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5 Missing iPad Accessories

The iPad has many flaws. These gizmos will fix them

So, err, how to put this? We published a humorous slideshow about iPad accessories and said slideshow uses Flash, so our readers can't see it on an iPad. D'oh! So for those of you on an iPad, here's the story in an iPad-friendly version: good old HTML.


Are you tired of cleaning fingerprints and greasy smudges off your iPad? Stop wiping and start iWiping. With iWipe, your slate will always be clean. Illustration: David Goldin


Are you worried about using your new iPad in public? Introducing iCuffs. Now your iPad will never leave your hands—and vice versa. Illustration: David Goldin


Did you know that falls are a main cause of iPad damage? Now avoiding crashes just got a lot easier. iChute gives your iPad a soft landing. Illustration: David Goldin


Do your hands get tired while holding your iPad? Do you feel ridiculous using it on your lap? Don’t stress over it. Get a helping hand with iHold. Illustration: David Goldin


Do your eyes hurt from the sunlight reflected off your iPad? Are you tired of squinting at the screen? Then you need iShade. (Includes iCupHolder.) Illustration: David Goldin
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