Category Archives: iPad

Booq Boa Folio for iPad: A Worthy Upgrade

Booq Boa Folio for iPad - Front, OpenI’ve been using Apple’s own iPad Case almost since I received my Magical Tablet on April 3rd. I continue to use this case for a variety of reasons: it’s slim and form-fitting, providing almost no added bulk; it’s lightweight, and dirt and dust can be wiped off easily.

The other folio’s that I’ve explored or reviewed are all nice enough, but have a few flaws (at least for my needs). They provide extra padding for protection and even offer a few practical upgrades such as pockets, but generally they’re all very bulky. Many of them are also made of leather which increases the price dramatically or worse, the quality of the leather looks pretty cheesy. (The incase Convertible Book Jacket is a perfect example. The leather is nice, but it’s FAT.)

So, when Boa released their Booq Folio Case for iPad, I was naturally intrigued. It’s a functional replica of Apple’s own case, but with a few extra niceties.

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Kensington PowerBack Battery Case with Kickstand and Dock

Kensington PowerBack Battery Case with Kickstand and Dock

My iPad sips power so I’m generally not too worried about it shutting down unexpectedly. That said, if you rely on your iPad like do, it’s good to be prepared with an external battery for those times when you forget or your schedule may not allow you to charge your Magical Tablet.

Kensington has got you covered- literally – with their PowerBack Battery Case.

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HyperDrive iPad Hard Drive

HyperDrive iPad Hard DriveIf you’re a photographer or videographer using an iPad as your on-the-go storage, edit and upload device then you may have encountered the arbitrary 32 GB limit that Apple has set for drives connected using the iPad Camera Connection Kit.

The HyperDrive iPad Hard Drive helps overcome that limit by allowing you to store up to 750 GB of photos and video in discrete 32 GB chunks. Here’s how it works.

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tyPad Bluetooth Keyboard and Case Turns Your iPad into a Laptop (photos, video)

tyPad Bluetooth Keyboard and Case for Apple iPad

Do you miss your laptop when you’re out and about with your iPad? tyPad can make you feel better.

The “leatherette” case for iPad includes a built-in Bluetooth keyboard and all the appropriate angles to optimally allow for typing, much like a laptop. When not in use, the case folds up to contain both the iPad and keyboard in one neat little package.

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Philips Unveils Fidelio iPad Speaker Dock

Philips Fidelio iPad Speaker Dock DS8550Back in March I told you about a beautifully designed iPad speaker dock called Mantis from Vesta-Life which, at the time, seemed an unlikely product. I mean, iPhones and iPods are for music, not iPads, right? Apparently, wrong.

There’s a huge community of folks clambering for iPad speaker docks and Philips is looking to fill that void by expanding their Fidelio line of speaker docks to support iPads.

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iOS 4.2 Software Update for iPad Coming in November

iPad running iOS 4Apple posted a new page to Apple.com about the iOS 4.2 update for iPad that we’ve all been waiting for. I’ve gotten so comfortable with many of the new features available in iOS 4 on my iPhone 4 that my iPad experience almost seems flawed at times.

Here’s what to expect. (With photos)

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iPad Fully Integrated with New Apple TV with Remote Software, AirPlay

iPad, AppleTV and AirplayYesterday, during Apple’s annual September press conference and iPod refresh, Apple CEO Steve Jobs unveiled the new Apple TV along with new iPod Shuffle, iPod nano and iPod Touch devices, with the latter running the upcoming iOS 4.1.

If you’ve been wondering why Apple TV has been a “hobby” for Apple up until this point, here’s why: the integration of iOS4 and supporting devices is now seamless thanks to apps like Apple TV remotes for iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch and for media software like AirPlay.

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PhotoFast IPADock Will Charge your iPad – and all your other iGadgets – at Once (video)

PhotoFast IPADockFile this one under Overkill.

PhotoFast, the same crazy folks who designed a RAID 0 CompactFlash Adapter for miniSD cards, has introduced the IPADock. But if you thought it was just for your iPad, you’d be sorely mistaken.

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PadFoot iPad Stand: Small, Versatile, Expensive

PadFoot by Michael Cornelissen for ShapewaysI believe that minimalism in gadgetry is an attribute worth striving for. So, you might imagine that I would like the PadFoot designed by Michael Cornelissen and sold by Shapeways.

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Griffin CinemaSeat for iPad Makes Family Road Trips More Pleasant

Griffin Technology CinemaSeat for iPadAre we there yet? Why is that man yelling? Can I have a drink? I have to go to the bathroom. What are those two dogs doing? How much longer until we get there?

If all that sounds familiar to you, then you’re probably a parent who’s been on a long drive with your offspring. While it’s great to spend time with the family, sometimes you just want a little quiet time during a long drive so you can focus on getting to your destination safely.

If  you don’t have one of those fancy (and expensive) entertainment systems in your car but you own an iPad, then the Griffin CinemaSeat may just help relieve you of some of the backseat chatter whilst you’re driving (I could have used one of these during our ten-hour drive to OBX for our family vacation…)

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