The iPad Dock is an accessory for the new Apple tablet that will be available to the public on April 3, 2010.http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2010/03/05/business/AP-US-TEC-Apple-iPad.html Though the iPad can be charged via a power adapter or by connecting a USB wire to a computer, an iPad Dock can be also used to charge the device. Each iPad has a 30-pin dock connector at the very bottom, located under the power button. There are two types of available docks for the iPad that can be purchased separately.http://www.apple.com/ipad/specs/

• iPad Dock: The most basic option is the iPad Dock. This device plugs into an electrical outlet through a power adapter. The iPad is then connected to the dock so that it can be charged. The standard iPad Dock retails for $29.00 and also serves as a stand.

• iPad Keyboard Dock: The second type of dock is the iPad Keyboard Dock. This type of dock is a full size Apple keyboard that has an attached dock. It connects to the iPad the same way as the basic dock.http://www.apple.com/ipad/specs/ This device also serves as a stand and has a jack for speakers. The iPad Keyboard Dock retails for $69.00.http://www.apple.com/ipad/specs/

The iPad is a handheld device that has been described as a cross between a mobile phone and an iPod. The new Apple tablet was demonstrated during a January 27, 2010 Apple Event hosted by Steve Jobs.

The iPad has a 9.7" backlit-LED display with an on-screen keyboard. It has a "fingerprint-resistant" coating. To maneuver through the iPad Apps and all the features that it supports, including games, videos and e-books, users can simply scroll and flick through the options on the screen. This is similar to the way an iPod works.

The optional iPad Keyboard allows users to type traditionally, without using the touch screen.http://www.apple.com/ipad/specs/ A basic cable connector ships with the iPad. If the user would like to stand the iPad horizontally or vertically, the optional dock will facilitate this. Including an integrated full sized keyboard, the official iPad Keyboard Dock allows the user to sync, charge and use their iPad.