Tech21 Impact Folio, The Most Protective iPad 2 Slim Folio Around?

You might recall Tech21 from their impressive shock absorbing iBand bumper, now called the Impact Band, first made for the iPhone 3G/S. Since then, Tech21 has went under the radar for unknown reasons, but now they're back in full swing with brand spanking new cases for the iPad 2 that utilize the D3O technology which has made the company famous for its extreme impact protection capabilities. The company's latest iPad 2 cases include the Impact Folio and Impact Folio Leather. The two are merely the same except for different materials used like Apple has done with its Smart Cover offerings. 

Tech21's Impact Folio for the iPad 2 is a minimalistic, slim folio offering full protection with stand and typing functions and is available in 6 vibrant colors. Slimness and vibrant colors aren't the things that make this iPad 2 folio unique, it's the D3O material that is integrated into the Impact Folio that can absorb shock and impacts in case of a drop. If this is any indication to what we saw Tech21's iBand can do, I'm sold. Tech21 hasn't posted any prices or availability at this time.  

Nir Schneider

Editor-in-Chief

G-Form Extreme Portfolio iPad 2 Case Announced, Dropped From 60 Feet (Video)

G-Form goes at it again with a new addition to their Extreme Sleeve case for the iPad 2 offering extreme impact protection called the Extreme Portfolio folio case for the iPad 2. This time, G-Form takes their latest Extreme Portfolio and compares it against the competition, Otterbox. What happens when you drop the iPad 2 screen side down from 60 feet straight onto pavement inside a G-Form Extreme Portfolio? Nothing. An iPad 2 inside a Otterbox Defender Series case will completely get annihilated on the other hand. 

The Extreme Portfolio has an adjustable easel stand, an inside pocket for documents and a reversible zipper that zips to convert the case to a doubly protective tablet format. Are you planning on a rock climbing trip anytime soon? You might want to pick up the Extreme Portfolio for the iPad 2 for $79.95 once it ships out on August 11.

Nir Schneider

Editor-in-Chief

Case-Mate Outs Pop Case for HTC Desire HD

Case-Mate has just released their Pop case for the HTC Desire HD in black/gray. The Pop case combines hard plastic and soft rubber to create an impact protective case and add grip. The Pop is available now for $34.99 at Case-Mate's website.

Nir Schneider

Editor-in-Chief

OtterBox releases Impact Etched iPhone 4 Case

OtterBox has just released their Impact Etched iPhone 4 case, a very artistic spin on the original Impact case for the iPhone 4. You can pick up the Etched Impact case on OtterBox's website for 24.95$ and it is available in nine different design schemes.

Source: OtterBox

Direct Link: Impact Etched for iPhone 4