iPad 2 Cases – What you should look for?

With the launch of iPad 2, there are lots of news articles related to iPad 2 cases, covers, and other iPad 2 accessories.  Those of you who have already purchased iPad 2 or still contemplating the purchase are likely wondering if your stash of existing accessories for iPad will work with the new iPad 2.  After all, when you’re spending $600 or more on a new iPad, who wants to hand over even more for new add-ons? We’ve done a survey of iPad 2 accessories to see what works and what doesn’t work for iPad 2.  Here’s what we’ve found so far.

Many iPad case vendors are currently touting cases which according to them for the iPad’s next generation.  It appears that many iPad case manufacturers had dimensions of iPad 2 in depth prior to its release.  Many iPad covers are advertised as iPad 2 models, but few are a good fit for the iPad 2.  With iPad’s thinner feature, you are going to get a lots of new announcements since most of the original covers and cases won’t work with the new model.

iPad 2 comes with a flat back with more-pointed edges.  This new shape of iPad 2′s with thinner profile may cause problem for your old covers.  This difficulty you may find with cases like silicone skins, rigid shells and other folio-style cases specially made for the original iPad .Where as iPad sleeves are perfect for iPad 2, as they already tend to fit loosely.  And even packs and bags of original iPad can accommodate the iPad 2 very nicely.

The other iPad protection option is a protective film, whether it is for its entire body or just the iPad’s screen.  It was found by PCWorld colleagues last year that the iPad screens were scratch-proof.  iPad 2 will have the same glass, so you need not have to go for the protective films for iPad2 .

iPad 2  will be available for use on the AT&T and Verizon Wireless networks.  The original iPad cases have related characteristics like a place for a single dock connector, a place for a headphone jack, and a hole for the rear-facing camera near one of the corners.  As covers for older version of iPad have the provision for all these things and they will fit perfectly for iPad 2.

Actually smart Cover of iPad 2 doesn’t protect the back of it.  It depends on you whether you really need a case to protect your iPad’s backside and how much you care about the aluminum getting scratched, as the same problem you might have faced with the older iPad version.

So, finally we can say that – it is better to check the ipad cover specifications when you shop it online.  Check iPad case and cover specs with iPad specifications.  Get more and more information from your vendor whether the case you have selected fits the iPad 2 or not before shipping the product.  We will review some of the top iPad 2 cases and accessories in detail in our next post.

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Review of Moleskine Folio Digital Tablet Cover for iPad

Moleskine is a legendary brand in the traditional analog stationery industry that identifies a family of diaries, notebooks, and city guides flexible and brilliantly simple, which become a part of one’s personality.  Moleskine products have a simple design beloved by readers , writers, artists and other creative professionals for over a century.  Recently, Moleskine has announced their newest analog-digital hybrid tool – the Moleskine Tablet Cover for iPad.

What’s so exciting about this new Moleskine Tablet cover for iPad? This simple yet elegant black iPad case with a notebook is nothing short of a truly awesome iPad accessory  – an icon of the connoisseur, and an indispensable companion of the digital nomad.

This Folio Cover for Apple iPad is designed with classic and stylish features – to accommodate the iPad.  This iPad cover comes with the classic Moleskine features such as iconic smooth black cover, strong elastic band and sleek rounded corners.  This iPad cover with a classic touch can protect and cushion your iPad in a silhouette that’s contemporary yet classic.  A full sleeve around the edges of iPad cover helps to hold the iPad securely in place and still gives an easy access to all the ports.  The exterior and interior quality of the Moleskine iPad Case is truly exceptional too.

The Moleskine Tablet cover for iPad has a light suede lining inside to protect your iPad from scratches and impact, along with a Volant notebook with plain pages.  When you are on the go, you can jot notes and insights using the Volant notebook.  The notebook size is just perfect – not too small and not too big.  This slim notebook comes with blank ivory pages inside, with a black cover with smooth finish and rounded corners.  The notebook can easily slide into a pocket inside the iPad case. You can buy additional refills of the notebooks separately.

