iPad Accessories

Griffin Technology is offering 50% off its SeeSaw iPad case and stand. The colorful iPad accessory makes using the tablet easier in the classroom or lab, by allowing you to view it while sitting or standing. You can also easily switch between portrait or landscape mode without removing the iPad from the case.

The SeeSaw is constructed from a lightweight material that is easy to clean, and it features a built-in carrying handle so you can move it from desktop to desktop. The case also offers full access to the tablet's ports, cameras, speakers and controls.

Logitech has expanded its tablet accessory lineup with two new keyboard folio cases for the iPad and iPad mini. The new cases both feature built-in Bluetooth keyboards, and are designed to protect both the front and back of your tablet. Logitech promises the keyboard provides a "traditional typing experience" on both the iPad and iPad mini. The Bluetooth keyboard also helps conserve screen space on the mini's smaller 7.9-inch display.

The Keyboard Folio for the iPad and iPad mini also offer  two different viewing angles, and the same built-in wake/sleep magnets seen in most folio tablet cases. The hidden magnets not only keep the case securely closed, but they also help preserve battery life thanks to the automatic sleep function.

The sleek, metallic BookArc iPad stand now comes with a silicone insert designed specifically for the iPad mini. Twelve South, the makers of BookBook and SurfacePad have adapted the BookArc to fit the smaller device profile without changing its good looks.

The BookArc stand will now hold any iPad in either landscape or portrait orientations, with space built-in to accommodate a plugged-in Lighting cable. The arc-shaped, heavy steel stand is a solid base for the tablet, and provides a comfortable angle for watching video or typing with a Bluetooth keyboard.

There are run-of-the-mill iPad accessories, and then there are mind-blowing concepts that stretch the limits of imagination. The Classic Match Foosball table from New Potato technologies falls somewhere in between. With this device, you can actually connect your iPad via the 30-pin dock connector and compete with a friend in a virtual foosball game.

Eight 2-axis control bars steer the action, right up until you hear the sound of the ball hitting the back of the goal. The companion app Classic Match Foosball is a complete foosball simulation that interacts with the table and shows 3D replays. Real score markers and two ball launch buttons complete the foosball experience.

ZAGG is offering 50% off the ZAGGfolio and ZAGGkeys MINI keyboard cases for the iPad 2-4 and iPad mini. The ZAGGfolio case is now $65 (normally $130) and the ZAGGkeys MINI case is only $45 (normally $90). The cases will be half-off for a limited time or while supplies last.

The ZAGGfolio case for the iPad 2, 3 and 4 is a hard-shell case wrapped in leather, with a microfiber interior lining. It features a built-in stand for reading, working or watching videos, and a rechargeable built-in keyboard with iPad specific keyboard shortcuts. The case is available in brown, black or alligator.

The CamRanger has been turning a few heads at Macworld 2013. It is a small box that gives the user wireless control over Canon or Nikon DSLRs directly from an iPad, iPhone or iPod touch. What makes the CamRanger stand out from other devices, is its ability to create an ad-hoc Wi-Fi network. This allows you to remotely control your digital camera without the need of an internet connection. This is a great tool for shooting in remote places that do not offer a Wi-Fi option.

The CamRanger has a range of about 150 feet, and offers LiveView for streaming images, AutoView, and the ability to set camera properties and so on. It is compatible with most Canon and Nikon DSLRs, and features a rechargeable battery with around 3 to 6 hours of battery life. It can be charged using an USB charging cable and US AC adapter, and it ships with a protective case, and an Ethernet cable for future firmware upgrades.

It's no secret that a lot of adults now prefer the iPad as their number one bathroom pastime, but is it a good idea to teach toddlers to be dependent on technology when using the rest room? CTA Digital seems to think it's a great idea, and has set out to revolutionize potty training with the "iPotty".

CTA unveiled the $40 toilet for toddlers at CES in Las Vegas this week. I originally thought it was a joke, but the iPotty keeps turning heads and making headlines. The potty is attached to an iPad stand, and features a plastic sheet and pee guard for boys. The iPotty also easily comes apart for convenient cleanup. Surprisingly there is no iPotty compatible app, but maybe one is in the works.

Easy-Doks has announced the new CR19 smart charger with Smart Current Detection (SCD) technology for safely charging of up to 3 devices at one time. The CR19 is capable of charging iPhones, Android devices, Blackberrys, iPads, Kindles, iPods and so on. It also features a Bluetooth keyboard, clock radio with FM stereo and a high quality speaker system for listening to music while you charge your devices.

The SCD technology adjusts the flow for each device to avoid harmful overcharging, and the Bluetooth keyboard allows you to type on your tablet while you use the docking station. The CR19 also ships with a “Tidy-Cable” organizer to keep your multiple cables tangle free.

Easy-Doks will officially unveil the 3 port smart charger at CES, which is being held January 8-11 at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas.

There are a million three-in-one iPad cases on the market, but if you're looking for a case / keyboard combo for your new iPad, Zagg is offering 20% off its ZAGGfolio portable cover.

The ZAGGfolio all in one iPad companion comes in multiple colors and features a durable microfiber lining, a built-in stand and a built-in rechargeable battery. Its thin form factor and removable keyboard also transforms your iPad into easy to carry mobile laptop.

The cover features convenient access slots for all the iPad's ports and buttons, and the removable keyboard with stand alone iPad dock is Bluetooth compatible. The ZAGGfolio case is available for the second, third or fourth generation iPad, and comes in Metallic Blue, Black Carbon Fiber, Metallic Red, Smart Pink, Smart Orange, White Carbon Fiber or three leather variants.

More accessories are on the way from Apple to complement the full range of iOS products with Lightning dock connectors. One highlight is an update to the power adapter shipped with the Retina display iPad and iPad mini.

In order to meet the battery life demands on these power-hungry mobile devices, Apple has been forced to increase the capacity of built-in lithium-ion batteries. The new power adapter provides 12W instead of the previous version with only 10W of juice.