6 Must Have Apple iPad 2 Accessories
iPad Camera Connection Kit
The iPad camera Connection kit gives you the ability to transfer pictures or videos to your iPad from your camera or iPhone through the USB connector or SD card reader. I tested the USB connector with a Kodak camera and a Flip video camera and I was able to transfer pictures and videos directly from the camera to the iPad. Once I plugged the camera in, the iPad automatically started the app needed to make the transfer.
The iPad Camera Connection Kit retails for $29.99 and may be purchased from the Apple store (online or offline.)
iPad 2 Digital AV Adapter
The iPad 2 Digital AV Adapter allows you to mirror what is on your iPad to another HDMI friendly screen (HDTV, projector, etc.) You will be able to watch movies, share pictures or give a presentation by mirroring your iPad. No additional software is needed. The Digital AV Adapter will be available on March 11 from the Apple Store.
Mophie Juice Pack Powerstation
The iPad 2 battery life is 10 hours. No matter how long a battery lasts, it will run out at the most inconvenient time. The Mophie Juice Pack Powerstation is an external battery to charge your iPad (or other USB based smartphones.) Weighing less than 1 lb, the Juice Pack Powerstation will extend your battery life without added bulk or weight.
The Juice Pack Powerstation retails for $99.95 and can be purchased from the Mophie online store.
Native Union MM05 Headset
The iPad 2 adds 2 cameras adding video conferencing capabilities to the iPad. With the MM05 headset’s built in speaker and microphone, you can use your iPad as a video chat device or VOIP phone (Skype, Google Talk).
The Native Union MM05 headset retails for $29.90 and is available at the Native Union website.
Case-Mate Venture iPad 2 Case
The Case-Mate Venture case for the iPad 2 can be propped up to any height for either typing or viewing. It also includes a nylon strap so you can easily take it with you.
The Venture case retails for $39.99 and will be available soon. If you would like to be notified when the Case-Mate iPad 2 cases are available, add your name to the Case-Mate email list.
ToddyGear Smart Cloths Clean Your Screen & Giveaway
I discovered the ToddyGear Smart Clothes at CES and I was immediately a huge fan. The ToddyGear Smart Cloths will keep the screen of all your gadgets shiny and they come in gorgeous colors and patterns (you can even create a branded Smart Cloth for your company). The ToddyGear Smart Cloth is a plush microfiber cloth on one side and a patterned silk microfiber on the other.
The ToddyGear Smart Cloths retail for $14.99 and may be purchased from the ToddyGear store.
ToddyGear Smart Cloths Giveaway
I have ToddyGear Smart Cloths to giveaway to two of our readers. According to the ToddyGear website, families have the average of 24 gadgets in the home. Leave a comment below with the number of gadgets that you plan to keep clean with the ToddyGear Smart Cloths. The giveaway will end at 10:00 pm ET on Wednesday, March 16, 2011. I will randomly choose 2 winners and notify you by email. (Disclosure: I received a sample of the Smart Cloth for review. All opinions are 100% my own.)
All of these iPad 2 accessories will enhance your iPad 2 experience. Many mom bloggers have asked me whether the iPad could be a replacement for a laptop at a conference. With the addition of these iPad 2 accessories, you are able to leave the laptop at home, even if you are giving a presentation.
Are you planning to purchase an iPad 2? What iPad 2 accessories will you be adding?
I would use it on every gadget in my home…anything with a screen (shhhh…even the TV) :)
Thanks for the chance to win–Merry Christmas!
I live in an “i” world with iPod iPhone and iPad so I could use the cloth for all! Would also think this would be good to clean off the camera lenses as they tend to get a few smudges! Inabr the mophie juice pack for my phone which I love and looks like I will be getting the own Foy my iPad! Thanks for the great gadgets!
I’ve been wondering about this, because there are many people saying they’d won gadgets such as Macbook Pros online FOR FREE. So is it possible to get free Macbook Pros? Or are these just scams?
