■ £84.49 ■ LifeProof ■ lifeproof.com
RATING ★ ★ ★ ★
The makers of this case claim you can submerge your Nüüd‑clad iPad to a depth of 2m, drop it from 1.2m and expose it to dust, ice and snow. Getting the iPad in isn’t hard, but requires some patience. Once it’s inside, you have access to all the ports and buttons. You’re compromising on weight and bulk, but this is some serious protection.
■ £49.95 ■ Case Addict ■ www.caseaddict.com
RATING ★ ★ ★ ★
This partially stiffened sleeve is also a stand. A stitched groove on each side lets you fold it into two neat tetrahedral structures: a shallow one for typing and a nearervertical one for viewing video. Magnets are sewn into the mouth of the sleeve so it clamps shut when the iPad is inside and holds itself together when folded into a stand.
■ £35 ■ GGMM ■ thepadzone.co.uk
RATING ★ ★ ★ ★
This is a great case and stand for the iPad 2 or 4. It’s a tight fit, but that’s not a bad thing. The folding stand idea (the covering flap can be bent into various supportive shapes) is a clever and effective concept. It’s not super‑cheap, but Apple’s Smart Covers set you back just as much without offering any protection for the iPad’s back.
■ £69.99 ■ Twelve South ■ www.twelvesouth.com
RATING ★ ★ ★
The BookBook is a striking iPad case that comes in black, brown or red. A zip runs around three edges, where the pages would be visible if this were an actual book. A leather frame on the right‑hand panel supports the iPad 2 or later. When it’s all zipped up, the BookBook does a good job of protecting your iPad, and gives a distinctive look.
Source . iPad iPhone User Issue .72
