iPad 2 cases

It's not often that I crave a keyboard for my iPad 2, but this hot white leather Hatch & Co Skinny iPad 2 Case ($75) is hard to resist.

This ultrathin case comes with a Bluetooth touch keyboard (no buttons, just slim raised edges), smart keys to control volume and language, and a smart cover so your iPad goes to sleep when you're done working as to save the battery. The case's battery lasts up to two weeks on its own (six weeks on standby), so you won't have to worry about constantly finding an outlet.

It's a hot little number, and one that I could definitely see myself toting on work trips. Get a better look for yourself in the gallery!

We're knee-deep into the Fall season, and if you're still rocking that old beat-up tablet case you bought last year, it's time for an upgrade. These sleeves and tablet clutches are perfect for Fall and are ready to stylishly hold your tech through Winter.

Want a MacBook Air but can't afford the $1,000 price tag? Then check out the M.I.C. Aluminum Buddy Case ($50) for the iPad 2. This thin and sleek attachment virtually converts your tablet into a portable and light laptop with the help of a keyboard and angled slot to hold the iPad upright. When folded down into "closed" mode, magnets hold the iPad in place to act as a protective cover. All together, you'll be saving about $450 if you bought an iPad 2 and the M.I.C. case if you can handle the absence of computing power that comes with the MacBook Air. Check out more images of the Buddy Case in the gallery!

You already know and love DODOcase designs, and today the company is announcing its latest edition — a special and exclusive run of Rex Ray original cases. Known for his retro-futuristic designs, the San Francisco-based artist Rex Ray laid down a sweet graphic design that will take your iPad 2 to the next level. The case itself is made of quality wood and traditional bookbinding techniques, so you can rest assured that your iPad 2 will stay safely inside the case as it wards off bumps, bruises, and scratches.

The signature iPad 2 Rex Ray DODOcase is available for order now for $89.95, but if you're looking for a case fit for your other tablets or ereaders, you can still get a DODOcase Classic starting at $49.95. Check out more images of the eye-catching Rex Ray DODOcase in the gallery!

There are already so many options for protecting your iPad 2 — from upscale to everyday — but the goods just keep on coming. Case in point: this batch of cases that use wood, fine Italian leather, and magnets to make your iPad stand out from the crowd. Find out more about each in the slideshow!

Happy iPad 2 day! While you can order your tablet online now, you won't be getting your hands on one until 5 p.m. this evening during the official launch, which gives you plenty of time to assess your accessory situation. We've shown you a bunch of cases to choose from, but these cases have a leg up in the style, form, and function department. Best of all, they're totally beautiful, which should complement your new tablet perfectly. Check them out here!

It's only been a few days since the iPad 2 was announced, but already, case manufacturers are chomping at the bit to get their goods into the hands of the iPad 2-toting masses. Looking for a sweet case to cover your iPad 2? Check out these options that will be available soon, but stay tuned — there's sure to be more to come!