Moleskine notebooks are a true travel buddy of creative professionals.  They have become an icon of the modern nomadism, and now they are closely attached to the digital world through online groups, blogs and a websites networks.  The Folio iPad Cover is designed for the creative professionals, to be able to use both the traditional medium of paper and the modern digital medium simultaneously.  This iCover is thus a fantastic, portable workstation for the modern nomads.  This simple design of iPad cover will definitely fascinate artists, writers, readers and other professionals.

You can buy this classic Moleskine iPad Case for $89.95.

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Review of Sena iPad Keyboard Case

If you are looking for an iPad case that can transform your iPad into a laptop, here is the solution!  Sena iPad Keyboard Folio is a book-style slick leather case with a decent keyboard inside. Sena iPad Keyboard Folio with Bluetooth keyboard transforms your iPad into a netbook.

The most important aspect of the Sena iPad case is its quality.   The Keyboard case is made of Napa leather, with an executive class look. This sturdy case gives lot of attention to the minute details.  The luminous black leather is classy and looks good in professional as well as casual setting.  It gives total front as well as back protection to your iPad when it is closed and not in use.

You can use your iPad in traditional form with its integrated collapsible back stand.  This stand pops up the iPad providing you a comfortable viewing while you are typing.  The stand on the back gives a perfect angle for watching movies.

The Sena iPad case has a soft velvet lining which protects you iPad from scratches and its side-folding feature allows you to access your iPad’s ports while the iPad is in the case.  And, you can access the charging port even when the case is closed.  It has added features of multiple pockets for IDs, checkbooks and cards.

The keyboard is of standard layout and its buttons are actually covered with a molded silicone sheet.   So as there is no actual gap in this silicone keys there is no question of getting dust, dirt or liquid inside the keys.  You can type without taking any help of the desktop word processor.  This Keyboard Folio is best low-profile portable version and provides good typing experience as if you are typing on a full-sized regular keyboard except with some key compromises.

The other important feature of this iPad Folio is that you can pull you keyboard from the case and place it on the separate surface which increases its flexibility.  This means your iPad and keyboard need not have to be on the same desktop level.  This element of Sena’s Folio makes it unique. Built-in bluetooth keyboard of this case features with function keys and music /sound control keys.  The Lithium battery provides standby time of fifty five hours and can be used for 45 hours before its replacement.

Folio has some limitations like sometimes there is a drop in bluetooth connection with any warning, but generally it happens when there is a short pause in typing.  Sena’ Folio is a great way to turn your iPad into a mobile workstation!

The Keyboard Folio is available in four colors – red, tan, black and brown – each packaged with a USB recharging cable and one of Sena’s red drawstring fabric bags.  It is definitely one of the must have iPad accessories.  It is available for $130

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Recently we across a very well designed iPad case from Powis.  Here’s the review for the Powis iCase – an iPad case which looks like a book, is environment friendly and packed with lots of features.

Attractive Design
Powis iCase is sleek, well designed and made from Spanish Leather.  This iPad case is styled like a book yet it is light weight and sturdy.  The Powis iCase is available in 42 styles like vintage books, leopard print etc.  You can also personalize your inside cover with design of your choice.

Business Card Holder
Powis iPad Case comes with a business card pocket where you can easily slide business cards or other important documents inside the front cover.

Nine viewing positions
Powis iPad Case provides you with nine comfortable positions for viewing.  This iPad case gives comfortable viewing for all your activities like searching anything on the net, writing, playing game or making presentations to your customer.  Powis has taken care of all possible viewing positions for the following situations.

• Writing emails
• Surfing the web
• Reading news
• Presenting to a colleague or customer
• Playing a game
• Checking sports scores
• Watching a movie
• Following a recipe
• Running favorite applications

Eco-friendly
These iPad cases are made up of environment friendly, 100% recycled material.  Fiber content of this handcrafted Spanish leather is 100% recycled cowhide fibers.

Snap-In Case
Powis iCase provides a snap-in frame for holding your iPad more securely.  A plastic tray inside the case snaps around the iPad offering easy access to buttons and ports.  The rubberized bumpers on the back and front cover edges gives full protection to iPad while maintaining its stylish look.  You can also easily pop out the iPad from the case by just pushing down on the top edges.

