January 10, 2011

WaterField Designs iPad Wallet

January 10, 2011/ Kamiyu Hijikata

There are a surprising number of people starting to use the iPad as a replacement for a MacBook, and that has also led to extended use of the Apple Wireless Keyboard in conjunction with the iPad. However, carrying a keyboard around was rather difficult, but WaterField Designs quickly released simple sleeve to protect the Keyboard while being transported. The iPad Wallet takes this idea one step further, becoming an easy to handle sleeve/case to carry your iPad, keyboard and other accessories while outdoors.

December 30, 2010

SwitchEasy Vulcan Case for iPad

December 30, 2010/ Nir Schneider

SwitchEasy's Vulcan case for the iPad is made out of a Hydro Polymere material, very much like a TPU material except SwitchEasy's Hydro Polymer Vulcan case is scratch resistant. Cases with such glossy finishes always get scratched up in daily use and is just doesn't look good. I decided to test out SwitchEasy's claims on the Hydro Polymer material of course in the full review right after the break.

December 22, 2010

Padlette Silicone Grip Handle for iPad

December 22, 2010/ Nir Schneider

The Padlette is surely a weird contraption made out 100% stretchy silicone and it's on a mission to help you get a grip. Of your iPad. The wonderful thing about this silicone grip, handle, strap or whatever you would like to call it, is that it can wrap around your iPad when it's naked or when it's cased. Some of you might already have pretty grippy cases but for those of you who don't, you may want to take a look at the Padlette. Read on for the full review after the break.

November 29, 2010

Crumpler Fug iPad Sleeve

November 29, 2010/ Nir Schneider

The Fug by Crumpler is one of the best neoprene sleeves I've tried for the iPad hands down. It's a really slim and simple neoprene sleeve that tightly hugs the iPad all around. The Fug feels and looks really good, almost like it's the perfect slim sleeve made for the iPad. The stitching on the Fug sleeve are very well made while the top opening remains opened and zipper-less. Having a zipper-less sleeve is an advantage which eliminates the risk of your iPad's aluminum bezel getting scratched by it. Also, having the top opening allows you to quickly slip and slide your iPad in and out of the Fug sleeve.

November 25, 2010

STM Glove Pad Neoprene iPad Sleeve

November 25, 2010/ Nir Schneider

A simple neoprene sleeve is always a good choice for protecting your iPad or any other device for that matter. The Glove Pad by STM does just that with it's 3mm thick neoprene. The Glove Pad is very form-fitting and fits the iPad just right. There is however a very noticeable deformation in the sleeve caused by the finished zipper ends on the inside. This affects the whole clean look of the Glove Pad and also makes handling your iPad weird. You can see that there are bulges on both sides of the Glove Pad which is a shame that STM could not construct this sleeve without affecting the clean, slim form factor.

I do love the grippy pull tag but I still cannot get over those bulges. Your iPad's aluminum bezel stays protecting from getting scratches by the zipper thanks to the padded zipper guards on the inside. While the Glove Pad protects your iPad from scratches and light bumps, there are better choices out there for simple neoprene iPad sleeves. The Glove Pad is available in three colors. Price $25.

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November 19, 2010

Beyza Cases Retro Slim Vertical Leather iPad Sleeve

November 19, 2010/ Nir Schneider

Looking for that elegant high quality leather sleeve for your iPad? Beyza has you covered with their Retro Slim Vertical leather sleeve for the iPad. This is no ordinary sleeve, it's made from a high quality full grain leather that feels and smells amazing. You might remember seeing us review Beyza's leather pouch for the iPhone 4 a while back and thought it was one of the best leather pouches available. Unlike the iPhone 4 pouch, the Retro Slim Vertical sleeve for the iPad isn't as padded. See more after the break!

November 09, 2010

SwitchEasy Reptile Case for iPad

November 09, 2010/ Nir Schneider

SwitchEasy's Reptile case for the iPad has a distinctive reptile look with it's Crocodile textured back. The Reptile case for the iPad isn't made for everyone obviously, but more for those who seek this very specific look and feel for their iPad. As you would expect from SwitchEasy the Reptile looks and feels fantastic with some extra goodies included.

The Reptile is a two piece case featuring a semi-flexible material back part (it feels a bit harder than TPU) and a polycarbonate frame that fully covers and snaps onto the rest of the case and iPad, SwitchEasy calls it the UlrtaFrame. Installing the Reptile onto the iPad is fairly easy but can take you some time getting both parts to completely sit flush together. Iv'e had some trouble getting the two parts to sit flush at some points and while everything is securely in place, I think the two parts of the case should always sit flush together without any visible gaps.