If you’re looking for a skin for your iPad that has a good balance between protection and beauty, StealthArmor may be your best bet. The StealthArmor for iPad from Fusion of Ideas is a really thin adhesive cover that comes in a wide range of variety of finishes for the back of the iPad including carbon, leather, wood, brushed metal. You can also opt to pay extra to add an additional screen protector or laser etching service for the armor.

We received one of the skin (Brushed Metal) for review and the company was generous enough to laser engrave our logo on it.

Included in the box is a squeegee, actual armor, application spray, instructions, and optional screen protector if you purchased it.

Installation of the back armor was surprisingly a breeze compared to other similar application process like the  invisibleSHIELD™ that requires the squeegeeing of bubbles. Simply spray the adhesive side of the armor with the fluid getting it wet enough to align/fix and squeegee out the bubbles. The entire installation of the armor took less than 10 minutes and the outcome is pretty darn good I must say.

Price point for the armor ranges from $45 to $75 for different finsishes, with the screen protector being $25. You can find more details and purchase info here.

Sent our way a while ago for review is the Amzer iPad Soft Case, it’s a pretty standard rubber case that fits the iPad tightly and has cutouts for all the ports and access to the buttons. It even has a viewing window on the back for the apple logo. The texture of the case is just like any other rubber cases out there, which is great if your iPad is always slipping off your hand and shock absorption from drops of course. All around an affordable case that does what the other more expensive cases offer.

This case is available in Purple, Baby Pink, Black, Blue, Green, Grey, Hot Pink, White, Maroon Red and Orange.

Price point: $19.95 + shipping will get you one of these cases from our iPad Accessories Store

Known for their high quality cases and sleeves, Speck is offering several stylish accessories available now for the iPad. One of the iPad Speck accessory we had the pleasure of reviewing is the PixelShield.

It’s both a carry case and protective sleeve if you will. It’s made specially for the iPad, making it a snap to slide in the iPad. Like the name suggests there are pixel squares covering all over the exterior of the sleeve which is comfortable to the touch. And the interior is “lined with really soft micro-fleece.”

It’s made of neoprene, with a flexible yet harder plastic shield layer in the back, to protect the iPad screen. The inside is lined with really soft micro-fleece.

One of the cool features that makes the PixelShield different from the other iPad sleeves is that one of the sides of the sleeve has a”reinforced” layer that keeps the iPad screen safe. And also, the carry handle doesn’t stretch too much, which is a good thing.

The carry case/protective sleeve comes in black or red, and it’s priced at $39.95. We give the PixelShield 4.5/5.

You can learn more about the Speck PixelShield and order details at its product page.

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If you’ve been to eBay searching for “iPad” lately, then surely you’ve seen the countless listings of non-branded iPad cases. And obviously the factories that produces these cases has an iPad in hand to create the mold. Right now, you can grab yourself either a soft silicone or hard iPad case.

We went on eBay and got one of the soft kinds for under $10 (Shipping included) to check out. At first glance, the case has all the right cutouts for the buttons and ports, a hole for the Apple logo on the back of the iPad, and it’s mind-blowingly thin, we can just imagine how thin the actual device is. It goes without saying that these cases are not top quality but it does the job of protecting the iPad.

At this point, there are 3 different kind of designs of iPad cases on eBay. There’s the one we purchased. Then there’s the other design that covers the Apple logo on the back, and the front of the case goes cover the bezel more, hugging the home button as shown in the image below.

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And the third design also covers the Apple logo, but  just barely grips on the side of the iPad.

We will soon be opening an online store offering iPads and iPad Accessories like cases and screen protectors, so stay tune for that.

Here’s a couple of more shots of the iPad case we got:

For those who pre-ordered the iPad keyboard dock, 10W USB power adapter and/or the official iPad case, there will be a delay in the ship date for these 3 particular iPad accessories.

The $69 keyboard dock and the $29 USB power adapter that was originally scheduled for a April launch has been pushed back to ‘sometime’ in May. And as for the the iPad Case, which was suppose to start shipping on April 3rd along with the WiFi iPads, has been delayed to mid-April.

As of now, the iPad Dock and dock connector to VGA adapter is still on track for the April 3 release.

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Dead iPad battery? Worry not, Apple will gladly replace your whole iPad for a new one (or maybe refurbished):

If your iPad requires service due to the battery’s diminished ability to hold an electrical charge, Apple will replace your iPad for a service fee.

Where as if an iPhone has a dead battery, only the battery gets swiped out:

If your iPhone requires service only because the battery’s ability to hold an electrical charge has diminished, Apple will service your iPhone for a service fee.

The iPad Replacement service will run users $106.

The service costs $99, plus $6.95 shipping. The total cost is $105.95 per unit.

All fees are in U.S. dollars and are subject to local tax.

And you’ll have to backup your data with iTunes before sending in your iPad for a replacement:

No. You will receive a replacement iPad that will not contain any of your personal data. Before you submit your iPad for service, it is important to sync your iPad with iTunes to back up your contacts, calendars, email account settings, bookmarks, apps, etc. Apple is not responsible for the loss of information when servicing your iPad.

Battery Replacement Service – iPad: Frequently Asked Questions

What is iPad Battery Replacement Service?

If your iPad requires service due to the battery’s diminished ability to hold an electrical charge, Apple will replace your iPad for a service fee.

Note: Your iPad is not eligible for Battery Replacement Service if the product has been damaged, for example, as result of an accident, liquid contact, disassembly, unauthorized service or unauthorized modifications, or if the product is not operating correctly as a result of a component failure. Please review Apple’s Repair Terms and Conditions for further details.

How much does it cost?

The service costs $99, plus $6.95 shipping. The total cost is $105.95 per unit.

All fees are in U.S. dollars and are subject to local tax.

How do I arrange iPad Battery Replacement Service?

Battery replacement service may be arranged via your local Apple Retail Store or Apple Authorized Service Provider, or you can contact Apple Technical Support. Please do not send any accessories with your iPad.

Will the data on my iPad be preserved?

No. You will receive a replacement iPad that will not contain any of your personal data. Before you submit your iPad for service, it is important to sync your iPad with iTunes to back up your contacts, calendars, email account settings, bookmarks, apps, etc. Apple is not responsible for the loss of information when servicing your iPad.

How long will it take to receive my replacement iPad?

If you arrange service by calling Apple Technical Support, you can expect service to be completed within approximately one week from the time you send your iPad to Apple.

For just one, easy payment of $15, your future iPad or any other slab devices like the Sony Reader, Kindle or iPhone can be shielded from drops and spills by the iBallz accessory. What is this funny sounding accessory you may ask? As shown in the image above, it’s basically 4 rubber balls, attached by a single stretchable cord. The iBallz is available in 6 different colors. You can pre-order your very own iBallz now and it will be shipping when the iPad does.

An interesting idea, but I don’t think it will sell very well. You would be better off getting a traditional iPad Screen Protector and iPad Case.