The iPad 2 is undoubtedly a breakthrough in the field of Information Technology. It offers a great user experience and convenience. To make this device more gratifying and to enhance its functionality, you should take advantage of the abundant iPad accessories available in the market. You simply cannot ignore these fantastic add-ons that make your gadget more user-friendly. • The first thing you should purchase after buying an iPad is an iPad screen protector. The most unprotected part of your iPad is its screen and in order to get the most out of it, you need to keep it in a pristine condition. Screen protectors act as a shield. They are cheap and easily available in the market. • The second most important item you should purchase is some kind of skin or hard case. Soft and flexible silicone skin fits snugly onto the body of your apple iPad, while hard cases snap-on over the unit. The screen guard and the skin together provide protection against scratches, bumps and nicks, and will make sure that your iPad holds up over the long haul. • An alternative to the skin is a book type cover. It’s a flip open model, which incorporates a front cover which protects the display from dust and especially when it’s not in use! It is usually made of leather. You can find such covers in assorted colours, designs and varied price range. • For people who travel, a shock absorbent carrying case or sleeve is must. • For people who don’t like touch screen operations, there are wireless keyboard and mouse available with which you can type, input text scroll and click onto your iPad applications just like using a desktop. They make use of the Bluetooth technology. • Another accessory could be a USB cable which is used to connect the iPad to a TV to watch movies, or to a desktop. It is essential for daily use, because it helps in data transfer. You can order these iPAD 2 accessories online at unbelievably reasonable rates. But before buying any of the add-ons, you must consider the overall look-and-feel and the features.