An iPad Case can protect the iPad tablet computer while at the same time showing the world the owner's style or individuality.

There are a number of different reasons that someone might want to buy an iPad case. They may want a thin and light sleeve to keep it safe from scratches, or they may want a case to protect the screen from accidental falls. Other people want a cool iPad case that is as fashionable as it is useful. The information on this page can help an iPad owner search some of the best iPad cases currently available for purchase.

iPad cases range in price from $39 to $120, and are offered by several manufacturers.

• One of the first to offer an iPad case was Apple itself, simply calling it the iPad Case.
  
  The iPad case uses a protective lid, that can be folded back, revealing the iPad itself, and doubling up as a video stand. When folded back, the case allows access to all main iPad buttons and plugs, including the slide button, the headphone port, etc. The main screen only is accessible when the lid is folded back. The ipad case retails at $39.http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/reviews/entry/apple-ipad-case/

• Another offer comes from Vaya, who offer several types of cases, including a full leather '“Retro Slim Jacket”', priced at $120, and the iVolution for iPad, which should become available at a later moment.http://vajacases.com/home.html

• Hard Candy Cases offers several types of iPad cases and sleeves. Amongst others, they offer a Street Skin, consisting of a 3 mm thick shock-absorbing TPU rubber, which covers the back and edges of the iPad, available in several colors, including pink, black and see-through. Other models are a Sleek Skin, consisting of a hard back, and removable cover, a Hard Sleeve, a rigid version of a neoprene sleeve, and a Bubble Sleeve, combining bubbles and rubber. Prices range from $39.95 to $49.95. A video review of the Hard Candy cases can be found below on this page.http://www.hardcandycases.com/ipad-products.html

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  Booq has a wide range of iPad cases, including the BOA Skin, which is available in several colors, including Violet and Turqoise and Yellow. Also, Booq offers a Taipan Sneak, which is a zipper-sleeve, and several iPad bags, called the Taipan.Shadow and Taipan Slim. Prices for the sleeves are $24.95 to $29.95, while the bags will set you back $69.95.http://www.booqbags.com/iPad-cases/<ref>

• On March 22, 2010, Uniea has announced its Uniea iPad. While not yet available at its store, a video presentation was uploaded to its YouTube Channel, UnieaCorp. Uniea will offer three iPad Sleeves: the Omniverse made of nylon fiber, the U-Sleaf made of reversible neoprene, and the U-Skin, a silicone case.

• Of course, you can't buy originality. if you really want an original iPad case, you have to make one yourself. If you want to learn how to, follow our guide on How To Make An iPad Case.

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  The "WaterGuard Waterproof Case" is a bit out of the ordinary. It consists of a see-through sleeve for your iPad, and costs only $20. It protects against all kinds of weather conditions, and you can hang your iPad up on a hinge. It is one of the few waterproof cases for the iPad. It's definitely 'different', and allows users to access the iPad, even when in the sleeve, even though it isn't very shock-absorbing when dropping the iPad to the ground.

Later, a $25 Ecco-Prene iPad Sleeve will be added, available in two colors, black or pink.

Next, a $20 Mini Eclipse Sleeve will be available, in two distinct colors: burgundy or silver.

Finally, a $40 Switch iPad Satchel will be added to the product line, which is a vertical messenger case with pockets for extras, and a reversible flip-it-and-clip-it flap.http://www.brenthaven.com/ipad-sleeve-cases

Timbuk2 offers a stylish iPad bag called the Quickie, which retails for $45. The Quicky has room enough for the iPad, and has additional pockets on the outside for keys, acces cards, cords or other essential equipment you want to have available at all times. It comes with a removable shoulder strap. The Quicky can be found here.http://www.timbuk2.com/tb2/products/laptop/netbook-laptop-cases/quickie-laptop-case#product=1-122535

Case-Mate offers a wide range of cases, including several iPad cases. The Case mate collection consists of the following models:

• iPad Hybrid Tough Cases
• iPad Gelli Checkmate Cases
• iPad Gelli Kaleidoscope Cases
• The Traveler - iPad Felt Folio Leather Case
• iPad Clear Armor
• The Express - iPad Nylon Flip Case
• The Walkabout - iPad Premium Leather Case
• The Express - iPad Vertical Nylon Flip Case

http://www.case-mate.com/Apple-iPad-Cases/Apple-iPad-Cases.asp