The ZAGG ZAGGFolio for the iPad 2 has a rugged feel to it. The case is hard plastic, covered with a black carbon-fiber fabric material, all very solid. The ZAGGfolio is aimed at those wanting good protection of their iPad.

This extra protection comes at the cost of more size and weight for your iPad – but for people needing frequent access to a keyboard with more protection than the average iPad case, the ZAGG ZAGGFolio is head and shoulders above the competition.

The thick plastic case covers the entire surface of the iPad 2 when the ZAGGfolio is closed, and there are cutouts for all of the iPad’s sockets and switches. Magnets in the case give Smart Cover instant on-off support . Instead of hinges or straps, the ZAGGfolio has a fixed clasp to fasten the case and a two-piece back behind the iPad to allow it to be tilted for keyboard use. The lack of any moving parts should make this a very durable device. Part of the thick, flexible carbon-fiber cloth cover acts as a hinge. The ZAGGfolio features rubber spacers and microfiber lining throughout to prevent damage to your iPad. And it’s compatible with sundry other cases and covers. So the right side of the iPad slides into a pair of plastic clips; these hold it securely , while the left side is free to be tilted into place when you want to use it with the keyboard. Let us take a look at some ZAGGfolio pictures:

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Even typing with the iPad perched on your lap, the whole shebang feels reassuringly solid. And that extra weight suddenly becomes a positive thing, in that it gives the rig stability. But the ZAGGFolio is versatile enough that you can simply place the iPad 2 in the keyboard’s docking groove to hold it upright, or you can remove both iPad 2 and keyboard from the case and use them that way.

Without the iPad 2 the ZAGGfolio functions OK as a keyboard case, Without the iPad 2 the ZAGGfolio functions OK as a keyboard case, but in general the ZAGGfolio functions best as was intended, holding both devices. When used properly the ZAGGfolio is excellent. The instant-on feature is very useful.

The keyboard is the best part of the ZAGGfolio. It’s bigger than most portable add-on keyboards, making it far easier to type on. The extra width of the keyboard allows for more space between keys, which helps accuracy, even though the keys themselves are smallish.

The versatility of the ZAGGFolio’s keyboard is its strongest point – when removed, it transformed into an ultra-thin ultra-light typing console which can be used in a variety of ways; for instance the iPad itself can then be placed in either portrait or landscape mode for viewing your work. This versatility means you can use the ZAGGFolio in conjunction with other iPad accessories such as the Smart Cover, which you might use to protect the screen or even as another stand. Four rubber feet ensure the keyboard won’t slip, in fact the stand-alone characteristics, plus general build excellence of the keyboard means ZAGG will soon be selling it independently of the ZAGGFolio. It will be marketed as the ZAGGFolio.

The ZAGGFolio case sells for $99.99. The SOLO sells at $69. 99 The SOLO will be available in silver, as with the ZAGGfolio’s model, and also in black or white.

More info can be found on the ZAGGfolio for the iPad 2 here

Should you get an iPad 2 or should you consider a netbook instead? Well, maybe you don’t have to make such a hard decision after all. Zagg in cooperation with Logitech brought us a Bluetooth wireless keyboard that if attached to iPad makes a nice and very portable netbook. It also serves another purpose. It’s a case as well. An award winning case at that. It works in either profile or landscape orientation. The keys are island style for optimal typing experience.

Take your iPad 2 out of this case and your iPad 2 wakes up. Place it back in and your iPad 2 goes to sleep. Logitech Keyboard Case made of Aircraft-grade aluminum offers ideal protection for your iPad 2. Word is, that if you buy this, you’re never gonna leave without it. It’s light, sturdy and stylish. When assembled with iPad 2 it only adds ⅛” to the thickness. Logitech Keyboard weighs only 345 grams (12.2 ounces). It is called ZAGG ZAGGmate.

Logitech Keyboard Case has imbedded 510 mAh rechargeable lithium polymer battery that adds not days, but weeks of normal use on a single charge. ZAGG ZAGGmate Keyboard for Apple iPad costs $99.

Enjoy these ZAGG ZAGGmate iPad 2 pictures:

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One of the most popular and highly lauded HDDs currently on the market is Seagate. If you are looking for a hard disk drive with extra features to appeal to your needs, you will definitely love the GoFlex Satellite. This is part storage device and it also functions as a streamer for wireless media. It is quite robust but there are slight compromises at the end of the day. This HDD has a capacity of 500GB with an additional Wi Fi module as well as a web server built into the device. You just have to turn the streamer on or off using a switch and the connection are ready after 30 to 40 secs. You can use this streamer to stream across various platforms, even iOS products like iPad and iPhone.

This device includes a USB 3.0 adapter as well as an additional car charger so that it can be used while on the road. When it comes to installation, it was easy and breezy. You can sync the media in a cinch as well as drag and drop files. You do not have to install any multimedia software. The advantage of having media on the GoFlex is to enable you to stream your media and files to any iOS device, laptop or other computers. At the price of around $200, it is really quite a good deal. Seagate GoFlex Satellite portable hard drive is especially good for those with numerous media devices and computers around the house.

When you take a look at the design and size of the Seagate GoFlex Satellite, it is a lot bigger compared to the GoFlex Slim. However it is still highly portable and it is very easy to carry around. Another thing about this device is that it is only around $199.99 which is the going rate for those plain 500GB HDDs. When it comes to performance, the GoFlex Satellite transfers and stores files very easily just like a conventional hard disk. The web server or app server is able to sort things out for you.. This device also has an iOS app for iPad or other iOS devices. It is quite fundamental but it does get the job done. When tested, the Seagate GoFlex Satellite worked quite intuitively. You can even pull content and stream them across numerous devices at once without lagging.

The Seagate seems to be very intuitive when used with iPad or other iOS devices but you can use this on any tablet, computer or handheld device that you have. Overall, it really is great for those of you who use iOS devices, like iPad or iPhone, or even iPod Touch. If you love streaming tons of music, videos and images into various devices at home or on the go Seagate GoFlex Satellite HDD is the way to go.

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