7 Accessories that Make the iPad Even Better

The iPad enables one to surf the Web, write e-mails, watch movies, and even create a presentation. The iPad can also run almost all of the 350,000 Apps that have been created for the iPod Touch and iPhone. While the possibilities are nearly endless with the iPad, here are 7 accessories that are bound to make the iPad even better:

1. Case Mate Venture iPad Case and Stand: Case Mate's iPad Case holds the iPad snugly and securely, protecting it from any kinds of bumps while leaving all of its ports and buttons accessible. The case also contains a fold-out stand and presentation easel, which pops out from a flap behind the iPad itself.

2. Ion Audio iCADE: The iCADE brings classic arcade gaming back. The iPad is placed inside of an arcade-style cabinet complete with full-size joystick and control buttons. The cabinet holds the iPad safely and securely while providing an ideal screen-viewing angle. Retro-style games such as Asteroids, PacMan, Pong, and Breakout can be played by launching the iCADE-compatible App.

3. Just Mobile AluPen: The AluPen is perfect for the iPad tablet, offering good grip support and control in a chunky pencil-like design. The end of the stylus is crowned by a soft rubber nib. As the name suggests, the AluPen is made from aluminum, which is ideal for capacitive touch screens.

4. Belkin ClearScreen Overlay: The iPad screen has a high risk of accumulating scratches, scuffs, and even fingerprint smudges from normal use. The Belkin ClearScreen Overlay attaches to the iPad screen and protects it from such insults. The overlay itself is made from a very durable urethane film, and is inexpensive enough so that it can be easily replaced once it has worn out.

5. Apple iPad Camera Connection Kit: Apple offers the Camera Connection Kit as a way to easily download photos from a digital camera onto the iPad. The Kit comes equipped with a USB interface for camera connection via USB cable, as well as an SD card reader for direct import of photos from the camera's SD card. A Photos App allows the user to choose which photos to import. When the iPad is put in sync with another PC or Mac, the iPad photos are added to the computer's picture library. Both JPEG and RAW photo formats are supported.

6. iLuv Audio Cube Speaker System: The iLuv iMM-747 Audio Cube is equipped with a central docking station and two cube-shaped speakers, allowing the user to recharge the iPad while running various applications, listening to music, watching movies, etc. Even better, the iLuv Audio Cube is also compatible with the iPhone, iPod Touch, and the iPod Nano. The iLuv's speakers are each equipped with a subwoofer and separate drivers for mid-range, bass, and treble, allowing for incredible sound clarity and amplification.

7. Wallee iPad Case plus Wall Mount. The Wallee iPad Case plus Wall Mount instantly transforms the iPad into a framed photo for the wall. Unlike standard frames, however, there is no danger of the iPad falling down; a screwed-in backplate ensures that the iPad remains safely affixed to its wall mounting. The mounting can also be rotated without being un-mounted from the wall.