The Best iPad Accessories

With iPad fever doing the rounds at the moment, it seems like an opportune time to check out the best accessories available for your new iPad.

The Substrata iPad Case:

One of the most attractive accessories for your new iPad, designed to keep it in pristine condition, is the Substrata iPad box.

Manufactured to order – shipping around 2 – 3 weeks according to Substrata’s web site – the box features an integrated wooden hinge and a contrasting attractive inlay stripe. A microsuede interior protects the iPad finish on both the base and the lid.

The unit functions as a stand for your iPad, both vertically and horizontally and with the lid open, allows easy access to the docking connector and headphone jack socket. Magnetic stops make sure the box stays either open or closed according to your needs.

Knomo iPad Leather Slim Sleeve:

If you’re not keen on wood, but still want to go for the luxury, natural look, then the Knomo Leather iPad sleeve could be just the thing.

The sleeve is a simple design, made from full grain leather with a crushed velveteen lining. Extra padding between the leather and lining provides additional protection without adding unnecessary bulk.

And you don’t need to worry about not being able to take your iPad out in a hurry – the simple but elegant pull-tab makes retrieving your iPad a breeze.

Available in luxurious black leather, the Knomo Leather Slim Sleeve is probably the ultimate accessory for your iPad.

Griffin A-Frame:

If you like to use your iPad on your desk and are looking for a way to hold your gadget in a number of variations, then you should consider the Griffin A-Frame for the iPad.

The device is well made from heavy aluminium with non-slip silicone to hold your iPad safely in either portrait or landscape modes. For surfing or simply reading, the legs fold down to give a low angle that reduces strain on your wrist.

The A-Frame has been designed to accommodate a number of different cases and the clever design allows easy access to the iPad docking connector for battery charging and synching.

iDapt i4:

Owning a multitude of mobile devices is all very well – the challenge is to keep all those batteries well charged! iDapt offers many options,but a smart solution is the iDapt i4, an innovative charging system designed to accommodate up to four different devices at the same time.

The iDapt i4 can charge your iPad and iPhone, together with a wide range of other electronic devices such as GPS, headphones, game consoles and even rechargeable batteries. It has three charging points and an additional USB charging point, doing away with multiple chargers and cords.

Freedom Pro:

The Freedom Pro Bluetooth keyboard is an excellent accessory for any iPad owner – it also works well with smartphones, netbooks, laptops and PCs.

It features a full 5-row keyboard with 75 keys, including six dedicated keys for selected functions such as Answer Call, End Call, Open Messages, Open Address Book, Open Task and Open Calendar. You can define a further 12 keys for quick launch functions.

The Freedom Pro uses two AAA batteries that give over 90 hours usage time and more than 300 hours in standby mode. LED indicators display power and connection status.

Complete with a pull-out, folding device stand and an elegant storage case, the Freedom Pro is designed to make life easier for iPad owners.