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ACCESSORY GUIDE
IPAD 2 BUYERS’ GUIDE
Folio-Style Cases
Folding, folio-style cases never struck us as ideally suited to the iPod or iPhone, but they’ve been solid
picks for the iPad and iPad 2, particularly after developers found ways to use the front flap as a support
for video and/or typing purposes. These are the best folio designs we’ve seen for each iPad model.
FOR IPAD 2
Speck PixelSkin HD Wrap
We really liked Speck’s CandyShell Wrap for the original iPad,
and this model evolves it for the iPad 2. Combining a really
good hard plastic rear shell with precision openings and an
articulating front cover with the company’s big pixel design,
it’s protective, attractive, and functional. Rather than
magnets, Speck uses a novel micro-suction strip to
keep the non-detachable front lid shut.
$50
SwitchEasy Cara
Just as with last year’s version,
Cara has a pliable matte plastic
shell that covers the back, and
a hard turtle-like glossy front.
As usual from SwitchEasy, all
sorts of goodies are
included, such as
video stands.
$50
Incase
Magazine Jacket
Magazine Jacket stands out
because it’s a really thin,
ultra light folio that provides
a respectable amount of
protection. Two ridges on
the back act as stands for
the convertible cover in either viewing or typing
orientations. Port holes are precision-cut, and the
elastic band on the back is an interesting touch.
$50
Tuff-Luv Tri-Axis Stasis
Made out of either faux or real
leather, the different Tri-Axis
Stasis models have a series of
either Velcro or buttons on the
front that connect to a flap
that on the back
to serve as a stand.
They look sharp.
£29+
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