That did n’t take long — within hr of Apple ’s Tuesday annunciation of the iPad mini , accessory Lord commence announcing product that would go perfectly with the newfangled gadget . Here are a few that landed in our in - box in the first couple days , as well as the other novel iOS accessary we interpret this week .
iPad mini-specific gear
These products are project specifically for the iPad mini — note that shipping dates have n’t been announce for most . Gear4 ’s Cover Stand
Dr. Bott : This party said it would sell74 different accessoriesfor the iPad miniskirt — include the $ 40Cover Standfrom Gear4 . Most of the relief of the products are so new that Dr. Bott does n’t yet have pictures useable , but they largely play the gamut from protective films for the lozenge ’s silver screen to pagination to prevent scratches all over .
iLuv : This accessory maker said it would adapt its entire phone line of iPad casesto fit the iPad miniskirt , with that lineup direct by the $ 65CEO Folio , a plush case that lets you bear the pad on one side , along with pens , documents , and styluses in the other . The $ 55Snoopy Foliois aimed at a younger bunch , while the $ 40Epicarpprovides a slim typesetter’s case that put up both protection and a kickstand .
Kensington : This company announcedthree new productsfor the novel tablet : A $ 20 protective back cover song ; a $ 35 covering fire and stand ; and a SmartCover - compatible back screen that also comes in at $ 20 .
Padacs : The $ 40Rubata Miniis a scaled - down rendering of Padacs ’s Rubata hard - cuticle keyboard fount . The 59 - winder keyboard connect to the tablet using Bluetooth ; the case itself is made from synthetic leather for rugged lastingness .
Other iOS accessories
Not all the new accessories this calendar week were pegged to the iPad mini announcement .
Belkin : The $ 90WeMo Babyis an iOS - colligate babe monitor for your plate , relaying audio from your infant ’s room directly to an app on your iPhone or iPad . you’re able to even sign up to get “ cry apprisal ” schoolbook alert . There ’s no word on when the WeMo Baby will be available , baby — Belkin ’s website say only that the equipment is “ come soon . ”
Chef Sleeve : Among its many attributes , the iPad often a peachy replacement for newspaper cookbooks . But sometimes it ’s scarey to take your favorite iOS machine into the kitchen where crumbs , gravy , and boiling sweetmeat can make a kettle of fish . Chef Sleeve offer up a variety of production to keep your tablet secure , include our favorite , a $ 70cutting board with iPad stand — you’re able to keep abreast preparation instructions while you chop up veg ( see the picture at the top of this article ) , or you’re able to observe your favorite cooking show . If you ’re still apprehensive about the mess , you’re able to buy a $ 20 coterie of disposableiPad sleevesoriPhone sleeves , which let you use your twist in the kitchen while protect it from foreign substances .
GameDock : The $ 89GameDockis pretty much exactly what it vocalise like : secure in your iPhone or iPad , and you on the spur of the moment have a 1980s - style Nintendo gaming organisation on your hands . you’re able to take on games on your iOS machine ’s screen , or plug it into a TV for big - screen door gaming . After a successful Kickstarter movement , the GameDock is now available for pre - order ; unit are expected to send in December .
Griffin Technology : SUNDAY ! SUNDAY ! SUNDAY ! Well , ok , you may really play with the $ 60Moto TC Monsterany Clarence Shepard Day Jr. of the week . you’re able to see to it this “ app - poweredmonster motortruck ” using your iPad or iPhone , and you’re able to do it from the comforter of your own bum — BUT YOU’LL ONLY call for THE EDDDDDDDDDGE !
NewerTech : Maybe the Apple TV is evolving into something more than a niche Cartesian product . Why do we say that ? Because we ’re starting to seeaccessoriesfor the equipment . The late is the $ 18NuStand admixture , an aluminum Apple TV standpoint with a silicone rim for a safe , safe hold , and a rubberize black finish for scrape resistance . The stand weigh in at just 3.5 ounces , and it can also carry Apple ’s 2012 Airport Express .
Padacs : Just because the iPhone 5 has make it does n’t imply it ’s prison term to end making — or acquaint — supplement for the iPhone 4 and 4S. ( Apple ’s still selling these models , after all . ) The $ 80FlexiChargeis a wireless - commit system for those two phone model : Just attach the slimline receiver and localize the sound on the shoot domiciliation . The twist shut off when the phone ’s battery is full , keep overheating and overcharging .
uNu Electronics : This company is offer three new rechargeable batteries compatible with your Io devices : the $ 40Enerpak Tube , the $ 80Enerpak Book , and the $ 80Enerpak Vault . uNu claims the gadget are compatible with iPhones , iPads , and — most cheekily , since the devices were introduced last hebdomad , before this week ’s Apple event — the iPad Mini .
