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The best cases for the new iPad Air 2 & iPad mini at CES 2015

Jordan Kahn Jan 7 2015 - 4:04 pm PT

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Yesterday we kicked off our running list of the best iPhone cases on show at CES 2015, and today we’ve started collecting the new and interesting iPad cases we’ve run into at the show. Some of the notables include a new case from AT&T that gives Wi-Fi only iPads access to LTE data in addition to a battery pack and microSD slot, and a new folio case from Incipio that adds a small display for smartwatch-like notifications without opening the cover.

Head below for the full list of the new iPad cases, most of which are scheduled to arrive sometime in the weeks and months to come.
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Incipio debuts Prompt Notification Folio, first iPad folio with OLED screen for watch-style notifications

Jeremy Horwitz Jan 6 2015 - 2:39 pm PT

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As a particularly interesting addition to its very wide new range of cases, Incipio today debuted Prompt Notification Folio for iPad Air 2 ($90) — the first iPad case with an integrated OLED screen capable of displaying phone-style notifications, shared either from an always-connected iPhone or the iPad inside. Head below for a closer look.
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Logitech announces new Ultrathin cases, covers, & keyboard folios for iPad Air

Jordan Kahn Oct 28 2013 - 1:00 am PT

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We’ve been maintaining a running list of the best new iPad Air cases ahead of its upcoming Nov. 1st launch date, and today Logitech announced four new products for the device with a new line of Ultrathin cases, covers and keyboard folios.

Available starting next month, the company will be offering The Logitech® FabricSkin Keyboard Folio, Logitech® Ultrathin Keyboard Cover, Logitech® Ultrathin Keyboard Folio and Logitech® Folio Protective Case all for Apple’s new iPad Air. Most of the products are similar to Logitech cases already available for previous generation iPads:
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Logitech announces Ultrathin, water-repellant Keyboard Folio & Protective Case for iPad mini

Jordan Kahn Aug 20 2013 - 1:00 am PT

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Logitech, the company behind some our favorite cases and keyboards for iPad, today announced the newest member of its iPad keyboard case family with the addition of the Logitech Ultrathin Keyboard Folio for the iPad mini priced at $89. It is currently available for pre-order with an expected release later this month in the US, Europe, and some locations in Asia.

Logitech appears to be making the case itself a little larger than the iPad mini in order to achieve a more comfortable keyboard size, but its solution for holding the iPad mini in snug seems to be a little more elegant than some of the other solutions we’ve seen. The company tells us the case utilizes a “SecureLock system” to hold the iPad in securely, and it’s using new materials that are “ultra-thin and ultra-light” in addition to being water-repellant.

It’s also making a version without a keyboard called the Logitech Folio Protective Case for iPad mini at $49 (pictured below). Logitech will be making the cases available in a selection of colors including grey, purple, and pink, but didn’t offer any specific details on availability. We’ll have a review as soon as they become available.
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Zagg intros backlit ZAGGkeys Cover and Folio keyboards for iPad mini

Jordan Kahn May 21 2013 - 6:55 am PT

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Zagg, a company that makes high quality keyboard cases for iPads that we’ve reviewed in the past, today introduced two brand new keyboard cover and folio designs for iPad mini. Zagg says both products are ultra-thin Bluetooth keyboards that take advantage of “a unique, patent-pending hinge system that enhances the iPad mini user experience with a full range of viewing angles up to 135 degrees.” Get full details on both new products below:
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JBL launches first Lightning speaker docks, Belkin announces new iPad mini keyboard folio

Jordan Kahn Nov 15 2012 - 8:15 am PT

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A few new accessories launched today for Apple’s newest iOS devices. First, JBL announced new Lightning connector speaker docks for iPhone and iPad including the new $99 JBL OnBeat Micro and $199 JBL Venue LT (pictured above). The larger of the two docks supports Lightning iPads, iPhone 5, and iPod touch, while the smaller less-expensive model only supports iPhone 5 and the new iPods.

Belkin also announced a new accessory for the iPad mini today, an $80 folio with built-in Bluetooth keyboard. The company also claimed up to 155 hours of active battery life, and it is including a USB-to-mini-USB cable for charging. A nice touch is the ability to remove the keyboard, allowing you to comfortably position it anywhere you’d like. Earlier this month, the company also announced a new car charger kit for iOS devices with Lightning connectors.

Product Highlights:

Belkin Portable Keyboard Case for iPad mini (F5L145) – $79.99

Well-spaced keys with tactile feedback for accurate typing
Shortcut keys for easy media control
Connects to iPad mini via Bluetooth
Durable exterior and soft inner lining
Removable keyboard for more comfortable, convenient typing angles
Keyboard folds flat when not in use, making it ideal for on the go
155 hours active battery life
Includes USB-to-mini-USB cable for easy recharging
Camera-lens cutout

The JBL OnBeat Micro ($99)

· Compact speaker dock for the iPhone 5, iPod touch 5th generation and iPod nano 7th generation packs a serious audio punch – also charges
· Built-in Lightning docking connector
· JBL® full-range transducers
· Fully digital signal path with digital signal processing
· Battery and AC power
· USB port
· 1/8-inch (3.5mm) stereo input
· Compact and portable design

The JBL OnBeat Venue LT ($199)

· Ideal for iPad Mini, iPad with Lightning connector and iPhone5
· Hidden Lightning Dock Connector behind the JBL logo
· HARMAN’s exclusive TrueStream Bluetooth technology can connect to up to eight devices
· JBL two full-range transducers + two tweeters
· Slipstream port technology for great-sounding bass with low distortion
· User Friendly EQ settings

Belkin and Brenthaven join the list of mainstream iPad mini accessory makers (9to5mac.com)
Poll: Is it socially acceptable to take photos/video with your iPad Mini? (9to5mac.com)
LTE iPad minis start arriving at customer homes as store launch imminent (9to5mac.com)
Spoof ‘banned’ iPad mini promo [Video] (9to5mac.com)

Review: Logitech Solar Keyboard Folio for iPad

Jordan Kahn Sep 9 2012 - 3:21 pm PT

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We recently reviewed one of our favorite keyboard solutions for the iPad, Logitech’s Ultrathin iPad Keyboard Cover. However, we have seen a few new competitors since then. Most notably: ZAGG’s new KeysPRO line, which we were able to get our hands on at IFA last month. The ZAGGKeys PRO caught our eye with its backlit keys, rugged build quality and battery life of up to three weeks at eight hours a day. It has potential to become the go-to iPad keyboard when it goes on sale at the end of the month (full review on the way), but one keyboard recently released already has it beat, at the very least, on battery life…

Logitech’s new Solar Keyboard Folio for iPad 2 and 3 comes with one impressive claim: the ability to type for two hours a day for two years on a full charge…even in the dark. That claim combined with a solid Logitech keyboard similar to what we’re used to from the company’s past iPad products, we essentially get solar power and a folio-style case added to the Ultrathin Keyboard cover for an extra $30.

I have had long enough since its release to put it to the test and have a couple of thoughts:

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