Chapter 17

Accessorize Your iPad

IN THIS CHAPTER

check Outfitting (cases, keyboards, and chargers)

check Connecting (camera, TV, and projector)

check Listening (earphones, headphones, and headsets)

check 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.

We 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

Our roster of worthwhile accessories begin with the options that carry the Apple logo:

  • Apple Smart Cover: No iPad has ever shipped with a case in the box, but you can find cases aplenty ...

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