by Noel on November 15, 2010
Without an iPad in tow, the ZAGGMate looks like an aluminum tray. Clipped to Apple's slate, though, the cover makes for a natural-looking extension to the sleek tablet, with its bead-blasted, hard-anodized finish that mimics the iPad's own styling.
Designed to go over the front, the accessory is made from aircraft-grade aluminum, giving your iPad's screen durable housing when not in use. High-density padding on the inner side ensures continued protection even through drops (provided it lands face-down, of course).
The ZAGGMate comes in two versions -- cover only (9.75 x 7.625 x 0.4 inches) and cover with a keyboard (9.75 x 7.625 x 0.54 inches). Both feature an inside hinge that lets you set the iPad for viewing at ten different angles, regardless of whether you're placing it on an even surface (the large, flat base should be able to handle less-than-ideal viewing areas).
In the keyboard version, the case houses full set of QWERTY keys (with dedicated media buttons for volume, home, slideshow and brightness adjustments) that pair with your iPad via Bluetooth. A 510 mAh USB-rechargeable battery sits in the assembly, which can juice the keyboard for an estimated two weeks of normal use.
Price for the ZAGGMate cover is $69.99, while the keyboard version goes for $99.99.
[Zagg]
ZAGGMate Covers Your iPad's Screen In AluminumunratedNoel2010-11-15 16:44:16
Without an iPad in tow, the ZAGGMate looks like an aluminum tray. Clipped to Apple's slate, though, the cover makes for a natural-looking extensio...
by Noel on October 5, 2010
The Tuff-Luv Multi-View Napa Leather case is another contender in the growing range of stylish and functional iPad cases. While there are tons of accessories that offer similar features, we do like its low-key design, accented by five nubs on the outer flap.
Sized to fit the iPad perfectly, it secures your tablet from all sides, while leaving window cutouts for access to all ports and controls. Interior lining is made from non-abrasive leather to avoid scratches during insert and removal.
As the name implies, the case is made from Napa leather ("high grade and genuine," according to the retail page). It uses Tuff-Luv's Tuff-flap closure, which the company claims ensures the iPad will stay in place once loaded on the pouch. The five lined nubs on the front are actually for the multi-view stand feature, which lets you position the slate in one of five tabletop angles (from 20 to 70 degrees).
It comes in a variety of colors, including black, pink, red and a brown one that looks plenty sweet. Reviews on Amazon seem mixed, with seemingly equal doses of favorable feedback and ones that say it might be a tad overpriced for what it delivers.
We did not find any matches for your request.
|
Tuff-Luv Multi-View Napa Leather iPad Case4.5Noel2010-12-29 19:56:59
The Tuff-Luv Multi-View Napa Leather case is another contender in the growing range of stylish and functional iPad cases. While there are tons of ...
by Noel on September 20, 2010
One of the things I dislike about buying iPad accessories is how expensive they can get. What about the cheapskates in the audience (hint: me)? Turns out Digitals On Demand has a 15-Item Accessory Bundle just for us.
If you've been planning to take a trip down the mall to pick up some gear for your iPad, but haven't gotten around to it, you should definitely give this set a look. It has most of the starter accessories you'll probably need, plus a few you might not have even considered otherwise.
One of the biggest value in Digitals On Demand's 15-Item Accessory Bundle has to be the cases. This comes with three of them - a black vein silicone cover (squishy with a cute design), a crystal clear case with detachable kick stand (fingerprint-resistant and comes with a hole so you can hang it on a hook) and a portfolio case with kick stand (made with premium leather with a light magnet on the closure). These three alone probably fulfill the price of purchase, so having 12 others onboard makes it seem like a really good deal.
What else will you get? There's a screen protector (not fingerprint-proof, though), a robotic reading light (we're not sure what this is for, since the iPad is LED-backlit), a white pair of in-ear headphones with mic, a stylus pen, an earphone splitter, a wall charger, a car charger, a USB sync cable, a retractable USB cable (for data only), a small fishbone cord wrap (good for headphone wires only) and a drawstring travel pouch. You probably won't use some of that stuff, but at this price, you might as well hoard them.
