iPad News Roundup: Logitech Accessories, Optus iPad 2 Plans, and iPad 3 Rumours

Logitech has just unleashed a fairly extensive range of tablet accessories for the iPad and iPad 2, and they’re available now from the Logitech Australia online store.

Logitech Launches New iPad Accessories

Included in the product lineup is a sleek looking black bluetooth Tablet Keyboard, and an aluminium Zagg Keyboard Case for iPad 2, plus a Speaker Stand, Wireless Speaker, Wireless Headphones, Isolating Headsets, Wireless Boombox, Tablet Speaker, and Fold-Up Keyboard.

Most of the new Logitech wireless tablet accessories will also work with the iPhone and iPod touch too of course.

Prices range from $49.95 for the Tablet Speaker, up to $179.95 for the Ultimate Ears 600vi Noise-Isolating Headset with 3D sound — although the Boombox, Wireless Headset and Fold-Up Headset have yet to be priced.

What do you think about the new range of Logitech iPad accessories? How do you think they compare to iPad accessories from other brands?

Logitech iPad Accessories Web Site

Optus Announces iPad 2 Plans Coming Soon

Current.com.au is reporting that Optus will begin offering iPad 2 plans for the WiFi + 3G model “in the coming weeks”. Both Telstra and Vodafone already sell the iPad 2 online.

It’ll be interesting to see how the plans compare — Vodafone appears to be offering the best iPad deals online right now, with a 16GB iPad 2 for $45 per month on a 24 month plan.

If the upfront cost of buying an iPad outright is too steep for you, these new iPad 2 plans could be the way to go.

Are you tempted to experience the magical iPad 2 on a plan now, or are you holding out for the iPad 3?

iPad 3 Displays Start Shipping

According to Digitimes, Samsung, LG, and Sharp, have already shipped one million high resolution displays for the next generation iPad to Apple — with a further two million units due this month.

Digitimes speculates that the new iPad will begin assembly in January — this would make sense as the iPad 2 was released in March last year.

Are you excited by the prospect of an iPad 3? Do you think it’ll have a retina display like the iPhone 4S?