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Tuff-Luv Bi-Axis iPad Cases

Tuff Luv Bi-Axis iPad Cases – Click for Full Range

For the ultimate flexible leather iPad case you simply have to consider the Tuff Luv range of iPad cases.  We have already had a quick look at their Multi-View iPad Case.  But what if you one goal in life is to stand your tablet up vertically rather than horizontally?  No problem the Bi-Axis case for iPad is just what you need with its various straps it folds around into just about every possible way you could want to stand a tablet up!

Hey even if you don’t want leather they have you covered.  The Bi-Axis case comes in Napa leather (strong, soft and durable) in a range of colors (black, pink, red, brown), patent high gloss leather, faux leather (I must admit I’m not a fan of faux anything but I guess it supplies a need), super georgeous (but a little more pricey) Western Saddle leather hide and a soft suede looking micro-fiber version.

So the range of every conceivable iPad case material is covered, your viewing angles are covered, but is the Bi-Axis any good?  Well there are many pros to this case and a few cons too I’m afraid.  None of them are a surprise though when you look at the cover, indeed they are what makes it great!

Well the pros are great.  It’s affordable, it offers excellent protection for the iPad inside and you have the option to stand the tablet at various angles, and in both portrait and landscape mode.  The quality is good, you get a sound leather product with a decent warranty and some little Eco credentials too, since the company minimise the use of harmful chemicals in their production.

The cons pretty much speak for themselves.  All that padding, protection and standing make this a far from lightweight or slim iPad case.  Also all the straps that allow you to prop the tablet at various angles make for some work.  Yes if you want to quickly turn the iPad from one angle in portrait, to landscape you have a few twists and turns of all those straps to negotiate.

Overall though, if you really will use the full functionality of this Bi-Axis multi view iPad case, the Tuff Luv case cannot be beaten.  Don’t get this though if standing your iPad is something you rarely expect to do or you’ll be adding weight and bulk for no real benefit.  This is a great leather iPad case if you want to use it fully.

 

 

Choosing the Best iPad Case Type

ipad casesToday we bring you a little help finding the best iPad case to suit your needs, budget and most importantly the way you use your Apple tablet.  While we may suggest some great iPad cases here, we cannot know if our recommendations are exactly right for you.  How you use your device is the key to finding the best iPad case to suit your needs.  Style and design is not the only thing you need to be thinking about.  There is far more to consider.

Sleeves, Skins, Pouches, Cases and Covers

The first thing to think about is just how you want to use your device.  Do you want something that protects it all the time, or just when it is being carried around?  Do you want to have a little protection all the time, or lots?  Does you iPad mostly stay at home, safe and sound, needing only a smidgen of extra protection from dust and dirt?  Are you the clumsiest tablet owner in the world, or do you live in the company of unruly toddlers that enjoy throwing your gadgets around?  Thinking about all of this should help you come up with the best solution for caring for your tablet.

Sleeves, Pouches and Carry Cases

These are for those of you that want protection for your tablet when you aren’t using it.  Safety when carting your iPad around, not when you’re actually having fun using it.

For those that want to use it as Apple intended, unencumbered by additional cases and covers an iPad pouch is the answer.  A simple pouch such as the Saddleback Leather iPad pouch is basically just a pocket to put your gadget in.  These are great for when it’s left on your desk, or being carried around in a secure back-pack or bag.  Most will be a tight fit, maybe coping with a shell covered iPad but probably not.

An iPad sleeve will usually come with a secure closure.  Most popular are simple zip up neoprene sleeves, but you can get a little bit more experimental too.  You might have extra pockets for peripherals, cards and papers.  These will cope with carrying around your iPad in your hands.  Great for getting on the plane luggage light!  Many will accommodate an iPad that is protected with an additional skin or shell too but it is worth checking if this is what you need.

An iPad carry case will offer the most protection.  Extra pockets, straps or handles for carrying the device.  You should be able to fit an iPad that is wearing a folio cover or skin into these easily.  These are basically small laptop bags, so may be soft sided or hard shell, but should offer great padding and a secure fit so your tablet isn’t floating around inside.  If you’re a regular traveller you might want to look for one that allows you to use the device whilst still inside so you don’t have to find somewhere to put your case whilst sitting on a crowded train for example.

iPad Skins and Shells

These are the most common solutions bought today, giving some bump protection, and improved grip to the device at all times.  There are a variety of designs of offer, but we suggest you avoid the cheapest options and read customer reviews as the fit can vary hugely, and frankly a poorly fitting skin is pointless.  Your iPad was an investment and you don’t need to spend a fortune to ensure it is looked after properly.

