You’ve probably noticed by now that I love my iPad, and I use it for everything.  As each new generation arrives, I’ve passed along our old iPads to iPad stands suppliers.  Those family members are usually college students who can hopefully use the iPad to help them with their school work and with taking notes in class.  To make taking notes easier, I always give them a keyboard case.  I really don’t like using the iPad’s on-screen keyboard, and external Bluetooth keyboards are usually a bit easier to type on.  The problem I have with most keyboard cases is that they add a lot of bulk to the svelte iPad.  They’re often large folio-style cases that make the iPad hard to hold when you just want to interact with the iPad.  I was interested to try the Aluminum Bluetooth Keyboard Case for New iPad and iPad 2 from Cirago.  (You’ll notice the review unit I received arrived in packaging that hadn’t been updated to show the new iPad stands, but the item number on the box matches the new item number.)  This keyboard can just be popped off when you don’t need to type.  Let’s give it a closer look.
The Cirago Bluetooth keyboard case is different from all the other keyboard cases I’ve tried.  It’s not a folio case that stays on the iPad; it’s an aluminum cover that snaps over the front of the iPad 2 or new iPad.  It protects the screen while you’re carrying the iPad in your bag, but it pops off so you use the iPad without a cover – the way Steve Jobs intended.  To fit into the Cirago, the iPad must be caseless.  You can’t use a Smart Cover or a back shield.  The iPad 2 used in this review did have a ZAGG invisibleShield skin on the back.Also visible in this photo are strips of high-density foam padding that will cushion and protect the iPad’s screen.  There’s a strip right at the wrist cutout, another along the top of the keyboard, and one at the back, where the iPad stand folds away for storage.The Cirago has an internal battery that’s charged with the included microUSB cable.  (I didn’t find anything on Cirago’s website or on the packaging to specify the type of battery used.) I couldn’t find any information about how many hours of typing you can expect from a charge, but the keyboard will go into sleep mode if it’s left idle for a while.

Have you ever wanted a 9.7″ iMac? While technically such a device does not exist, you might be interested in taking a look at SMK-Link’s PadDock 10v2, an iPad stock that is not only compatible with Apple’s third-generation iPad stands, but will double up as a speaker system and giving off the illusion that you own a mini iMac, or iMac mini however you want to call it.
Much like its predecessor, the PadDock 10v2 allows the iPad to be rotated 360-degrees, giving the user the option of viewing the iPad in either landscape or portrait mode depending on their needs and preferences. The speaker portion will feature 40mmx50mm oval speakers with high-energy neodymium magnets, a passive radiator that helps extend the bass frequency and has been designed to bounce off surfaces behind the iPad stands suppliers for “greatly increase stereo separation”.If all of that sounds good to you, head on over to Amazon where you will be able to pick one up, or head on to the PadDock’s website where it will retail for a slightly more expensive.

Microsoft spent a big chunk of MWC today telling everyone about Windows 8 and if you’re the coding type, the news gets even better. If invited, you’ll be expecting something nice in the mail to arrive from Redmond very shortly. It’s sending out test accessories for iPad suppliers powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon S4 MSM8960 that includes the beefy LTE, camera and sensor gear we played with in our hands-on. It’s intended to give developers a head-start in building and refining Metro-style apps ahead of the operating system’s big debut. You can check out the consumer preview of what was shown today here and if you’d like to know more, head on past the break for a sprinkling of PR.
Update: It’s not just Qualcomm giving away ARM silicon for free, looks like NVIDIA will be distributing Windows 8 machines powered by its Tegra 3 SoC too. PR’s after the break.

Looking for a little more consistent UI experience with your Android devices? Google is looking to make that happen as the folks in Mountain View has revealed that the upcoming Ice Cream Sandwich OS will be the first Android software to institute design standards for developers. Android Design is a online repository for the UI guidelines and accessories for iPad suppliers for version 4.0, which we learned would unify smartphones and tablets back at Google I/O. This set of information should make things all neat and tidy for ICS devices, keeping user interface characteristics a bit more cohesive from app to app. Here, devs will find all the basic info and elements that are native to platform in order to make the best applications possible for the OS. Mr. Duarte warns that if you choose to not follow the style guide, your software will stand out — and not in a good way. He also quipped that these are indeed guidelines, not mandates. And that they will gain value as more folks adopt them. Yeah, we know… the competition from Cupertino has been doing this for a while now, but a bit more structure in the Android universe certainly won’t draw any complaints from us.

