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iPad 2 case and stand roundup
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. Targus 360° Rotating Stand / Case for iPad 2 This is the first iPad 2-specific product that I've actually received, and it's a beauty. The Targus 360° Rotating Stand / Case (US$59.99) features a unique design with a 360° swivel that allows the iPad 2 to be displayed in portrait or landscape orientations. Unlike other swiveling stands and cases, the Targus 360° is remarkably thin. The center of the swivel mechanism is open so that the Apple logo is clearly visible, there's a soft velour lining to gently caress your iPad 2 screen, and the exterior is a very attractive black faux leather. To hold the case closed while in transit, there's a wide elastic band similar to that used on Moleskine notebooks. The plastic "tray" that holds the iPad 2 has a hole in the proper spot for the rear-facing camera, although the device has to be swiveled into portrait mode for the camera to be able to "see." You can buy one now through Amazon, and Best Buy stores will have the cases available on March 11. Targus will also have the thin Protective TPU Skin for iPad 2 ($29.99) and Vuscape Cover and Stand ($39.99) available to protect that new iPad 2. Click the read more link to see more upcoming iPad 2 products.
TUAW giveaway: Fusion of Ideas StealthArmor for iPhone 4
Here at the TUAW giveaway headquarters near Denver, Colorado, we get a lot of fun items to give away to readers. So many, in fact, that sometimes we neglect to give away some of the items until they reappear from the bottom of a pile. With sincere apologies to the wonderful folks at Fusion of Ideas, that's what actually happened to the four StealthArmor for iPhone 4 kits they sent to us. For iPhone 4 owners who want to resolve the "grip 'o death" issues without an Apple bumper, StealthArmor provides a classy solution. Each of the four kits we have to give away comes with a set of parts. There's a nano-fusion scratch-resistant screen protector, a set of custom-cut corner and side bezel pieces, and then an industrial-grade back cover. Unlike the bumper and most cases that are on the iPhone 4 protection market, StealthArmor adds very little weight and bulk to your device -- but does add a lot of protection. The kits also come with complete installation instructions, although you might want to view the video (above) before attempting the install. The four kits we're giving away are each a bit different: Matte White back with clear corner and side bezel pieces Carbon Fiber back with brushed aluminum corner and side bezel pieces Woodgrain back with clear corner and side bezel pieces Tungsten back with brushed aluminum corner and side bezel pieces To enter the giveaway, leave us a comment telling us which of the four kits you'd most like to win. We can't guarantee that you'll get the one you want, but we'll try our best. Here are the official rules: Open to legal US residents of the 50 United States, the District of Columbia, and Canada (excluding Quebec) who are 18 and older. To enter, leave a comment telling us which of the four StealthArmor kits listed above you'd like to win. The comment must be left before midnight on Sunday, August 1st, 2010, 11:59PM Eastern Daylight Time. You may enter only once. Four winners will be selected. All will receive one Fusion of Ideas StealthArmor for iPhone 4, valued at $35. Click Here for complete Official Rules. Good luck!
iPad launch giveaway: custom TUAW StealthArmor for iPad
In what will probably be the first of a lot of giveaways here on TUAW for iPad owners, we're giving away three custom StealthArmor protective shields. These are perfect for those of you who don't want to use something like the Apple iPad Case, but also don't want that nice new iPad to go sliding out of your hands. StealthArmor is a product from Fusion of Ideas in Orange County, CA, and the company has been making their shields for iPhones and Macs for a while. Now they've taken this technology to the iPad, and from the photos they sent us, they look great. The shields include a protective cover for the screen as well as the film for the back of the iPad. The three winners of our giveaway will have their choice of any of the following finishes for the back (with a TUAW logo on board as well!): To enter the giveaway, just leave a comment below with your choice of finish. We'll select the winners from a random drawing, and StealthArmor will send your custom iPad armor shortly thereafter. If you don't have an iPad, but you DO have an iPhone, please enter anyway (just tell us you have an iPhone) and we'll give away two carbon fiber StealthArmor shields for iPhones as well. Here are the rules: Open to legal US residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia who are 18 and older. To enter, leave a comment with your choice of StealthArmor finish or tell us that you have an iPhone instead The comment must be left before Monday, April 5, 2010, 11:59PM Eastern Daylight Time. You may enter only once. Five winners will be selected in a random drawing. Prize: Three winners will win a custom StealthArmor for iPad (Value US$45 for clear, $65 for the other finishes), two will win StealthArmor for iPhone with the carbon fiber finish (Value US$45) Click Here for complete Official Rules. Here are a few screenshots of the first iPad to get the StealthArmor treatment this morning: %Gallery-89693%
