Archive for the ‘Covers And Cases’ Category

March 12 2010

Apple iPad Available For Pre-Order Today

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According to Apple’s site, you can pre-order your iPad for delivery/pickup (at store) on April 3 or late April depending on whether you want Wi-Fi or 3G.  Prices start at $499 for 16GB Wi-Fi to top of the line 64GB (Wi-Fi and 3G).  You get free shipping and there’s a pre-order limit of two per customer.

To accessorize your iPad, here are some items that might interest you:

  • iPad Keyboard Dock ($69) full-size keyboard, charging dock, and includes rear dock connector port and an audio line out port
  • iPad Dock ($29) for docking and charging; includes rear dock connector port and an audio line out port
  • iPad 10W USB Power Adapter ($29) 6-foot cable for charging through electrical outlet
  • iPad Case ($39) for protection against sratches and dents
  • Apple In-Ear Headphones with Remote and Mic ($79) for music and video listening
  • iPad Doc Connector to VGA Adapter ($29) for connecting to other devices (e.g. TV, projector) for watching slideshows and movies

Other options include:

  • Data plan (no contract) for the 3G starting at $14.99 for 250MB/month or $29.99 for unlimited through AT&T.
  • MobileMe Membership internet service at $69 for single user and $119 for family.
  • AppleCare Protection Plan at $99 which gets you hardware and software coverage and support for two years.

The total price of ownership adds up for this latest Apple device and Apple even offers a financing plan in case you haven’t saved up.  At minimum, for the price of the device, I would expect a few accessories (e.g. cover/case or charger) included as part of a package.  Until users get their hands on the device, the jury is still out on the whether the  iPad is a Kindle killer or just another expensive e-reader.

January 14 2010

Swim With Your Kindle – Waterproof Cases!

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Do you use your Amazon Kindle on the beach, by the pool, or in the bathtub? Make sure to protect your Kindle with a waterproof case! Amazon has an inexpensive waterproof case by TrendyDigital and has above average ratings. There are a few trendy colors to choose from (including hot purple!)

The case works like a Ziploc bag, but a lot sturdier.  While your eReader is inside the case, all functions work pretty well, with the exception of the power button and the 5-way controller. While it’s not completely waterproof (i.e. don’t immerse in the water), the case provides enough protection from the elements.

If you are looking for a higher quality brand, then you might want to wait for the one from M-Edge (makes stylish covers and cases) called The Guardian. It is a watertight case and allows full functionality so you don’t have to worry about damages to your Kindle by the water. Since The Guardian case is watertight, it will actually float! So imagine reading your favorite eBook hands-free while floating on the pool. Look for this cool case to be available around spring which is just in time for the vacations!

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