The invention of the iPad was an amazing success for Apple computers. It allowed the simple and elegant design of the iPod Touch to be extended to a fully functioning computer. Thinking back to a few years ago, such a thin computer seems incredible. For people who aren’t used to using a touchscreen keyboard, the iPad can present a challenge, especially for those times when you need to create large documents. Apple understands these issues and, for the convenience of its users, has created two products to overcome the difficulties of a touch screen keyboard.
The first is the Apple iPad Keyboard Dock. Apple has created a fully functional keyboard that allows you to dock your iPad in one position, allowing for multiple functions. First, the dock holds your iPad upright. The position creates an angle at which it is easier to see the screen and edit documents. Plus, the dock connector syncs and charges your iPad.
Even if you don’t necessarily need Apple’s docking station keyboard feature, it’s still a great accessory to buy for your computer. Apple’s docking station does more than provide convenience for document editors, but instead for the entertainment addict, it again provides that perfect angle to view the screen when watching your favorite shows or movies, plus has a connector to plug into a TV or projector to watch those videos full screen without having to buy an extra connector. For music lovers, connect stereos or speakers for better music and sound levels.
The second product is better for people who don’t want to mess around with a larger device to help out when it comes to typing. If you can opt out of having a real keyboard, your best bet is to try a touch screen keyboard stylus. An excellent stylus to try is Boxwave’s iPad Stylus.
This stylus is very responsive to the iPad’s touchscreen and has a firm, round tip that doesn’t move on the screen while you’re using it, causing you to press the wrong keys. Also, the stylus feels more like a real pen, rather than being uncomfortable in the hand. One big advantage of the stylus is that you can also use it for basic web browsing and option functions on the Apple iPad, so you’ll never accidentally click in the wrong place when using the keyboard. A few different color options are also available, including black, silver, red, and blue.