The Week in iPad Cases: Elementary, my dear

If you’re in the market for a new case to keep your tablet safe, this week’s roundup of new protective accessories includes everything from the finest natural materials to the most-advanced plastics.

The Skinny Book (iPad mini and iPad Air) is a stain- and water-resistant shell that sports a low profile for maximum portability.

The front cover doubles as a viewing and typing stand in both landscape and portrait orientation, and is compatible with the iPad’s magnetic sleep/wake feature.

The Cote (all iPad models; £79 to £89) is hancrafted from the finest Italian leather for a combination of great looks and excellent protection.

The sleeve comes in either tan with British racing green stitching, or dark brown with contrast white stitching.

Thanks to its folio-style design, the Paradox Sleek (iPad Air; $40) doubles as a viewing stand that can support multiple angles in both landscape and portrait orientation.

The case comes in black, grey, pink, or yellow.

The CinemaSeat (iPad Air; $40) can be strapped to most car headrests, providing endless entertainment for backseat passengers.

The case features a padded frame to keep it safe from bumpy road conditions, and allows easy access to your tablet’s touchscreen, connectors, and controls.

The Flip Turn (iPad mini and iPad Air; $99 to $129) is precision-made from durable polycarbonate, with a built-in stylus and a Bluetooth-wireless keyboard that sports backlit keys.

The case also doubles as a viewing stand, and it comes in white or black for the iPad mini, and in black or silver for the iPad Air.

The Watson (iPad Air; $50) is made from eco-friendly vegan leather, with a tough frame and soft, microsuede lining to protect from the vagaries of everyday life.

Available in black, blue, pink, purple, or grey, the case also includes three card slots for when you need ID or credit cards on the go.

The Ultrathin Keyboard Folio (iPad Air; $100) is a combination case and rechargeable wireless Bluetooth keyboard that comes in a low-profile package and weighs less than one pound.

The case is available in black, blue, red, grey, carbon black texture, or carbon red texture.

The Bamboo (all iPad and iPad mini models; $49) is handcrafted from real wood that’s milled to your tablet’s precise dimensions for a perfect fit.

The case also doubles as a viewing stand, and is held securely closed by a convenient elastic strap.

The Notepad Folio (iPad Air; $50) is made from faux leather, and incorporates a space for an old-school notepad and pen.

The case comes in black, and it also doubles as a viewing or typing stand in landscape orientation.