iPad Cases

Did you receive a shiny new iPad Air or iPad mini for the holidays? Do you also have gift cards burning a hole in your pocket? Then here is a list of reliable keyboard cases for all current iPad models that you may want to consider buying. New iPad mini owners will especially want to pay attention since the smaller tablet greatly benefits from having an external Bluetooth keyboard.

Logitech Ultrathin Keyboard Cover - The last thing you want to do is add unnecessary bulk to your iPad Air. The Ultrathin Keyboard Cover from Logitech weighs only 330g (0.73 pounds) and measures just 7.3mm (0.29 inches) thick. It also features iOS shortcut keys for easier typing, extra added touch screen protection, and it easily attaches to your iPad thanks to its powerful magnetic clips. The
Ultrathin Keyboard Cover is only $99 and is available for the iPad Air, iPad mini and iPad 2.

Accessory maker Griffin Technology is offering 20% off its iPad Air and iPad mini cases over the weekend. The sale has already started and ends on 11/10/13. You can take advantage of this deal by visiting GriffinTechnology.com and entering the promo code NEWIPAD20 at check-out.

Griffin offers a variety of iPad Air cases starting at $29.99, and keyboard / cases starting at $79.99. The Slim Keyboard Folio features an envelope-style flap that holds your iPad Air and Bluetooth keyboard, which connects wirelessly to your iPad. The keyboard includes its own micro-USB charging cable, and sports the familiar Mac OS key layout.

Zagg's Folio keyboard case and tablet screen protector the invisibleSHIELD are now available for the iPad Air. The Bluetooth enabled keyboard matches the thinner and lighter form factor of Apple's new tablet, and it features backlit keys, special function keys and up to three months of battery usage between charges. The Folio case also protects your iPad from damage and offers over 130° of viewing angles for reading, watching videos or working. The ZAGGkeys Folio keyboard case is available now in black for $99 at Zagg.com.

Zagg's invisibleSHIELD screen protector is a popular choice among iOS users. It is a self-healing, military-grade film that protects your device's screen from scratches and smudges. The invisibleSHIELD for the iPad Air is available as a $29.99 basic model, a $34.99 smudge proof model and as a $34.99 HD model.

Both Cygnett and Otterbox have unveiled their new cases for Apple's iPad Air. Cygnett has released a dual-view stand case for $50, a basic folio case for $40, a folding stand with different flexible viewing positions for $40, a dual-pyramid folding stand for $50, and an origami-inspired case for $60. And Otterbox is currently accepting pre-registration for their Defender Series iPad Air cases.

Cygnett's Pardox Sleek is available in black, pink, yellow and light grey, and features a rubberised finish cover and microfiber inner to protect the screen from scratches.

The Paradox Texture is available in charcoal and blue, and features a soft textured finish that mimics cracked granite.

The Paradox Lux is available in black/purple and red/white, and can be folded into multiple viewing angles so you can easily read, play games or watch movies on your iPad Air.

Accessory maker Belkin has announced its new lineup of iPad keyboard cases, covers and screen protectors. The lineup includes three new Qode keyboards and 10 unique cases and folios that fit the tablet's new form factor. The updated Qode keyboard cases include the Ultimate Keyboard Case made of "thin and light aircraft-grade aluminum," the protective screen cover and Bluetooth enabled Thin Type Keyboard, and the Slim Style Keyboard Case. Belkin has also updated the Classic Strap Cover, FormFit Cover and other affordable cases to fit the iPad Air.

Belkin's iPad Air accessories will be available in early November. Apple fans who plan to buy the fifth-generation Apple tablet can sign up for email notifications for the new cases at Belkin.com.

The iPad Air will be available on November 1, 2013. The Wi-Fi only models start at $499, and the Wi-Fi + cellular models begin at $629 for the 16GB version.

To celebrate memorial day, the ZAGG online electronics store is holding a huge sale on Apple accessories. This includes iPad and iPad mini keyboards at 20% off, and 50% off of cases, audio products and battery chargers. The site-wide sale will last for two days starting this Memorial day, Monday, May 27th and Tuesday, May 28th.

The sale also includes the ZAGG invisibleSHIELD screen protector, which is available for the iPad 3/4, the iPad mini, and several of the more recent iPhone generations. The invisbleSHIELD is a high grade screen protector, made from a very durable military film originally produced with the intention of protecting helicopter blades from high-speed damage. If you are rough with your Apple devices or just want that extra security, the popular ZAGG fim can be purchased at 50% off during the sale.

Keep an eye out for the MirrorCase, which deceptively looks just like a normal iPad typing accessory. In reality, the case contains a covert mirror which allows the iPad to record video and snap photos while the device is horizontal. The effect is achieved thanks to a built-in mirror and software which inverts the image from the iPad rear camera.

MirrorCase is currently a project on Kickstarter, however an iPhone version of the MirrorCase is already on the market. Besides the potential for secretly capturing images of unsuspecting subjects, MirrorCase can be useful for recording lectures or seminars directly from your desk with a minimum of distraction. The MirrorCase is designed to fit second, third and fourth generation iPads.

ZAGG's most popular iPad keyboard/case is now available in leather. The ZAGGkeys PROfolio+ offers full front and rear coverage for the second, third or fourth generation iPad. The slim and lightweight case is available in 100% genuine leather (or the original durable polyurethane exterior) to protect your tablet from dings and scratches.

It features a compact Bluetooth keyboard with easy to use island-style backlit keys (optional), an auto sleep/wake function and a built-in stand to make viewing your iPad easier. There are also special function keys for volume control, screen lock, copy, paste and more. The new leather cases are available in mocha, red or brown.

Case manufacturers lost their credibility when it comes to unannounced Apple products due to the tear-drop iPhone 5 debacle of 2011. However, accessory manufacturer MiniSuit claims to know the iPad 5 design specifications, and has sent out an image of their upcoming iPad 5 case anyway. The image shows how the iPad 5 differs from the iPad 4 by featuring a more iPad mini-like profile.

Recent rumors have suggested the iPad 5 will feature a narrower bezel and thinner design. Jeremy Horwitz of iLounge, who claims to have seen a physical model of the fifth-generation tablet, said "calling [the iPad 5] a 'stretched iPad mini' is very close to entirely accurate". If MiniSuit's "reliable soure" is correct, the nwely designed iPad 5 calls into a question a recent iPad mini leak.

Fisher Price has been getting a lot of attention at CES for its new lineup of kid friendly iOS accessories and apps. The Fisher Price line of Apptivity products for preschoolers run from about $20 to $50. The Laugh & Learn Apptivity Storybook Reader for the iPhone and iPod touch protects your device from sticky fingered infants, while entertaining them with interactive storybook rhymes and other Fisher Price apps. The iPhone cover looks like a child's book and advances the story or app when opened and closed.

The Laugh & Learn case fits the iPhone 3GS, 4 and 4S or iPod touch (4th generation). iPhone 5 and iPad mini versions are planned for later this year.

The Create & Learn Case for the iPad is a rugged, kid friendly iPad cover made with Otterbox technology. The case not only protects your iPad from accidental damage, but it provides a fun and educational experience for kids. The case features a sturdy, easy to hold handle and stylus for interacting with Fisher Price iPad apps, like the Alphabet Animation cards.

The Create & Learn Case for the iPad will debut in fall of this year for $39.99.