Owning an iPad means you’ve made an investment—one we bet you’re interested in protecting! Thankfully, there are tons of iPad cases on the market right now, but we’ve taken the liberty of finding a few favorites in every style this issue’s Techie Trendy is all about iPad, and we know you’ll find a case you love!
Speck Pixel Sleeve PlusFor the business iPad user, check out the Speck Pixel Sleeve Plus: its soft, ultra light briefcase style with built in handles is easy to use and very travel friendly, perfect for business trips. Airline security? No sweat.
www.speckproducts.com/ | Price: $39.95
Cygnett Agenda
The Cygnett Agenda is another great professional pick—the outside is understated in pattern and the inside is lined with neoprene for a slim profile with plenty of protection, perfect for stashing in your satchel.
www.cygnett.com/ | Price: $54.95
iFrogz Envoy The iFrogz Envoy is business on the outside but hippie on the inside—the case is made of faux leather so animal-loving Apple fans can tote their gear in a cool case that’s cruelty free.
www.ifrogz.com/ | Price: $29.99
iFrogz luxelean
If you want to have a little more fun with your case try the iFrogz luxelean, a metallic hard shell snap on: its bright colors really complement Apple’s sleek design. The cobalt blue is our absolute favorite.
www.ifrogz.com/ | Price: $29.99
iFrogz Softgloss
Remember jelly sandals? The iFrogz Softgloss case is made from the same material and it’s retro and fun. We especially like the translucent materials since they let your iPad’s natural beauty shine through.
www.ifrogz.com/ | Price: $29.99
Colcasac
For cloth case fans, the colcasac won’t disappoint—hand-made and easy on the earth this flap cover case has an exterior pocket for your charger. Plus, it’s lined with super soft material and comes in a bunch of fun colors and patterns.
http://colcasac.com/ipad-sleeve | Price: $35.00
Zagg SkinsZagg Skins are the ultimate in fun: they combine their award winning Invisible Shield toughness with graphic art. Choose for tons or upload your own photos for a completely unique cover! If you’d rather clear protection from the award winning company, go with the famous invisibleSHIELD: it’s the perfect screen protector.
www.zagg.com/ | Price: $19.99 and up
Hard Candy Bubble Sleeve
Hard Candy’s Bubble Sleeve gets a MacTribe Editor's Choice for uniqueness: interior rubber bumpers keep your iPad in place while molded bubbles make the outside impossible to miss. The pink goes with everything, in our opinion!
www.hardcandycases.com | Price: $49.95
Cocoon Harlem
If sporty is more your style, look for the Cocoon Harlem—its cross chest sling makes it ultra-portable and the padded interior means you can skip a case entirely. This is a fantastic choice if you’re always on the go.
www.cocooninnovations.com/ | Price: $54.99
Skooba iPad MessengerSkooba’s iPad Messenger bag is similar in style to the cocoon but boasts a little more storage in case you’re heading off to class and need papers and books as well. Messenger style and in great colors, the bag is lightweight and easy to carry.
http://www.skoobadesign.com/ | Price: $49.95
Kensington iPad Sleeve
Kensington reversible sleeves are an inexpensive way to get basic neoprene protection in understated colors. They might not be the flashiest protection around but they’re solid and they’ll get the job done.
http://us.kensington.com/| Price: $9.99
InCase Neoprene
If you want to make a splash try the Neoprene Sleeve Plus from InCase: clean lines and simple design make them an easy choice for anyone but it’s the colors that really make them pop!
www.goincase.com | Price: $39.95
Images by Daniel Robillard
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