IPad accessories
Encyclopedia
The iPad has a wide variety of accessories made by Apple available for it, including a screen cover specifically for the iPad 2 called Smart Cover, as well as a number of accessories to allow the iPad to connect to other devices, some of which enable non-touch screen input.
tablet computer, and was unveiled at the iPad 2 event
by Apple Inc. CEO Steve Jobs
. It attaches magnetically to the side of the device and covers the front. The Smart Cover has three folds, dividing the case into four portions, so it can be maneuvered to create a stand for the tablet. This can be either used to prop the iPad up in a position suitable for typing, or in an upright position for watching video and video calling over FaceTime
. To expose the rear-facing HD
video camera on the iPad 2, the cover can also be folded in half. The cover aligns with the front screen of the iPad and is designed to add very little thickness to the overall profile of the device. Additionally, when the Smart Cover is lifted off the face of the iPad 2, it automatically turns the device on from standby, meaning the on/off button on the top right of the device does not need to be pressed when the user wishes to use it.
The Smart Cover also has microfiber
on its underside (the side in contact with the screen), which is designed to clean the iPad's screen during everyday usage, and the topside comes in either polyurethane
or leather. The cover is available in ten colors. The polyurethane cases come in pink, light grey, blue, green and grey; the leather is available in cream, tan, black, navy blue, and red. As with other Apple products, a portion of the red color's proceeds will be donated to Product Red
.
Steve Jobs said during the keynote:
or any other HDMI
-compatible display, in up to 1080p
, so that whatever the iPad's user does is viewable to the audience watching on the larger HDMI-compatible display. The Apple Digital AV Adapter connects to the iPad 2 or iPad 2 Dock via the 30-pin dock connector
, whilst the other end has two connections; one is a 30-pin dock connector to charge/power the device whilst being used, the other is a HDMI-out for connecting to any HDMI-compatible display using an HDMI cable.
The Apple Composite AV Cable allows the iPad
or iPad 2 to be connected to any TV or home cinema system to allow Movies and other videos to be watched in stereo sound only on a TV from the iPad or iPad 2. This is achieved by plugging the wires into the composite video and audio plugs in a TV or home cinema system and into the 30-pin connector on the iPad or iPad 2.
The iPad VGA Adapter is designed to allow an iPad or iPad 2 user to connect their iPad to a TV, monitor or any other display that is capable of input using a VGA cable.
The iPad Camera Connection kit is a kit of 2 adapters, one USB and one for SD Cards. They copy the images from an external camera and import them to the iPad. This accessory is compatible with both the iPad and iPad 2 and will even allow photos and videos to be transferred from an iPhone (but not vice versa).
Camera Connection kit can also be used to attach USB audio card
or MIDI keyboard
.
The iPad 2 Dock is the same as the original iPad dock, however it is formatted specially for the design changes of the iPad 2.
The iPad Power Cord is a 1.8 metres (5.9 ft) power cord that can be used to allow an iPad or iPad 2 to be used whilst on charge as the power cord supplied is too short for this to be easily possible in most circumstances.
The Apple In-Ear Headphones with Remote and Mic are designed to allow the wearer to use comfortable ear buds whilst listening to music. These headphones also come with a remote and microphone on the cord for use with iPad and iPad 2.
The Apple Earphones with Remote and Mic are the standard earphones made by Apple for their devices. They are fully compatible with the iPad and iPad 2 with the use of the remote and microphone on the cord, this is used to control music and use facetime and voice control (on iOS devices)
The Apple Wireless Keyboard
allows the user to type and input text onto various iPad applications. It uses bluetooth technology to connect to the iPad or iPad 2.
Smart Cover
The Smart Cover is an accessory just for the iPad 2IPad 2
The iPad 2 is the second and current generation of the iPad, a tablet computer designed, developed and marketed by Apple. It serves primarily as a platform for audio-visual media including books, periodicals, movies, music, games, presentations and web content, and is available in black or white...
tablet computer, and was unveiled at the iPad 2 event
Stevenote
"Stevenote" is a colloquial term for the keynote speeches given by former Apple CEO Steve Jobs at events such as the Worldwide Developers Conference and previously the Macworld and Apple Expos. Jobs' vibrant speaking style and manner of exciting the crowd was often referred to as inducing a...
by Apple Inc. CEO Steve Jobs
Steve Jobs
Steven Paul Jobs was an American businessman and inventor widely recognized as a charismatic pioneer of the personal computer revolution. He was co-founder, chairman, and chief executive officer of Apple Inc...
. It attaches magnetically to the side of the device and covers the front. The Smart Cover has three folds, dividing the case into four portions, so it can be maneuvered to create a stand for the tablet. This can be either used to prop the iPad up in a position suitable for typing, or in an upright position for watching video and video calling over FaceTime
FaceTime
FaceTime is a video calling software application and related protocol developed by Apple for supported mobile devices running the iOS, in addition to Macintosh computers running Mac OS X 10.6.6 and higher...
. To expose the rear-facing HD
High-definition video
High-definition video or HD video refers to any video system of higher resolution than standard-definition video, and most commonly involves display resolutions of 1,280×720 pixels or 1,920×1,080 pixels...
video camera on the iPad 2, the cover can also be folded in half. The cover aligns with the front screen of the iPad and is designed to add very little thickness to the overall profile of the device. Additionally, when the Smart Cover is lifted off the face of the iPad 2, it automatically turns the device on from standby, meaning the on/off button on the top right of the device does not need to be pressed when the user wishes to use it.