The Digitals On Demand 15-item Accessory Bundle is available from Amazon for as low as $39.99.
Digitals On Demand 15-Item Accessory Bundle For iPad 3G4Noel2010-12-03 20:20:57
One of the things I dislike about buying iPad accessories is how expensive they can get. What about the cheapskates in the audience (hint: me)? ...
by Noel on September 15, 2010
Who says all an iPad cover does is keep your tablet protected from scratches and dust? Not the case with the Kensington PowerBack, which throws in a backup battery and a kickstand to go with its iPad-casing duties.
Despite measuring a sleek 1.6 x 9.4 x 13.8 inches, the accessory manages to cram in a 4,400 mAh battery module onboard, feeding your tablet an extra 5 hours of use. It also includes a microUSB charge and sync port, allowing you to connect your iPad to a computer without requiring an extra dock.
The Kensington PowerBack case has a soft-touch finish, affording you comfortable use, while offering ample protection. A very useful kickstand can be pulled out of the rear side, which you can use to prop the iPad up at three positions - landscape viewing, portrait viewing and typing mode. Other features include LED gauges on the bottom of the case (to clue you in to how much charge is left) and a speaker deflector for unimpeded sound.
Overall, it sounds like a pretty solid all-in-one, which, somehow, manages not to bulk up your iPad the way extra batteries normally would. Price is a bit steep at $130, but the versatility should make it worth every penny.
[Kensington]
Kensington PowerBack Throws A Battery With Your iPad CaseunratedNoel2010-09-15 17:04:42
Who says all an iPad cover does is keep your tablet protected from scratches and dust? Not the case with the Kensington PowerBack, which throws in...
by Noel on September 14, 2010
If you're going to dress the iPad up with a back cover, you might as well get one that will afford it a literal plethora of mounting options. That's what Vogel promises with their Basecover, a sleek accessory with a special connector that allows it to work with their upcoming range of mounts and stands.
The central component of the company's Mount & Cover System, the BaseCover dresses the iPad in a slim shell with a soft, tactile coating that adds extra body to your tablet. While intended to attach to the backside, it can be slotted in reverse to protect the screen during travel, too. An aluminum connector sits right at the center, which you can use with various accessories for extending your tablet's usability.
Vogel currently has three accessories designed to work with the cover: WallMount, TableStand and CarMount. The names alone should clue you in about what they're for.
- WallMount is a cylindrical contraption that can be screwed onto any surface. Once installed, you can simply snap the BaseCover in via the connector, allowing you to set the iPad up securely. When mounted, it can freely rotate a full 360 degrees, giving you plenty of viewing options.
- TableStand adds a standing assembly to the back of the BaseCover, similar to legs from old-school picture frames.
- CarMount affixes to a car seat's headrest and, like the WallMount, allows the BaseCover to snap right in, giving backseat passengers hands-free iPad viewing.
Europe will get the BaseCover starting October, with US shipments beginning in 2011. It ships with one WallMount and is priced at 79.99 Euros (around $100). Prices for separate accessories have not yet been released.
[Mount and Cover]
Vogel BaseCover Outfits The iPad To Work With Various MountsunratedNoel2010-09-14 17:36:40
If you're going to dress the iPad up with a back cover, you might as well get one that will afford it a literal plethora of mounting options. That...
by Noel on September 11, 2010
Like your accessories with bright colors and cheery designs? You might take a liking to Happy Covers for iPad, a line of cushy sleeves decked in bold graphics and vibrant shades.
Known for their geeky cushion covers, Luxembourg-based Happy Covers has branched out to providing protection for your iPad. In doing so, they brought the same bubbly styling from main man Daniel Kurth that has become the trademark of the colorful pillowcases.
