Posts Tagged ‘Case’

Yep, it’s a case for the iPad that looks like an Etch-A-Sketch.  It’s an innovative idea and the case really does look and feel like an Etch-A-Sketch.  The case also has two small feet that will prop up your iPad about an inch or so at a perfect angle for typing.  Sadly, the dials on the front of the case are non-functional, but they do help to complete the case’s look.

Griffin doesn’t have any problems with tracing.  The company’s innovative LightBoard case combines an app, case and paper to turn the iPad into what is essentially a $500 coloring book.

Here’s how it works.  After installing the polycarbonate LightBoard case, you launch the LightBoard Trace app, which displays traceable pictures on the iPad’s screen.  Then, just attach a piece of paper to the LightBoard case’s frame, give your kid a pen, and you’re all set.

The app has over 40 trace and color activities that should keep your kid busy for hours.  Better yet, the LightBoard case will keep your refrigerator free of those awful free-form pictures that your kid brings home from school, which all look like a big plate of spaghetti.

You can pick up a LightBoard case here for $40, directly form Griffin.

So you bought an iPad and still have a bunch of cash left over?  Why not pick up a case from Louis Vuitton.  These designer cases, above, feature trademark Louis Vuitton patterns and a micro fiber interior, all for a cool £240…that’s nearly $400.

This isn’t the first designer iPad case that costs nearly as much as an iPad, and we’re sure it’s not the last, either.  You can pick one up in Louis Vuitton’s UK stores.

Here’s an innovative take on the standard iPhone 4 case.  Case-Mate’s Quartet case for the iPhone 4 is made of four separate pieces of plastic that snap together to form a case.  Each Quartet case comes with six colorful plastic pieces that can be mixed and matched to create a customized pattern of colors.

The Quartet case costs $35, and will be available soon directly from Case-Mate.

Does the Apple iPhone 4 need a physical keypad?  BoxWave thinks so.  The company’s Keyboard Buddy case features a horizontally sliding QWERTY keypad that hides under the iPhone 4 when not in use.

BoxWave announced the Keyboard Buddy yesterday, and today the device won approval from the FCC thanks to a filing by OEM Shenzhen Ctech Science and Technology Development Co., Ltd.  FCC filings include a bunch of pictures of the device, as well as some details about how the device will work.

The Keyboard Buddy contains a 500 mAh battery that will last in standby mode for 45 days.  The device charges in 4 hours via mini USB cable.  The case does not charge the iPhone 4 however, which could lead to some cramped cable work if both devices are charged at the same time.

The case also has a peculiar Bluetooth button that must be activated with “a little stick,” according to the device’s user manual.  This process only needs to be done once, however – the iPhone 4 should automatically connect to the keyboard after the initial pairing.

So far, the Keyboard Buddy does appear promising.  We like the keyboard’s construction and silver accents, which match the iPhone 4’s design nicely.

Check out the gallery below for more pics of the Keyboard Buddy.  The case is expected to ship next month for $70.

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Speck’s popular line of CandyShell cases for the Apple iPhone 4 is getting an upgrade.  The company’s new CandyShell Flip case is similar in appearance to the previous CandyShell model, with one big exception – the CandyShell Flip will fit in Apple’s iPhone 4 dock.

As you can see above, the bottom of the CandyShell Flip can fold open, thereby allowing the iPhone 4 to fit in standard docks.  Once the phone is removed from the dock, the bottom of the case snaps back into place around the bottom of the device.

It’s a simple, yet useful design change that will be a big relief for users who need to constantly install and remove their iPhone 4 cases when docking the device.  You can pick up a CandyShell Flip directly from Speck for $35.

This isn’t the first iPad-to-netbook case that we’ve seen, but it is the first case that’s backed by electronic retailer giant Best Buy.  Known as the iCapsule, the case will be made by Best Buy’s subsidiary, RocketFish.

The iCapsule features a clamshell form factor that can hold the iPad either horizontally or vertically.  The case provides users with a spacious Bluetooth keyboard that has a few convenient shortcut keys for controlling media playback, copy/cut/paste and search.  When closed, the back of the iCapsule has a large handle, allowing users to carry the device like a briefcase.

The only rub that we can see on the iCapsule at this point is the case’s reliance on standard AA batteries.  Many of the other Bluetooth keyboard cases that we’ve seen use a battery that can recharge via USB.

There’s no word how much the iCapsule will cost, or when the case will be released.  But the case did make an appearance on the FCC today, making a launch before the holidays very likely.

Looking for a truly one-of-a-kind case for your iPhone or iPad?  Take a look at Zazzle’s new case customization service.  Developed through a partnership with Speck, Zazzle’s new service allows users to print their own designs on Speck’s popular line of Speck Fitted cases for the iPhone and iPad.

Zazzle provides users with an easy-to-use web-based design tool that allows users to upload a design, image or photo.  Each case is produced and shipped within 24 hours, and your case is delivered within a matter of days.  Zazzle offers a 100% satisfaction guarantee as well, so you don’t have to worry about getting stuck with an awful looking case, even if you did design it yourself.

Zazzle’s custom cases are available for the iPhone 3G, 3G S and 4, as well as the iPad.  Pricing for custom iPhone cases starts at $40, while pricing for custom iPad cases starts at $50.  You can check out the service here to try out your own case designs.

Want truly rugged protection for your iPad?  Trident’s Kraken case for the iPad protects the device with layers of polycarbonate and silicone, not to mention large bumpers that protect the sides and corners of the iPad.  The Kraken also has covers for all of the iPad ports to prevent dust and debris from collecting inside the device.  Additionally, the case includes an anti-scratch, anti-glare, and anti-moisture PET screen protector that will help to keep your iPad’s screen free of scratches and finger prints.

The Kraken case is available now directly from Trident for a reasonable $40.

Tired of typical silicone and plastic iPad cases?  Take a look at Vers Audio’s elegant Shellcase.

Each Shellcase is handmade from Cherry, Walnut or Bamboo materials, giving you a unique and natural-looking case to protect and display your iPad.  The case features an integrated steel stand for propping up your iPad in horizontal, vertical or typing configurations.  And don’t worry about the wooden case scratching your precious iPad – the case has a soft lining to prevent scratches.

You can pick up a Shellcase from Vers here for $80.