Add portability, functionality, and
protection to your iPad
Cases are wildly popular among iPad users,
as they serve a range of functions, including protection and portability. In
this article we'll look at a variety of cases, including folios, bags, shells,
sleeves, and cases with an integrated Bluetooth keyboard.
Best folio cases
Bear
Motion Leather iPad Case
This black, genuine top-grain leather folio
case continues to be popular among iPad users because of its combination of
quality and value. Like most folio cases, it not only gives your iPad padded
protection, it also folds back as a stand in three different positions. Also,
the cutout portions let you access the functionality of your iPad while it's
in the case. The Bear Motion case takes advantage of the Smart Cover technology
so that your iPad automatically wakes up when you open the case and goes to
sleep when you close it.
Targus
Versavu
While folio cases usually double as stands,
they are often limited to landscape view. The popular Versavu case has that
problem solved. You can leave your iPad in the case and rotate it 360°
to view at any angle and switch easily between portrait and landscape view.
Note that there are distinct models designed for the iPad 2 and new iPad. The
latter includes a stylus holder, magnetic cover, and three different viewing
angles. The Versavu has a stain-resistant padded exterior and soft interior
liner, and is available in multiple colors.
MoKo
Slim-Fit Folio Stand Case
The MoKo case is a good value, with a
leather exterior and polyurethane finish, and soft microfiber interior. It has
cutouts for in-case use of your iPad, and a magnetic on/off function. It has
several viewing angles, and an interior hand strap for one- handed viewing and
reading.
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$19.99
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3/5
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Ipevo
Ultra-Slim Origami Folio Case
This soft, stain-resistant microfiber case
has a cover that folds in different ways to provide stands for both portrait
and landscape views. It's slim and lightweight, but does afford some protection
for your iPad. Includes magnetic on/off and cutouts for all iPad functions.
Available in five different colors.
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$39
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4/5
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Incase
Origami Stand Sleeve
A sleeve provides minimal bulk while also
giving some protection. You typically need to remove your iPad from the sleeve
in order to use it. The form-fitting Incase Origami Sleeve has a durable
neoprene outer cover and faux-fur interior. You can also use it as a stand,
with the origami feature serving up both portrait and landscape views. Works
with both the iPad 2 and the new iPad.
rooCASE
Super Bubble Neoprene Sleeve
The rooCASE sleeve has a bubble-textured,
shock-absorbing foam interior and a Velcro pocket for items such as earbuds and
charger. It's available in dark blue, neon green, pink, orange, and red. It's
just the size of your iPad, but it can accommodate the Smart Cover.
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$21.85
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5/5
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Griffin
Elan Sleeve
Fits all iPad models. You slide your iPad
into the sleeve and then secure it with a tab, which also facilitates sliding
it out of the case. It has a smooth, synthetic outer shell and microsuede
interior.
Best cases with integrated Bluetooth keyboard
Kensington
KeyFolio Pro 2
Folio cases with a built-in Bluetooth
keyboard make your iPad resemble a small laptop. The case props up your iPad
while you type. Some cases are also designed to offer solid protection for both
the front and back of your iPad when you fold the keyboard into the case. The
popular Kensington KeyFolio Pro 2, which works with both the iPad 2 and new
iPad, has a removable keyboard. When closed, the case not only provides
protection, but also gives access to the iPad's controls and ports, including
the front and back cameras.
New
Trent IMP38B Airbender
The Airbender is a hard case that provides
good protection for your iPad. The keyboard has the same layout as the iPad's on-screen
keyboard. There are four different typing angles to choose from, and you can
set the iPad in either landscape or portrait orientation. It also has the automatic
sleep/wake function.
Logitech Solar Keyboard Folio
The Logitech Solar Keyboard Folio case
powers the keyboard via a small solar panel that even charges with lamplight.
It's designed to work with both the iPad 2 and the new iPad, and has the common
folio features of magnetic on/off and a multi-view stand.
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$129.99
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www.logitech.com
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4/5
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Best bags
STM
Jacket for iPad
The STM Jacket, with its shoulder strap and
durable water- and stain- resistant material, is the perfect case if you tote
your iPad everywhere you go. The bag is light and just the size of the iPad, so
the bulk is minimal, and it provides a thin layer of high-density padding.
There are two flat pockets on the front and a flat, open pouch in the back. The
shoulder strap is removable, and there's also a handle for carrying your iPad
briefcase-style.
CaseCrown Vertical Multi-Pocket
Messenger Bag
The CaseCrown bag has a padded compartment
with Velcro closure tab to protect your iPad, but also numerous other internal
and outside pockets. It's lightweight and slim, and has a vertical orientation.
Incase Coated Canvas Field Bag
This coated, durable, weather-resistant
canvas iPad bag has a bike messenger- style shoulder strap that mounts the bag
on your back. There's a zippered pouch on the front, and the quilted cotton
lining offers good protection for your iPad. You can use your iPad while it's
in the case.
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$24.99
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4/5
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Best sleeves
Otterbox
Defender
While most cases provide some protection,
shells are engineered to be especially robust. The popular Otterbox Defender is
made of durable silicone that absorbs impact. It offers three layers of hard
protection, a built- in stand, and a protective film for the screen. It has
cutouts for iPad controls and ports so you can use your iPad while it's in the
case. It fits both the new iPad and iPad 2.
Griffin
Survivor Extreme-Duty Military Case
This case is certified to meet U.S. and UK Department
of Defense standards. It has been designed to protect your iPad from dirt,
sand, rain, shock, vibration, and just about anything else. It has a
shatter-resistant polycarbonate frame covered with silicone to absorb shocks.
It seals your display from the outside environment yet lets you use your iPad
while in the case. It's designed to work with both the new iPad and iPad 2. It
includes a stand that clips on for landscape viewing.
