Now this is a clever cradle – while there are loads of Lightning docks for the iPhone 5 and iPod Touch 5G, there are very few that have a design that also accommodates larger Apple devices like the iPad and the iPad Mini. This Cover-Mate Cradle accomplishes just that, with a clever non-enclosed design that allows the cradle to be used with the full range of Lightning equipped devices, from the tiny iPad Nano all the way up to the full size iPad.
Of course, once connected you can expect the standard features of USB charging – a charging speed between 500 mA and 2.1A, depending on the source that you plug this dock into, as well as the possibility of syncing if you plug the cable into a USB port on a computer.
The Cover-Mate also works well as a stand, allowing you to easily keep an eye on your device in portrait mode. This is perfect for writing, watching a quick video or just reading incoming notifications. This stand is adjustable, so you can choose a tilted angle for lighter devices or a straighter angle for heavier ones – this will avoid overly stressing the Lightning connector, which is much physically smaller than its predecessor.
As the name suggests, the Cover-Mate works equally well with devices in or out of a case. Thanks to that open design, there’s really no issues with using even a fairly bulky case with the Cover-Mate; you shouldn’t ever have to take your phone or tablet out of its case in order to charge it on this dock.
The Cover-Mate is a cool case-compatible Lightning cradle that works well with all of Apple’s latest generation devices, offering charging, syncing and a handy stand. As a Christmas gift, it’s definitely one of the best iPhone or iPad Mini accessories you should be considering. For more information on the stand, why not check out the product page linked below?
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