Booq Boa Folio

For sheer padded protection, Booq's leather and twylon Folio case is hard to beat. Unfortunately, the case is so large that it more than doubles the thickness of the iPad, but rugged rubberized edges and thick materials make this case feel the most drop-proof of all the one's we've seen. The Folio's expensive, but a more affordable nylon version is also available for $49.95.

The front pocket is large enough to fit an iPhone, and an inner sleeve is narrow but could hold a few important papers. The Folio also bends back to transform into a picture-frame or keyboard-riser design, but this case is really best as a heavy-duty travel sleeve for the iPad user on the go.

Price: $89.99

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