Can an iPad shell be cool? This one can.
Like the company's Elmo Plush Portfolio for iPad, DreamGear’s $25 Elmo Case for iPad is a fun addition to your original iPad if you have young kids in the house.
The built-in hand strap is a nifty idea, and the case provides plenty of protection for the back of the iPad, though none for the screen.
The 1337 offers high-density silicone protection for bumps and bruises along with molded grips on the back for extra control when gaming.
Combining a cushiony silicone jacket with a rigid plastic shell, the Silicrylic is one of the nicest iPad cases we've seen.
Thoughtful design plus good construction make the CandyShell one of the nicer iPad shells we've seen.
A Produkt's Kork case, for the original iPad, definitely gets points for originality. After all, it's a case made entirely of cork. But it's somewhat more novelty than useful.
A versatile case sporting a fold-out handle (which doubles as a stand) and a flip-out portrait stand, but it lacks screen protection and the case is hard to take off.
An anti-slip cover that's protectively molded to the iPad while still allowing unobtrusive use of the device.
While IvySkin's Quattro T-5 case provides full coverage iPad protection, including the screen, it's hard to get on and off and some of the buttons are difficult to use.
Dodocase's Bookback for iPad 2 is a slim piece of moleskine-esque Moroccan book fabric that clings to the metallic back of your device using reusable adhesive. Unfortunately, the iPad 2's curved design hurts what would otherwise be a very fine offering.
This extra-thick iPad skin provides extra protection, but it's also awfully bulky.
A lightweight, rubber iPad case that's unique in that the back is essentially flat, making it a stable base for desktop use.
The Feather will protect against scratches—but not much else.
If all you need is minimalist protection for the iPad's back, this clear plastic snap-on case could help. But fuller protection is available.
If all you need is minimalist protection for the iPad's back, this faux-leather case could help. But fuller protection is available.
If you find other shells to be too dull, the Speck Fitted could be the iPad shell for you.
The PixelSkin for iPad is a rubbery skin with good fit and finish, but it's a bit slippery in the hand.
The Particle Case + Pogo Sketch doesn't provide much protection or many extra features beyond the integrated stylus holder, and that feature comes with drawbacks of its own.
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