Movable Hand Strap
The movable hand strap that comes with the Powis iCase gives a safe and secure handling.  With this strap you can be stress-free while you are carrying your iPad.

Easy Charging
One of plus points of this iPad case is that you do not have to take out your iPad out of the case for charging it.

Wipe Cloth
Wipe cloth with a secret storage is a unique feature found in Powis iPad Case.  When you slightly elevate off the iPad case back, then you can see a piece of pull out plastic under your iPad on the left side , just next to the iCase fold.  The wiping cloth is wrapped around to that plastic fold which can be used for cleaning the iPad screen.

The premium Powis Spanish leather iPad case is available in black, brown and red colors.  Other choices of iPad cases are as follows :

• US$79.95  for Premium leather Powis iPad Case
• US$69.95 for Custom designed Powis iPad Case
• US$49.95  for Patterned Powis iPad Case on printed laminated cover
• US$59.95  for Light textured leather Powis iPad Case

You can also personalize the inside cover of this iPad case with your logo or name for an additional US $9.95.  It will give your iPad a unique look. You can also use this feature for gifting the iPad case to your dear ones.  Buy Powis iCase here

Bling Cases for iPad

They say diamonds are the best friends of girls.  No wonder there are hundreds of diamond studded iPad bling cases in the market these days.  Most people, when they think about bling, they only think about expensive jewelry on their wrists, fingers or around the neck. How about guarding your iPad with some shiny, beautiful and nice jewelry?

Once you got your iPad, it is the time to protect it with a good iPad case.  What can make your iPad more awesome in looks apart from protecting it? A bling iPad case is the perfect choice for your iPad if you like to give your iPad a feminine touch.  Bling iPad cases are made up of crystals and diamonds and give an awesome style to your iPad.

The iPad bling cases not only cover your iPad, but also protect it from possible damage.  There are several choices of bling bling iPad cases coming in different styles at various price tags.  Most of these bling cases are are brightly colored and made up of diamond rhinestones which add all the shine and sparkle to your case giving it a fantastic look.  The shimmering and sparkling rhinestones gives your iPad a flashing effect.  More expensive bling iPad cases use the Swarovski crystals for decoration.  You can get all kinds of designs, colors, shapes, patterns and more in these bling cases.  Apart from all the designs and patterns, you can also find hardcore skulls, geometric shapes, characters such as Hello Kitty, animal prints such as zebra, flowers, floral designs, dragons and much more.

We found some awesome bling bling iPad cases from accessory makers such as Mybat and Luxmo.  They have many choices and you’ll have to find out the perfect bling bling iPad case that matches your personality and meets your budget. Continue Reading »
iPad Bling Cases

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Review of Grip Vue iPad Case from Belkin

Belkin- a renowned maker of iPad accessories recently introduced a new Grip Vue Case for the iPad which lets you to show off your iPad and protect it at the same time.  The Belkin Grip Vue Case is made up of a thin , durable material and offers complete impact protection for your iPad without compromising its sleek and gorgeous design.  This iPad case features an easy to grip texture and is lightweight and slim.  So its easy to carry your protected iPad wherever you go.

Flexible, Durable Material

The Belkin Grip Vue is made up of Thermoplastic Polyurethane material (TPU) which is thin yet durable.  This material is impact-resistant and compact to protect your iPad from all types of damage.  It is more elastic when compare to plastic and is difficult to tear.  This case is also a scratch resistant for your iPad  and will keep your iPad in a good condition every time.

Slim and Portable

Bulky or large iPad cases are very difficult to hold in hand or carry in the bag.  But the Belkin Grip Vue iPad case is  lightweight and custom made to fit the iPad so that you can slip your iPad into your bag and carry easily with you.

Stylish, Grippable Design

Along with the durability, the Grip Vue case also offers a grip texture without sacrificing  its high-gloss and sleek design.  So the Grip Vue case gives the stylish look to your iPad and  it will not slip out from your or hands or fingers. Continue Reading »
Belkin Grip Vue iPad Case – Review

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Recommended Top iPad Hard Cases

iPad has become a very popular gadget these days, but it is incomplete without some essential accessories that offer some protection or extra functionality to your iPad.  One of the most essential accessories is the iPad case.  The iPad hard cases are the most practical cases when compared to other cases for iPad.  Apart from protecting your iPad , the iPad hard cases give a different style and looks to your iPad.  A good quality hard case provides direct access to your device and helps to get a better grip, with the some kind of texture or rubberized backing.  So there is no need to worry about your iPad slipping out of your hands.  Investing in a iPad hard case will definitely add robustness to your iPad.  Here are some recommended iPad hard cases for your iPad.

