iPad case round-up: Attack of the killer cases

05.03.2011

: Continuing our showcase of leather accessories, Saddleback offers the ($55) in four colors: chestnut, tobacco, carbon, or coffee brown. As its name implies, the case features a simple pouch-like design, with elegant and sturdy stitching, that fits your iPad like a leather glove. If you prefer more functionality, the company's series comes in the same selection of colors as the Gadget Pouch, doubles as a landscape stand, and includes a one-hundred-year warranty—enough, as the Saddleback's website states, to outlast thirty iPads.

: Speaking of cool mounts, Sanus has introduced the (price varies by region), which has the unique characteristic of being compatible with standard VESA mounts designed for flat-screen TVs. It even includes a “Virtual Axis 3D” cup-shaped faceplate that allows you to mount the iPad in either landscape or portrait mode, and it's compatible with selected Sanus mounts.

: If you find yourself fearing for your iPad's safety, Scosche's is made of shatterproof polycarbonate and shock-resistant rubber for peace of mind. The Kickback costs $60 and can double as a landscape- or portrait-orientation stand, as well as a typing platform.

: The ($25) is a reasonably-priced, lightweight sleeve made entirely of felt that combines a splash of colour with soft construction for maximum iPad safety. It comes in blue, pink, yellow, or green.

: The ($90) features vegetable-tanned leather from Italy—what we Italians like to call “vera pelle”—and is hand-made for maximum luxury at an affordable price. The case comes in three colors: black, light brown, or dark brown.