When the iPad 2 was released on Friday 25 March 2011 it sold out in less than 24 hours. With it came a flurry of products and accessories to accompany the must-have gadget. We’ve asked Hannah Rech, one of our retail specialists, to sift through the options and choose her favourites. Call us for more recommendations or if you still need to get yourself one of Apple’s tablets.
Apple MC533B/A iPad keyboard dock
£49.95
If you find typing on the iPad too tricky, this keyboard dock is for you. It has special buttons that allow you to access all the tablet’s features and is compatible with Apple’s camera connection kit.
Oto leather iPad cover
£55
A sleek way of protecting your iPad, Oto's dark purple case is lightweight and made from durable leather.
Moviepeg stand for iPad
£12.99
Whether you want to keep the children entertained on a long car journey or relax at home streaming live sport, the Moviepeg stand is probably the best of its kind on the market.
JOYSTICK-IT tablet arcade stick
£21.49
There might be thousands of gaming apps available for the iPad but what about the nostalgic gamer, yearning for the days of the arcade? This joystick is the answer. Just stick it onto the face of your tablet and it will be transformed into a retro arcade machine.
iCade for iPad
£79.99
And if the joystick doesn’t quite do it for you, the iCade will. Its joystick and eight buttons sync wirelessly with your iPad’s features to simulate the experience of an arcade machine. Then you just need to track down your favourite old-school games using the Atari Greatest Hits app.
Etch A Sketch iPad case
£29.99
Another nostalgic accessory, this case transforms your iPad into that classic toy, the Etch A Sketch. Although it may look like the real thing, it doesn’t have the same interactive quality that comes with the iCade.
Griffin stylus for iPad
£14.99
For optimum control and precision when using your touchscreen interface, buy the Griffin Stylus. It’s a balanced pointer with a rubber tip and is ideal for anyone who uses their iPad for writing, drawing or presenting.
iLog
£35
If you’re already struggling to come up with new ways of using your iPad, get yourself the iLog. It’s a charging station that works whether the gadget is upright or sideways. The log itself is hand-picked and hard-carved.
Personalised leather case
£75
For the household that owns more than one iPad, this handmade leather case can be personalised to have a name or message engraved onto it. It will also keep your tablet safe from scratches and bumps.
'A nice cup of tea' iPad Case
£28
Combine your love of tea and your tablet with this wonderful padded case by Rosiebull Designs. Made from cream linen and featuring a cup and saucer, this will be a great present for any mother.
BookBook for iPad
£69.99
One of the more novel case options (excuse the pun), the BookBook is handmade using real leather and styled to appear like a study textbook. It’s also protective and doubles up as a stand for your iPad.