The Smart Cover also has microfiber
Microfiber
Microfiber or microfibre refers to synthetic fibers that measure less than one denier. The most common types of microfibers are made from polyesters, polyamides , and or a conjugation of polyester and polyamide.Microfiber is used to make non-woven, woven and knitted textiles...
on its underside (the side in contact with the screen), which is designed to clean the iPad's screen during everyday usage, and the topside comes in either polyurethane
Polyurethane
A polyurethane is any polymer composed of a chain of organic units joined by carbamate links. Polyurethane polymers are formed through step-growth polymerization, by reacting a monomer with another monomer in the presence of a catalyst.Polyurethanes are...
or leather. The cover is available in ten colors. The polyurethane cases come in pink, light grey, blue, green and grey; the leather is available in cream, tan, black, navy blue, and red. As with other Apple products, a portion of the red color's proceeds will be donated to Product Red
Product Red
Product Red, styled as RED, is a brand licensed to partner companies such as Nike, American Express , Apple Inc., Starbucks, Converse, Bugaboo, Penguin Classics , Gap, Emporio Armani, Hallmark and Dell...
.
Steve Jobs said during the keynote:
“This isn’t a case anymore. It’s a cover for the screen. The micro-fiber screen cleans the screen every time you close it, and it’s incredibly minimal.”
Other accessories
Apple introduced the new Apple Digital AV Adapter with the iPad 2 that mirrors video output. This adapter allows the user to mirror anything on the iPad 2's screen to a HDTVHigh-definition television
High-definition television is video that has resolution substantially higher than that of traditional television systems . HDTV has one or two million pixels per frame, roughly five times that of SD...
or any other HDMI
HDMI
HDMI is a compact audio/video interface for transmitting uncompressed digital data. It is a digital alternative to consumer analog standards, such as radio frequency coaxial cable, composite video, S-Video, SCART, component video, D-Terminal, or VGA...
-compatible display, in up to 1080p
1080p
1080p is the shorthand identification for a set of HDTV high-definition video modes that are characterized by 1080 horizontal lines of resolution and progressive scan, meaning the image is not interlaced as is the case with the 1080i display standard....
, so that whatever the iPad's user does is viewable to the audience watching on the larger HDMI-compatible display. The Apple Digital AV Adapter connects to the iPad 2 or iPad 2 Dock via the 30-pin dock connector
Dock Connector
A dock connector is a connector used to attach a mobile electronic device simultaneously to multiple external resources. The dock connector will typically carry a variety of signals and power, through a single connector, to simplify the process of docking the mobile device...
, whilst the other end has two connections; one is a 30-pin dock connector to charge/power the device whilst being used, the other is a HDMI-out for connecting to any HDMI-compatible display using an HDMI cable.
The Apple Composite AV Cable allows the iPad
IPad
The iPad is a line of tablet computers designed, developed and marketed by Apple Inc., primarily as a platform for audio-visual media including books, periodicals, movies, music, games, and web content. The iPad was introduced on January 27, 2010 by Apple's then-CEO Steve Jobs. Its size and...
or iPad 2 to be connected to any TV or home cinema system to allow Movies and other videos to be watched in stereo sound only on a TV from the iPad or iPad 2. This is achieved by plugging the wires into the composite video and audio plugs in a TV or home cinema system and into the 30-pin connector on the iPad or iPad 2.
The iPad VGA Adapter is designed to allow an iPad or iPad 2 user to connect their iPad to a TV, monitor or any other display that is capable of input using a VGA cable.
The iPad Camera Connection kit is a kit of 2 adapters, one USB and one for SD Cards. They copy the images from an external camera and import them to the iPad. This accessory is compatible with both the iPad and iPad 2 and will even allow photos and videos to be transferred from an iPhone (but not vice versa).
Camera Connection kit can also be used to attach USB audio card
or MIDI keyboard
MIDI keyboard
A MIDI keyboard is typically a piano-style user interface keyboard device used for sending signals or commands over a USB or MIDI cable to other devices connected and operating on the same MIDI protocol interface...
.
The iPad 2 Dock is the same as the original iPad dock, however it is formatted specially for the design changes of the iPad 2.
The iPad Power Cord is a 1.8 metres (5.9 ft) power cord that can be used to allow an iPad or iPad 2 to be used whilst on charge as the power cord supplied is too short for this to be easily possible in most circumstances.
The Apple In-Ear Headphones with Remote and Mic are designed to allow the wearer to use comfortable ear buds whilst listening to music. These headphones also come with a remote and microphone on the cord for use with iPad and iPad 2.
The Apple Earphones with Remote and Mic are the standard earphones made by Apple for their devices. They are fully compatible with the iPad and iPad 2 with the use of the remote and microphone on the cord, this is used to control music and use facetime and voice control (on iOS devices)
The Apple Wireless Keyboard
Apple Wireless Keyboard
The Apple Wireless Keyboard is a wireless keyboard built for Macintosh computers and the iPad. It interacts over Bluetooth wireless technology and unlike its wired version, it has no USB connectors or ports. Both generations have low-power features when not in use.-History:On September 16, 2003,...
allows the user to type and input text onto various iPad applications. It uses bluetooth technology to connect to the iPad or iPad 2.
External links
- iPad Accessories — official Apple subpage
- Smart Cover — official Apple subpage