Otterbox Defender iPad Case

Otterbox Defender is the most cutting-edge iPad case available in market that makes your iPad drop-proof.  The main feature of Otterbox defender case is that it incorporates three shock protective layers which give hardcore protection to your iPad.  These layers include hard outside plastic shell with stand, a silicon shell and a thin film for the screen.  These layers will offer the utmost protection for your iPad without having to worry about any damages.  It has a removable tab which allows quick access to the dock connector.  So you need not remove your iPad from the case while charging.  The integrated stand gives proper support for your iPad while watching a video or movie and it makes the browsing more comfortable.  If you want the ultimate protection for your iPad, Otterbox Defender is the best choice available at $89.

Hard Candy Cases Street Skin

Hard Candy Street Skin offers strong protection for your iPad with its 3mm shock-absorbing TPU rubber at the corners and edges with a case material that won’t stretch or tear.  Hard Candy Cases Street Skin is really a strong hard case for iPad.  It’s rugged rubberized texture like the alligator skin gives your ipad a better grip and looks.  An integrated screen protector of the case entirely protects your iPad when not in use and it is easy to use in any kind of situation.  It is available in clear, black and pink and you can get it for only $39.

Speck Fitted case for iPad

Speck makes one of the best cases for iPad.  Speck Fitted case is a classic high quality hard case for iPad which will fit your iPad tightly and yet keep all ports and controlsaccessible.  The fabric wrapped finish makes the case looks attractive and fashionable and can go with your outfit, tie or scarf.  You can get this stylish and impressive soft touch hard case for just  $33.44.  Speck’s Fitted cases are the best way to create your own signature style and add protection too.

We hope you find this review of top iPad Hard cases a useful one.

Cool Carry Cases and Bags for iPad

Apple’s iPad at a price tag of US$500 and up has become a huge hit in just two moths after it had been launched.  For a device that has cost you quite a bit you will definitely want to ensure that it is safe and is given the right kind of protection to prevent it from getting wet or soiled.  There are plenty of iPad accessories in the market that purport to be the perfect case, bag or cover for your iPad, but we would recommend the following three iPad Cases/Bags for you, that we feel are awesome – fashionable and functional.

1. iPad Protective Carrying Case from USA Gear

For the discerning customer, USA Gear has introduced the ideal case which is made specially for the Apple iPad.  The interior FlexWall is made to hold the iPad conveniently like a glove.  Space within is sufficient to hold the iPad Connection Kit, the Dock and the USB Power Adapter.  The exterior of the case is made from thick nylon that shields the iPad and protects it from bad weather and any scrapes, bumps or drops.  There is an additional pocket on the outside to keep other related accessories.  This cool looking iPad case comes with a shoulder strap for you to carry your iPad anywhere very conveniently.

The key features of this iPad case include specially made external pockets to keep your iPad accessories in one place.  The heavy duty zipper helps in holding all these in place.  The internal pockets are made of mesh having zippers. The interior FlexWall can be customized to the dimensions of the iPad. The internal pocket has a soft and scrape resistant lining to guard the iPad’s delicate exterior.  The USA Gear Protective Carrying Case comes with a 3 year warranty and is inclusive of a Blower Brush and a Micro Fiber Cleaning Cloth.

2.  A Shoulder Carrying Leather iPad Case from Simplism

This awesome looking  case for the Apple iPad is available in Chocolate Black colour.  The leather case is made of genuine leather and has a luxurious feel. It is guaranteed to protect your iPad from getting scratches or collecting dust. The external coating of the case is glossy and has great visual appeal.  The elegant styling and classy finish is of very high quality and is aesthetic in looks.

