: This audio equipment company has announced the new , which Alesis says allows owners of the original iPad and iPad 2 "to create, produce, and perform music with virtually any pro audio gear or instruments." The dock provides a hub to connect music-making iOS apps to microphones, instruments, and other music hardware. No information on pricing or availability is yet available.

: UK company Breffo is pitching the , a grippable and posable eight-legged stand that allows hands-free viewing of the iPad 2, or any other tablet, at any angle. The device can be shaped into several configurations for various purposes, including desktop display or in-flight or -car video viewing. The $35 accessory is available now.

: This manufacturer already makes a for the original iPad, adjustable for viewing at multiple angles, with or without an external keyboard. The company has announced that a Bweasel stand specifically designed for the iPad 2 is in development and will be available soon, presumably for the same price as the original.

The New York-based --which makes more than just software--is aiming its at iPad 2 users who want to mount their tablet to a wall. The company says its bracket is perfect for hands-free FaceTime conversations using the iPad 2's front-facing camera, or for trade show displays. The bracket itself--which lets you display the iPad in landscape or portrait orientation--is available in black, white, or clear. The Pad Bracket is available now.

If you need 480 hours of backup power for your tablet, DreamGear is offering the $130 , a battery that includes five USB ports for powering a range of devices. That of course includes the iPad 2, but also one or more iPhone or iPod touch models. A 100/240-volt AC adapter is included.