When purchasing a tablet PC, you should factor in the cost of the various Apple accessories you will also need. You can’t simply buy a tablet PC, carry it with you everywhere, and expect it not to get scratched or damaged, for example. Additionally, you’ll probably want it to be a bit more functional than the default “out of the box” status. That’s where the following accessories for your tablet computer will come in handy.
Tablet PCs aren’t cheap so spend the extra money for a case to protect it. The number one thing to guard against is scratches. With the whole thing basically being one big screen, you don’t want to end up with scratches all over it, do you? Tossing your sleek new tablet in your bag with your keys, pens, loose change and whatever else is a sure-fire way to destroy your screen in no time.
You can buy cheap cases for under 10 bucks. But why would you when you’ve just shelled out a couple of hundred for your tablet? Most cases are between $20 and $50. Spend the extra money. There are plenty of stylish leather cases and many of them fold back to work as a kind of stand (ideal for watching movies!) There are even waterproof cases, but I’m not sure I’ll be taking mine in the pool or the bath anytime soon, personally.
Unfortunately, one of the drawbacks of tablet pcs is not being able to type very easily. Yes, there’s a keyboard that comes up on the screen with all the accessories for iPad, but you don’t want to be doing an extended amount of typing with it. The portability of a tablet is fantastic, but if you’re going to be typing a lot, it might be worth investing in a portable external keyboard.
Make sure the tablet you’re considering buying is configured to accept an external keyboard dock. If not, you might like to review your options again. If so, you should be able to purchase one fairly inexpensively. Some models may even be compatible with a standard wireless keyboard. Check with the manufacturer.This varies quite a lot across the different models of tablet PCs. Some make it very easy to transfer your photos using USB or some other standard technology whereas others require the purchase of additional accessories. As with the external keyboard, make sure you are clear on whether you need to buy any extras if you plan to take a lot of pictures with your tablet (or need to add pictures to your tablet).

Stumped about what to give someone who’s hooked on a smartphone or tablet computer? Think accessories. Accessories can offer added functionality, protection and sometimes fashion to mobile devices. And choices abound beyond Bluetooth headsets for hands-free calling.Makers rolled out hundreds of iPad stands suppliers this year, some designed for a specific model, such as a fitted case for an Android phone or an Apple iPad tablet, while others can be used with any number of products.
Protection and personalization,Skins: GelaSkins ($14.95 to $29.95;) are high-quality covers that affix to a digital device to give it flair. There are hundreds of different designs and free matching wallpaper to download and display behind the phone’s icons. A percentage of each sale goes to the artist. You can upload your own design to create a custom, one-of-a-kind skin. Skins can be removed and reapplied. How-to videos are available on the website.
Cases: If you like to take your smartphone with you everywhere — even to the beach, camping or boating — the Grace Digital Audio Eco Pod ($49.99;) is a rugged “all-terrain” case for Android, BlackBerry and iPhone that is certified to keep water out (at 3 feet for 30 minutes). Included waterproof earbuds plug into the case’s waterproof jack.
iCade: iPad owners who are nostalgic about classic video games will fall for the charm of Ion Audio’s iCade ($99.99;), a miniature arcade cabinet with retro red-topped joystick and eight buttons. Download the Atari Classics app (featuring Centipede, Pong, Asteroids and others), sync to the iCade via Bluetooth and insert the laptop keyboard skin or iPad 2 to get your game on, circa 1981. No quarters required.
Parrot: Android and iPhone owners can download a free app and control the Parrot AR.Drone ($299.95;), a flying “quadricopter” designed for indoor and outdoor use. Not only can you fly this remote-controlled toy using your preferred touch-screen device, but there are a variety of game types, support for multiplayer matches and even a front-view camera with a live video feed that can be seen onscreen.
AppBlaster: Ideal for iPhone owners with a penchant for action games, Spin Master’s Appfinity AppBlaster ($19.99;) lets you dock an iPhone or iPod Touch into a toy gun and use dual triggers, which then press on the screen to fire, to take down various enemies. The accessory works with seven apps — including Alien Attack, which uses augmented-reality technology to superimpose flying extraterrestrials onto your real-world environment.

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