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ACCESSORY GUIDE<br />
IPAD 2 BUYERS’ GUIDE<br />
Docks + Stands<br />
Since the iPad and iPad 2 have no way to keep themselves upright, dock and stand accessories do the<br />
trick. We start by looking at docks - stands with electronics built in - and then look at stands for use at<br />
home or the office, followed by portable stands that are easy to take on the road.<br />
Apple iPad Dock + iPad 2 Dock<br />
Very few iPad docks include audio- and synchronizationready<br />
ports; Apple’s official iPad Dock and iPad 2 Dock offer<br />
both, each with a 3.5mm auxiliary audio port and a standard<br />
30-pin Dock Connector port inside a glossy white plastic<br />
base. Unfortunately, both Docks are tailored only for bare<br />
iPads, and the larger, heavier iPad 2 Dock is even less casefriendly<br />
than its predecessor thanks to a thick plastic lip on its<br />
front. It doesn’t even work easily with Apple’s own<br />
iPad Smart Covers. Only a handful of iPad cases<br />
were designed to work with the first Dock.<br />
$29<br />
Griffin PowerDock Dual<br />
With an iPad/iPad 2 dock on<br />
the left and an iPhone/iPod<br />
dock on the right, PowerDock<br />
Dual avoids obscuring the<br />
iPad’s face - a common issue<br />
with multi-docks. Has<br />
room for cases, plus a<br />
wallet-sized dish.<br />
$60<br />
iHome iB969<br />
Still the best iPad charging<br />
dock we’ve tested, iB969 can<br />
actually refuel four devices at<br />
once - two iPod/iPhone docks<br />
are in front of a rear frame<br />
that can hold one encased<br />
or bare iPad, charged with a<br />
self-supplied USB-to-Dock Connector cable. Mini- and Micro-<br />
USB cables are included for its fourth port. It’s<br />
surprisingly handy for travel, though not the easiest<br />
item to pack; iB969 is best-suited to a nightstand.<br />
$60<br />
XtremeMac InCharge Duo<br />
With a dock for a bare iPad<br />
in back and an iPhone/iPod<br />
dock in front, InCharge Duo is<br />
the most compact two-device<br />
charger around; the rear dock<br />
can be converted to<br />
work with a second<br />
iPod/iPhone, too.<br />
$60<br />
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