A slew of new iPad cases and numerous other third-party accessories arrive this week, as has become traditional with any new computer or device from Apple. New iPad owners will no doubt be all too eager to spend a few more of their hard-earned dollars pimping their new tablet PC to make sure it stands out from the crowd, looks cool, and is well protected and fully compatible with their digital cameras and various other peripherals. Apple has also released a number of its own official iPad accessories, for those that like to stick with the official gear and merchandising. Here is Top 10 Best iPad accessories available.

Top 10 Best iPad Accessories: iPad Smart Cover

The Smart Cover and iPad 2 were made for each other. Literally. Built-in magnets draw the Smart Cover to iPad for a perfect fit that not only protects, but also wakes up, stands up, and brightens up your iPad. That’s not just smart. It’s genius.

Top 10 Best iPad Accessories: Apple iPad Dock

With the iPad Dock, you get easy access to a dock connector port for syncing or charging, and an audio line out port for connecting to powered speakers via an optional audio cable. The iPad Dock also supports other iPad accessories, such as the iPad Dock Connector to VGA Adapter and the iPad Camera Connection Kit.

Top 10 Best iPad Accessories: Apple Wireless Keyboard

The sleek aluminum Apple Wireless Keyboard. It’s included with every new iMac. And it’s a match for any Mac at just $69.

Top 10 Best iPad Accessories: Belkin Screen Overlay For iPad

I’ve been absolutely paranoid about damaging my iPad’s pristine screen since the moment it first arrived, so a screen overlay that would help to protect the screen from scratches and other types of finger-nastiness is right at the top of my list of essential accessories. The overlay includes a cleaning cloth and a little smoothing card to help get those annoying bubbles out from under the overlay – but it’s a bit annoying that the US price of $20 has been converted straight into sterling at £20.

Top 10 Best iPad Accessories: Vestalife Mantis iPad Speaker and Dock

The first speaker dock to land for the iPad, and you can bet there’ll be myriad versions to come in the next few months. This one is a take on the fold out Vestalife iPod dock. It’s simply been beefed up by 25 per cent in size to accommodate the tablet, with the speakers flipping out sideways to reveal a connector for your new Apple eye candy. It’s set to cost $180 (£120) across the pond, although sound quality remains a moot point here.

Top 10 Best iPad Accessories: Apple iPad Camera Connection Kit

A must have accessory that allows you to upload your pictures from a SD card or your camera directly into your iPad. Forget that bulky laptop.

Top 10 Best iPad Accessories: Griffin A-Frame

Great for when you want to view a movie, check out YouTube, or have a slide show of pictures at your next gathering.

Top 10 Best iPad Accessories:Apple iPad Case

This case safeguards your iPad and can covert into a stand. You get two fabulous features for the price of one.

Top 10 Best iPad Accessories: Apple VGA Adapter

Share what’s on your iPad screen with an even larger audience by connecting your iPad to a TV, monitor, projector, or LCD display that uses a VGA connector.

Top 10 Best iPad Accessories: Griffin Elan Passport

When I’m lounging around at home I use Belkin’s Leather Sleeve to protect my iPad, but if I’m going to a meeting and I want to look smart and businesslike then I slip the iPad into Griffin’s Elan Passport case instead. Available in either black or cream colours, the Passport is lined with soft ‘micro-suede’ to protect the iPad screen, and folds open to display the iPad like the high-tech digital notepad that it is. The left-hand side of the case also includes pockets for business cards and slipping in larger bits of paper as well.

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