2 goes overboard you can circle back and find it floating on the lakes surface. This will give all boaters a bit more peace of mind when letting the kids play with your iPad while out on the lake or at the dock.  There are video demos of both iPad 2 cases below the fold.

Overboard iPad 2 waterproof case. Overboard is a serious case manufacturer for a number of outdoor case products. We like the slide seal system that they use for the iPad 2. This iPad 2 case is submersible for up to 19 feet so you can’t really go deep water diving with this but you could go to bottom of the pool and surf the web with your Wi-Fi connection (just kidding there but do leave a comment if you find it works). The Overboard waterproof system works by moving the four sliders to the closed position on the pouch and as you can see in the video below the iPad is fully protected.  We also like the ability to add a strap for carrying your iPad 2 over the shoulder. When lugging all your gear to the beach straps are essential. Nice extra padding on the back of this iPad 2 case. Available at Amazon for $49.99

 

Aquapac iPad 2 waterproof case. The Aquapac iPad 2 case give you great protection from water, dust, dirt, and sand.  The Aquapac  uses ultra-secure injection-moulded plastic seals and has high-frequency welded seams to ensure against leakage or gritty sand slipping inside. The Aquapac is considered to be one of the leading iPad 2 case makers and  we find them to have a very practical design for outdoor iPad users.  The Aquapac iPad 2 case has some attractive features like a shoulder strap that can be detached when not needed. The case also floats on water and each corner has grommet holes to allow the iPad owner to secure the case to your backpack, Continue reading