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All 5 of these iPad cases are indeed much sexier than the stand that I am currently using for my iPad - a cheap $2.99 plastic frame stand. Needless to say, it does the job. If you’ve got some money to burn and an iPad that hasn’t learned how to stand on its own yet, then you definitely might want to give these 5 sexy iPad stands a look. Or, you can go and pick up a cheap $2.99 plastic frame stand like I did. 

By the way, my favorites have got to be the offerings from Elements Case (Joule) and Twelve South (Compass Mobile and BookArc). 

1. Joule by Element Case, $129

Features:

• Magnetically attached tilt foot at the rear allows for quick and easy view angle adjustments.
• Rubber pads at the bottom assure a firm grip on any surface.
• A velvet lined recess holds the iPad comfortably and securely.
• Designed and made in California.
• Limited quantities available.
• Designed With Both Landscape and Portrait Modes in mind.

2. Compass Mobile Stand by Twelve South, $39.99.

“Perhaps the biggest strength of this gorgeous sliver of steel is its versatility. Used upright as an easel, Compass lets you view and interact with iPad in both portrait and landscape modes, even if you keep your iPad protected in the Apple case. Use portrait mode for things like iPhoto slideshows, browsing the iBookstore or flipping through an online news article. Turn your iPad on its side, in landscape position, and Compass becomes the ultimate portable theater. Enjoy your favorite YouTube videos and feature-length movies anywhere you go, while keeping your hands free for popcorn and beverages.”

3. A-Frame by Griffin Technology, $49.99.

Features:

• Simple, beautiful table and desktop stand for your iPad.
• Holds iPad upright in landscape and portrait views or at a lower, wrist-friendly angle for surfing, reading and more.
• Stable aluminum a-frame design.
• Non-slip rubber cradle accommodates Griffin’s flexible and hard-shell cases and many others.
• Allows easy access to iPad’s dock connector for charging and syncing. 

4. ViewStand by Macally, $59.99. 

Features:

• Ergonomically designed to improve typing and viewing comfort.
• Durable aluminum construction with scratch-proof Thermo Polyurethane coating.
• Supports both vertical and horizontal viewing.
• Sleek design to match your iPad.
• Open to all connections and controls.
• Supporting stand included to prevent the ViewStand body from accidentally tipping over.

5. BookArc for iPad by Twelve South, $39.99. 

Features:

• Tabletop stand designed exclusively for iPad
• Hands-free use in four different viewing positions, including landscape orientation
• Elevates iPad for complete access to Dock Connector for Charging & Syncing

The iPad is undoubtedly the ultimate piece of “now” technology. So what happens when you take the crème de la crème of Apple touch technology and merge it with old school Apple tech. 

For instance, the Macintosh Classic. Released in 1990, the Mac Classic was the first Macintosh to sell for less than $1000. It had a 9-inch monochrome CRT display with a 512×342 pixel resolution, 8 MHz processor, 40 MB hard drive, and 2 MB of RAM. Two decades later, we have the iPad and its 9.7 inch LED display with a 1024-by-768-pixel resolution, 1 GHz Apple A4 processor, and 64 GB flash drive. 

What do you get when you merge the two? Leave it to the Japanese to show us.

Via Site Hirac. 

Now I understand that the iPhone accessory market is hot, but, Phoneballs? Really? Now before I throw a hissy fit I should mention that these unique iPhone are for a good cause, with a portion of the proceeds going towards testicular cancer research. 

The Phoneballs case is offered in two colors options, appropriately named BlueBalls and PeachFuzz. 

Features:

• Provides a little something to tug on. We play with ‘em all the time.
• Protects your data port from dirt and dust, yet easy to tuck back when you need to connect
• Soft, grippy silicone case doesn’t add much bulk (well, other than those bulky balls!)
• If they get dirty, just wash those dirty, sticky little balls with a little soap and water, they will come clean. You had better believe it!
• iPhone NOT included
• Have fun while doing a good thing. Remember, 10% of what we make here goes to fight testicular cancer!

Category: iPhone Case
Price: $15
Company: Phoneballs

Buy the Phoneballs iPhone Case. 

Apple makes some awesome hardware, and to say they are innovators is a gross understatement. The have designed and created some of the most influential and game changing products ever. But as an accessories manufacturer, they just aren’t that good. All you have to do is look to the lame iPod nano socks that they released a few years ago and actually still have available in their store.

So I was a bit skeptical when I picked up the iPad case designed by Apple. By all accounts, it looked like a solid product when I examined it’s official product page. With a lack of case offerings, I decided to go with the “official” iPad case.

Having used the Apple iPad case for nearly a month now, I have a few thoughts about it that I’ve outline below.

1. It’s hard as hell to get the iPad into the case. It’s even harder to get it out. This is probably my biggest gripe with this particular case. I cannot easily slip it in or out. iPad lube anyone?
2. The case itself is made out of a rubber type material. It’s grippy. It feels okay to me.
3. You can flip the cover backwards so that the iPad is able to lay tilted tilted at an angle for typing in landscape mode or stand up for video viewing. When you lay it down it provides the perfect typing angle. However, using the case to prop up the for video watching purposes is not so great. In this position, any slight shake or movement will tip the iPad over. Having said that, I was able to watch an entire movie using the Netflix app while the iPad was propped in the stand-up landscape position without a fall.
4. It’s impossible to use the Apple iPad dock when the case is in use.
5. Accessing the volume and screen lock buttons can be a struggle at times.
6. Finally (and themost selfish gripe of all), why does the case not come with the iPad? I remember my 3rd generation iPod coming with a an Apple branded case. Why not the iPad? 

At the end of the day, the iPad Case by Apple is a useable case with some misgivings. I have a feeling that I might end up doing what I did with my iPhone. And that is go case-less.

Nude electronics just feel so much better.

Apple iPad Case
Company: Apple
Price: $39