Remember how some people used to make fun of the iPad as a giant Etch A Sketch? Now, it really is one with the Etch A Sketch iPad case.
Created by Headcase, the accessory is officially licensed by Etch A Sketch makers Ohio Art, so it manages to copy the entire shell of the legendary drawing toy, from the lettering at the top to the knobs on the two lower corners. Paired with the Etch A Sketch app on the App Store, you might actually feel like you're doodling with the real thing. Or maybe not, since reviews say the app is not that great.
The Etch A Sketch case does away with silicone and leather materials typically used in iPad cases, decking it with impact-resistant ABS plastic. Don't worry, your tablet doesn't have to rub noses with the plastic - rubber feet and a felt backing gently holds it in place. All ports and controls are easily accessible by cutouts right on the case, while a retractable kickstand allows you to angle it for easier typing.
While the case comes with knobs, they're non-functional, which leaves the whole thing strictly as a novelty affair. Would've been awesome if they actually tied this to an app that lets you use those now, wouldn't it? I probably would have bought it without any hesitation. This case is one heck of a conversation starter on subway or any public place for that matter.
The release of the Etch A Sketch iPad case coincides with the classic toy's 50th anniversary. If you're into making your slate look like a plastic gadget from the 1960s, you can grab one now for $39.
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