These ruggedized covers keep your slate safe in a savage world.
By Jeff Bertolucci
You've invested a lot in your iPad 2, which is slim, lightweight, and oh-so-easy to drop. What's the best way to safeguard the tablet from scratches, spills, and pavement plunges? Well, you could hand Apple an extra $40 to $70 for its lame iPad 2 Smart Cover, which shields only the screen. Or you could buy a case that provides much better protection, for the same amount (with a few exceptions).
Check out these rugged, protective iPad cases. Some are shipping now, while others will arrive shortly.
[Photo courtesy of Flickr user 3dom]
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