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Gifts For iPad Owners: 5 Great iPad Gift Ideas

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Here are some great ipad gift ideas for the ipad lovers on your list.

iPad owners often seem like the kind of people who already have everything; they did, after all, manage to purchase an iPad! Lucky for you, you can use the iPad as a window into your friends' and family members' worlds, and as a jumping off point for buying the perfect gift.

Next time your proposed gift-recipient breaks out his or her iPad, take notes. Does the person have a stylus? A nice case? A keyboard? Other useful peripherals? If not, they you're all set! However, if you're getting one of the more expensive items on this list, you might want to drop a few hints to make sure that your friends or family members don't buy the items themselves!

Looking for something slightly different? You might be interested in gamer gifts or gifts to get your boyfriend.

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#1: iPad Gaming Accessories

JOYSTICK-IT iPad Arcade Stick on ThinkGeek

Brand New iPad Gift Idea

JOYSTICK-IT iPad Arcade Stick: $17.99 on ThinkGeek (Click the link or the picture for more information)

What better gift to get someone with an iPad than an arcade stick? Instantly transform the iPad into a unique gaming system. The iPad arcade stick is configured to work with thousands of apps and games.

Even better than one joystick on your iPad is two joysticks!

iCade Display for the iPad

Available at ThinkGeek

iCADE - iPad Arcade Cabinet: $99.99 on ThinkGeek - click the image or the link to learn more.

How about this for an iPad related gift idea? Your recipient can play games in style with the iCade, which proudly displays your iPad in truly retro fashion. It works with the iPad and the iPad 2. Tons of apps, including ones built by the granddady of all gaming (Atari), are designed to work with the iCade.

Free shipping on orders over $99 at ThinkGeek today only!

More (non-iPad) Gamer Gifts Here

#2: iPad Keyboards and Keyboard Cases

Logitech Keyboard for the iPad

Make Writing a Breeze

in my opinion, a keyboard is pretty much essential if you're planning on doing any work on your iPad that requires a lot of writing, for example, if you're a freelance writer or content producer.

Logitech Keyboard Case for iPad 2 with Built-In Keyboard and Stand (920-003402)

Amazon Price: $57.82 (as of 06/01/2012)

I love buying things from Logitech because they have quality products and awesome customer service. I recently reported an issue with a (non-iPad) keyboard that was more than four years old, and they sent me a replacement of a newer version of the same keyboard for free! This particular keyboard also works as a case.

More Great iPad Keyboards

A Few Alternate Options

Logitech Keyboards Also Available on Newegg

If You Prefer

Logitech 920-003402 Keyboard Case for iPad 2 - White (Exterior) / Black (Interior): $109.99 on Newegg.com (click the link or the image for more details).

Currently, the Amazon price is better; however, prices are subject to change, so keep an eye out for the best deals.

#3: iPad Styluses (Styli)

Boxwave Capacitive Stylus on Amazon

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Why you should give a stylus as a gift: A stylus hugely improves the usability of the iPad, especially for anyone who has difficulty using a touchscreen (which, just so you techno-junkies know, is a huge portion of the population - including myself!) Handwriting apps are much easier and more natural to use with a stylus. A stylus is also great for interacting with apps that have a lot of features on one screen, necessitating a smaller real estate for each button.

BoxWave EverTouch Capacitive Stylus - (Newest Technology) Touchscreen iPad 3 Stylus with Ultra Durable FiberMesh Fabric Tip for Apple iPad 3, new iPad (3rd Generation), iPad 2, iPhone 4S, iPhone 4, Amazon Kindle Fire, All Touch Screen Tablets - NEW VERSION - (Metallic Silver)

Amazon Price: $15.00 (as of 06/01/2012)

It can be difficult to differentiate between all of the available styluses currently available. All of the ones listed here come with great reviews. However, because people differ in their stylus preferences, you might want to test these out before giving them as gifts, or possibly give your recipient a selection of styli to experiment with.

More Great iPad Styluses

Great Styli for the iPad and iPad 2!

An iPad Stylus Comparison

More About the iPad Stylus

The Perfect iPad Finger Substitute!

Give the iPad lover in your circle of friends a great tool to use with his or her iPad - a stylus! Click to read information and reviews on the Apple iPad Stylus.

#4: iPad Cases/Covers

The BearMotion Portfolio Case

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Bear Motion (TM) 100% Genuine Leather Case for iPad2 with built-in Stand - Support auto sleep/awake function (Black)

Amazon Price: $23.00 (as of 06/01/2012)

This updated version of the BearMotion is just as awesome as the original, but compatible with the iPad 2. Users really appreciated the feel and quality of the leather. This definitely makes your iPad business-meeting ready!

More Great iPad Cases

Plenty of Options to Choose From

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How To Buy the Right iPad (NYTimes)

#5: iPad Speakers

Logitech Wireless Speaker

Great Customer Service

It's not easy finding good speakers to go with an iPad with all of the available options. Luckily, I've compiled a list of great speakers to choose from.

Logitech Wireless USB Speaker Z515

Amazon Price: $62.00 (as of 06/01/2012)

Again, got to love Logitech! This single wireless speaker is great at interfacing to the iPad.

More Great iPad Speakers

Give the Gift of Music

Bonus: iPad Stuff on eBay

iPad Related Stocking Stuffers on eBay

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There's plenty of great stuff on eBay for your favorite iPad lover. Shop on eBay to get the best selection and the best prices - just make sure that your gift will ship in time for the holidays! Check some samples out below!

A Beautiful Product Deserve a Beautiful Gift!

Image by Yutaka Tsutano on Flickr.

No One You Know Owns an iPad?

Give One As a Gift!

Apple iPad 2 MC979LL/A Tablet (16GB, Wifi, White) 2nd Generation

Amazon Price: $399.99 (as of 06/01/2012)

Or just keep it for yourself, whatever you prefer! The iPad 2 is the hottest new tablet on the market, a go-to device for anyone who is interested in computing on the go. Great for surfing the web whenever you have a bit of downtime, or wiling away countless hours playing Angry Birds.

iPads In the News

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