If you are one of the millions of people who are fond of carrying their electronic devices, aside from their mobile phones, anywhere they go then chances are you are the proud owner of an iPad tablet. The reason being it keeps you handily “connected” without the having to carry around the bulk of the conventional laptop. However, though the iPad has a touchscreen keyboard feature, you are among the many people wishing for the feel of the traditional keyboard made specifically for your gadget. Worry no more as your wish has been granted with the introduction of Brydge aluminum keyboard in the electronics market. Here are some of the features of this keyboard that makes it a perfect match for your iPad device.
Sturdy but beautiful design
Manufactured out of aerospace-grade aluminum, the Brydge aluminum keyboard was designed to be lightweight but built tough enough to withstand the usual wear and tear of daily use. It’s easy to convert iPad into laptop by a simple attachment of magnetic patent hinges that would stay connected to your tablet no matter as to what angle you hold it at. The aluminum keyboard was also machined and anodized to ensure that it perfectly matches your iPad device to look as if they came together from the same manufacturer’s box.
Wireless design
The Brydge aluminum keyboard was built with a wireless design in mind. This has resulted to it eliminating the need for unsightly wires and plugs that can make your setup bulky and messy especially if you are on the go. Bluetooth technology is what had made the wireless setup possible to the said keyboard.
Tailored keyboard functions
The keys in the Brydge aluminum keyboard were designed to match the functionalities already present in an iPad. This makes it easily for the user to adapt to the keyboard since it is almost similar as to making use of the touchscreen functions of their tablet.
Built in speakers
The Brydge aluminum keyboard comes with optional built in speakers that would further allow you to enjoy audio and video media using your iPad tablet. The speakers produce high quality sound similar to those from a high end laptop or desktop computer.
Compatibility
The Brydge aluminum keyboard is not only for the first generation iPads but are also fully compatible for use with iPad 2 and that of the new iPad.
If you are constantly on the look out for technology that would further add to the already highly functional and useful iPad that you have then a Brydge aluminum keyboard may just be what you need.
Keyboard for the IPad – to Buy or Not?
Apple has always offered the portable keyboards for the iPad in 2 different versions right from the time it was launched. One is the portable dock keyboard and the other is the trademark Apple wireless keyboard. Although both of these versions will cost you the same amount of money (a good $69), the pros and cons of both these are different.
Portable dock keyboard
This one is smooth to use. A premium Apple product in white is what this is. It offers amazing viewing angles. Typing on it is just a treat. It has essentially been developed by Apple for those have long typing works and are not able to do their typing work on the touch screen Apple iPad. One disadvantage of this yet another amazing Apple product is that it requires a dock which will cost you another $29. Overall, this is a very good product well worth its money.
Apple wireless keyboard
This is your trademark Apple wireless keyboard. It supports your popular shortcuts like the dock keyboard and is also very easy to use. It requires no additional dock as well. Also, many of the people would already be having it with their iMac. One disadvantage is this that placing the iPad properly for using this keyboard is a bit tedious. And so the viewing angles suffer a bit and so does the typing.
Other options
There are many other options available in the market now. Logitech and Kensington are the companies that offers good and quite inexpensive keyboards for the iPads. There are also many more less known firms that are now offering a keyboard for the iPad, however the official Apple versions are still the things to go for as there is nothing better than that.
Mobile projectors for your laptops and iPads
With the growing popularity of tablet computers, smart phones, and compact laptops there’s a greater need for mobile projectors. A handful of years ago this technology was a little behind what people were looking for but now we’re at a place where you have dozens of options for mobile projectors and can easily make a presentation at work from your iPhone, which is pretty amazing if you think about it.
The 3M MP225 Mobile Projector is made for Apple products and hooks right into your iPad or iPhone to display your screen for all to see. It’s a small device that costs around $300 and requires only one cord to work. The controls are simple so it takes literally seconds to get your presentation running. There’s nothing complicated or annoying about any of it.
If you want something seriously high end you can spend more than $2000 on a Sony Mobile Projector. They’re generally wireless and they work really well, but that one is probably going on the corporate spending account or it’s not getting purchased at all.
The Dell M110 mobile projector costs $500 and is small enough to nearly fit in the palm of your hand. It creates vibrant images and can be used wirelessly or with an HDMI cable. Panasonic makes an array of mobile projectors that also offer crystal clear images and work wirelessly. Basically, every major manufacturer is now in the mobile projector business so it’s pretty easy to find what you’re looking for.
MacTruck: a stylish case for your Mac
Thanks for visiting our laptop news and reviews site in 2012. We hope you had great holidays and will do our best to provide all the information you need to make smart laptop and laptop accessory purchases in 2012. If you have a Mac then you’ve no doubt spent a lot of money on it. That also means you probably want to protect it and there’s no better way to do that than with a stylish case. It’s made in the same sleek style that Mac is known for and it looks fantastic so it can be a computer accessory and a personal accessory.
The MacTruck laptop case is produced by RadTech and made from aluminum alloy to be both tough and lightweight. It is sleek yet sturdy and it can take a beating. The fit inside is snug enough that if you happen to drop the case (God forbid!) the laptop won’t be jostled much and your data is likely to be protected (try not to drop your laptop though). It looks great and it works exceptionally well to handle your Mac. It serves all purposes and serves them well, it is even possible to operate your MacBook right in the case, thanks to air channels under the bottom case that help keep your laptop cool. An exciting thing is that all the ports and drives will remain fully accessible. The price of MacTruck may seem a bit on the higher side (the 15-inch version is currently sold for $192 at Amazon) but aren’t all the good things in life not cheap?