Hey Danny, they have opened up a few more limited spots for the iPhone/iPad test and keep! Finally you can stop borrowing mine http://goo.gl/aN3aF
I don’t have any gadgets so I will just use it to dust the furniture. ;)
Lets see, i have all of the ipods, thre macs, macbook pro, macbook air, and imac, ummmm i have about 5 different smartphones around my house, and each ipad
I will be receiving my IPAD2 next week as a thank you gift from my girlfriend. My husband and I have been assisting her through three years of a very difficult 35 year divorce. What an absolutely out of my mind thank you gift. Can’t wait to get the IPAD2 and keep it clean with the cloth.
The Wacom Bamboo stylus is a great accessory that truly enhances the iPad experience.
That is very cool. How can I give your my address if I won?
I’m planing buy a iPad 2 for my wife,this will be handy to have.
Thanks
Between my hubby and I……… two smartphones, two desktop compuer monitors, a mac pro laptop, my ~NEW~ iPad 2, a dell laptop, my iPod 4th generation and the navigation screen on my Pathfinder….. the list goes on! Now if I could find one for ALL my dusting too. Please send me one, two or more……. =)
The Contest Ended Over A Month Ago….
enter drawing
When I bought my iPad about 2 months ago, they released the ipad2 a week later. Apple was kind enough to let me upgrade to the 2 instead of taking the hundred dollar rebate. I sadly packed up my original iPad with the cleaning cloth that came with it thinking for sure my new one would include a cleaning cloth too. No such luck. Should of kept the first one. Damn my conscious.
Please enter me in drawing. I especially like the Case-Mate and camera connection kit. The cloth is another MUST-HAVE.
I love it. Send it, please.
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I would totally use the ipad 2 every single day in my Early Childhood Special Education classroom with my 15 students ~ 5 of whom have autism! We so could use it!
I think I don’t want to think about how many we have now that my 10 year old has a cell phone :)
Also. I love the Native Union Handsets. I fell in love with the old school Moshi Moshi Pop Handset at CES and even did a blog post about it http://www.freeismylife.com/search?q=moshi+moshi Love that old school vibe
LOL! I am so glad I am not the only one with a family full of gadgets!! Seems we are not alone.
I did not realize how many gadgets we have until I started counting them in my head. I think we have about 14?!!
It would definitely be used on our computers and about 5 other gadgets. Hopefully it will be used on an iPad eventually.
If I won, I would use it on my iPhone, iPad 2, my brother’s phone, iPod touch and iPad 2, my dad’s iPhone and my sister’s iPod touch (long list :) )
I got my iPad 2 friday after standing in line outside (cold &windy) for 5hours. I have 6 other gadgets that I could use the clotH on. I would love to win. TFS!
Hello-
I will get an iPad 2 eventually, I have dressed my current iPad with handsome accessories. However, I doubt that I will spend as much money on the 2, I think a lot of us spent money on the first iPad trying to make it do what the 2 is now capable of.
I wrote a haiku to better explain my need:
iPad and iPhone
OCD controls my mind
ToddyGear can help
Thanks!
I plan on using it for about 5… Macbook pro,Ipad2,iphone4and my dslr screen. :D
Mainly for a MacBook, but also for about 6 others gadgets
Um let’s see…iPhone 4, iPad, Sony PSP, flat screen TV (or perhaps I need the jumbo size!), the kids Leapfrog Explorers, TMobile Dell Mini with 4G, my Toshiba laptop, MacBook…Should I go on? ;) Clearly I need more than one ToddyGear Smart Cloth!
Just 2 for us – The PC monitor and our flat screen TV. Would love an iPad – saving up for one! Thanks for the chance to win the cloths!
Let’s see – DS, 2 iTouches, Sony PRS-600, and a new iPad 2 that I’m getting :) so 5.
Just off the top of my head we have about 10 gadgets/screens that we’d use the cloth on.
This post is actually perfect timing, I just got my voucher at Best Buy this morning and get to pick up my iPad2 this afternoon. I’m on the hunt for some cool accessories for it.