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Griffin Technologies announces iPad power and desktop accessories

Today, Griffin Technologies announced a family of new products that are sure to make iPad owners happy.

For those of you who don't want to purchase the Apple Keyboard Dock or the "regular dock," Griffin has developed the A-Frame Tabletop Stand (US$49.99, see photo above). This is a folding aluminum stand with a soft silicone cradle in the bottom. The iPad sits contentedly in the cradle in either portrait or landscape orientation, and Griffin says that the dock connector is accessible regardless of how the iPad is oriented. When you're done, the A-Frame Tabletop Stand folds flat for easy travel. It's also possible to use the stand in the folded position to help support the iPad when it's on a table or other flat surface.
Griffin is well known for their PowerBlock and PowerJolt power adapters for iPhone and iPod touch, and now they've released the adapters in iPad-compatible versions. The PowerBlock ($29.99, below) is an AC adapter with folding blades and a green LED to denote when power is flowing to the iPad. It comes with a dock connector cable, and can be used for charging that iPhone or iPod touch you're still carrying around.
You may want to charge up the iPad when you're on the road, and Griffin's PowerJolt adapter ($24.99, below) fits the bill in a version that is rated for the iPad's higher amp requirement. A green ring glows when the PowerJolt is charging your device, and it is designed to auto-reset in a fault condition -- there's no fuse to replace.
Griffin will also be selling a combo kit called the PowerDuo for iPad, which includes both the PowerBlock and PowerJolt adapters, in the near future. The company also released several sleeves and cases today. The items are available nationwide at Apple Stores and at other selected retailers.

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Chris in Rwanda

I think you forgot the word "ugly" in that headline. Wow, those are the ugliest iPad acc I've seen yet, that aren't along the lines of a "make you own ...".

Did someone kick the Griffin Designer's dog or something? Sheesh.

April 08 2010 at 2:49 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Matt P

The A-Frame stand, will maybe a slight more than I want to spend, seems like it has every option I would want in an ipad stand. It is the best ipad stand i have seen yet I think.

April 07 2010 at 6:37 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
emil

It's a good product that, yes, I helped design, and I think people who are looking for an iPad case would want to know about it. What's wrong with that?

I also think you're misusing the word "spamming", seeing as how the link I included is completely relevant to this discussion.

April 07 2010 at 1:18 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
kakapo

@emil
How many points are you getting for spamming quirky?
You really should tell people you get browny points and actually make money for pushing QUIRKY.

On topic:
"Griffin makes such shit!" - Couldn't agree more

cheers.

April 07 2010 at 11:05 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
asif

"Griffin makes SUCH SHIT"
http://www.businessinsider.com/meeting-steve-jobs-2010-4

April 07 2010 at 10:25 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Chris Aubeck

Totally uncool. I'd say Griffin doesn't know anyone in the target demographic personally.

April 07 2010 at 10:22 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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