Pimp your Tablet

So you got your shiny new toy. I am guessing you have installed all the apps you could get your hands on, loaded your Judith Babirye collection and Chameleon videos. Right? Have you considered what would happen to prized possession if it slipped out of your hands and fell? God forbid this should happen, but you know what they say, prevention is better than cure. You know most tablets are quite slippery and not very friendly for one-handed operation. In this article, I have compiled some accessories that will not only protect your investment but will also unlock the full potential of your tablet. So here goes: Screen protector This is a thin transparent film which sticks to the screen of your device. Once installed, it protects your tablet screen from scratches, dirt, dust and blemishes. Protective carry CaseThese come in various flavours, from leather, fabric, plastic and even wood. The cases have multiple functions, from protecting the tablet in transit, to folding into table stands and giving good grip while reading or surfing. Some cases have built in batteries which give the tablet extra hours of use. Expanded storage Most tablets have slots for additional storage besides the built-in space. You can add more space with affordable memory cards. Sorry, iPad owners, your iPad does not allow you to add more storage. However, Apple’s iCloud allows you to store your content on their servers. Stylus/ Digital penA long time ago, pen-like styluses operated touch screen devices. That was because their screens were of the resistive nature. Presently, touch screens are capacitive and can be operated by your finger. So why would you need a stylus? That is because certain functions like drawing and taking notes are best accomplished with a pen or pencil. Samsung’s Galaxy Note is one device that comes with a stylus. Speaker dockLet’s be honest, the speakers on your tablet will not rock your house. You can dramatically improve the sound coming out of your tablet by investing in a speaker dock. Besides blasting your tunes, the dock charges your tablet as well. Bluetooth keyboardIf you are going to be doing a lot of typing on your tablet, I bet you should just get a wireless keyboard. Typing on the touch screen is not the best experience. HDMIMost tablets allow you to connect to a TV via HDMI cable so you can watch your videos/movies on the big screen. Table standBasically, this stand holds your tablet at a convenient angle while you relax surfing, reading or watching a video. Headphones/ EarphonesThe earphones which come bundled with your tablet are rubbish. In fact most tablets come without any. Do yourself a favour and get yourself some decent cans if you want to enjoy your music. Most of these accessories are available at the gadget shops at Garden city, Wilson road and Kampala road. So there you have it, accessories to soup up your new gadget.