Chapter 8

Stands, Cases and Accessories

The iPad has generated a huge third-party market in stands, cases, covers, keyboards, speakers, docks, chargers and accessory cables, some more relevant for musical applications than others. It’s important to realise that although some desktop iPad stands can retail for $30, $60 or even $100, the iPad market is large enough so that dollar stores (pound shops) can usually afford to offer something perfectly adequate for supporting and viewing an iPad in either landscape or portrait orientation.

Hard rear shells, screen covers, extendable sync/charging cables, audio output splitters and headphone to RCA adapter cables are also usually available at a similar bargain price. Very basic slip cases for the iPad ...

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