Temple Bags' Leather iPad 2 Smart Case, Indiana Jones Approved

These expensive vintage leather and WWII canvas folio-like cases for the iPad 2 look like something Indiana Jones would use. Temple Bags' iPad 2 Leather Smart Case and iPad 2 Smart Case folios have back facing camera cutouts, horizontal viewing and tabletop typing stand capabilities as well as a magnetic closure system. Don't expect these to come cheap, if you're feeling leather is your material of choice, the iPad 2 Leather Smart Case will set you back $199 while the iPad 2 Smart Case will set you back $179 of your hard earned cash. Vaja isn't the only expensive case maker on the block. Check out the video right after the jump.

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Sena Kutu Leather Sleeve Now Available For iPad 2

Sena has introduced a new leather sleeve that will join their growing line of leather iPad 2 sleeve called the Kutu. It was first available for the iPhone 3GS and finally, now for the iPad 2. Slim and boxy are the Kutu's form factors complete with a pull-tab for a quick and easy release and a soft interior lining. Your iPad 2 with a Smart Cover attached will snugly slip right into the Kutu for $69.99. You can pre-order yours now for $59.99 and select from four different leather colors.

Nir Schneider

Editor-in-Chief

G-Form Extreme Sleeve To The Max

This sleeve looks extreme enough to tell its own story. The Extreme Sleeve for the iPad and iPad 2 made by G-Form is so tough that it can protect your iPad from being crushed by a falling bowling ball. It's also flexible, lightweight and made from a water-resistant material. Shipping starts May 2nd and you can pre-order one in black or yellow for $59.95. Tough enough?

Nir Schneider

Editor-in-Chief

SwitchEasy Rolls Out Canvas Folio For iPad 2

SwitchEasy has announced a new folio style case for the iPad 2 called the Canvas. The Canvas for the iPad 2 is a hybrid folio style protective case with an outer water-resistant and scratch-resistant matte canvas material and an inner polycarbonate plastic shell with padded microfiber lining. The Canvas employs a magnetic latch to lock and awake the iPad 2 like the Smart Cover. You can set your iPad 2 in a few landscape angles to view movies and the good thing is you will always be able to take pictures with the back facing camera even when you flip the front flap back. The Canvas folio is available now in 4 colors for $49.99.

Nir Schneider

Editor-in-Chief

Aviiq Announces Smart Case For iPad 2

Aviiq's first case for the iPad 2 called the Smart Case is fully compatible with the Apple Smart Cover and it even comes in 7 matching colors. The Aviiq Smart Case is made from rugged plastic encased in a solid aluminum plate that is anodized to match your Apple Smart Cover's color. The Aviiq Smart Case for the iPad 2 is now available to pre-order for $49.99, and it is guaranteed to start shipping out by Mother's Day.

Nir Schneider

Editor-in-Chief

DRO Concepts Out Real Carbon Fiber Smart Cover For iPad 2

Like Apple's Smart Cover and the amazing look of real carbon fiber? DRO Concepts has got you covered. Literally. Their new Carbon Fiber iPad 2 Case is actually an Apple Smart Cover that got the DRO Concepts treatment of real carbon fiber and soft leather lining. The price you ask? $89.99. Not a bad deal I would say. You can pre-order yours right now and expect your shiny carbon fiber cover to ship in early May.

Nir Schneider

Editor-in-Chief

Substrata Announces Wood Cases For iPad 2

Keeping up with the trending wood cases that are popping out of every corner, Substrata has announced new wood cases for the iPad 2 including a Tabletop wood and leather case with an integrated 6 stand positions and a lid that controls the iPad 2's magnetic on/off feature. The Artisan (pictured above), can function as a portrait and landscape stand with its magnetic lid. Last but not least, the Open is allows constant access to the iPad 2's touch screen and has full access to all buttons, cameras and ports. Prices start from $85 and shipping begins in May. Hit up the link to view all of Substrata's beautiful wood iPad 2 cases.

Nir Schneider

Editor-in-Chief