Since the iPad reached European soil, the accessory-mania had to start there as well and a good example is the wide array of products announced by Hama. The Germans will have everything they will need for the Apple gadget to stay clean, protected and also connected. There are protective screen foils available, carrying sleeves, styluses and even some 3.5 mm adapters, which will allow users to connect it at the Hi-Fi system at home.

Though there will be several pictures here, the company's webshop has all the products listed and there are really too many of them for me to put here. For example, you will be able to see all the models of carrying cases, which include “Netbook Bags” and “Portfolios” that come in a wide variety of patterns and with different prices according to the material they are made of and their size.

For instance, the Golla Deal Mini Sleeve costs $34, supports a gadget as large as 10 inches and it's made out of Polytex. This is one of the most expensive models announced by Hama, since the average price for one of their new cases is of $24.As you can see from the first photo, these sleeves also have some extra compartments for storing other gadgets as well.

The adapters I was mentioning are all designed for iPad's 3.5 mm audio jack, so that users will be capable of connecting the device to their home entertainment audio system, or to their car's radio while on the go. The adapters are all part of the Hama AluLine series. For those iPad users obsessed with clean displays, there's a stylus released by Hama that will keep dirty fingers at “safe distance from the gadget's bright screen. The Hama Easy Plug & Go Stylus for iPhone costs $12.

Now, the surprise product right here is the AluLine headphone set, which promises a 32 Ohm impedance and, of course, it can be used with any audio device you wish, not just the iPad.


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