The Week in iPad Cases: We're all out of puns

26.03.2011

: From Down Under comes the (price unavailable; iPad & iPad 2), a nifty, form-fitting neoprene sleeve that features a number of convenient straps on the back for securing cables, headsets, and even a phone.

STM has also announced the Skinny, a wraparound case made of water-resistant polyester with a micro-suede interior lining. The Skinny features a magnetic closure and doubles as both a viewing stand and a typing platform. Available in black, mushroom, sage, or berry, the case is slated to launch in early April with a projected price of $40.

: The ($179, iPad 2) is manufactured out of repurposed World War II-era canvas and oiled saddle leather, which provide excellent durability and protection. The case also features a convenient magnetic closure that doubles as a typing aid, and it can also be propped up to act as a landscape-orientation stand. The Smart Case is also available in an , which offers the same features for $199. The company is planning to introduce these two cases on March 25 and May 2, respectively.

: Throwing its full weight behind the iPad 2, Tunewear has announced a treasure trove of accessories. On the simple side, the ($15) is a protective film that covers the front of the iPad 2 and is available in both clear and anti-glare versions.

The (price unavailable) is a lightweight case made of transparent or smoke-tinted polycarbonate that protects from unwanted dust and scratches while adding less than one millimeter of thickness to your iPad. The case ships with a Tunefilm and a cleaning cloth. For thin protection with a little more color, you can instead opt for the (price unavailable), which comes in smoke, pink, or blue.