Another in my occasional iPad-related posts…
I picked up an iPad Camera Connection Kit on the way back from Australia. The kit comes in two parts, both of which are small white dongle-type connectors that plug into the bottom of the iPad. The first accepts card media from cameras and other sources, the second give you a USB slot for attaching cameras, etc. But actually, I didn’t want it for either of those uses particularly…
The USB slot, in particular, is quite handy and versatile. You can plug USB headsets into it, amongst other things…
However, the real reason I wanted it was that, combined with iFile from the Cydia store, I can now plug thumb drives into my iPad and copy files from the iPad to the thumb drive (perhaps to share a PDF or a photo with someone) or from the drive to the iPad (documents from other people, etc.) This makes the iPad much more useful on the go. There’s even a great hack over here which enables you to connect up a proper external HDD. Doesn’t matter how closed Apple want their systems, there’s always a way around…
Hi,
I’ve heard it said this Camera Kit also allows you to connect USB microphones to the iPad. I want to use the Tascam Portastudio app to multitrack record, but right now, I’m “stuck” with the iPad’s built in mic. My own USB mic is way better of course…
Anyway, what you said is true: for every restriction there’s a way around. Although I don’t think Apple doesn’t see these things coming.
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