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The folks at Moshi have opened their fashionable doors to the iPad mini this week with several accessories that’ll make your Apple device experience just a bit more fabulous. What we’ve got here are the VersaCover, the Concerti, and the iVisor XT and AG, all made for the protection and further beautification of your iPad mini. We’ve had a look at the larger versions of each of these accessories and can readily say that yes, they do pretty much rock.

First with the Concerti you’ve got a portfolio case for your iPad mini, made to allow you “dozens” of adjustable viewing angles and protection for your device. The case is made of a hybrid combination of silicone and a microfiber inner case for shock protection as well as scratch protection. There’s a built-in magnet for smart wake-up and sleep, and there’s a hole in the back made for your full ability to take photos.

The iVisor XT and AG are two of the most lovely “bubble-proof” washable screen protectors you’re ever going to come across. These screens have a special concoction on the back – polymer-based adhesive, that is – that allows unlimited cleaning/reapplication cycles. It’s kind of like magic. The AG version is “anti-glare” while the XT retains the glossy finish of the iPad mini in its non-covered state.

VersaCover (seen at the top of this post) is the boss of all iPad covers with a unique oragami-style fold with magnets and smart-cover abilities. You can close and open like the standard smart cover from Apple, but instead of just folding up in a triangle, you go 3D in configurations that will have you folding just for fun. This case also has a polycarbonate back cover that protects the whole of your device.

These products are all targeted for the end of Q4 2012 – hopefully before the holiday season, if you know what I mean!

iPad mini joins the posh club with Moshi accessories is written by Chris Burns & originally posted on SlashGear.
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Analogix has unveiled a new line of SlimPort accessories for Google’s Nexus 4 smartphone. With a SlimPort, you can connect your Nexus 4 to an external display, such as an HDTV or monitor, via its micro USB port. The best part? It will simultaneously charge your phone, meaning that you won’t have to deal with the limitations of battery life.

Said Vice President of Marketing for Analogix Semiconductor Andre Bouwer, “Whether enjoying games, photos and videos your way or presenting to a large audience, SlimPort accessories add endless value to your smartphone. With robust camera technology, innovative apps like Google Now and Google Play running on Android 4.2, the Nexus 4 will hold it all. And when combined with SlimPort accessories you can use it all, wherever you go, on any screen, without running out of battery.”

The display-sharing device supports up to 8-channels of audio. Four SlimPort accessories are slated for release, allowing you to connect your Nexus 4 to either HDMI, VGA, DVI, or DisplayPort. So far only the SP1002 model (HDMI) has been released, and is available in the U.S. and Europe through Amazon for $29.99. Says the press release, other parts of the world will be seeing the accessories “soon”.

Because the Nexus 4 runs Android 4.2, it supports Miracast, which is another method for displaying the smartphone’s display on a monitor or TV. Miracast works via a wireless HDMI adapter. Analogix Semiconductors is a designer and manufacturer of semiconductors for a variety of products, including smartphones.

Analogix unveils SlimPort Nexus 4 accessories is written by Brittany Hillen & originally posted on SlashGear.
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As Lord Eddard Stark said, Winter is Coming! And the best way to get ready is, well at least in Japan, not to learn how to fight these creatures from the north, but investing in Thanko’s latest USB Futon Mouse pad warmer. Based on the “original” Japanese Futo concept this mouse pad warmer comes pretty much with everything including a cushion that will act here as a wrist rest, and get ready for a sweat or being “badly” burn since Thanko warned us that its USB …

If you have an Apple TV, sharing content on your iOS device to your television is super easy using AirPlay, but if you’re at friend’s house or at your parents’, AirPlay may not be available. That’s where adapters come into play, and Apple officially released a couple of Lightning adapters today for use on all the newest iOS devices.

Currently available on Apple’s website is a “Lightning Digital AV Adapter,” which is essentially Lightning-to-HDMI, and also a “Lightning to VGA Adapter.” Both come with a secondary Lightning port next to the HDMI or VGA port, that way you can still use your Lightning port even with the adapter plugged in.

As with any Apple accessory, these things aren’t cheap, and are more expensive than their Thunderbolt adapter cousins. Both Lightning adapters will be priced at $49 each. That’s a steep price to pay, but you travel a lot and enjoy playing your mobile content on a bigger display, they might be a good investment.

Then again, if you stay at home most of the time, but don’t have an Apple TV, we’d highly suggest getting one if you were thinking about getting a Lightning adapter. An Apple TV would only be $50 more, or only $35 more if you went with a refurbished unit. Either way, the adapters are available to purchase, but won’t ship for another 2-3 weeks.

Apple launches new Lightning adapters, will cost you $49 each is written by Craig Lloyd & originally posted on SlashGear.
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The Xigmatek Apache III CPU cooler is designed for Intel Socket LGA 775/ 1155/ 1156 and AMD FM2/FM1/AM3+/AM3/AM2+/AM2 CPUs. Measuring 110mm x 52mm and weighing 265 grams, the cooling fan features a radial fin design, an aluminum base, aluminum fins and a 92 mm PWM fan operating at 1,200 to 2,500 RPM (20 dBA sound output). Priced at AU$9.48 (around US$9.78), the Xigmatek Apache III CPU cooler is currently available for pre-order in Australia. [techPowerUp]