The Week in iPad Cases: Cork

07.04.2012
There's much to like in the third-generation iPad, from its to its great battery life. And its popularity means a vibrant ecosystem of cases and case vendors. These undisputed stars of our weekly roundups keep coming up with new and exciting ways to keep your tablet safe while adding a splash of style and custom features.

The (iPad 3; $115) is a folio case made from high-quality, full-grain Turkish leather that is capable of adapting to a large number of viewing angles. It works in both landscape and portrait orientation, switching easily from one to the other thanks to its clever construction. The case comes in black, tea, tan, or black floater.

This company's (iPad 2 and iPad 2; $40) has been updated to fit Apple's latest-generation iPad and provide the same level of extreme protection and comfortable portability as GripCase's prior cases. The GripCase features a large, rubber shield on the back and generously-sized grips on all sides of the tablet, and it comes in blue, red, green, purple, black, or blue with black highlights.

The company has released two new accessories as part of its . The Agent 6 Sling (iPad 3; $100) is a convenient, cross-body messenger bag hand-crafted from premium ballistic nylon. It features an external pouch for your charger and a front cover for accessories or a mobile phone.

The Recon Sleeve (iPad 3; $70) is a carrying bag--also made from ballistic nylon--with fitted, neoprene-elastic brackets designed to perfectly fit your iPad and restrain it without obstructing the screen. The case also features a carrying handle and a military-style nylon bag for decoration.

The company's (iPad, iPad 2, and iPad 3; $60) provides a number of different features, including room for a pen and both interior and exterior pockets for accessories and other items you may want to take on the go with you. The bag comes in versions with or without a shoulder strap, and is available in black, blue, green, or red.