Racer-X MacBook bag by WaterField
If you are looking for a sturdy bag that would fit your MacBook perfectly, consider getting one of these state-of-the-art Racer-X bags for your Apple computer. WaterField makes some of the most beautiful, sleek, and functional laptop bags in the world. They’re also exceptionally expensive, but you get what you pay for in this world and if you want to protect your computer, have room for your peripherals, and look good doing so you should look into their products. The Racer-X is built specifically for MacBooks and comes in four sizes. The smallest costs $169 and features a smartly designed shoulder strap to lighten your load.
They make dozens of products at WaterField, a San Francisco based company. All the products are built for carrying your various devices. That would include iPads, iPhones, laptops of all sizes, kindles, a Nintendo 3DS, cameras, and more. If you have gear you want to protect you can count on them making a high end case to do so. It will look good, it will provide the ultimate in protection, and it will last forever.
A case Capacitive Stylus for iPhone and iPad
If you happen to have big fingers you know how frustrating it is when you input text on your iPhone or Blackberry and just push the wrong keys all the time. You also know that if you’re wearing gloves on a cold day, you have to take them off in order to be able to dial a number of your phone that has a capacitive touch screen. So why don’t You get a stylish looking stylus that can help you where your fingers fail?
Acase stylus works on all capacitive touch screens and is compatible with these popular gadgets:
- Apple iPad
- Apple iPad 2
- Apple iPhone
- Apple iPod Touch
- Acer Iconia
- Motorola Xoom
- Samsung Galaxy
- BlackBerry Playbook
The stylus allows You to use one of these gadgets (and other devices with capacitive touch screens) with more convenience. It is designed like a pen and if is perfect for men with big fingers or ladies who have their nails done. With this stylus Your typing will be more precise and Your handwriting will be as natural as with a pen and paper.
Assero Defender: a dorky frontpack for iPads
If You think everything associated with Apple is meant to be sleek and stylish, you might be seriously wrong here. Take a look at this frontpack for iPads by Assero Industries, that can be worn both on your back, over the shoulder and on your chest. This iPad carrier is equipped with sleeves with adjustable Velcro straps and quick-release clasps so You can walk around with Your iPad before You, while keeping iPadding. It also has a bunch of compartments for carrying your phone, wallet, credit cards, and more.
They call it “the ultimate mobile office“, but boy, won’t it make You look like a dork? Not to mention the fact it’s currently priced as high as $130 a pop. Does the convenience it offers overweight the possible damage to your hard earned reputation that you will certainly incur if you get caught using this iPad accessory? You tell us.
ClamCase for iPad: a keyboard, a case and a stand
This is the first version of the upcoming $150 ClamCase for Apple’s iPad, that acts both as a case with strong hinge to keep Your iPad from falling back, a complete Mac-style bluetooth keyboard and an adjustable stand that allows for viewing media. There openings for all the iPad’s ports on sides of a ClamCase as well as mini-USB port that is used for charging the ClamCase’s own battery.
Speck declared its newest arriving colorful hard shell cases for MacBook
As it’s very well known and common to every MacBook users that MacBook’s and laptops come in the category of breakable products, I mean to say they require sufficient protection to keep them safely from unknown dangers, its very familiar during working we do several mistakes in which you MacBook may be crashed so if you don’t want to happen in your life then today I have one superb solution which can easily protect your MacBook from these unknown dangers, now you all are very excited to the protective thing because I think it’s the product required by uncountable notebook users.
Actually Speck the world’s famous firm has mentioned today that they will be launched their SeeThru hard shell cases for MacBook many special colors are now present in their arriving shell cases collection, as its very well known to all of us that Speck has been working in this field from very long time and all its products have been proven their selves from all its corners and its expecting by great Speck that its incoming colorful hard shell cases must hit the international market of electronics.
These hard shell cases are very important and useful for every MacBook users from its safety side and I don’t think it require some more introduction, I have decided to take one piece for my MacBook do you yes definitely.
Apple’s New Mighty Mouse With Multitouch Interface
The Apple mighty mouse is an excellent product from Apple that is now hitting the stores. It gets in a considerable amount of magnificent features in a very small package. Its 360 degree scroll ball is a delight to use and its four customizable buttons are a great addition. Its left and right side buttons function together. The buttons can be set to open any application on the dashboard, which is a great feature.
One of the niggling features of the Apple Mighty Mouse is the fact that both the side buttons perform the same function and have to be pressed together. Pressing them firmly is also required. We do feel that individual configuration would have been better.
You will find no cursor lags or jumps with this multitouch mouse that uses a 400dpi optical engine. However, the side buttons are not programmable in Windows.
It is most suited to run with Tiger OS. Windows and Mac users who have still not upgraded should give it a miss. The expensive $49 tag is also bit of a low point. The mighty mouse is, however, a beautiful looking product with a smooth surface and a shiny, white-plastic finish like an iPod and other Mac products that gives it an exclusive feel.
Good Points: Attractive, great scroll ball, works flawlessly with windows and mac
Bad points: Side buttons to be squeezed hard, less comfort
Conclusion: The Apple Mighty Mouse is a great product to have for a Tiger user. But for windows and other Mac users, it is advisable to give it a pass.