In April, just as the iPad had hit the streets I wrote a post about how accessories set the iPad a world away from the competition.  That was based on the number of accessories that had been announced in the two months that had gone by since the device had been first introduced by Steve Jobs. There was already a large number of companies making myriad models of cases, stands, bags, etc.  All of this was happening even before the device was available for purchasing. All this came back to mind today as I read a post on GottaBeMobile which described how the author had spent some time in an Apple Store...

In rummaging through my daily collection of iPad related information I ran into a story about an inventor that having lost his job just as the iPad was coming out, rolled up his sleeves and designed a case for it.   As it turns out the Zeego case seems pretty interesting as it can also function as a stand in a fashion that is similar to that of the case made by Apple, but uses Velcro to adjust the angle of the display. The Zeego case can also be used as a car mount so that passengers in the back seat of the the car can interact with the iPad or just sit down and watch a movie.  As many have found out...

Fossil has introduced a great looking portfolio style case for the iPad called Decker.  It is fully made of leather and the design is quite simple, yet gives a distinct impression of sophistication.   This is a case for those that like carry their iPads in hand as I don’t imagine any one would buy one of these just to throw them into a bag or backpack. This folio’s simple design, without external pockets makes it ideal for people that want to make sure that they don’t end up carrying useless stuff around.  This is a very common issue with bags and cases that have lots of small...

Clamcase has announced a clam shell type case of the iPad that includes a built-in bluetooth keyboard. This case acts as a case, a stand and a keyboard all in a single accessory and is sure to become a hit with iPad owners that travel a lot. The video seems to show a computer rendition and not an actual product, but it is certainly enough to pick anyone’s curiosity. I’m certainly going to be looking this thing over once it is available. While I don’t really think that the keyboard is essential it will certainly be a nice accessory to have a long on a trip as it protects the iPad and...

There are iPad cases and then there are iPad cases… Pictures of two new iPad luxury cases from Luis Vuitton have popped up in many fashion and luxury related blogs yesterday.  While I’m sure they are well made and classy looking I can’t say that they look like good carrying cases for the iPad.  Their pocket like design and slim fit would seem to make them good candidates as a protective case for you to insert your iPad into before dropping it inside a business case. For standalone use pocket style cases give me a bad feeling that I might pick them up the wrong way and simply watch...

Element Case has released a new stand for the iPad that looks gorgeous.  The Joule stand will look great in any modern decorated environment and I can see it being a stand of choice for living room and office usage.  The stand is machined in Aluminum and seems like a natural accessory for the iPad, though it has a polished finish, which is a contrast with the iPad’s own brushed-like finish. The stand has a removable and adjustable support which when detached would seem to make the case an ideal candidate for just being thrown into a suite case for using with a bluetooth keyboard on a longer...

A post on BoingBoing called my attention to this retro style phone handset for the iPhone. As the iPhone and iPad use the same type headset jack you can plug them into the iPad and when used in conjunction with Skype you can effectively use your iPad as a phone.  I’m sure that everyone will agree that even it looks fun or funny, instead of ridiculous which is exactly how anyone holding up an iPad to his head will look like when trying to hold a skype conversation without the benefit of a proper headset. This headset is made by NativeUnion and a visit to their website reveals that there are...

Now that the iPad is out case makers are having a field day.  With 450.000 devices already sold in less than a week of availability everyone is moving fast to enter this promising market.  I can see that it is going to be a really big market as I can already see my self thinking of having more then one type of case, depending on where I’m going and how I will be using the iPad during a particular day.  I can also see every member of the family having their own iPad in the not too distant future.  This line of thought speaks volumes for the potential market for iPad cases. I ran into several...

Last night I stumbled upon a very simple idea for an iPad stand. I can’t say that it was by accident as I picked it up as the maker started following the iPad Watcher on Twitter, but I wasn’t really looking for anything in this area at the time.  The simplicity of the Groovy Stand really drew in my attention. In essence it is a small wooden base which has a groove into which you can fit your iPad, either in landscape or portrait modes.  The stand is available in three different color tones and costs under $7.  In a time were we have technology and advanced materials everywhere this...

In recent days a lot has been said in several articles on several sites and on TV about the competitors the iPad is going to face. I have to say that so far I’m not impressed at all with any of the proposed competitors on the basis of usability but one thing that has come to my attention is that the accessories that will be available for the iPad set it on a world which is totally different from what the competition can expect. Lets think about this for a second…  How many companies are we expecting to release accessories designed specifically for each of the fifty or so competitors that...

Demand for Apple’s own accessories to the iPad seems to be overstepping their supplies. The dates for actually shipping the items ordered on the Apple online store are shifting towards May.   At the time of this writing only the USB Power Adapter actually was showing May as the shipping forecast, but most accessories where showing either as mid or late April. An article posted earlier on Electronista indicated that the Keyboard Dock was showing a forecast of May as well, but that has changed and it now shows as late-April.  This would suggest that Apple might be having some success in...

Wakefield design has a great looking protection sleeve for the iPad coming out, the iPad Ultimate Sleeve.  There are a lot of options and you can pretty much tailor the sleeve your tastes by choosing different colors, materials and even the iPad orientation of your preference. It hadn’t really ever occurred to me that  in larger device, some people might actually prefer stowing it away in landscape of portrait as it might be easier one way or the other depending on how snug your case is.  It seems that it didn’t escape the folks at Wakefield however as you can see in the picture...

We have been seeing iPad accessories jumping front and center everyday, since I wrote my first post about them starting to appear.  Today, however, I’ve run into one company that seems determined to out do everyone else.  ModulR is bringing out an entire system of accessories that work together to make your iPad your most constant companion ever.  (Might even beat your dog.) The ModulR system is composed of: a case, a screen protector, a stand, a car mount, a wall mount and shoulder strap.  All the other accessories combine with the case in order to let you use and carry your iPad in pretty...

As the flurry of accessories and cases continues (emphasis on cases), I’ve run across another interesting one.  This one is from Quirky and is called Cloak Undercover.  What I found particularly interesting was that this case can be used as a stand and a book cover, not unlike what Apple has shown us, but with a bit more of color and style. The case can be used as a stand both in landscape and portrait mode and comes in several different colors.  When closed it has the familiar “book cover” look that many of us have come to expect for a device with such a large screen which would...

Four new cases, in several different colors, are available for the iPad from Waterfield.  Most of the cases look pretty good, though how good they’ll prove to be once actual iPads are available for you insert into them is another question. The case in this picture is one I might choose to pick up, once I can manage to pick up an iPad. Belkin, a traditional computer and iPod accessory vendor is also coming  out with its first iPad case as well, as you can see in the following picture. As the iPad’s release date gets nearer we should be seeing more and more accessories such as these coming...