The best cases for the new iPad Air 2 & iPad mini at CES 2015
Yesterday we kicked off our running list of the best iPhone cases on show at CES 2015, and today we’ve started collecting the new and interesting iPad cases we’ve run into at the show. Some of the notables include a new case from AT&T that gives Wi-Fi only iPads access to LTE data in addition to a battery pack and microSD slot, and a new folio case from Incipio that adds a small display for smartwatch-like notifications without opening the cover.
Head below for the full list of the new iPad cases, most of which are scheduled to arrive sometime in the weeks and months to come.
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Apple introduces official $49 Mac Pro Security Lock Adapter, connects with Kensington locks
Apple has quietly introduced an official solution for users seeking to lock their 2013 Mac Pro to a stationary desk or other item. The $49 adapter attaches to the rear of the Mac Pro without any additional tools or instruction and can connect to a series of different Kensington locking mechanisms (via MacRumors). Here are the accessory’s highlights from Apple:
- Enables Mac Pro (Late 2013) to be physically secured with a compatible lock (sold separately)
- Attaches to Mac Pro without tools or enclosure modification
- With a third-party lock attached, prevents Mac Pro from being opened, protecting internal components
- Compatible with most standard Kensington or similar lock products
Earlier this year, third-party solutions with a more advanced setup process began hitting the Mac Pro accessory marketplace. This new Apple adapter marks the second first-party accessory optimized for the new Mac Pro design. Alongside the computer’s launch, Apple released black Thunderbolt cables to match the exterior color of the computer.
Customers interested in the new lock adapter will have the easiest time purchasing it from the Apple Online Store, which is currently showing shipment times of 24 hours. Apple’s stores, according to Apple’s ship to store tool, are not yet stocking the adapter.
9to5Toys Last Call: 4-port USB Wall Charger $10, Kensington Lightning dock $12, Harman Kardon 70W AV receiver $119, more
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Today’s can’t miss deals:
Last Call updates:
- Home Deals: Dyson AM01 Fan (refurb) $90 (Reg. $300 new), Saeco Auto Espresso Machine (refurb) $330 (Reg. $999 new), more
- WD Elements 2TB portable USB 3.0 hard drive $85 shipped (Reg. $130)
- Synology DiskStation 4-Bay Network Attached Storage (DS412+): $567 shipped (orig. $735)
4-port high power 20W USB Wall Charger: $10 Prime shipped ($15 off)
Kensington AbsolutePower Lightning iPhone charge & sync dock $12 shipped (orig. $50)
Harman Kardon 5.1-channel, 70-Watt Audio/Video Receiver refurb $119 (Orig. $479)
Speck MacBook Pro and Air laptop cases in multiple colors: $24 shipped (Reg. $50)
Other new deals:
- New! Optoma HD131X 1080p 3D-Home Theater Projector $600 shipped (Reg. $729)
- New! BT speakers: Mpow portable $32 (orig. $110), more
- New! Media: free movie money, Twilight Zone complete $107, more
- New! Games/Apps: Dreamdays free, My Movies Pro $4 (Reg. $7), more freebies
- New! Daily Deals: Sony 5.2-Ch. A/V Receiver: $179, Jawbone Jambox: $59, more
- New! JBL announces two new lines of headphones
More deals still alive:
- Samsung 32″ 1080p $250 (orig. $480), LG 42″ 1080p, 120Hz $460 (orig. $900), more
- Kingston MobileLite wireless card reader for iOS $25 w/ Prime shipping (Reg. $60)
- Epson WorkForce Wireless All-in-One Color Inkjet Printer w/ AirPrint $100 (Reg. $150)
- Home Deals: Cuisinart Digital Toaster $55 (orig. $185), more
- Samsung 840 EVO 2.5″ 120GB SATA III SSD $70 (Reg. $110), 500GB $240 (Reg. $350)
- Anker Ultra-Slim Qi-Enabled Wireless Charging Pad $20 (Reg. $46)
- Apple iPad Airs: 32GB $490 (Reg. $599)
- $100 Toys R Us gift card for $85 (15% in savings)
- Seagate Backup Plus Slim 1TB USB 3.0 portable hard drive in red $55 shipped (Reg. $120)
- iRig PRO Mac/iOS recording bundle w/ interface, mic, more $189 shipped (Reg. $300)
- Apple iPad mini Smart Cover (multiple colors) as low as $17 from Best Buy (58% off)
- Fashion: Movado watches starting at $220, more
New products/ongoing promotions:
- Vector Unit announces new Beach Buggy Racing title coming to mobile this Summer
- Best Buy slashes $100 off new MacBook Air, deals as low as $650 with .EDU email
- Save 25% on handcrafted DODOcase accessories for iPad, iPhone, more
- Steam’s Summer Sale starts with deep discounts on PC/Mac games
- D-Link expands smart home lineup with new Wi-Fi Motion Sensor and mobile control app
- Jump on Apple’s new $1099 1.4GHz iMac? We might have a better offer for under $1000
- Nest Protect relaunches with a 22% discount, now just $99
- E3 Pre-order guide: Destiny PS4 bundle, PlayStation TV, next gen GTA V, more
Microsoft/Google/Android:
- Asus Google Nexus 7 Tablet 16GB (2nd Gen) refurb $130 shipped (Reg. $230)
- AT&T offering $50 Google Play credit with purchase of an Android device
Review: Proximo, the feature-packed Bluetooth tagging system for the forgetful
We’ve all done it. You put your keys down, and five minutes later you have no idea where they are. You could swear you put your phone on the kitchen table last night, but it’s not there now. You put your bag under the restaurant table and then walk out without it. Doing all three in the same week might suggest the help you need is more medical than technological, but for those occasions when you do one or other of them, Proximo is designed to help.
