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Ultimate iPad Sleeve Protection. Safeguard your iPad with a properly fitted SleeveCase. Cushioned with high-grade neoprene and wrapped in a nearly indestructible ballistic nylon shell, the iPad SleeveCase functions as a stylish stand-alone case or can be inserted into another bag. And no need to take your iPad out of its snug compartment when going through airport security—it’s TSA Checkpoint Friendly. With its impact-resistant screen protecting insert and its scratch-free, screen cleaning Ultrasuede® lining, you’re good to go. It’s a slam dunk.

Last year at the launch of the iPad, there were very few accessories available. Sure, you could pick up an Apple Case for the iPad, and I think there were a handful of third-party cases, but the variety wasn't exactly overwhelming. After the wildly successful first year of the iPad, everyone in the accessory business is going out of their way to make sure you have a choice of goodies at launch or shortly thereafter. In this article, I'll tell you about some of the cases and stands we've heard about so far.

A special look and feel for the Waterfield Designs cases: rugged ballistic nylon will keep your precious MacBook Air very safe. Soft inner lining for the computer and numerous pockets for your other accessories such as iPhone, recharger, cables, MagicMouse. You can get it with or without strap.

Toting an iPad2 is only the beginning—what about a wireless bluetooth keyboard and USB charger? You can fit these things and more in the iPad2 Travel Express Case from Waterfield Designs. The inside of the case is nicely padded, providing ample protection for your iPad2, keyboard, etc. I like that there is a side zipper so that you can easily put in and remove your keyboard. You have the option of adding on the strap to make this a slim messenger bag. I was sent the added strap, which will come in handy on my upcoming trip, since I will be allowed to take it on the plane as a separate item from carryon and purse. This case/bag will be able to hold a pen and paper as well as your electronic items, but not too much else—which is a good thing. This case has a specific purpose and doesn’t claim to be able to hold a million other items. The extra room in other messenger bags is often wasted on me. Waterfield Case

I wouldn't travel without my iPad 2 these days. I don't have a cute bag for it, but slip it into my current Jack Spade shoulder bag. But if I were considering buying a new bag for it, this Waterfield one might be the one.

This is one of the coolest compartmentalized bags I’ve ever owned. It’s always easy for me to reach right into the TravEx to remove a pair of headphones or a cleaning cloth, and I never have to worry about other contents spilling out. I also really love the zipper, which unzips horizontally along the top, and then vertically down the side. Opening the bag all the way allows me to fit larger items, like the Apple BT keyboard of the Adonit Writer, without having to fidget with or jam them in inch-by-inch.The outside of the bag has also remained spotless, thanks to the black nylon. I’ve sat this bag down on dirty Subway seats and accidentally bumped it against the peeling wooden planks at construction sites, bu it also goes back to looking brand new after a quick pat down. I’ve also inadvertently tested the impact protection by banging the bag right into a streetcar pole while I swung into my seat.

While iPads and other tablet computers are highly-portable, the fact is that they require some kind of protective case if you plan on taking them out into the real world. The iPad 2 offers an optional Smart Cover to protect its screen, but it's still handy to have something with a shoulder strap in order to to keep your hands free and minimize the chances of the computer being dropped. Waterfield Design's iPad Travel Express both protects iPads and provides an easy way of carrying them, plus it has room for some extra bits and pieces. The case is made from water-resistant ballistic nylon, with scratch-free interior pockets for an iPad (or iPad 2, with or without Smart Cover), wireless keyboard, mouse, cables, power brick, and various other accessories. A rigid plastic insert protects the screen from impacts, while a self-locking zipper keeps your tablet from being caught with its fly open.