The Week in iPad Cases: Helter swelter

With record temperatures being reported across the continent, it's hard to resist the temptation of sipping a
cold drink while you read a book or play a round of Angry Birds by the pool. Alas, dangers for your beloved tablet
lurk around every corner: sand, water, dirt, and the occasional pair of sticky hands. Since you can't lather your
iPad with sunscreen, we've put together another of our weekly roundups of new iPad protection.
ACase: The
Concept Hard Shell (iPad 2 and iPad 3; $32) is a form-fitted folio case that combines a sturdy hardshell back
and an elegant PU leather front for a unique, classy look. The case, which is compatible with the iPad's magnetic
sleep/wake feature, can be used to prop up your iPad for viewing or typing in landscape orientation. It also
features a microsuede interior to help keep your screen clean, and it's available in black or white.
Ballistic: The Tough Jacket
Series (iPad 2 and iPad 3; $70) is a two-piece protective case made to withstand active use; its three-layer
construction ensures maximum protection, with added padding in the corners to keep the weakest points of your
tablet extra-safe. A removable covers doubles as a kickstand for viewing, while the front is built so that, even
when face down, the screen never touches the surface on which the tablet rests. The Tough Jacket is available in
black, red/black, or white/black.
FlowFold: This company's iPad
Sleeves (iPad, iPad 2, and iPad 3; $36) are made of durable sailcloth, designed to be impervious to weather and
resistant to dust and water. The secure internal closure helps keep your iPad safe inside an environmentally
friendly layer of insulation made from recycled plastic bottles. Despite the sturdiness, FlowFold hasn't skimped on
looks, with three striking designs--dubbed Black Pearl, Gridlock, and Sandstorm--available for purchase.
Gavio: The Duetto
(iPad 3; $70) combines a snap-on back cover with a removable front plate that doubles as a stand. Rubber feet keep
your iPad secure in any of three different positions, while a central hub allows you rotate your device 360
degrees, giving you plenty of viewing and mounting options. It comes in black or white.