One Dock to lead them all

Say hello to the ultimate iPad/iDevice dock. It's truly the nirvana of docks! Although not available outside of Japan just yet, this may be something to look forward to some day.


Follow this link for more information. Click here if you wanna read it in Japanese.

Is the knockoff better than the real deal

The Chinese black-market is vast and sometimes amazingly brazen. Here is an example of a knockoff product that may actually be better than the original article.

Apple has been slow in producing and delivering the iPad camera connection kit. The wait is typically several weeks. You can find them on Ebay selling for double and triple the retail price. With it you get two adaptors - one for a USB plug and one for an SD card. It's definitely a handy adaptor to have. Some might argue that Apple should have included this functionality into the iPad to begin with, instead of adding it as an additional purchase.

As you can see from the picture, the Chinese company that has decided to produce their own connector, has also decided to integrate both the USB and SD connections into a single adaptor. The advantage is that you don't need to carry around two adaptors, or risk losing one or the other. It's just one less thing to lug around.

You can own one yourself for about $26. Follow this link for more info.

How do you tote around your iPad?

So how does the modern tech-nomad carry around his new iPad? That is the question now isn't it? Personally, I use a laptop fitted messenger bag, but it is too big to fully cradle my iPad. This is the bag I used to carry my Macbook pro to and from work in. But now that I have my iPad, I don't really need such a large laptop-designed bag.

So I'm looking for the perfect bag. One that will carry and protect my iPad, along with

my phone, chargers, pens, business cards, cables, and various other sundry items.

But there is a line that I'm trying not to cross. A line so engrained into the male psyche that it can make a grown man blush in humiliation. I'm of course referring to the satchel, aka the european shoulder bag, aka the dreaded 'don't get caught dead caring man-purse' or murse if you will. This is to be avoided at all cost if you are to remain a card-carrying member of the male gender.

I've done a little research to try and find a few options the don't blur the lines too much. Check them out and see if you would be caught dead using one. If you're interested in browsing more, head on over to http://ipadbags.com/.

Case Logic ULA-110 10.2-Inch Netbook/iPad Attache Cost: $25
Kensington Sling Bag 9"-10" Cost: $19.99
Taipan Shadow XS Cost: $79.95
WaterField Designs 10" Portable Muzetto Cost: $189
Saddleback Leather Co. Medium iPad Satchel Cost: $310