Skins

These are usually silicone or rubber and will hold the device extremely snugly.  You want a good fit with great access to all the controls as your tablet will be inside this extra case at all times.  Basically the iPad simply sits inside a silicone framework which means the back, corners and front edges are giving some extra shock absorption and you can get a better grip on the device.  The touch-screen however is not shielded from anything so most users apply a good quality transparent screen protector too.

If you carry your device around inside another bag you’ll need some form of sleeve or case to look after it and make sure nothing scratches the display.  Textured designs such as the iPad Pixel Skin are great for giving extra padding and improving grip even further.  The only drawback for some is silicone’s remarkable ability to attract dust and lint, but frankly a quick rinse over (after removing the iPad of course :) ) shouldn’t cause too much work!

iPad Skins are so thin and lightweight that many cases will easily hold a tablet inside its protective skin.

iPad Shells

These are skins with a little more protective power.  Usually hard cases they fit a lot like a skin, but tend to come with a removable screen guard included.  Choose one where the front panel can be mounted on the back or you’ll be left with a spare piece of iPad sized plastic to house or lose on the commute.

By combining a polycarbonate skeleton with a silicone outer products like the Otterbox Defender iPad case provide exceptional protection for the device inside.  Shells do add a little weight and bulk to the device, but not much and most will fit easily inside a carry case or zippered sleeve.

Folio Covers and iPad Cases With Stands

Now we get onto the more protective and versatile stuff.  These are the traditional cover we often think of.  Often made of leather these give the iPad the look of a large planner when shut, but open out into all manner of variables providing support for the iPad to make typing or watching movies without a docking station more comfortable.

The cheapest leather is often pretty low quality, but you don’t need to pay a fortune for something great.  Just check customer reviews so you know the fit is going to be good and that access to controls will be comfortable and easy.

Simple flip stands such as the Marware Eco-Flip for iPad are the simplest solution, folding over to hold the tablet horizontally.  But if you want the most versatile offering something like the Tuff Luv iPad Case range might be cool.  You can flip, swivel and basically stand the iPad however you like!

These kinds of iPad covers and cases remain on your device constantly.  This gives peace of mind if you like to drop your gadgets, but of course does add weight and bulk to the item you are carrying around which is something to think about before buying.

iPad Case Types

Hopefully this little introduction to the various types of iPad case available will help you find the perfect way to make your iPad look great, feel good to use and last a whole lot longer!

 

 

Saddleback Leather Co Leather iPad Sleeve / Gadget Case

Another definite contender for the best iPad cover title is this simple leather iPad sleeve from the awesome Saddleback Leather Co.

Saddleback Leather iPad Sleeve

I know most iPad owners won’t want to buy it because most folks go for folio style cases with built in stands etc, but it is still fantastic!  If you like using your iPad without any interference from extra bulk you’re probably thinking of a simple pouch, sleeve or carry case.  Something to keep your tablet safe when in your bag or sat on your desk at home.

You don’t need me to tell you how a simple sleeve for the iPad can be a great way to protect whilst still keeping the raw “naked” iPad experience!  Well, there are hundreds of decent buys out there but few are quite as hard-working as this one.

The Saddleback Leather Co are all about tough materials, stitched well that will outlive us all.  In fact they even provide a one hundred year warranty on all their leather goods.  And, their moto “they’ll fight over it when you’re dead” is something you really get the feeling might well happen!

Maybe it won’t be an iPad that gets cozy protection but you know your decendants will find something groovy to keep in this leather pouch.

They come in a few signature color options – I’m a fan of chestnut, but the tan and black are cool.  But what you really pay for is that ultra thick leather, and of course the pig skin lining that doesn’t sound quite so luxurious but is the toughest way to keep leather looked after from the inside.  Yep they make them smaller too, producing an iPhone pouch and a leather Kindle sleeve for all your other gadgets too.

The crescent cut out lets you slide the iPad in and out easily and the well fitting design means you don’t need any clasps that are generally cheap and not so rugged to spoil the affect of an ipad case a cowboy would have been proud of!

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