Originally Posted by therealriley

Here's another cool item just £39.95
Griffin PowerDock Dual - Apple Devices

I want a Dual Y-male to two female connector for iPad and iPhone. I use HD Radio and want to charge at random times while listening to the radio. Do you feel a Y-dock connector would benefit Apple users?

Originally Posted by jg021v

I want a Dual Y-male to two female connector for iPad and iPhone. I use HD Radio and want to charge at random times while listening to the radio. Do you feel a Y-dock connector would benefit Apple users?

Well it's difficult to say as its each to their own really, also I can't really find the adapter your talking about with a quick search but here's a few things to consider. I only use genuine iPad chargers because I've noticed the copies and different variations of the original do not charge as well and have difficulties during the sync stages. You do have a few options though. Personally I would buy a powered USB hub, this can just be plugged in to the power and does not need to be plugged into a pc to get a USB slot for charging your iPad etc, which is useful if you just want to charge and not sync. I did not find your cable but have found another in the pic below, but I also have found a 3.5mm jack to USB converter on eBay for around £2? Not sure if these are any use to you? I hope I have helped with your question a little further, again I'm not sure of the cable you need or your setup so I've shown a few alternatives.

Another great product.

iPad scanner

Geekalert website blurb:
The iPad may be a tablet computer, but that doesn’t mean it can’t have all of the same peripherals as your PC. The DOCS2GO Scanner for iPad is a handy scanner to use with Apple’s tablet, yet again making this tablet a powerful tool.

This sleek portable scanner for documents, photos and more is just what you need. No one needs an old fashioned PC for anything anymore. Not even for scanning. Just dock your iPad in the standard 30-pin connector, feed your documents through the scanner and they’ll instantly appear on the iPad’s screen.

Now that is amazingly simple. Your tablet just got some actual work done. It’s powered by your iPad’s 10W power adaptor. Just £149.99 ($237/€178) from Firebox.

As always do shop around the models below are the iconvert and the docs2go scanners.

How about a Bluetooth barcode scanner?

Great for business use, socket sell a range of iOS compatible barcode scanners.

Product blurb:
Designed for Apple iOS 4 or any other Bluetooth enabled tablet, smartphone, desktop/laptop computers.
Reads all common 1D/linear and stacked barcodes up to 20” (51 cm) away.
Wireless Bluetooth connection up to 330 ft (100m).
Long battery life for use over extended periods on a single charge.
Beep tone and LED indicators for good barcode reads, power and Bluetooth connection status.
Bluetooth HID profile support for quick set up with no software installation required.
Bluetooth SPP profile support with SocketScan 10 wedge software for easy set up and quick scanner configuration

How to make the iPad more portable!?

Get bigger pockets

Stylus that works as a stylus and an ordinary pen. With a fine tip this should work great.

Product blurb:

aPen A5 iPad-Compatible Smart Pen
Revolutionize the way you write. Use the A5 Smart Pen as a regular pen, or use it as a stylus to write or draw directly on your device's screen—your handwriting displays on your tablet or phone in real time. Take it anywhere and write, draw or scribble. Capture meeting minutes, write a quick memo, or make notations on existing electronic documents. Or use the aPen to create personal greeting cards, funny drawings or anything you can imagine. Now you're free to express yourself and share with a stroke of the pen.

What You Get

aPen A5 Smart Pen
Base unit receiver
2 batteries (SR41)
3 pen refills
Refill extractor
Quickstart guide
Manufacturer's 1year limited warranty

aPen A5 iPad-Compatible Smart Pen Features

Offers the look and feel of a real pen
Sleek low-profile receiver connects directly to the 30-pin connector on your device
Powered by Pegasus paperless technology
Easy to use - simply download the free app, plug the receiver into your device's 30-pin connector and write or draw to your heart's content


Specs

Model #:
aPen A5
System Requirements:
iPad OS 4.0 above
Sampling Rate:
58-60 samples per second
Battery:
Runs approx. 90 hours with continuous writing
Measurements:
Approx. 5.6"L x 0.5" Dia.
Country of Origin:
China

Genius! A clever idea indeed. Thanks for your post if you find anymore keep them coming!

Great don't forget to add pictures where possible though.

Here's a worthy gadget

Product blurb:
iDJ Live is the easiest way to become a DJ with your iPod touch, iPhone or iPad. This iOS-DJ controller is perfect for anyone from Pro DJs to music lovers who have never tried DJing before. The iDJ Live system harnesses the processing power of your iPad, iPod or iPhone and enables you to DJ parties, events and even clubs using the music that is already on your iPod. iDJ Live comes complete with iPad stand and custom headhpone/speaker audio cable so connecting to your sound system of choice is easy. Connect your iPod touch, iPhone or iPad in seconds using the built-in dock connector. Once these two connections are made, just switch the party into overdrive.

You can do scratching and loops etc so this could replace your entire stereo system

Air X Racer Buggy - Orange - iphone ipad android phone controlled car
Around £80