Appendix B. Accessories

There are plenty of accessories you can buy to get more out of your Droid 2; for example to protect its case or screen, connect it to a car charger, and more. In this appendix, you’ll get the rundown on what types of accessories are available, and a sampling of where to buy.

Useful Accessories

If you enjoy tricking out your car or accessorizing your outfits to the max, there’s plenty of Droid 2 bling out there for you to find. If, however, you’re in the market for something useful, consider the following:

  • Cases. Cases protect the Droid 2 against damage—when you drop it, for example. You’ll find plenty of kinds of cases to choose from, depending on your style preferences, budget, and needs. You’ll find hard protective cases, rubberized protective cases, holsters with belt clips, and more.

  • Screen protectors. These thin sheets of plastic safeguard your Droid 2’s glass screen, greatly reducing the risk of scratches. They’re thin enough so that you won’t notice they’re there.

  • Car chargers. Plug one end into your Droid 2, and the other into your 12-volt power oulet, and you can charge your Droid 2 while you’re on the go.

  • Multimedia Docking Station. Turn your Droid 2 horizontally and put it into the docking station, and you can watch video, use it as a digital picture frame, and so on.

  • Chargers and cables. There are plenty of battery chargers and USB cables you can buy to supplement or replace the ones that came with your Droid 2, including portable chargers.

  • Bluetooth ...

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