iPad Accessories Manufacturers Chomping at the Bits
Hardware makers such as Griffin Technology, Gelaskins Inc., Sanho Corp. and SDI Technologies Inc. have hurried to design chargers, covers, and other accessories for Apple’s new iPad. “There are some things we’ve identified as no-brainers,” said Mark Rowan, president of case maker Griffin in Nashville, Tenn., which began drawing up designs for iPad cases and contacting manufacturers within hours of the iPad announcement. “We know people are going to want to protect the device.” The iPad will come in models priced between $499 and $829, will feature a 9.7-inch screen, no keyboard (a docking station with attached keyboard will be available), and a wireless Internet connection through 3G and/or WiFi. It is primarily for surfing the Internet, reading e-books and running applications that also run on the iPhone. The race is on to come out with accessories as close as possible to Apple’s shipping date, which is expected to be in late March, 2010.
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