Accessories to enhance the usage and improve performance of your tablet

The tablet has undoubtedly arrived. Even if people are wondering whether the handy device qualifies as luxury or necessity, millions across the world are toting it and many more are queuing up to lay their hands on one.However, your expenses don't stop at buying a tablet. To get the most out of your device, you need some accessories too. Here are a few that you may want to buy.No matter what the manufacturer tells you about scratch-proof Gorilla glass or oleophobic coating, which keep the scratches and dust at bay, if you plan to use your tablet outdoors, we recommend using a screen protector. This is a thin, adhesive strip of plastic that covers the display, keeping it free of dust and scratches.
There are a variety of options, ranging from those that come with an anti-glare element to those that can be removed and reattached easily. Just make sure you get one placed properly on your tablet without resulting in any air bubbles.iPad Accessories for the Serious Professional.Invest in a branded screen protector, such as one from Capdase or Gecko, because unbranded protectors not only lose their sheen fast, but often come with a poor quality adhesive that leaves a residue on your tablet when removed.Though some tablets come with their own physical keyboards (like the Asus Transformer Prime), for most people, the only option to type on their tablets is the onscreen keyboard.This is not bad if you only have to type a few words occasionally, but if you regularly write long e-mails and notes or actually want to type out entire articles and reports on a tablet, you need something more substantial. Our suggestion is to invest in a keyboard.
A number of these have been designed for tablets, though some are made for specific models like the Galaxy Tab or iPad. Ensure that the keys are spaced out right and the keyboard comes either with its own battery or does not drain too much from the tablet.A good choice is the Apple wireless keyboard, which is made of aluminium and plastic, has comfortably large keys and connects easily over Bluetooth to iPads as well as Android tablets running Honeycomb.While you can draw on a tablet using your finger, nothing can match the convenience of a stylus to sketch or take notes. In many cases, using one to write is easier than doing so through the onscreen keyboard, especially when you are standing and holding the tablet with one hand.
So, if you need to sketch and scribble often, get yourself a stylus. Remember, in most cases, you will get a snub-nosed stylus rather than a sharp one, as very few capacitive screens support the latter (the Lenovo ThinkPad and the Samsung Galaxy Note are exceptions, but their styluses will not work with other tablets).Whenever possible, go for sturdy styluses with tip replacement options. The Wacom Bamboo Stylus, which is shaped like a pen and comes with a handy clip, works with both Android tablets and iPad, and combines solidity with sensitivity.