iPad and iPad Pro For Dummies, 2022nd Edition

Chapter 16

Accessorizing Your Tablet

IN THIS CHAPTER

Outfitting (cases, keyboards, and chargers)

Connecting (camera, TV, and projector)

Listening (earphones, headphones, and headsets)

And more

Anyone who has purchased a new car in recent years is aware that it’s not always a picnic trying to escape the showroom without the salesperson trying to get you to part with a few extra bucks. You can only imagine what the markup is on roof racks and navigation systems.

I don’t suppose you’ll get a hard sell when you snap up a new iPad at an Apple Store (or elsewhere). But Apple and several other companies are all too happy to outfit whichever iPad model you choose with extra doodads, from wireless keyboards and stands to battery chargers and carrying cases. So just as your car might benefit from dealer (or third-party) options, so too might your iPad benefit from a variety of spare parts.

Accessories from Apple

My roster of worthwhile accessories begins with the options that carry the Apple logo:

• Apple Smart Cover: No iPad has ever shipped with a case in the box, which has helped build ...