Top 7 iPad Travel Cases

One of the best looking iPad travel cases I've seen, this leather model from MacCase looks as if it would have been at home in the Old West or Kitty Hawk. Scaled exactly to fit the iPad (other cases hedge their bets by working as netbook holders as well), it's fashioned from full-grain vintage leather, padded on the inside, has storage pockets front and back, and its front pouch is removable. And carrying this travel case couldn't be easier: Use the top handle or wear it as a shoulder bag. The shoulder strap is adjustable and can be removed.

This is one of those iPad travel cases that provides a great way to keep hands free when you're on the move. The sling goes over your shoulder and can be worn front, back, or side. It's padded to protect your iPad and there's more than enough room in it to hold a power cord, an old-fashioned travel guide, a paper map, and a change of underwear.

If you believe that iPad travel cases ought to do more than simply hold the Apple unit, consider this messenger bag from Timbuk2. Roomy and well-organized without being bulky, the waterproof Timbuk2 affords plenty of space to carry the power cord and other necessities.

This Case Logic iPad carrier makes a lot of sense: It's padded, has an adjustable strap, and is designed to hold the unit's power cord. It's a particularly good choice for couples who travel light and want instant access.

Named after the bright red and blue colors these iPad travel cases come in (there's also a black version), this model folds back on it like the standard Apple case. But it's clad in faux suede rather than cheap plastic.

Leather on the outside, a stratch-resistant lining on the inside, and a magnetic closure all help to keep an iPad secure within these cases.