iHome releases iDM5 iPad/iPhone keyboard & speaker combo

Let me lay a radical concept on you: what if you could type and listen to music at the same time, using your iPad? “Madness!” you say? Perhaps yesterday, friend, but today, a reality with the iDM5 Executive Work Station from iHome.

Though the name is a mouthful, the iDM5 looks to make any level surface into a workspace by giving you a full QWERTY keyboard and speaker system for your Bluetooth-enabled smartphone or tablet. Just link the iDM5 and your iPad via Bluetooth, and you can start typing on a full-sized keyboard (with function and arrow keys, no less) while streaming your tunes. If you need to plug in, the device features two USB ports for charging and an audio-in jack, as well as a built-in microphone for conference calls.

The iDM5 Executive Work Station weighs 3.3 lbs and is available now for $129.99. You can find more information about it on the iHome product page.