Hard cases for iPad: the options

Apple's new iPad is a wonderful device, but just like the iPhone, there is always a risk of scratches and dings. It is especially problematic if you bought your iPad as a long-term investment, replacing a netbook or some such. Over a long period of time, your iPad could be scuffed and damaged, even if you are the sort of person who takes care of their things. Sometimes, bad things happen. What you need is a hard iPad case.Over a number of weeks, months and years, it will not be only you who handles your iPad. Friends and relatives will want to try it out too, and you cannot always count on everyone else to be as careful as you. A hard case for iPad will keep your device undamaged and looking superb for years.There are a number of good hard cases for iPad available on the market. Hard Candy, for example, makes a number of hard iPad cases. The iPad Hard Sleeve is made from a rigid foam shell and has rubber bumpers to keep your iPad stationary while you use its display. The Hardshell case from the same company features foldout legs, so you can angle the screen comfortably for typing.Speck also makes a stylish case – theirs is transparent! The SeeThru case provides all the protection of any other hard case while looking superb and sci-fi. There is also the Speck Pixelskin, which features a unique design using soft-touch rubber for a very comfortable grip.An alternative option is the Vers Shellcase – a wooden case available in cherry, walnut or bamboo. This is a very elaborate solution for someone who wants to combine the modern magic of the iPad with the old-school elegance of hardwood furniture.There are all sorts of hard cases for ipad available to fit any needs or budget. These are just three options. A hard case is certainly a good investment if you want to keep your iPad undamaged, and you can find one with anything from simple functionality to supreme stylishness.