BLACK neoprene (water resistant material also used in wetsuits) armband to use w/ any full sized ipod (FITS the 5TH GENERATION CLASSIC!). Brand new, never worn, still in the plastic package! These great armbands fit arms from 10 to 16 inches and have a clear window to protect your screen. Openings for headphones and controls. [...]
A great ipod/armband combination! This armband is a terrific compliment to the sleek design of the new iPod Nano. It is so lightweight and compact that you will hardly notice it’s there! The velcro straps and soft neoprene material provide a secure and comfortable fit around your wrist or arm and prevent it from slipping. [...]
We gathered the most promising prospects from the first round of iPad cases and tested them mercilessly to determine which ones reliably protect your precious.
Less than an hour after the iPad was announced back in January, we began getting press releases for protective cases and sleeves for Apple’s then-unreleased tablet. We tested many of that first round of protective accessories, and these were some of the most interesting options. For its minimal weight and good overall protection, we liked the LA robe iPad Allure from be.ez best, but there are as many iPad sleeves and cases as there are ways to use an iPad. The array of iPad protection shown here covers plenty of different uses and styles, and our ratings will help you balance form with function to select the one that’s right for you.
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1. Pixelshield
COMPANY: Speck
CONTACT: www.speckproducts.com
PRICE: $39.95
REQUIREMENTS: iPad
Soft neoprene material offers bump protection. Available in black-and-gray or red.
Everyone we asked thought the handle was useless because they’d carry the PixelShield in another bag anyway.
2. 1337
COMPANY: Incipio
CONTACT: www.myincipio.com
PRICE: $34.99
REQUIREMENTS: iPad
Molded grips are perfect for iPad gamers. Comes in three colors. Can charge in sleeve.
Too heavy for everyday use (10.8 oz). Rotation-lock switch is hard to operate with sleeve in place. No screen protection.
3. La Robe iPad Allure
COMPANY: be.ez
CONTACT: www.be-ez.com
PRICE: $29.99
REQUIREMENTS: iPad
Snug fit doesn’t waste any space in your bag. Foam material absorbs bumps. Available in four different colors. Cool striped pattern. Lightweight (4.5 oz).
Zipper may scuff the edge of your iPad.
4. Boa Skin XS
COMPANY: Booq
CONTACT: www.booqbags.com
PRICE: $29.95
REQUIREMENTS: iPad
Super compact. Hard backing provides additional screen protection. Stretchy fabric secures iPad without requiring a zipper. Three colors.
Leaves one edge of iPad exposed. Minimal padding.
5. Bubble Sleeve
COMPANY: Hard Candy Cases
CONTACT: www.hardcandycases.com
PRICE: $49.95
REQUIREMENTS: iPad
Well-padded protection. Cool design. Three colors.
Rubber “corners” mounted inside with weak, extremely sticky adhesive that got all over the inside of the case. Corners don’t actually provide the intended snug fit. Bulky.
Inland Pro Notebook Sleeve 1560. Fits up to 15.6¿ notebook. Features: Stretchy material will accommodate a 15.6¿ notebook 2¿ thick to fit nicely Very soft internal and external material will protect your notebook from bumps and scratches Strong, Lightweight, and amazingly soft neoprene material Compatible with all notebooks up to 15.6¿ Small internal sleeve for [...]
Marware’s flagship sports case is now available for the iPod classic. The Sportsuit Convertible’s rugged case fully and safely encloses your iPod while providing convenient access to controls and the dock connector. Made of revolutionary Orca-skin neoprene material, the Convertible offers maximum protection without adding bulk. Features include: a 3-in-1 solution–the case easily converts from [...]
