The rugged Otterbox Defender case for the Apple iPad

Two tough cases were revealed today for the Apple iPad.  They are from none other than OtterBox, the well known rugged case designer.  OtterBox has given us two options, the Communter and Defender, depending on your daily mission.

The Commuter series case is a bit more “light” in respects to armor protection.  It’s still got ruggedness to it, just a slimmer version.   Being able to slide your iPad in and out of the case will be easy, access to ports are protected with silicone plugs.

The Defender series is a bit clunky looking, making the iPad appear to be something released in the mid-80s. Not that that’s a bad thing. It offers three layers of protection, not sure what that is yet, but it’s three layers.   There’s a stand for propping it up on a table, and snap off access panel for your iPad connector or dock.

Either the Defender or Commuter cases are waterproof.  Don’t take your iPad for a dip in the pool or you will be sorry. They are only designed to protect against dust, shocks, drops and bumps. They both come with screen protector skins to protect against scratches.  Hopefully we will see a fully submersible iPad case in the future, until then, these are your options.  Shipping is this summer, pricing is $64.95 for the Commuter, $25 more for the Defender.

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Speck CandyShell and Fitted Hard Shell Cases for iPad

Speck is keeping us covered again, this time with the release of several new solutions for your new Apple iPad’s.  There are three new products to keep your iPad safe and secure, available immediately from Apple.com and Apple Stores, the Speck PixelShield Sleeve is a durable screen protection layer for the iPad.  It’s soft, and lets you away your iPad in a scratch-free micro-fleece lined carrying case, available in red and black for $40.

The PixelSleeve Plus is extra-durable and has a neoprene exterior, has a carrying handle too, and is carried in landscape style rather than portrait like thePixelSleeve. Price is also $40 and comes in black with gray lining.

Speck also has an anti-glare matte finish coating that covers your screen. The ShieldView is supposed to cut down on reflections and improves visibility and clarity. I wish they would have these for every anti-glare screen.  At $25 its not a bad deal to protect that beautiful display.

Up and coming are the CandyShell hard fitted shell case for the iPad, it will sell for $50 and SeeThru hard shell cases in Satin as well for $50 in Black, Blue and Purple. PixelSkin is a rubbery grip type of case for theiPad, it will sell for $40 and come in black, green and purple.  Expect these mid-April.

Speck Products for the Apple iPad

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Our friends at Speck have busted out a cornucopia of colorful cases destined for the iPhone 3G and 3GS at CES this year.  The lineup includes the CandyShell, Fitted and SeeThru.  These three new models will bring us over 30 different case colors and combinations to choose from.

“We’ve spent a lot of time ‘in the lab’ evolving our most popular products for 2010. Our all-new colors, fabrics and collaborations, both domestically and internationally, will give people more opportunities to make their iPhone reflect their personalities and tastes.” said Irene Baran, CEO of Speck.

Look for the new Speck cases in stores later this month and online at Speck’s website immediately.

Highlights of the Speck 2010 iPhone 3G/3GS case line up includes:

• Seven all new color combinations of the award-winning CandyShell case, including: GuavaGoo Pink, Nightshade Purple, JujuJulep Green, SeaGlass Blue, DarkHeart Black, Moonsicle White and Indigo Blue. CandyShell is celebrating its one-year anniversary as the company’s bestselling case. CandyShell’s soft, colorful, rubberized interior helps keep the iPhone insulated from all of life’s bumps and drops, while the shiny and sleek outer hard shell protects it from scratches and lets your phone slip in and out of pockets with ease. These latest creations offer the chance to fall in love with your iPhone all over again for $34.95 MSRP.
• Eight new, never-seen-before patterns of the fabric-wrapped Fitted case. Formed with genuine original fabrics over a protective hard shell, the Fitted brand is seeing its biggest expansion since its introduction. The case’s form-fitting, two-piece snap together design creates a personalized and tailored appearance that, combined with its interior soft-touch polycarbonate hard-shell lining, offers real protection from the knocks and scrapes of everyday activities. The Fitted feels soft and comfortable in-hand, while also offering custom-fit contours and openings that allow complete access to all controls and ports. Available in designs from classically hip houndstooth and plaid patterns in yellow, gray and pink, to bold argyles and abstract geometrics to even a special black-and-white headphones design that celebrates music. There’s a new Fitted design to suit even the most selective tastes and each is available for $29.95 MSRP.
• ARTSPROJEKT x SPECK Fitted Limited Edition Cases, a unique collaboration announced late last year arrives at the show with new additional designs to be unveiled. At the show, four new exclusive ARTSPROJEKT x SPECK case designs from four new artists will be unveiled. Additionally, one additional design is being created at the show, live at the Speck booth, by Artist Jim Mahfood. In all, more than nine known and up-and-coming artists from around the world have participated in the program so far. Each case has a limited edition designation on the inside and includes a special “collectors” card describing the art and its creator.
• A never-seen-before Fitted case design in tan and blue plaid is being unveiled and will make its exclusive debut in Apple retail stores and online in late January. The all-new design features original authentic tan fabric with blue plaid stripes over a protective hard shell, and features access to all iPhone ports, controls and sensors. The design will be available exclusively through Apple stores and online for $29.95 MSRP.
• Made famous by Speck on their MacBook hard shells, the SeeThru Satin appeared last year to critical acclaim. The soft-touch SeeThru Satin hard shell case for iPhone 3G/3GS will appear later this month in six sleek and frosted new colors including: black, blue, red, purple, pink and green. The SeeThru Satin edition offers the same durable hard shell protection as Speck’s glossy and translucent SeeThru cases, but features a comfortable soft-touch outer finish that gives the iPhone a semi-translucent, frosted appearance while retaining a grippy edge for extra peace of mind. $29.95 MSRP.

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