October 09, 2012

Pomm's iPad Cork Case Is Really A Cool Cork Sleeve

October 09, 2012/ Nir Schneider

Fed up with plastic cases to keep your iPad nice and safe? How about Pomm's absurdly priced $75 iPad Cork Case. Don't let the name fool you though, this isn't a case but rather a sleeve made from pure cork. You know, that awesome natural material that's biodegradable and safe for the environment. The high density structure of cork makes it naturally a shock-absorbent and water-resistant material that's great for protecting things like the iPad. Pomm's iPad Cork Case features an amazing facet-metric design, and is now ready to pre-order and will ship in November.

August 23, 2012

Element Case Ultrasuede Wraps iPad With Buttery Smooth Back Protection

August 23, 2012/ Nir Schneider

Touching the iPad's cold bare aluminum can be unpleasant, and even more so in the winter time. Element Case's velvety smooth Ultrasuede skins are perfect for those who prefer not to use a protective case yet still need scratch protection without compromising added bulk. The Ultrasuede iPad Back Plate is now available for the iPad 2 and iPad 3rd Gen and comes in a slew of colors for $30. The company has also released a buttery soft, genuine leather back skin that's available in black and brown for $37. Both skins offer added grip and Smart Cover compatibility and have precise cutouts for the iPad's back facing camera, speaker and buttons.

April 25, 2012

Brydge Makes Your iPad Work Like A MacBook Air

April 25, 2012/ Nir Schneider

Meet the Brydge. It's the one and only true keyboard offering that's designed to the Apple-infringement max with an all-aluminum body and a black chiclet style Bluetooth keyboard that transforms your iPad 2 and iPad 3rd generation into a portable MacBook Pad that's as slim as a MacBook Air. There's no doubt that more and more people want to enjoy the full experience of a portable laptop using their iPad. We covered a few different Bluetooth keyboard case solutions for the iPad that have come close to mimicking the form factor of a full fledge iPad keyboard laptop package including the plastic unibody MacBook-like ClamCase and the thin MacBook Air-like Aluminum Keyboard Buddy.

The Brydge features a full QWERTY keyboard layout with dedicated iPad hotkeys, optional built-in stereo speakers, a rechargeable battery, reinforced click-in hinge that uses magnets and friction to secure the iPad to the keyboard body and is capable of tilting in 180 degrees. The guys behind the Brydge wanted to create the highest quality keyboard case possible, and that means matching the quality standards of Apple's aluminum gadgets. The Brydge is currently available for pre-order starting at a hefty price tag of $170. And if you'd like the Brydge with stereo speakers built in, you're going to fork out $210. We think the Brydge is going to be a great success. Catch the video after the jump!

Thanks for the tip, Sam!

April 19, 2012

Logitech Intros Ultrathin Keyboard Cover For iPad 2 & iPad 3rd Gen

April 19, 2012/ Nir Schneider

Looking for a keyboard case that's slim and attractive? Logitech has got you covered, literally! Logitech's latest keyboard offering is called the Ultrathin Keyboard Cover, and only compatible with the iPad 2 and iPad 3rd Gen for a good enough reason. This is one of the more impressive keyboard offerings to come out of Logitech as well as other competing brands alike. The Ultrathin Keyboard Cover works like like a true Smart Cover in that it magnetically clings to the iPad and covers the front screen entirely when stored away for protection is ease of use while retaining the magnetic sleep/wake functionality. It's essentially an aluminum Smart Cover with a built-in, ultra-slim wireless Bluetooth keyboard that features a built-in stand for landscape or portrait viewing angles, function keys and a rechargeable battery that promises to last for 6 months on a single charge.

The ultra-sleek Ultrathin Keyboard Cover is made to look and fit the iPad for a seamless match with a contoured aluminum shell, a piano-black finish and matte chiclet style keyboard keys that should feel great to type on knowing Logitech keyboards are one of the best. Logitch's Ultrathin Keyboard Cover is available to pre-order now for $99.99, and ships later this month. See it in action after the jump!

February 24, 2012

Bendi Flexes Its Muscles Putting Your iPad Where You Want It

February 24, 2012/ Nir Schneider

Much like the HoverBar, this flexible iPad stand is less glorified but claims to have more compatibility with other tablets as well. It's called the Bendi, a Kickstarter project. It employs a heavy duty suction cup mount that attaches to the back of any iPad including the soon to be released iPad 3. Additionally, the suction cup mount will attach to any similar tablet designed with a flat and smooth back making the Bendi just a little more practical than the HoverBar.

Bendi takes the weight off your gentle hands using a flexible, 22-inch long goose neck that can easily be manipulated in endless angles with a rubber lined clamp at the other end that secures onto the side of a desk, table and various furniture. The guys behind the Bendi, Moonlight Studio, will eventually release a magnetic base as another form of attachment. The Bendi is available to pre-order right now for $55 over at Kickstarter.

Thanks for the tip, Eric!

January 15, 2012

Ten One Design's Magnus Aluminum Stand Magnetically Clings Your iPad 2

January 15, 2012/ Nir Schneider

Prepare to be blown away with this amazing, magical stand made specifically for the iPad 2. Ten One Design has revealed its Magnus stand at CES 2012. This aluminum slab of wonderness is designed to attach magnetically to the embedded magnets within the iPad 2 to keep a very sleek profile showing no visible support for a gravity defying work of art. The Magnus has to be one of the most innovative iPad 2 stands we've ever seen. Which begs the question, why didn't Apple make such an awesome stand? The Smart Cover was great and all, but this. This is something better.

The Magnus stand has rubber feet at its base and will only work with a naked or skinned iPad 2 in the landscape orientation. So when can you grab yours? Good thing the Magnus is available for the taking right now for $49.95.

September 30, 2011

IG Pak Rapid Access iPad 2 Sling From The Future

September 30, 2011/ Nir Schneider

Not every Kickstarter project is worth mentioning, however this one has caught our attention to say the least. The IG Pak (Instant Gratification Pak), is an innovative hands-free sling backpack that stores your iPad 2 and offers quick and effortless access without having to unzip a zipper and flip a flap when you need your iPad 2 the most. A bottom facing opening lets you quickly slide in your iPad 2 while it locks in place like an SD memory card using a specially designed spring-clamping locking mechanism that keeps it secured even when faced upside down. The IG Pak was designed with futuristic asthetics and weight in at 1.5lb thanks to its rain-resistant hard polycarbonate construction. The IG Pak will only hold your iPad 2 and nothing else. At least it doubles as a mobile working station ideal for students.

The IG Pak is available for pre-order at $75 in your choice of black, orange and white.

Update: We were just told by IG Pak that there is indeed a storage pouch on it for small items such as a charger, wallet and keys.