Accessory of the Week If you have an Apple iPad, the chances are you’ll have some kind of accessory to protect it. While a Jiffy bag would do, you’ll probably be inclined to consider something more enduring. Typing on a piece of glass has a few shortcomings too – not only the lack of tactile responsiveness but the fact that the virtual keyboard covers half the screen. iLuv‘s combination of keyboard and cover is an accessory that provides a stylish approach to these issues and has been revamped for the iPad 2.
The iLuv ICK826 fits the iPad 2 by simply sliding it into a leather frame that forms the inside of half of the book-style cover and then tucking in a tongue behind it. Strategically placed gaps and holes in the leather allow for the docking connector and Camera to be used in situ. Read the rest of this entry »
iLuv certainly isn’t lacking in iPod docks these days, but those looking for something a bit more elaborate than your average Desktop model will no doubt be pleased to see the company’s new i9500 system, which opts for a vertical design that can accommodate four CDs in addition to the iPod of your choice. If that’s not enough for you, the system will also handle SD cards and USB storage devices, and you’ll also get all the usual Stereo features like an AM/FM radio and alarm clock functionality. With 45W of power and a separate, somewhat sizeable subwoofer, the system should also pump out some decent enough sound, at least compared to iLuv’s more modest systems. No word on a price just yet, but iLuv will apparently have more to say about that at CES. Read the rest of this entry »
