by admin on July 31, 2010
BoxWave iPad Stylus
Something that you might not have thought of for your iPad accessory collection is getting an iPad stylus. Why would you want a stylus you may ask, as one of the major selling points of the iPad is the fact that you can use your fingers to interact with the screen. However, there are some situations, such as note taking in a meeting, where the ability to write directly on to the screen is a major selling point of the iPad.
In order to write in one of the many note-taking applications on the iPad, you really need some kind of pointing device to do it. This is where a stylus comes in. An iPad stylus is specially designed to work with the Apple Multi-Touch screen. One such stylus is the BoxWave Capacitive Stylus, which allows you to write on your iPad without having to touch the screen with you hand.
It’s not just note taking that this is useful for. In some business situations, touching the screen directly is not possible, and using a stylus is a very good option. No matter what you want to use your stylus for, you want to make sure that you get a good quality one that will work well with the iPad’s screen.
The BoxWave Capacitive Stylus comes in a range of colors. Although it is a bit more money than other iPad styluses, you really do get what you pay for and users are reporting that the BoxWave stylus is far better than some of it’s cheaper alternatives.
This stylus is perfect for note-taking in meetings, drawing sketches or using the iPad in a situation where using the touch screen is not practical. It is well made, looks good and gets the job done when it comes to interacting with the iPad’s multi-touch screen the BoxWave Capacitive iPad stylus does a cracking job.
by admin on July 30, 2010
If there is one thing that we’ve already acknowledged here at iPad Accessories Review, it’s the fact that there is plenty of choice out there when it comes to choosing the perfect iPad case for your needs. The cold hard fact is however, that with the more choice you have the harder it is to make a decision. We decided to put together this quick guide to help you choose the perfect case.
How Much Do You Want To Spend?
There is no denying the fact that becoming an iPad owner is not a cheap activity. For many people, buying an iPad represents a fairly significant purchase. This means that the amount of money you have to spare for the purchase of a nice case is limited. Before you start to shop for your iPad case, you need to work out your budget. If you don’t do this you will end up finding a case that you want but can’t afford.
What Material Do I Want My Case Made Out Of
There are some gorgeous leather iPad cases out there, and similarly there are some great neoprene or synthetic ones too. The material you want will be based on a personal preference, but choosing what you want early on will help you to narrow down you search. There is no doubt that leather looks smart and professional in an office environment, but some people won’t want to own leather (vegetarians for examples), and some people will just want something with funky colours and designs.
How Do You Use Your iPad
Unlike just buying a case for a laptop or a mobile phone, where they all pretty much do the same thing, the iPad and how it interacts with a case is a whole different monster. Recognizing this, there is a wide range of different cases to cater for every need. For example you will probably want a case that allows you to charge the iPad without removing it from the case. Then it comes to cases that allow you to prop up your iPad for typing at an optimal position on a table with the onscreen keyboard. Or there are cases that allow you to keep the iPad protected at all times even while using it in a variety of positions such as in your hands for reading an iBook or propped up on a table for watching a movie. Think about how you use the iPad and how the case you will buy can help or hinder these activities.
Screen Protection
This kind of fits in with the above point, but some cases offer special see-through screen protection, while others don’t to allow you to interact fully with the multi-touch screen. Again, think about how you use your iPad and also how accident prone you are!
Security
It’s probably always worth looking for a case that offers security in the form of locks or enabling you to attach a lock. This may not be practical in all circumstances, but it’s another thing that’s well worth considering.
When it comes to trying to work out the best iPad case for you, then you really want to consider all the above points as part of your search. If you look around our site you’ll find links to some of the more popular iPad cases, but really you need to find a case that will keep your iPad well protected for your needs.
