Since I purchased Skyfire for my iPhone 4 a couple of months ago, I’ve been longing for an iPad version. Using nothing short of transcoding wizardry, Skyfire is an iOS browser that enables you to play Flash videos on your iPhone on both WiFi and 3G that will soon come to your iPad.
Yet another entrant into the race to turn your iPad into a laptop: this one from ZAGG – the company that makes the excellent InvisibleShield for iPhone and iPad.
Instead of simply creating a leather case like many of the iPad keyboard/case solutions, ZAGG has gone to great lengths to create a product that looks like it was designed specifically for your iPad.
I have the iPad Camera Connection Kit and like many of you, I was perplexed when the thing arrived with not one, but two separate dongles – one for connecting your camera via USB and the other for pulling photos and video off of SD cards. I carry them both, because I never know which one I’ll need at any given time.
The folks over at M.I.C. Gadget have introduced a 3-in-1 camera connection kit for iPad that makes it possible to carry only one dongle for all your photo-uploading needs. (Well, unless you use CompactFlash….)
Most of us use our iPads for media consumption, web surfing and reading eBooks but there are those of us who use them as netbook replacements. In many cases, this requires the inclusion of a keyboard – typically the Apple Bluetooth Keyboard.
The problem with most iPad cases is that the manufacturers don’t take this into account during the design process. That’s why I’ve always liked Waterfield Designs – their attention to detail.
Waterfield Designs’ new iPad Wallet has a dedicated space to hold your iPad, charger, cables and yes, space to hold your Apple Bluetooth Keyboard. It will even fit your iPad while it’s still in the Apple iPad Case.
The Waterfield Designs iPad Wallet is made from 6 different colors of ballistic nylon with distressed leather trim starting at $79. D-rings, straps and other goodies are also available for a few extra dollars. It’s available for pre-order now with and expected ship date of October 31.
I’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.
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.