Happy Covers for iPad sell compact and lightweight sleeves that offer light protection for scratches, dirt and dust. Made from 100% cotton, each piece is sewn together by hand to ensure maximum strength. It comes with a Velcro fastener on top so the iPad stays in when you want it to.
Sure, it has none of the extra features of other sleeves and cases. If all you're looking for is an attractive case to house your slate when you're not using it, though, this could prove to be a really fun pick. They currently offer eleven designs, namely: 3.5 Floppy Disk, Banana, Joystick, Melodies for Dreamers, Tuut and Ring Cover, Multi Diagonal Geek, Black Sheep, Blue Tilt, Multi Square Geek Nixie 7 and Photo Cell.
Pricing for the Happy Covers for iPad is €23.99 (just a tad over $30).
[Happy Covers]
Happy Covers For iPad Bring Cotton Sleeves With Colorful DesignsunratedNoel2010-09-11 17:24:24
Like your accessories with bright colors and cheery designs? You might take a liking to Happy Covers for iPad, a line of cushy sleeves decked in b...
by Noel on September 6, 2010
Sporting a design based on drawstring pouches, Slotzz makes for one stylish iPad jacket. Even better, it goes one step further in the aesthetics department, giving you options to customize a number of things about your accessory.
Created by Simon Barker and Leonie Cunnington, each jacket features a generally similar design. They all have an iPad-sized main pouch made from strong fabrics, a soft 100% cotton inner lining, outer pockets and a drawstring closure to hold your tablet in.
Each Slotzz pouch is made to order by hand, with a whole host of customizable components. You can pick between different colors of either denim or Harlequin portia for the main case fabric, as well as a variety of soft fabrics for both the jacket and pouch interiors. There are options for the front pocket configuration, the color of the thread used to sew the whole thing and the color of the drawstring.
The company claims their range of options allow for over three thousand variations in the jacket's design. If you're overwhelmed by that many choices, you can simply pick from their bestseller combinations (they have three displayed on the website right now).
Because every Slotzz iPad jacket is handmade, turnaround time from production to shipping can take up to 3 weeks. Price starts at £45.00.
[Slotzz]
Slotzz Is A Drawstring-Cinched iPad JacketunratedNoel2010-09-06 22:28:55
Sporting a design based on drawstring pouches, Slotzz makes for one stylish iPad jacket. Even better, it goes one step further in the aesthetics d...
by Sunny on March 31, 2010
Innovative iPad cases are great, because, just like the machine they were built for, they look to deliver more than the usual. For the current crop of shells for Apple's new tablet, I don't think I've ever seen anything with the versatility of the ModulR Multipurpose Cover.
Plenty of things have been written about how you can use the iPad. However, rarely have we seen the question of where it will be used addressed as intelligently as this cover does.
Want to use it on your lap or on your hand? No problem. The ModulR's elastic polymer skin cover will ably keep out dirt, nicks and scratches during handling with its protective shell wrapping the iPad along the edges and around the back. It comes with a front cover made from a similar material too, so you can close your iPad from head to toe when not in use. Even better, the shell also reduces heat transfer, keeps out wetness and provides a stronger grip.
Most iPad covers stop there. Not this, though. The case is designed to work with other ModulR accessories that you can attach to it. Items in the current lineup include a wall mount (so you can hang it in the kitchen to read recipes), a headrest mount (so the kids can watch Spongebob Squarepants in the backseat), a shoulder strap (so you can take it on the road without needing a bag) and a collapsible table stand. All these accessories can be attached and removed at will, allowing you to use the iPad without adding unnecessary parts.
The ModulR Multipurpose Cover, with the nodes along the back, is probably not the sexiest way to dress up your iPad. But the utility it provides does extend your device's functions in more ways than I ever thought a single product can do. Can't wait to see this in stores.
[ModulR]
ModulR Multipurpose Cover Extends Where You Can Use Your iPadunratedSunny2010-04-03 12:29:48
Innovative iPad cases are great, because, just like the machine they were built for, they look to deliver more than the usual. For the current crop...