A leather shoulder strap that is removable and adjustable comes as an addition to the leather case.  The leather case for the iPad is specially constructed with concealed plates to pad and absorb shocks.  These plates are larger in size in comparison with the iPad to offer it complete protection at all corners.

The construction is special because all connectors and buttons can be accessed by just opening the flap 180 degrees without removing the iPad from its case.  The speaker and sensors are uncovered for you to enjoy your music.  The frame is visible and wide open to allow easy tapping or typing.

3. Tuff-Luv iPad bag

This special iPad bag has been specifically engineered for iPad users.  Its 14 compartments are more than able to accommodate all the accessories one generally throws into a laptop bag.  There is a special micro-fibre cloth integrated specially to clean your screen and keyboard dust-free.  Comes with shoulder and hand strap.  It is available in two colors – Black and Mocha.

iPad Accessories – Waterproof Cases

With the growing popularity of the iPad from Apple and iPad accessories, a lot of accessory makers are introducing different types of special cases to protect the iPad. Among the new iPad accessories are the waterproof cases for iPad. It is now safe for owners of iPad to carry their iPads safely anywhere with these waterproof cases. The cases are guaranteed to keep your iPad safe from sand and surf and owners can take their iPads to pool or beach without any worries of getting their precious gadget wet or soiled.

Trendy Digital, Aquapac, Tunewear and Dry Case are some of the companies that have ventured into the manufacture of the waterproof cases for iPad. The cases are waterproof and what is remarkable about these cases is that the user can operate on his iPad without having to open the case. That is made possible because of the unique sealing clips punched in at the top rim of the case to keep water and sand from entering the case. These waterproof iPad cases are made of either vinyl or clear plastic and there are a few cases that even sport UV filters.

Among the iPad accessories, the iPad case from Aquapac is considered one of the leading and most sensible innovations.  It has attractive features like a shoulder strap that can be detached when not needed. The bag floats on water and each corner has grommet holes to allow the user to secure the bag to his backpack, canoe or kayak.

The Dry Case is vacuum sealed and so it can float on water. Though this particular iPad accessory has no feature to allow for strapping, what makes it unique is that it lets the user headphone attachment access to the iPad even through the case making it convenient to swim or dive into a pool even while listening to music.

The WaterGuard case from Trendy Digital is made of plastic that is UV-stabilized. The case has a thin but sturdy adjustable strap also.  Among iPad cases this comes with the cheapest price tag.  The innovative water proof bag from Tunewear is a case with an inner case to place the iPad in, offering the iPad further protection.  It also comes with a shoulder strap that can be detached but does not have holes to allow for strapping to a backpack or kayak. Continue Reading »
iPad Waterproof Cases

iPad Cases – What to choose?

Sales of Apple iPad have crossed 2 million mark already, and they are still growing fast with no sign of slowing down.  It looks like that Apple can easily cross 10 million mark this year.

The iPad is a sleek instrument also called a slate tablet.   It has a slim appearance and a multi touch screen.  It helps by providing usage as a web browser, watching videos and listening to audios and playback music, can be used to play games and also do work related to office.  It is a leisure cum office device.  It also helps to read ebooks purchased online which can be set up in a library with the inbuilt software.  You can store thousands of photos and videos and recall them at the touch of a fingertip.

Since the use of an iPad calls for the use of fingertips, the chances of it getting scratched or of you leaving your fingerprints on it are high.  If you love your iPad, but hate finger-prints and smudges, you can invest in iPad accessories like cases and sleeves. These accessories can keep your iPad’s new glossy-finish screen as good as new.  The best iPad cases are those compatible with the iPad dimensions.

There are three kinds of iPad cases available:

Protective case has openings to accommodate connectors for the iPad and enable the tablet to sit on the desk. You can also get iPad cases which are integrated with a kickstand, or even a keyboard.

Transport protective case is a carrying case like those that accommodate a digital camera or a typical laptop.  Not great looking but very resourceful to guard your investment.

Sleeve case is only used for carrying you iPad, maybe with an extra pocket for accessories.  You can get some really nice-looking original designs in variety of colors and funky stripes,  to suit every taste and style.

You can protect your iPad with one of these iPad accessories of your choice. There are many cool iPad cases available in various designs to suit your taste and requirements.