For the new iPad 2 tablet, Apple has included a new model in the AppStore However, which will work exclusively with the new tablet model and will cost $29 in the US and €29 in Europe. The dock has a new design, specially designed for the iPad 2 tablet that is much thinner than the current model. The new dock has the front part slightly raised to support the tablet, probably due to the new design, it has a 3.5 mm audio jack, and of course the 30-pin USB port where we insert the device to charge it and listen to music. I assume that the old dock model will be discontinued soon, so if you have an iPad tablet and are still thinking of buying one from Apple, now would be the time to do it.
Here are some ways you can use the iPad 2 Dock:
- Connect the dock to your computer with the USB cable included with your iPad 2 to sync iPad 2 and charge its battery.
- Connect the dock to an electrical outlet using the iPad 10W USB Power Adapter (included with your iPad 2) to charge the iPad battery.
- Use the dock to hold iPad 2 at the perfect angle to compose email and notes using a Bluetooth keyboard or to watch your favorite videos or photo slideshows.
- Connect the dock to a TV or video projector using a compatible accessory such as the Apple Digital AV Adapter, the Apple VGA Adapter, or the Apple Component or Composite AV Cable.
- Connect the dock to a stereo or speakers using an AV cable or a stereo audio cable to play music from iPad 2.
