Written by: Jeffrey Powers - @geekazine
on December 30, 2011.

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Did Santa or Hanukkah Harry get you a new iPad for the holidays? Good for you! Let’s pimp this puppy out! Here’s a list of 10 great accessories you can get for your iPad2 to increase it’s use and even turn it into a power tool!

01) Bluetooth Keyboard and Mouse

You need to start by turning it into a laptop at times. Bluetooth keyboard and mouse are great additions. If you want to take notes on your iPad, this is a must-have.

Apple Wireless Keyboards are available new @ $70 and used $30 on Amazon. The magic mouse is available for $70 as well. Of course, you can also get a 3rd party keyboard from companies like kensington and Targus.

02) ZAGG Folio Keyboard – Case Combo

When I saw the ZAGG Folio for iPad2, I was impressed. The cover holds the keyboard and slides to be a iPad stand. The folio cost $100, but if you need to carry the keyboard and iPad around a lot, this is a great duo.

03) Belkin Chef Stand

Just what you need for the kitchen! When your hands are all mucked up and you don’t want to touch the iPad, then try the Chef Stand by Belkin. This helps you find, then make that great recipe. The “Wand” allows you to follow recipes and can be washed with warm, soapy water.

04) Kickstand for iPad, Laptop

Another cool item is the Kickstand - a great way to raise up your iPad or Laptop. Just put the kickstand in the position, set your device on top and go to town!

05) iPag Case

iPag is a lightweight bag for iPad using microfiber for the lining. Therefore it wipes dirt away without scratching anything. The outer layer is waterproof nylon, so it will protect the iPad from rain, and can be cleaned easily. It also has a strap so you can carry it like a bag.

06) Stylus for iPad

Some people like to work with a Stylus. Others have callused fingers or wear gloves, and so the stylus works a lot better. Nonetheless, you can get a nice Stylus from BoxWave.

Wallee

07) Wallee Wall mount for iPad

I have been looking for this one – The Wallee is a mounting system that lets you mount an iPad to a wall, or other surface. It’s great for those who have a iPad Point of Sales (POS) system in your store.

Of course, the Wallee has some other innovative items for mounting an iPad in different spots. The case is universal – just line up and turn to secure the iPad to the stand or wall mount.

Wonder if anyone has mounted on the their bathroom yet?

08) MIC iStation

This is the most impressive iPad dock I’ve seen. It really makes your iPad feel like you are using a typewriter. Place the iStation on the stand, you have a spot for your keyboard, and can connect up to the speaker system for a better sound. Adjust the volume in front and type away.

The iStation is only $86 and is a great workstation for a small home office – maybe a dorm room.

09) iHealth Blood Pressure Monitor

This last year I was diagnosed with high blood pressure. The medical profession is coming out with more products for your iPad. iHealth makes several items, but the blood pressure cuff is the one I am most interested in. Monitor and track your blood pressure with this device. Then, if you can take that to your doctor, so they can help get your pressure low.

10) What do you use for your iPad?

We don’t know everything! There are a lot of cool items out there to make your iPad into something more.  Let us know what you use – Twitter @Methodshop

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