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Mac Studio + iPad Mini Dock = Macintosh Studio

Mac Studio + iPad Mini Dock = Macintosh Studio

We recently saw a 3D-printed Apple Macintosh that looks exactly like the original. Scott Yu-Jan created something with a similar aesthetic but with his own unique design. His Macintosh Studio is a custom dock for an iPad Mini that sits atop a Mac Studio. The finished unit looks like one of Hartmut Esslinger’s 1980s Apple computer designs.

Making a Top-Secret iPad Screen

Making a Top-Secret iPad Screen

Hate when people look over your shoulder to see what’s on your screen? While there are privacy filters that can reduce the viewing angle of displays, Hugh Jefferys’ mod prevents others from seeing an iPad Mini’s screen, and only someone wearing polarized glasses can view its contents. It’s a neat idea but a daunting task.

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Refurb Deal: Apple iPad 7th Gen

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Want an iPad but don’t want to pay retail? This refurbished 7th-generation (2019) iPad is a steal at under $250. It’s got a crisp 10.2″ display, an A10 Fusion processor, 10-hour battery life, and 32GB of storage. Grab this deal today from The Awesomer Shop before it’s gone.

2021 Apple iPad Pro

2021 Apple iPad Pro
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The new iPad Pro runs on Apple’s 8-core M1 system on a chip. It now supports Thunderbolt and adds studio-quality mics, an ultra-wide FaceTime camera, and more. Notably, the 12.9″ model is getting Pro Display XDR tech, previously only in Apple’s $5000 display. Local storage now maxes out at 2TB, and cellular models get 5G.

Kensington StudioDock

Kensington StudioDock

Designed for the iPad Pro 11″/iPad Air and iPad Pro 12.9″, Kensington’s premium dock magnetically attaches tablets to its stand and adds Ethernet, USB-A, USB-C, HDMI, 3.5mm audio, and SD card ports. It also charges your iPad and has a wireless charging station in its base. An optional module charges an Apple Watch too.

Mountie+ Secondary Display Grip

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Now that you can use your iPad as a secondary display for your Mac, you need a way to mount it. This clamp from Ten One Design makes it easy to attach just about any tablet side-by-side with your laptop screen. With a gap of only 4mm (0.16″) it’s perfect for working on wide spreadsheets, or opening multiple documents.

Heckler iPad Stand

Heckler iPad Stand
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Since iOS 13.4, you can connect trackpads and mice to an iPad, making them more viable than ever as a laptop replacement. Heckler’s iPad Stand puts your tablet at just the right height for work and Zoom calls, and also is great when using MacOS Sidecar for a second screen. They also make a matching MacBook stand.

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2020 Apple iPad Pro

2020 Apple iPad Pro

Apple’s premium tablets get a speed upgrade with the A12Z “Bionic” chip and Gigabit-class LTE, along with 12mp wide and 10mp ultrawide cameras, and a LiDAR scanner for enhanced augmented reality. The pricey new Magic Keyboard adds a trackpad, backlit keys, and a “floating” design with an adjustable viewing angle.

Apple iPad Mini 3 Deal

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Want an iPad cheap? While this iPad Mini 3 isn’t the latest tech from Apple, it’s still a great little system, with a 2048×1536, 7.9″ retina display, 16GB of storage, Wi-Fi, and unlocked cellular connectivity. This brand new in box system is 52% off its original price in The Awesomer Shop.

Sketchboard Pro iPad Stand

Sketchboard Pro iPad Stand

This stand gives artists the ideal work surface for Apple’s tablets. The 20º angle and flush borders improve ergonomics and comfort for your wrist and arm. It has fold-out legs, a charging port, and a pencil cradle. They’re molded to each 2015 to 2019 iPad model for a perfect fit, and 2018+ iPad Pros hold in place magnetically.

