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ACCESSORY GUIDE
IPAD 2 BUYERS’ GUIDE
FOR ORIGINAL IPAD
Frappe Design Executive Folio
With two pockets for holding the iPad, Executive Folio
can also store a self-supplied notepad - a rare feature in
first-generation iPad folio cases. There’s also an aluminum
stand built in so that an extra accessory isn’t
needed. It’s made of faux leather, with brown,
grey, and black versions available, each nice.
$69
US+U Swivel Pro
This folio is divided into three
sections. The center holds the
iPad. On the right, there’s room
for papers. What’s different from
the other folios is the handstrap
on the left. It rotates 360 degrees,
allowing the tablet to be held
in any orientation. There’s also
a built-in stand for
typing, held in place by
magnets.
$60
Gumdrop Cases Surf Convertible
Surf Convertible is almost exactly the same as Apple’s original
iPad case, except that it’s made of nicer-feeling material
and is half the price for first-gen iPads. There’s also a
choice of colors, something Apple never offered.
$20
Speck CandyShell Wrap
This case immediately stood out when introduced at
the 2011 CES in Las Vegas. It’s a combination of Speck’s
CandyShell playthrough case and a detachable articulating
front cover, pre-dating Apple’s Smart Cover. Lining the inside
of the case is soft rubber to offer shock protection, and the
same material covers the iPad’s buttons. There’s also a flipopen
door to cover the Dock
Connector. The front cover
folds into either a viewing or
typing stand, and can even
be removed when it is not
needed. It’s impressively
protective without
being overly bulky.
$39
NewerTech iFolio
Sold in a variety of different
colors for $130 to $180, the
Brazilian leather iFolio has an
7”x10” document sleeve on the
other side of the first-gen iPad,
and comes with a
carrying arm strap.
$130
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