By: iPadfanzz Editor on March 31, 2013
Lots of people are buying the iPad Mini, the whole iPad in small size. After spending some heavy bucks on its purchase, it is time to search for some accessories which will enhance your overall experience with the tablet. There are lots to choose from – stands, speakers, cases or a stylus – and it will be amazing how these tech add-ons can transform your iPad Mini into a kitchen helper, mobile workstation, on-the-fly photo editor, and much more. We’ve made the process easier for you by giving our list of best iPad Mini accessories.
JBL SoundFly BT — $179
It’s tiny yet powerful Bluetooth speaker for your iPad Mini. It’s a compact music device that plugs directly into a wall outlet. The idea is good as you don’t need any wires, shelf space or expensive receivers and all you need is a blue tooth enabled audio device. JBL makes two versions: one is SoundFly BT, which costs $180 and is designed to stream from any Bluetooth-enabled device and second is SoundFly Air which costs $200 and works over Wi-Fi to stream from Apple hardware via AirPlay. The SoundFly gives you 20 watts of music, which is loud enough for most rooms. JBL uses Computer-Optimized Equalization (COE), which examines the frequency range of the audio stream you’re playing and applies equalization to make sure the speaker still sounds good. There’s also some compression at work to help reduce distortion. After plugging the SoundFly into the wall, you’ll hear a voice announces the product is ready for pairing. It says “JBL SoundFly is in pairing mode” but it sounds like “JBL SoundLie…” After pairing, the same voice tells you the pairing is done. Since there isn’t a remote or LCD screen for the device, the rest of the setup has to take place on your phone or tablet. You can stream from any app that makes sound.
LumaGuard — $24
LumaGuard is a protective sticker that covers 90 per cent of the device's aluminum. It comes in colors like clear, matte, and reflective aluminum white. These colors are bound to make your Mini look like one of new iPod touches. Pair it with a screen guard and you’ll get most of the protection you’ll need, with almost none of the bulk
Uzibull Ekto Mini - $29.95
Uzibull's $30 Ekto for the iPad Mini is a rugged silicone soft shell case that gives the Mini the shock absorbing power and makes it extra tough. The Ekto has an internal arrangement of cells that protect Mini on all sides, especially on the corners and edges where you generally need the most protection. The Ekto case is raised to add even more protection if you lay it facedown, or if you accidently drop your iPad. There are ribs of silicone on the back and on the inside of the case that give it further protection. The Ekto Mini is 5/8" thick allowing it to fit it Bretford, Anthro, Datamation, Ergotron and other top carts.
iPad SD Card Reader - $20
If you love photography and want to get photos or video from your camera or SD card onto your new Lightning dock enabled iPad 4 or iPad mini, then iPad SD Card Reader comes as a good solution. It’s simple to use — connect the cable to your iDevice, then connect the camera. The Photo app then launches and you can choose which photos and videos to import.
Speck CandyShell Grip - $44.95
Speck CandyShell Grip is a glossy hard plastic case lined with soft rubber on the inside, using a Speck-pioneered material bonding technique that offers great protection, while making installation and removal super-simple. CandyShell Grip’s parallel and perpendicular rubber stripes running across its sides and back, adds modern-looking hand grips to every part of the mini. Speck’s port holes and speaker vents are nicely tailored giving enough room for both slightly oversized headphone and Lightning plugs to smooth functioning. The side switch and camera hole are also good, while the tiny microphone hole is adequate. The Grip case comes in four bright colors.
Lots of people are buying the iPad Mini, the whole iPad in small size. After spending some heavy bucks on its purchase, it is time to search for some accessories which will enhance your overall experience with the tablet. There are lots to choose from – stands, speakers, cases or a stylus – and it will be amazing how these tech add-ons can transform your iPad Mini into a kitchen helper, mobile workstation, on-the-fly photo editor, and much more. We’ve made the process easier for you by giving our list of best iPad Mini accessories.
JBL SoundFly BT — $179
It’s tiny yet powerful Bluetooth speaker for your iPad Mini. It’s a compact music device that plugs directly into a wall outlet. The idea is good as you don’t need any wires, shelf space or expensive receivers and all you need is a blue tooth enabled audio device. JBL makes two versions: one is SoundFly BT, which costs $180 and is designed to stream from any Bluetooth-enabled device and second is SoundFly Air which costs $200 and works over Wi-Fi to stream from Apple hardware via AirPlay. The SoundFly gives you 20 watts of music, which is loud enough for most rooms. JBL uses Computer-Optimized Equalization (COE), which examines the frequency range of the audio stream you’re playing and applies equalization to make sure the speaker still sounds good. There’s also some compression at work to help reduce distortion. After plugging the SoundFly into the wall, you’ll hear a voice announces the product is ready for pairing. It says “JBL SoundFly is in pairing mode” but it sounds like “JBL SoundLie…” After pairing, the same voice tells you the pairing is done. Since there isn’t a remote or LCD screen for the device, the rest of the setup has to take place on your phone or tablet. You can stream from any app that makes sound.
LumaGuard — $24
LumaGuard is a protective sticker that covers 90 per cent of the device's aluminum. It comes in colors like clear, matte, and reflective aluminum white. These colors are bound to make your Mini look like one of new iPod touches. Pair it with a screen guard and you’ll get most of the protection you’ll need, with almost none of the bulk
Uzibull Ekto Mini - $29.95
Uzibull's $30 Ekto for the iPad Mini is a rugged silicone soft shell case that gives the Mini the shock absorbing power and makes it extra tough. The Ekto has an internal arrangement of cells that protect Mini on all sides, especially on the corners and edges where you generally need the most protection. The Ekto case is raised to add even more protection if you lay it facedown, or if you accidently drop your iPad. There are ribs of silicone on the back and on the inside of the case that give it further protection. The Ekto Mini is 5/8" thick allowing it to fit it Bretford, Anthro, Datamation, Ergotron and other top carts.
iPad SD Card Reader - $20
If you love photography and want to get photos or video from your camera or SD card onto your new Lightning dock enabled iPad 4 or iPad mini, then iPad SD Card Reader comes as a good solution. It’s simple to use — connect the cable to your iDevice, then connect the camera. The Photo app then launches and you can choose which photos and videos to import.
Speck CandyShell Grip - $44.95
Speck CandyShell Grip is a glossy hard plastic case lined with soft rubber on the inside, using a Speck-pioneered material bonding technique that offers great protection, while making installation and removal super-simple. CandyShell Grip’s parallel and perpendicular rubber stripes running across its sides and back, adds modern-looking hand grips to every part of the mini. Speck’s port holes and speaker vents are nicely tailored giving enough room for both slightly oversized headphone and Lightning plugs to smooth functioning. The side switch and camera hole are also good, while the tiny microphone hole is adequate. The Grip case comes in four bright colors.
