
be.ez has proudly announced the new LA robe iPad Allure, which is a series of protection sleeves for Apple’s iPad. Available in Moka, Black, Multi Color and Red Kiss, the LA robe iPad Allure is designed with memory foam (Low Resilience Polyurethane) to protect tablets from bumps and drops. The sleeve’s interior is lined with soft, high grade fleece to prevent the tablet’s screen from being scratched. The LA robe iPad Allure protection sleeves will be available this Spring for $29.95 each. [Product Page]

If you want to keep your iPad in pristine condition, then you can use the BodyGuardz and ScreenGuardz protective solutions from NLU Products. Made from the same material used to protect the front of automobiles from rocks and other potentially damaging objects, the BodyGuardz set features a clear screen protector and a one-piece back protector that cover both the rear and sides of the gadget while allowing for full access to all buttons and ports. Additionally, NLU also releases its ScreenGuardz screen protector separately. NLU’s BodyGuardz set and ScreenGuardz screen protector are now available for pre-order and are priced at $30 and $20, respectively. [iLounge]
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Scosche Industries has decided to enter the iPad accessory market by releasing the new kickBACK. It was made of a shatterproof polycarbonate and rubber hybrid that provides superior protection for the Apple’s tablet from scratches. The case’s patent pending locking kickstand enables both vertical and horizontal viewing, while a low angle setting helps you achieve an an optimal typing position when required. Other features include molded grips on the kickBACK’s back that makes it easier to handle. Each purchase comes with a screen protector and a cleaning cloth to get rid of all those fingerprints and smudges. The Scosche kickBACK will be launched in Spring 2010. No info on pricing so far. More
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Belkin today introduced three new sleeves for the Apple iPad namely the Vue, Max, and Grip. These 10-inch sleeves are designed with reinforced panels to fully protect your device’s touchscreen from scratches while you’re on the move. Each iPad cases will come in a slim profile that has enough storage space to hold a number of accessories such as iPhones, iPods, smartphones, MP3 players, etc. The Belkin Vue, Max, and Grip Sleeves will be available worldwide in Spring 2010 for $39.99, $39.99, and $29.99, respectively. More
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Griffin just announced their first iPad accessories that consists of cases and a screen protector such as the Elan Passport, Elan Sleeve, FlexGrip case, Jumper, and Screen Care Kit.
The Elan Passport is a leather flip-open case with some room for business cards. Meanwhile, the Elan Sleeve is a slip-in leather sleeve. Available in a few different colors, the FlexGrip case wraps your iPad in durable silicone that’s easy to grip and protects against dirt, dings, dents and scratches. The case also allows complete access to the audio output jack, dock connector, MultiTouch display and all controls.
The Jumper is a tough neoprene sleeve that will protect your iPad from dust, dirt, scratches and fingerprints. And finally, the Screen Care Kit features a premium cleaning cloth that removes smudges, dust and fingerprints without messy liquids, and without scratching your screen. The Elan Passport, FlexGrip case, and Screen Care Kit are priced at $50, $30, and $25, respectively. All of these products will be available in Spring 2010. More
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Apple has also launched the new iBookstore for iPad. It is an iTunes Store-like storefront for e-books that lies within a new app called iBooks. The iBookstore will feature books from both major and independent publishers including Penguin, Simon & Schuster, HarperCollins, Macmillan, and Hachette book group. All books will be offered in the ePub format. Several books shown during the demo were available for as little as $4.99 each. [iLounge]
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Apple has recently rolled out the iPad, a revolutionary device for browsing the web, reading and sending email, enjoying photos, watching videos, listening to music, playing games, reading e-books and much more. Measuring at 0.5-inch thick, the gadget features a responsive high-resolution Multi-Touch display allowing you to physically interact with applications and content. The iPad comes in two versions – one with Wi-Fi and the other with both Wi-Fi and 3G. iPad includes the latest 802.11n Wi-Fi, and the 3G versions support speeds up to 7.2 Mbps on HSDPA networks. The Apple iPad will be available in late March worldwide for a suggested retail price of $499 for the 16GB model, $599 for the 32GB model, and $699 for the 64GB model. The Wi-Fi + 3G models of iPad will be available in April in the US and selected countries for a suggested retail price of $629 for the 16GB model, $729 for the 32GB model and $829 for the 64GB model. [Apple]
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Word has it that Apple will launch the 22-inch touch-enabled iMac in 2010. It seems that Apple will be contracting Quanta for the production of this 22-inch model, while the Taiwan-based Sintek Photronic will be supplying the touchscreen panels. Stay tuned for more updates. [Digitimes]
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Vodafone today announced that the iPhone will be available on its network in the UK from January 14, 2010. Vodafone UK pricing for the iPhone is similar with Orange and O2 who already sell the iPhone in the UK. The cheapest contract available is £30($47) a month (on a 24 month contract). The iPhone 3G 8GB, iPhone 3GS 16GB and iPhone 3GS 32GB are priced at £59($94), £149($238) and £239($382), respectively. The £30 per month tariff provides 300 minutes, unlimited text messages, unlimited WiFi. Customers will also be able to use up to 1GB data on one of the UK’s largest Wi-Fi networks, BT Openzone, providing high-speed internet access at premium locations across the UK. [Slashphone via Upcoming Cell Phones]
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Apple has finally released the 27-inch iMac Graphics Firmware Update 1.0 to fix screen flickering, where it will update the graphics firmware on ATI Radeon HD 4670 and 4850 graphics cards. The firmware update weighs in at 683KB and requires at least Mac OS X 10.6.2. [MacRumors]
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