With the iPad almost ready to be shipped in just about a week’s time, the excitement is building quite rapidly. The long awaited arrival of Apple’s new device is finally just around the corner, and consumers nationwide are anxiously anticipating the arrival of their new iPad. Now that the arrival is really materializing, soon to be owners are beginning to wonder how they can accessorize their new technology. And with hundreds of thousands of people who have preordered a new iPad waiting in the wings, accessory purchases will likely skyrocket over the next week or two.
There will surely be plenty of iPad accessories to choose from. Undoubtedly, all of the usual suspects will release iPad accessories for sale. For the time being, however, Apple has only five official Apple iPad accessories for sale in the Apple Store. The following list describes each of these accessories in detail:
1. Apple In-Ear Headphones with Remote and Mic. These, of course, are not specific to the iPad, but they are certainly compatible with the new tablet. And most people who have used Apple’s earbuds will readily agree that in-ear headphones are a good upgrade for any Apple product. At $79.00, these headphones will improve the sound quality and comfortable use of a new iPad.
2. iPad Keyboard Dock. This will probably be a must have accessory for most iPad owners. It transforms an iPad into a desktop computer by providing a fully functioning keyboard to the iPad. In addition to providing users with greater typing capacities, the keyboard dock charges the iPad. This product costs $69.00, and will be available for shipping later in April.
3. iPad Case. Every new owner will want to protect his or her iPad, and there is no substitute for a case made directly by the manufacturer that fits the iPad precisely. The Apple iPad case costs $39.00, and will be available for shipping in mid-April.
4. iPad Dock. The iPad Dock provides simplicity for charging the device. In addition to charging the tablet computer, this dock has an audio out line that can connect with external speakers. With the iPad dock, then, consumers can transform their iPad into a sound system. While speakers are sold separately, the iPad dock costs only $29.00, and will be available for shipping on April 3rd.
5. iPad Dock Connector to VGA Adapter. With this little contraption, the iPad can be easily connected to a television or monitor. Then, the movies or photos stored on the it can be viewed on a larger screen. This accessory costs only $29.00, and will be available for shipping on April 3rd.
While more accessories are sure to follow, these five are a good beginning for soon to be iPad owners. With these accessories, consumers will be equipped to turn an already great product into something more.
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