Being a fan of Speck's Artsprojekt iPhone 3G and 3GS cases, as well as its new line of fabric-lined iPhone 4 cases, you should know that I'm ready to snatch up one (or more) of its new form-fitting fabric-wrapped hard shell cases for the 13-, and 15-inch MacBook Pro.
Coming in four stylized patterns — dark and light Tartan, Cookie Camo brown, and Spexy Hexy purple — you can rock these any time of year and still look on trend. Since the cases are of the hard shell variety, you get an extra layer of protection along with Speck's signature soft-touch finish. The cases will hit the virtual shelves this October for $70, which is still soon enough to make a statement when you head back to school!
Coming in short supply, these limited edition Speck Artsprojekt iPhone 4 cases ($40) will be appearing at select Best Buy stores in Illinois, Florida, and Texas, and come with a collectors card insert that tells you about the artist. The cases will come with an artist-designed cloth back plate, and a hard shell to protect your device. I'm particularly fond of the Tron-like one here (which also kind of reminds me of 
iPhones are so popular that finding a quirky and unique case for yours is essential! It may seem silly, but choosing a case that reflects your personality is a simple way to personalize your look, even if you're carrying the phone that all of your friends are carrying. I've been rocking one of these 
— and it's a little heavier than I expected. But it's super padded, and the Kindle snaps easily into plastic holders that keep it in place. Plus, the sleep/wake button and charging port are easily accessible. 
An Italian cured, smoked meat native to the Alto Adige, a region that straddles Northern Italy and Southern Austria. To make speck, a boned pork leg is cured in salt, and spices like laurel and juniper, then intermittently slow-smoked, using pine or juniper wood for several months. 
