($70 for the iPad 2 and $60 for the original iPad) offer a protective backing for your iPad that clips onto a raised, o-shaped wall mount, giving the iPad a cool, floating look. If you don't have much wall space, permanent cabinet mounts like the $26 , are a good way to give your iPad a permanent, but safe spot. The great thing about this rack is that while its placement is permanent, the actual iPad tray lifts out of the screwed-in brackets so you can stick it in a drawer when you're not using it. Like Vogel's wall mount, The Original Kitchen iPad Rack also gives your iPad a cool floating look because it's made of clear plastic.

And finally, you can mount your iPad onto the refrigerator with one of the many available fridge mounts, such as Belkin's $40 or the $50 .

The kitchen can be one of the messiest places in the house, especially while you're actively chopping and stirring. While many of the iPad mounts and stands can keep your iPad further away from the counter, there's still a high chance you'll accidentally splash water or oil or worse onto your shiny tablet. Plus, touching your iPad's screen with dirty fingers isn't good for the iPad screen. Luckily, there are a few ways to protect your kitchen iPad from liquid terror and grease marks.

Protective sleeves like the , , and fit tightly around your iPad while waterproofing the device. (For $20 you can get a 25 pack of Chef Sleeves, $15 gets you five CleverWraps, and a three pack of Locksaks costs $9.) All of these are fairly thin sleeves, so they don't obstruct your iPad in most stands and mounts. Looking for a quick and cheap DIY option? Just stick your iPad into an appropriately sized plastic baggie, like Ziploc.