Touchtype iPad Pro Case

Touchtype iPad Pro Case

The Touchtype is a case for 2018 iPad Pros that also lets you take the Apple Magic Keyboard with you. The case lets you hide or detach the Magic Keyboard, orient the iPad in portrait mode, and it has room for the new Apple Pencil.

iPad LEGO Spirograph

iPad LEGO Spirograph

LEGO Technic expert Yoshihito ISOGAWA created a couple of neat little drawing machines, which spin around while holding an Apple Pencil, resulting in Spirograph-style drawings on an iPad screen. He also made a rig that does pointilist drawings.

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2019 iPad Air & iPad Mini

2019 iPad Air & iPad Mini
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Apple upgraded the iPad Air and the iPad Mini with the same CPU that’s in its iPhone XS. Both tablets now also support the first-generation Apple Pencil stylus. The iPad Air now comes with a 10.5″ display, while the iPad Mini is 25% brighter than its predecessor.

Photoshop CC for iPad

Photoshop CC for iPad

In 2019, Adobe will bring a full version of Photoshop CC to the iPad. Aside from the convenience of mobile image editing and creation, the app will launch with a cloud version of PSD files, letting you continue your work from a desktop PC to your iPad and back.

Civilization VI on iPad

Civilization VI on iPad

Now you can make that one last turn on the go with this incredible port of Civilization VI for the iPad. All of the award-winning desktop strategy game’s features are here, including multiplayer and keyboard support. It requires an iPad Air 2 or better. Unlocking the full game costs $30.

WALTR 2

WALTR 2

Waltr 2 is a Mac and Windows program that lets you transfer music, video, ePub and PDF files to iOS devices over USB or Wi-Fi. No need for iTunes. It automatically grabs metadata online, and converts your music or video for playback if needed. It also supports legacy iPods.

Protanopia Digital Comic for iOS

Protanopia Digital Comic for iOS

(PG-13) The future of comic books. Written, illustrated and animated by André Bergs, Protanopia is a digital comic book set during World War II. Each panel is made of layers of animated 3D models. When you tilt your iOS device, the panels’ view adjusts accordingly.

Luna Display iPad Display Adapter

Luna Display iPad Display Adapter

A wireless dongle that lets you use an iPad as your Mac’s secondary display. Unlike its competitors, Luna uses your Mac’s GPU to ensure a clean and responsive experience. Touch gestures and peripherals will still work on the iPad while it’s showing Mac OS.

2017 iPad Pro 10.5″

2017 iPad Pro 10.5″

Apple replaced the 9.7″ iPad Pro with one that’s virtually the same size and weight but has a 10.5″ screen. The new iPad Pro’s display offers up to 120Hz refresh rate, increased brightness, and reduced reflectivity. It will ship with iOS 11, which has many enhancements for tablets.

iPad Pro 9.7″

iPad Pro 9.7″

Apple packs the features of its top of the line tablet into a standard size iPad, with an A9X CPU, Apple Pencil support, 4-speaker audio, and the added bonus of 4K video recording, a 12mp iSight camera and a wide color gamut display that dynamically adapts to ambient light.

68º Apple Pencil Case

68º Apple Pencil Case
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As technically awesome as the iPad Pro’s Pencil accessory is, Apple’s quest for minimalism omitted anything to store the $99 stylus in. 68º’s handmade wooden pencil case provides a cozy home for the Pencil, one spare nib, and its charging adapter. (Thanks Stephanie!)

iPad Pro

iPad Pro

The iPad Air 2’s big brother has a crazy-sharp 5.6 megapixel 12.9″ display, enhanced multitouch, a 1.8x faster CPU, four speakers, and an optional tactile keyboard cover ($169) and a pixel-precise, pressure- and tilt-sensitive stylus dubbed the Apple Pencil ($99).

Giveaway: iPad Air 2

Giveaway: iPad Air 2

Head over to the Technabob Shop now for a chance to win a shiny new iPad Air 2, in your choice of silver, gold or space grey. Register for one entry, then share with your friends for bonus chances. (Contest Ends 9/2/15)

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