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Holiday Shopping Guide: Every single great Lightning accessory we could find

With Apple’s latest MFi summit taking place earlier this month to school accessory makers on adopting Apple’s new smaller Lightning connector standard, many accessories from reputable companies are quickly starting to roll out. Unfortunately, the delay in getting the new standard out to third-party accessory manufacturers means many well-known companies might not get a product on the market in time for the holidays. Some that have released products are unable to keep up with demand and ship before the Dec 25.

For those of you looking for a Lightning dock, car chargers, adapter, or any other accessory before the holidays, we put together a guide to all the Lightning accessories currently available to order.

Many of the products below are also discounted for Black Friday and through the weekend:
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JBL launches first Lightning speaker docks, Belkin announces new iPad mini keyboard folio

A few new accessories launched today for Apple’s newest iOS devices. First, JBL announced new Lightning connector speaker docks for iPhone and iPad including the new $99 JBL OnBeat Micro and $199 JBL Venue LT (pictured above). The larger of the two docks supports Lightning iPads, iPhone 5, and iPod touch, while the smaller less-expensive model only supports iPhone 5 and the new iPods.

Belkin also announced a new accessory for the iPad mini today, an $80 folio with built-in Bluetooth keyboard. The company also claimed up to 155 hours of active battery life, and it is including a USB-to-mini-USB cable for charging. A nice touch is the ability to remove the keyboard, allowing you to comfortably position it anywhere you’d like. Earlier this month, the company also announced a new car charger kit for iOS devices with Lightning connectors.

Product Highlights:

Belkin Portable Keyboard Case for iPad mini (F5L145) – $79.99

Well-spaced keys with tactile feedback for accurate typing

Shortcut keys for easy media control

Connects to iPad mini via Bluetooth

Durable exterior and soft inner lining

Removable keyboard for more comfortable, convenient typing angles

Keyboard folds flat when not in use, making it ideal for on the go

155 hours active battery life

Includes USB-to-mini-USB cable for easy recharging

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The JBL OnBeat Micro ($99)

· Compact speaker dock for the iPhone 5, iPod touch 5th generation and iPod nano 7th generation packs a serious audio punch – also charges

· Built-in Lightning docking connector

· JBL® full-range transducers

· Fully digital signal path with digital signal processing

· Battery and AC power

· USB port

· 1/8-inch (3.5mm) stereo input

· Compact and portable design

The JBL OnBeat Venue LT ($199)

· Ideal for iPad Mini, iPad with Lightning connector and iPhone5

· Hidden Lightning Dock Connector behind the JBL logo

· HARMAN’s exclusive TrueStream Bluetooth technology can connect to up to eight devices

· JBL two full-range transducers + two tweeters

· Slipstream port technology for great-sounding bass with low distortion

· User Friendly EQ settings

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Holiday Shopping Guide: Every single great Lightning accessory we could find

JBL launches first Lightning speaker docks, Belkin announces new iPad mini keyboard folio

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