: This audio equipment company has announced the new , which Alesis says allows owners of the original iPad and iPad 2 "to create, produce, and perform music with virtually any pro audio gear or instruments." The dock provides a hub to connect music-making iOS apps to microphones, instruments, and other music hardware. No information on pricing or availability is yet available.
: UK company Breffo is pitching the , a grippable and posable eight-legged stand that allows hands-free viewing of the iPad 2, or any other tablet, at any angle. The device can be shaped into several configurations for various purposes, including desktop display or in-flight or -car video viewing. The $35 accessory is available now.
: This manufacturer already makes a for the original iPad, adjustable for viewing at multiple angles, with or without an external keyboard. The company has announced that a Bweasel stand specifically designed for the iPad 2 is in development and will be available soon, presumably for the same price as the original.
The New York-based --which makes more than just software--is aiming its at iPad 2 users who want to mount their tablet to a wall. The company says its bracket is perfect for hands-free FaceTime conversations using the iPad 2's front-facing camera, or for trade show displays. The bracket itself--which lets you display the iPad in landscape or portrait orientation--is available in black, white, or clear. The Pad Bracket is available now.
If you need 480 hours of backup power for your tablet, DreamGear is offering the $130 , a battery that includes five USB ports for powering a range of devices. That of course includes the iPad 2, but also one or more iPhone or iPod touch models. A 100/240-volt AC adapter is included.
California's Joy Factory is offering a range of new and updated products for the iPad 2. Two notable products in the lineup are the a $100 Bluetooth keyboard that comes with a dual-pocket bag to carry both the keyboard and your iPad; and the $25 Prism2 Crystal, a glossy-finish screen protector. Both products will be available in April.
This audio company has confirmed that the iPad 2 is compatible with Soundfreaq's , a Bluetooth audio dock designed for the iPad, iPad 2, iPhone, and Blackberry and Android devices. The audio system is available for $200 from , as well as Target stores nationwide.
Accessory maker USBFever has introduced its , a dock-connector hub that lets you connect various other electronic devices--including a TV for video playback, a keyboard for data input--and also includes SD and MicroSD card readers for data transfer. The Kit is available now and works with first- and second-generation iPads running iOS 4.1, 4.2.1, or 4.3--those versions and those versions.