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Speck SmartShell iPad 2 companion case with magnetic strip enhances the Smart Cover

by Samuel Gibbs (Oct 1st, 2011)

Today's Smart Cover-compatible iPad 2 backplate, the SmartShell, is courtesy of Palo Alto-based Speck and has a neat trick up its sleeve. Coverage Like many of the other backplate-type cases, the SmartShell covers the back and edges well. It has good sized cut outs for the ports, mic, ...

Cool Bananas SmartShell complements your Smart Cover in TPU

by Samuel Gibbs (Sep 28th, 2011)

The Cool Bananas SmartShell Case for the iPad 2 is a TPU Smart Cover-compatible back cover for the iPad 2 that's available in five different colors. Coverage The SmartShell provides good all-round coverage including complete bottom, top and side edge protection. There are, of course, the ...

iPad 2 Smart Cover-compatible cases: our roundup (Updated)

by Samuel Gibbs (Jun 12th, 2011)

Apple's Smart Cover is a great, versatile screen cover for your iPad 2. It allows you to stand your tablet up, prop it up for typing in landscape and more; it even turns the iPad off automatically when you close it. But it leaves the back of the iPad 2 exposed, and as beautiful as it is, that ...