You just purchased a new iPAD and are still pretty excited about all the cool things you can do with it. Those who are parents like myself are probably pretty happy with how effective it is as a distraction with the kids. It doubles up quite well as mindless entertainment and good teaching tool. Consistent with the mindless entertainment theme, check out angry birds for iPAD; great fun.

With spring here and summer around the corner, I thought I would share info about a new accessory for your iPAD that helps you extend the battery life considerably while you are spending time outdoors. If you happen to be at the park on a nice sunny afternoon, at the beach on balmy summer weekend or out camping with friends and/or family you can now bring your iPAD along without worrying about the limited time you can use it due to the power running out.

Solar Chargers have been around for a few years now but most early adopters of the technology found them frustrating to use. Many people cited issues with device compatibility or just plain poor quality. It was common to buy a solar charger and have to wait an unreasonably long time for it to fully charge up your device. However, like with most technology, solar chargers have come a long way in the last few years culminating in what I believe to be the most efficient solution to date for owners seeking to keep their devices running for a long time.

The iPAD Solar case resembles any of the numerous leather cases being sold at iPAD accessory stores. Upon closer inspection, you notice the small solar panel integrated into the leather casing. This is a practical, stylish and convenient departure from the bulky solar batteries/chargers that have dominated the market for the last few years. Not only does the iPAD Solar case get rid of the need to lug around a relatively heavy solar pack, it does away with the need to buy a separate case for your iPAD. The added versatility of not only being able to charge your iPAD but also to be able to connect other devices such as your smart phone or ipod only increases the value of this product.

While it may be a bit pricey at $160.00 dollars, it represents value that is difficult to ignore. If you consider the total cost of purchasing a high quality leather case plus a well performing universal solar charger you find that the combined price involved easily tops the $200.00 dollar mark.

With the heightened environmental consciousness in society today coupled with the aforementioned value, solar cases figure to be a dominant topic of conversation in the near future when it comes to personal tech products.