Great Apple (first and third-party) accessories or peripherals
Solution 1:
ScanSnap S1300
Fujitsu ScanSnap S1300 ($254 on Amazon)
The Fujitsu ScanSnap S1300 is a document scanner capable of scanning both sides of a page in color or black & white. The scanner software is usually able to correct documents that did not feed perfectly straight to produce straight output. The software then produces a searchable PDF file that can be indexed by Spotlight on Mac OS X.
Solution 2:
Smart Cover
Apple's Smart Cover for iPad 2 ($39 for Polyurethane, $69 for leather)
The Smart Cover and iPad 2 were made for each other. Literally. Built-in magnets draw the Smart Cover to iPad for a perfect fit that not only protects, but also wakes up, stands up, and brightens up your iPad. That’s not just smart. It’s genius.
Solution 3:
Magic Trackpad
Apple's Magic Trackpad ($59)
Desktop users, your time has come. The new Magic Trackpad is the first Multi-Touch trackpad designed to work with your Mac desktop computer. It uses the same Multi-Touch technology you love on the MacBook Pro. And it supports a full set of gestures, giving you a whole new way to control and interact with what’s on your screen. Swiping through pages online feels just like flipping through pages in a book or magazine. And inertial scrolling makes moving up and down a page more natural than ever. Magic Trackpad connects to your Mac via Bluetooth wireless technology. Use it in place of a mouse or in conjunction with one on any Mac computer — even a notebook.
Solution 4:
MX Revolution
Logitech MX Revolution (discontinued). Successor is Logitech Performance Mouse MX ($79)
The Logitech MX Revolution is a wireless mouse with a USB receiver. Its contoured design fits comfortably in the palm of your hand. The mouse is completely functional with Mac OS X, and the included software allows for the redefinition of almost any function to the various buttons.
Solution 5:
TuneBase Direct
Belkin's TuneBase Direct ($69)
(source: belkin.com)
The Belkin TuneBase Direct plugs into the cigarette lighter of your vehicle and allows convenient access to an iPhone or iPod while charging it. The TuneBase direct also includes a cable to connect to the 3.5mm input jack to your vehicle's stereo. The button in front of the dock connector allows for easy play/pause, forward, and backward controls for iPod playback.