I remember the day when I got my first iPhone. You can probably guess that I was very excited about the whole thing. At the same time, I never imaged myself using my iPhone at home for doing anything other than answering calls and probably playing some games. After all, when you have a couple of Macs at home, you can always rely on them to browse the World Wide Web and get your work done. But a lot of people do use their iPhone to get work done at home. Maybe they use it to multi-task, manage their time, or just check the scores while working on another computer. Whatever the case, if you want to use your iPhone at home, you are going to need a stand that is solid, keeps your iPhone secure, and lets you use it easily. And don’t underestimate the power of stands in protecting your gadget against coffee accidents!

Whatever your reasoning, there are numerous iPhone stands available on the market. They keep your iPhone secure and let you use it at your desk. Here are 15 iPhone stands that get the job done:

iZel Hands-Free Stand: the best iPhone stand hands done. Very solid and lets you handle your phone calls in a hands-free fashion. It’s compatible with Blackberry, Zune, and other portable devices.

Joby GM2 Gorillamobile Flexible Tripod: if you plan to use your iPhone to take pictures or just want a tripod that keeps it tight, Gorillamobile is one flexible tripod you should try.

Agent18 StandHear Travel Stand: a nice travel stand for anyone who intends to take their mp3 players with them on the road. Folds for better portability.

KONNET iCrado Stylish Metal Stand / Dock for iPhone: works with most iPhones and iPod Touches. It also acts as a dock for your phone, helping you to keep your phone charged on your desk.

PED3 iPhone Rotating Dock Stand Holder: an iPhone dock and stand all in one gadget. You can turn the iPhone around 360 degrees. It comes with cable management features as well.

MovieWedge: designed specifically for those who want to watch movies more effectively on their phones on the go. It’s not a fully fledged stand but gets the job done.

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Your iPad may be capable of a lot of things. But, it is not made to be abused on the go. You can’t expect to drop your iPad or hit it against a wall by accident and have it survive. iPad sleeves are designed for those who want to protect their iPad, whether they are taking the device with them or intend to put it in their luggage.

If you are looking to take your iPad with you for a trip and want to have the ability to put inside another bag without worrying about damaging it, these 10 iPad sleeves are worth a look:

Belkin Vue Sleeve for iPad: a stylish iPad sleeve that not only protects your device when you put it inside another bag, it also lets you take your other essential iPad accessories with you as well. Its reinforced panel protects iPad’s screen.

Philips DLN1714 Slim Sleeve: quite stylish sleeve/case for iPad. Its envelope-style with Velcro closure look more expensive than it is and protects your iPad when you are on the move.

Hard Candy Cases Bubble Sleeve for iPad: a shock absorbing case for your iPad that provides maximum protection for your device on the go.

Belkin F8N277tt Pleated Sleeve for iPad: a compact, durable case that you can easily fit in your other bags. It’s hand-washable as well.

Acme Made Skinny Sleeve for iPad: super thin sleeve for iPad that is water and stain resistant and protects your screen as well.

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So you have picked you your iPad already? Chances are you have gone with one of those iPad cases available on Apple.com to help protect your iPad at home and on the go. But those are not the only options available to you. You can be sure that there will be hundreds of cases available for iPad in a matter of few months. The device is expected to be a huge hit and Apple has already solid thousands of iPad units. That means gadget accessory makers are going to go after this market and develop cool accessories for iPad to get their share of the pie. In fact, here are iPad cases that are worth waiting for (they are coming soon!):

Marware SportShell Convertible for iPad: a 4-in-1 case that features a shell case, photo frame case, stand, and a hand strap. It has got to be one of the most exciting upcoming iPad cases.

Hard Candy Cases Street Skin for Apple iPad: the one case that I look forward to owning the most. It’s a hard case that can protect your iPad against bumps. The last thing you want to do is take any chances with your iPad. It’s not that expensive either.

Traveler Folio Case for iPad: features a tough ABS front cover and carbon fiber design that keeps your iPad safe against scratches, bumps, and others things that could happen to your iPad on the road.

Marware PhotoShell for iPad: it makes your iPad look like a digital photo frame. It fits 5×7 inch photos and allows you to display your photos to the world. Pretty interesting design.

Marware Sport Grip Pro for iPad: it looks like a lot of fun, especially for outdoors. Has dual-layered silicone protection and hand slides between layers for better grip and handling when you are on the move. Read the rest of this entry »

These days everybody is talking about the climate change and how people need to pay more attention to protecting the environment all around them. There are plenty of people who go out of their way to help protect the environment. Some even change their lifestyle. Not everybody wants to do that at this point. But there are simple things you can do to live a green life. For starters, you can start picking up eco-friendly gadgets and accessories. That certainly wouldn’t require you to change anything about the way you live your life.

You can always start with your iPhone. There are green cases and ECO chargers that you can pick up that are green and don’t introduce anything harmful to the environment. If you are ready to get on board, here are top 7 eco-friendly iPhone accessories to give you ideas:

Surge Hybrid Solar Charger for iPhone: it’s one of the few solar chargers for iPhone that does what it promises to do. It’s light-weight and comes very handy outdoors.

Marware Eco Runner Case for iPhone: an eco-friendly arm-band for iPhone. It lets you take your device outdoors without having to worry about dropping it. Great for those who want to take their phone for a run.

Biodegradable 3G/3GS iPhone Case: a good looking and eco-friendly iPhone case that gives you the best of both worlds. It keeps your iPhone safe. At the same time it’s made of bio-degradable material. Read the rest of this entry »

The iPad is coming out in just a matter of days. If you are one of the lucky ones who’ll be receiving your iPad on April 3rd, you want to make sure you pick up your iPad accessories as soon as possible to get them before your device arrives. We are talking about an iPad case to protect your device against in addition to any other accessory that you may need. You are not going to find too many iPad accessories for your device these days. But, expect the number to increase dramatically in the future.

If you haven’t picked up any accessories for your iPhone yet, here are 5 essential iPad accessories you should check out:

iPad Keyboard: a dock, charger, and keyboard for your Apple iPad. It’d be nice to have the ability to type using a real keyboard, wouldn’t it?

TrendyDigital WaterGuard Waterproof Case: I wouldn’t recommend taking you iPad to the beach or anywhere near any wetness. But if you must, this waterproof case could come in handy. Read the rest of this entry »