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Whereas the iPad is truly revolutionary, Apple’s iPad dock isn’t worth the cardboard it comes packaged in — I know because I have one in my drawer. Thankfully, there are other options and one of the best can now be had for less.

Sending an iPad loving student back to school or off to college? Then you’ll want to check out SDI Technologies 20 percent on the iHome iD8 for iPad and iPhone. Or, just get one for yourself and promise to hand it down in a couple of years (works for me).

Yes, I am a big iHome fan and our happy hovel hosts three iHomes.

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