Haute couture makes an appearance in this week’s roundup of new iPad cases, and with it the kind of sticker shock that comes with the finest of fashions. If you’re on a budget, though, don’t worry—we’ve got protective accessories with a range of price tags.
The Signature Grain Leather (iPad mini; $475) isn’t priced for the faint of heart, but it sports an all-leather construction with a fold-out closure that’s compatible with the iPad mini’s magnetic sleep/wake feature.
The case is available in black, red, or brown.
The L’Eclaireur (iPad mini; $1,299) is a cover that, as its price…gently suggests, is made entirely from authentic, grey, alligator leather.
The cover is cut to fit the iPad mini’s screen, and it doubles a viewing stand in landscape orientation.
The Vintage (iPad Air; $89) is made from high-quality, genuine, cow leather that’s handcrafted with no stitching.
The case doubles as a viewing or typing stand in landscape orientation, is compatible with the iPad Air’s magnetic sleep/wake feature, and comes in black, red, or brown.
The Slim-Fit (iPad mini; $40) is made from premium PU leather, with a soft, microsuede interior that protects and cleans your tablet’s screen.
The case is compatible with the iPad mini’s magnetic sleep/wake feature, doubles as a viewing or typing stand in landscape orientation, and comes in sixteen different combinations of colors and textures.
The FlexFit (iPad mini; price unavailable) offers 360-degree protection from bumps and scratches, and doubles as a viewing stand at multiple angles in landscape orientation.
The case comes in yellow, red, navy, or grey.
The company’s iPad Case (all iPad models; $520) is made from smooth calfskin in a blue graphite finish, with a hook-and-loop closure that keeps your tablet secure when you’re on the go.
The case fits all full-size iPad models.
The SafePort (iPad mini; $50) is made from dual-textured polycarbonate, with a shock-absorbing silicone lining and built-in dust filter to keep your tablet safe from bumps, scratches, and dirt.
Available in red, the case includes a complimentary screen protector.
The Colored Hearts (iPad mini; $43) is a hardshell case designed to protect the back of your tablet from bumps and scratches.
Available in either a matte- or glossy-black finish, the case features a heart-inspired motif and can be customized with an inscription of your choosing.
Author: Marco Tabini
Marco Tabini is based in Toronto, Canada, where he focuses on software development for mobile devices and for the Web.