{"id":12396,"date":"2011-03-16T16:35:49","date_gmt":"2011-03-16T16:35:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/blog\/?p=12396"},"modified":"2015-05-22T16:39:58","modified_gmt":"2015-05-22T15:39:58","slug":"ipad-2-how-to-prepare","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/blog\/2011\/03\/ipad-2-how-to-prepare\/","title":{"rendered":"iPad 2 \u2013 How to Prepare"},"content":{"rendered":"

The UK launch of iPad 2 is just around the corner, and Friday March 25th<\/sup> should see the now-familiar huge lines of people snaking their way out of Apple stores across the country and along the streets.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re intending to be one of the people in that very queue, or if you\u2019re an early-bird who\u2019s already ordered your iPad 2 from America (come on \u2013 we know some of you will have!), here\u2019s our guide for what to get ready in the run-up to ensure that you can get the most out of your tablet.<\/p>\n

Just as you\u2019d prepare beforehand for a new baby or a new pet, you\u2019re going to want to prepare for the arrival of the newest member of your family \u2013 the iPad 2!<\/p>\n

Always use protection<\/strong><\/p>\n

The iPad 2 is a beautiful and costly creature and it should be treated as such.\u00a0 The last thing you want is to spoil its aesthetics with a huge scratch across the back, or (worse) the display itself with a scratch across the front.\u00a0 So number one on the list is probably an iPad 2 screen protector<\/a> \u2013 our favourites are the ones from InvisibleShield<\/a> which are made from a special film originally designed for the military.<\/p>\n

Apple have announced a range of brightly-coloured iPad 2 Smart Covers<\/a>, which are \u201csleek, slim and sturdy\u201d and will attach snugly to your iPad using inbuilt magnets.\u00a0 They\u2019re a gorgeous piece of engineering, and there are plenty of other iPad 2 cases<\/a> available for people that want a different style or a case that protects the back of the tablet too.<\/p>\n

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One of our favourites - the Targus Rotating iPad 2 case<\/p><\/div>\n

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Keep control with a stylus<\/strong><\/p>\n

With a screen that large, the iPad is perfect for a hands-on approach most of the time.\u00a0 However, certain specialist apps might require a little more control, especially for art-working purposes.\u00a0 If you\u2019re a budding artist then it\u2019s definitely a good idea to pick up an iPad 2 stylus<\/a> \u2013 it\u2019ll give you that extra edge that could mean all the different.<\/p>\n

Let your music be hands-free<\/strong><\/p>\n

Even though the iPad 2 is even lighter than its forerunner, you still don\u2019t want to be lugging that thing around with you if you\u2019re listening to headphones around the house.\u00a0 An iPad 2 Bluetooth headset<\/a> or set of bluetooth headphones give you that hands-free approach, so that you can listen to music whilst hoovering, cooking or exercising.\u00a0 Or if you want to share your music rather than keeping it to yourself, go for a pair of iPad 2 speakers<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Avantalk Jogger Bluetooth Headset will even stay on during vigorous exercise<\/p><\/div>\n

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Who needs a photo frame?!<\/strong><\/p>\n

Digital photo frames can be a thing of the past now that you can simply prop your iPad up and let it show off all your favourite snaps.\u00a0 With the iPad 2 Camera Connection Kit<\/a>, you can import photos directly from your digital camera to your iPad using USB or SD card.\u00a0 This has the added bonus that you can get a better feel for your photos when you\u2019re out and about by transferring them straight from camera to the iPad\u2019s larger screen.<\/p>\n

All these and plenty of other iPad 2 accessories<\/a> can be found over on the main site.<\/p>\n

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