do apple do a adapter for external hard drives to be able to connect to your ipad

I don't know why you would want or need one, just purchase more space on iCloud if you need more data storage.

Look carefully. You can read pictures & video.

External iPad storage.

Here are some interesting products:

"SEAGATE DEBUTS FIRST MOBILE WIRELESS STORAGE FOR iOS

AND OTHER MOBILE DEVICES"

http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/16/seagates-goflex-satellite-portable-hard-drive -streams-content-o/

AirstashCompatibility

Wireless operation:

Web browser WiFi b/g capable device

Optimized experience for iPhone, iPod touch, andiPad via HTML5

No internet connection required

USB operation:

Compatible with most operating systems that supportUSB Mass Storage Class (thumb drives)

Firmware update via file drag and drop

http://www.airstash.com/

also see: https://discussions.apple.com/thread/3048183?answerId=15180504022#15180504022

HyperDrive - The World's First And Only iPad Hard Drive

Carry 750GB of HD video and photo, always accessible to the iPad

Using the Apple Camera Connection Kit, the iPad is able to connect toSD cards and self-powered USB devices. However there is a sizelimitation of 32GB, making it impossible for larger USB hard drives toconnect to the iPad. HyperDrive iPad Hard Drive overcomes this limitwith its unique patent pending ability to turn individual file foldersinto virtual 32GB drives on the fly that is readable by the iPad.

http://www.hypershop.com/HyperDrive-iPad-Hard-Drive-s/183.htm

This seems like somewhat of a hack & may not work with futurehardware & software.