More than just a docking station...
It seems that almost everyone has climbed
aboard the iWagon, producing peripherals for use with - generally - Apple's
iPod. But there are a growing number of devices being made to be used with the
iPad, and Logitech have secured their position as a strong contender in that
particular playing field. Thanks to the wild popularity of the iPad, devices
that work with the tablet have a very viable appeal to a large market, so
Logitech's move into this arena is a sensible one.
Logitech
The Speaker Stand for iPad is something of
an unusual device, because we haven't seen a huge number of docking stations
for the tablet yet. We have seen keyboards and external speakers, even cases
with extended functionality, but a dock like this is still fairly original.
Quite simply, it allows the user to dock their tablet and, as a result, make
use of excellent sound (as one would expect from Logitech.)
But this device goes beyond just improved
audio, and the creative user will find many ways that it can improve their
tablet computing experience.
The
Speaker Stand is excellent if you own an iPad.
See, the Speaker Stand has a large bracket
that holds the iPad, with an interface port at the bottom. This bracket can be
rotated 90 degrees, allowing either a portrait or landscape orientation of the
tablet. Further, it can be angled according to the user's needs. This gives the
user a great number of angles at which they can position their iPad while it is
docked, and the bracket does not interfere with the screen at all. It offers,
therefore, a stable and solid ‘hands-free’ solution for using the iPad, in
addition to charging the tablet while it is docked, and delivering great sound.
From watching movies, listening to music and playing games, through to surfing
the web and typing up notes, the Speaker Stand is a great companion. It makes
tablet computing a lot easier, and even more enjoyable. Even reading an ebook
is better with this stand.
The bracket and arm are mounted atop a
sturdy base, which houses the speakers and volume controls in the front. The
device can get fairly loud, too, without much distortion at all. Around the
back is the power port, as well as a ort for a 3.5mm jack, which allows other
devices (like MP3 players) to be used with the Speaker Stand as well.
Although it is fairly focussed in its
functionality, the Speaker Stand is excellent if you own an iPad. The only
thing that would have made it better is if you could have connected to your PC
via the device. But we can't always have everything we want and, aside from
this minor complaint, it really is a great tool.
Summary
A great sound solution for iPad, as well as
a really handy device for tablet computing.
Tech specs
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iPad compatible
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3.5mm jack
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Fully positionable
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Recharges iPad
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6W RMS
Pros
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Sturdy
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Hand-free iPad!
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Good sound
Cons
Need to get an iPad first..
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Details
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Manufacturer:
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Logitech
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Distributor:
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Logitech
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Online:
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www.logitech.com
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Price:
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$13.21
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