The Week in iPad Cases: Come play with us

12.03.2012

The (iPad 3; $30) is built from Incipio's "Next Generation Polymer," which offers excellent protection while remaining soft to the touch and providing an excellent grip. It comes in black, dark grey, blue, or purple.

The (iPad, iPad 2, and iPad 3; $60) is a sleeve made from premium leather that combines a classic look with excellent on-the-go protection for professionals. It comes in black or brown, and it features a convenient clasp to keep everything secure during transport. If you prefer a more-animal-friendly material, Incipio also makes the (iPad, iPad2, and iPad 3; $30), which features a felt construction that's both elegant and modern-looking. It comes in charcoal.

In addition to the Aura, which we mentioned in our first case roundup for the third-generation iPad, the company has now announced a compatible with Apple's latest tablets. These include the Memo sleeve (iPad 3; $55), available in black, dark grey, grey, pink, or blue hi-tech leather; the Sling bag (iPad 3; $125), available in purple, blue, black, red, green, or white; the Bookworm SE (iPad 3; $63) folio; the padded Summit sleeve (iPad 3; $48), which can be had in black, purple, green, red, or blue; and the 3 Degree (iPad 3; $40). For a limited time, the company is offering discounts up to 50 percent on the new merchandise.

The (iPad 2 and iPad 3; $30) is a hard-shell case that offers featherweight design and heavyweight protection. Appropriately-placed cutouts ensure that all ports and cameras are accessible. The SmartFit comes in clear and Smoke.

The (iPad 3; $60) is a wrap-around case inspired by Apple's Smart Cover. It protects both sides of your iPad, and its front cover can be folded up to support the tablet at a viewing or typing angle in landscape orientation. The black case is compatible with the iPad's magnetic sleep/wake feature.