Insert card, plug into iPad... Too easy
586038
The SD card fits tight and there was absolutely no play in the connection between the SHARKK and iPad. The images from my wife's camera popped up and transferred easily. Great product.
1974552
Works great so far, and I will pledge to return to this review and lower my rating should this device fail. This is still a new item for me, and so the most useful thing to know about this item -- WILL IT LAST -- is unknown.

For now, I like this a lot, it charges my iPad3 in a reasonable amount of time (not quite so quickly as at home connected to a regular outlet, however!).

This is going to take up a cupholder, of course. Given its shape, that is the most sensible way to "install" it. So that may or may not work for each driver's personal space needs!
3048139
This 5 in 1 card reader for my ipad does not always work properly. The very first time I inserted I had to take it out to readjust the reader. I also had to take it out more than once to get the reader to work right!
1096777
I love being able to plug four devices in at once.. Typically we use this for two iPads and a cell phone. So far so good. No complaints!
2635175
Get little drawing pen for my iPad mini 2. I mean this and Adobe Draw were made for each other.
2633186
Love the system, love how the dock makes chip cards so easy!
392021
Unfortunately when inserting Smartcard, it won't go inot the USB of my pc due to interference with body?  May work on some tablets but I haven't used yet because of that issue.
4022432
Very easy to connect to my IPad.  The keyboard is easy to use.  This a a great value for the price as well.
2304632
Easy hookup for a iphone and ipad and no more cables. A+
3570372
Ok, here's the deal, I'm not a big fan of Apple.  I think that they use proprietary features and lock out very helpful items (like expansion cards and user-changeable batteries).  In fact, the biggest reason that Apple Fanboys tout their products is that they are user-friendly - and I find that ridiculous - iTunes is one of the WORST software interfaces I've ever seen - it's incredibly difficult to get it to do what you want.  And I've never been a fan of the iDevices either.

Until today.  My incredibly generous girlfriend got me an iPad for my Birthday, and I am truly blown away by its ease of use (for the most part - some settings are really buried, or in non-intuitive locations), its tight form factor, its unbelievable battery life, and it's unparalleled apps and games.

After only a few weeks, I find that it is my go to device for checking email, social media, gaming, and gathering information.  Even writing documents is easy because of Siri and it's impressive voice recognition.

I still wish it had an SD card or expansion slot, but I really can't complain too much.  It really is an incredible device.
71583
Just bought a brand new 16GB iPad2 off Craigslist, and have some general comments...

I found it quite difficult to get set up, it seems you have to connect the iPad to a PC or Mac and go from there (you get no manual, just a stupid little card with minimal info on it), which meant lots of figuring things out. Just the iTunes image alone that first appears on the screen when turning it on for the first time makes you go "huh?"  Maybe the Jr. High kids can blast through it, but it's harder for me (I'm 52) and I have a fair amount of computer experience.

You also have to input your credit card info! This means one thing...this machine is designed purposely to be a money hog for Apple and entertainment giants. It will have you buying all kinds of apps and music and entertainment to download from iTunes. Another step closer to being an automaton.

No USB port means Apple wants to control accessories and what you can input/output with the iPad, and that leaves you guessing, finding workarounds, and buying more stuff. But sure, it's also to minimize complications with external devices.

This machine is amazing, though, I got it for showing my work and upcoming interactive apps at conventions (I'm an artist). I can now carry around a portfolio of my work without the bulk. But to get photos on it properly you will have to buy an application for it. There are ways of getting photos uploaded without iTunes and buying photo apps (like emailing them to yourself and downloading them from there), but then the photo app it comes with leaves you without much capability to manipulate and organize them and put them in folders. There are literally no buttons/selections to control things with. This is obviously another manipulation to make you buy something more.

Lastly, if you want accessories (or even the iPad itself), go to Amazon or Craigslist, Ebay, friends, family--and buy them used, don't fork out $50 for a new protective cover, you can find a lot of these things used or cheaper than buying from Apple or manufacturers that don't care about the Earth and design products that end up too soon in the landfill.

Overall it's a cool machine, but like me, with the way corporations/manufacturers plan and manipulate your pocketbook you might one day start to realize you're just a cog in the money machine for these corporate entities.

Well, someone had to say it.
4489972
Plug the camera memory card into SHARK and plug the unit into IPAD.
Like magic!  all the photo are immediately available for transfer selection.
BEATS loading photo to desktop computer via USB port which itself is a
lengthy process, then with ITUNES move them to the IPAD via USB port.
2548961
This has become indispensable....I use my iPad a lot and now I can relax without always having to "plug it in".. yeah!
444215
This device is very easy to use, and it does a good job of charging an iPhone.  It had a challenge charging my iPad Pro.  It did work okay charging a regular sized iPad.

The best thing about this is that it can charge your phone more than once before the device needs to be recharged.  Plus your friend can also charge his phone at the same time.

If you are charging a phone and iPad together, it won't fully charge the iPad.  The thing I don't like about it is the device is just too heavy for me to place in my purse.  My purse is already full.  I don't want to add another thing to drag on my shoulder.
4221840
Easy to use, flexible and good for people not planning on dropping there device. There is a place for the stylus and some pockets inside for cards. The magnets are strong and puts my IPad to sleep every time.
3251670
The instructions were 'OK'.

I would, however, suggest:
Reviewing a diagram of the iPad so you know where the Wifi is located along with the other components and utilize an online pic for the tape placement. I found heating the Ipad from the back (instead of the glass) to be much more effective
285894
Best essential companion for an iPad or iPhone with lightning ports.  The Lightning to SD card reader, simply works out of the box.  Many times I needed a monitor to view videos filmed with a micro camera, this allows me to conveniently playback. It works both ways, you can turn it into an external storage by backing up your device pictures, videos and data files. Encrypt it, copy, move, delete or rename. This is achievable with the iUSB Pro app from the App Store, which you will be prompted to install.

The speed is amazing, and allows me to watch 1080p video with ease, I have not tried 4K.  I highly recommend this Lightning to SD card reader.