The Week in iPad Cases: Helter swelter

07.07.2012
With record temperatures being reported across the continent, it's hard to resist the temptation of sipping a cold drink while you read a book or play a round of Angry Birds by the pool. Alas, dangers for your beloved tablet lurk around every corner: sand, water, dirt, and the occasional pair of sticky hands. Since you can't lather your iPad with sunscreen, we've put together another of our weekly roundups of new iPad protection.

The (iPad 2 and iPad 3; $32) is a form-fitted folio case that combines a sturdy hardshell back and an elegant PU leather front for a unique, classy look. The case, which is compatible with the iPad's magnetic sleep/wake feature, can be used to prop up your iPad for viewing or typing in landscape orientation. It also features a microsuede interior to help keep your screen clean, and it's available in black or white.

The (iPad 2 and iPad 3; $70) is a two-piece protective case made to withstand active use; its three-layer construction ensures maximum protection, with added padding in the corners to keep the weakest points of your tablet extra-safe. A removable covers doubles as a kickstand for viewing, while the front is built so that, even when face down, the screen never touches the surface on which the tablet rests. The Tough Jacket is available in black, red/black, or white/black.

This company's (iPad, iPad 2, and iPad 3; $36) are made of durable sailcloth, designed to be impervious to weather and resistant to dust and water. The secure internal closure helps keep your iPad safe inside an environmentally friendly layer of insulation made from recycled plastic bottles. Despite the sturdiness, FlowFold hasn't skimped on looks, with three striking designs--dubbed Black Pearl, Gridlock, and Sandstorm--available for purchase.

The (iPad 3; $70) combines a snap-on back cover with a removable front plate that doubles as a stand. Rubber feet keep your iPad secure in any of three different positions, while a central hub allows you rotate your device 360 degrees, giving you plenty of viewing and mounting options. It comes in black or white.

The (iPad 2 and iPad 3; $70) is a folio-like case that features a rotating mount and is capable of propping up your tablet for reading or typing in either landscape or portrait orientation. Grooves in the base of the front cover allow you to choose from three different viewing angles. The Book Jacket Revolution is compatible with the iPad's magnetic sleep/wake feature and is available in black.