Bluetooth tags also provides some degree of protection against theft, where you’ll be alerted to any of your tagged items walking off.
There are a number of different tagging systems on the market, with varying levels of functionality. Proximo is one of the more sophisticated, offering five different features …
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9to5Toys Lunch Break: Kensington Lightning dock $20, Incase backpacks 50% off, Sony 4K AV receiver $220, more
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Today’s can’t miss deals:
Kensington AbsolutePower iPhone dock with built-in Lightning port and AC adapter $20 shipped (Reg. $50)
Select Incase MacBook backpacks and cases 50% off at Best Buy
Sony 7.2-Channel 4K AV Receiver $220 shipped (Reg. $300)
Other great deals from today:
- New! Games/Apps: Rayman Fiesta Run $1 (Reg. $3), Knack $25, 50% off Hider 2, iOS freebies, more
- New! Sony Smart Watch SW2 w/ Bluetooth for Android Phones: $130 shipped (Reg. $200)
- New! Daily Deals: Xbox 360 Kinect Bundle $300, RCA 46″ 1080p LED HDTV $350, 2-Pack of Power Bank Key Chains $13, more
- New! HTC One Smartphones: M8 buy one get one FREE w/ contract, M7 $1 w/ contract, Max factory unlocked $480
More great deals still alive:
- Home Deals: Hoover/Bissell/Dyson Vacuum Event, Home Depot $10 off orders of $100+ (includes Nest), more
- Mpow Bluetooth 4.0 Stereo Foldable Headphones Headset $33 shipped (Reg. $80)
- DODOcase Sitewide sale on handcrafted accessories for iPad, iPhone, and other gadgets
- Wacom Bamboo Stylus with soft tip for iPad and iPhone $11 shipped (Reg. $30)
- Toshiba Canvio External USB 3.0 HDDs: 1TB Slim II Aluminum Portable $60 (Reg. $120), 5TB Desktop $205 (Reg. $300)
- uNu DX iPhone 5/5s 2300mAh MFi Protective Battery Case (multiple colors): $50 shipped (Reg. $90)
- Plex media server app for Android temporarily $0.99 at Amazon, down from $5
- MacHeist Design Award Bundle: $20 ($1776 value) w/ BoinxTV, AccountEdge Pro, iSale, more
- Free Coupon for Two Months of Audiobooks from Audible ($30 value)
- WD My Passport Pro portable RAID storage w/ integrated Thunderbolt cable: 2TB $257 (Reg. $300), 4TB $369 (Reg. $430)
- Samsung Galaxy S5 16GB unlocked smartphone $700 w/ free shipping
- Headphones: Audio-Technica ATH-M50 (Refurb) $75 (Reg. $199 new), Monster Inspiration Noise-Canceling $125 (Reg. $250)
- Up to $250 off Native Instruments DJ rigs: Traktor Kontrol S2/S4: $292/$455 shipped (Reg. $499/$799)
- Staples offers $20 off purchases of $100 or more (up to 20% in savings)
New products/useful info:
- Bose introduces new colors and designs to their high quality line of headphones
- Logitech introduces new Audio Adapter for Bluetooth pairing with any speakers
- Amazon Officially Releases FireTV Today for $99
- Samsung’s new billion-color, 28-inch 4K monitor is now available to preorder: $699
- The best storage, drives, and NAS deals & tips for World Backup Day 2014
- Get 33% off 1yr Office 365 Home Premium subscriptions: $67
- Spotify cuts 50% off Premium subscriptions for US students, now just $5 per month
- NVIDIA Shield portable gaming system gets a temporary $50 price cut while KitKat upgrade looms
Review: How I transformed my workspace w/ LandingZone’s MacBook Pro Dock
Without LandingZone
With LandingZone
Think of it as an iPhone-style dock for your MacBook. At home you might have several things plugged into your MacBook’s various ports (hard drives, USB products, speakers, etc), which means disconnecting and reconnecting everything each time you leave or return with your MacBook. With LandingZone, everything gets connected to ports in the back of the dock, allowing you to simply place your MacBook in the dock and instantly connect to all your peripherals. When you leave, you can pop out your Mac and walk away in seconds without thinking twice about all the connected cables. It also packs in a 5-port USB hub, ethernet adapter, HDMI, and Mini DisplayPort all while reducing cable clutter on your desk. I’ve been using the latest LandingZone Dock model for the 15-inch Retina MacBook Pro for a couple weeks and it has truly transformed my workspace.
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Kensington protects your iOS devices with alarm for iPhone and physical lock for iPad
Kensington has just announced two new security products for iPad and iPhone including the SecureBack lock mechanism and the BungeeAir integrated alarm case for iPhone. We had some hands on time at Pepcom last night with working demos.
The BungeeAir tech ($99) is packed into a typical looking iPhone case (above), a key fob, and the BungeeAir app. Simply attach the fob to your keys or any other always handy location and configure your preferences from within the app. Now, when you are separated from your device (based on your preferred settings) you will receive a buzz and/or beep notification to the key fob. The device will also go into Password protect mode if it was left open. You can even locate your lost keys or fob itself by activating the key fob from within the app.
The case also integrates a built-in back up 1500 mAh battery and the ability to prop up the device in landscape or portrait view.