To better understand what kind of accessories for iPad you should be buying I’ll make a list of the types of accessories you’ll be able to find on market these days, before the iPad begins shipping. So here they are:

1 – Carrying cases

These are your typical bags for laptops, but smaller obviously, as the iPad and other touch tablets have smaller screens and overall dimensions. Having multiple pockets is a must so that you can carry the charger and all other accessories. The type you choose is up to you: backpack, messenger, business suitcase style and so on.

2 – Neoprene sleeves

These are meant to protect the iPad during transportation in another case. They’re more flexible in the way that you can put your iPad inside your travel bags for example and don’t have to worry about anything else as no special shape or functionality is required

3 – Protective screen layers

You need one of those to protect the gorgeous 9.7 inches of your iPad screen against scratches. Depending on how much you spend on one of these you’ll have to replace the screen filter sooner or later.

4 – Connectivity accessories for iPad

These are a must if you want to charge and sync your iPad while on the go. A laptop desk stand for tablets falls into this category also. Connectivity accessories are also used to hook up the ipad to your TV set, multimedia home theater or computer. Having more of those is never enough.

With those four categories I conclude this post. If you know more types of ipad accessories let me know with a comment below and I’ll update this article.

Some things such as screen protectors you will need to go to a third party supplier for, but the core set of accessories offered by Apple look very useful indeed.

Firstly, something that every iPad own should have is a case. The Apple case is great, as it looks great and also allows you to position your iPad for optimum use. For example if you are watching a slideshow of photos you can prop it up, or if you are reading an iBook you can just open it like a normal book.

Next on the hot list is sure to be the docks. These allow you to sync up and charge your iPad very easily. The dock comes either with or without a keyboard, so for those who may want to use the iPad as an alternative to a laptop, this could be very useful. These docks aren’t portable, but you can get docks make by other people aside from Apple. It also looks like the iPad will support the gorgeous Apple Bluetooth keyboard so it will be easy to hook that up to it if you prefer that kind of thing.

The other accessories include a USB power adapter that allows you to chare your iPad from a great distance as it has a six foot long cable. Then of course there is the range of small connectors so that you can interact your iPad with other devices. The camera connector allows you to hook up your camera either directly or by using an SD card. Then there is a VGA connector so that you can get display your iPad screen on your TV.

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Some people will prefer to just go for a case that allows them to carry just the iPad without too much bulk. An example of such cases are sleeve cases. These are simply a neoprene or leather ‘envelope’ that you just slip you iPad in to when you are not using it. These are great for people who like to use their device without the added bulk of a case.

For those who want something that is good for carrying more than just their iPad, there are cases, like laptop bags, that carry everything. As the iPad is very small, a normal laptop case might be a bit too big, however there are a number of netbook cases that might do the right thing for you.

Alternatively, you might want to carry your iPad around within another bag. This is a good idea as if you carry it within a backpack for example, it is less obvious that you are carrying some expensive technology, and you can also carry other things around it such as your lunch, books or of course your other iPad accessories.

If you want something that is going to keep your iPad well protected then make sure that you get a well padded case. For those who are likely to drop it while using it, go for a cast that can be on the iPad at all times, otherwise you can just go for a slip case.

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The major input and output of the iPad is the 30 pin dock connector. When you open up the box of a brand new iPad, you will find two iPad accessories; the Dock Connector to USB Cable and a 10W USB Power Adapter. The cable allows you to connect the iPad directly to a USB port to charge and sync the iPad through the computer. You can also connect the cable to the power adapter, which allows you to charge your iPad directly through an electrical outlet that is up to six feet away from your device.

The iPad dock is another major accessory that offers versatility for your device. The iPad dock allows for multiple and simultaneous tasks such as charging and syncing. Additionally, the iPad dock’s audio jack can be connected to external devices such as speakers. The dock is also compatible with the iPad Camera Connection Kit, which is the next accessory we’re going to review.

The iPad Camera Connection Kit provides the option of importing digital photos and videos directly from a camera to the iPad. There are two versions of the camera connection kit, and both of them have a 30 pin dock connector. The only difference is that one version has a USB interface and the other has an SD card slot.

Priced at $69, the iPad Keyboard Dock offers the same features as the standard dock. Apple specifically designed the full-size keyboard for the iPad, with new function keys such as home, search, volume and brightness control. The iPad is also compatible with a bluetooth keyboard, such as the Apple Wireless Keyboard, for those who want wireless controls over their device.

Don’t forget about the last accessory, the iPad case, which offers protection and ergonomic comfort for handling the device.