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2011 Readers' Choice Awards Winner: Best iPad Case

The Mophie workbook iPad case is a stylish, functional iPad case that protects the iPad in transit and in use. While I'm a bit unsure of how much protection it offers the sides and edges of the iPad, it's an appealing package that merits a look from iPad owners.



Pros

• Attractive folio-style design
• Stand is adjustable to many angles
• Secures iPad in transit and in use

• Allows access to all ports and buttons while in case

Cons

• Doesn't seem to offer much protection to the side of the iPad from drops

Description

• Folio-style iPad case, held closed with elastic strap
• Velcro feet enable case to be used as a stand at multiple angles
• Exterior is faux leather
• Comes in Black/black strap, Cement/yellow, Chocolate/cyan, Orange/black
• Price: US$49.95

Guide Review - Mophie workbook iPad Case Review

Not Just Good Looks

The Mophie workbook is a stylish iPad case, but it's got more than just looks going for it, including versatility.

The workbook is a folio-style case that the iPad slips into on one side. The other side is a protective flap that covers the screen and doubles as part of the stand used to prop the iPad up. The case is held shut when not in use by an elastic strap.

Because the iPad slips into the case and its sides are open, the workbook allows access to all of the iPad's ports and buttons, and the iPad can also be synced while in the case.

The iPad side of the case has a couple of small Velcro feet on it which allow the iPad to be propped up against the plush back of the cover flap.

Because the workbook uses Velcro, it's not limited to one or two positions, instead allowing many positions based on where you secure the Velcro. This flexibility is appealing.

A Chink in the Armor?

While the workbook is versatile and offers solid protection, I'd be a bit more concerned than usual about dropping the iPad while in the workbook due to the openings on its sides. While these openings are what provide access to the iPad's ports and buttons, they also leave the sides and corners of the iPad exposed, which could leave it open to shocks, scratches, and dents if dropped.

Conclusions

The Mophie workbook is one of the better folio-style iPad cases I've tested. It's stylish, flexible, and reasonably priced. The lack of sides/corner protection does give me some pause, but I'd certainly consider it if I was shopping for an iPad case.



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