The Apple iPad has been very revolutionary. It’s literally a laptop without a physical keyboard, minus a few ‘not important’ functions, according to Apple. However, as the screen is always exposed to the wild harsh world, it’s crucial to have a protective case for such elegant gadget. Here’s where WaterField Design steps in. As a master in making protective cases, they understand the importance of protecting literally every corner of the gadgets that may be exposed to danger, and their product will always be the bullet vest that you can trust on your gadgets while not being a hindrance bulk.

Here’s where the company’s 2 iPad cases come in: the Slip Case and the Suede Jacket. Oh!Gizmo has the review for both cases, so let’s have a look at them.

WaterField Design iPad Slip Case

WaterField’s cases have always been designed with the users’ friendliness in mind, and they even extend to the tiny details. To say the iPad fits perfectly in this case is an understatement. It slides in with ease and when it’s all the way inside the case it’s not too buried either, so you don’t have to cram your fingers in there to pull it out.

The outer layer of the case is made from a water-proof fabric, with selection of five different colors for users, so if you were to accidentally spill something on it, the liquid wouldn’t soak through to the iPad inside. It also makes it easy to clean with a damp cloth. Looks really secured here. There’s also a nylon loop on the bottom that allows you to hold onto or tug on while you remove the iPad. Rather handy indeed.

The inside of the case also has a very neat trick. The inner layer is lined with a very soft micro-fiber material that not only ensures your iPad isn’t going to get scratched while inside, but with a considerate amount of pressure from the outside of the case, it can also remove fingerprints and light smudges while it’s being inserted or removed.

WaterField Designs iPad Suede Jacket

The Suede Jacket is made from Ultrasuede, and as you can see in the photo the jacket is uber thin. With no extra padding or what so ever, the jacket is actually recommend for use around the house, or in a bag that’s already sufficiently padded.

The jacket also has the unique inner layer design of the Slip Case, where the micro fiber inner lining serves as an effective means to polish and clean the iPad’s display.

Because the Suede Jacket is essentially just a couple pieces of suede stitched together, it’s nowhere near as rigid as the Slip Case is, so inserting the iPad is just a bit trickier. Thankfully WaterField Designs has included a set of small loops/handles on either side of the case’s opening which makes the task just a bit easier. And should you find the fit is just a bit too snug, particularly near the top where the iPad’s screen orientation lock switch can get caught, the Ultrasuede material can be stretched out with just a bit of tugging as needed.

Finally, like with the Slip Case, the Suede Jacket also has a small loop/handle on the bottom making it easier to remove the iPad from the case. It’s a little more essential for the Suede Jacket I think, since the case has a slightly snugger fit than the Slip Case does. I’ll also point out that the Suede Jacket comes with an optional pocket on one side for an extra $6, which can be used to store the sync cable and charging adapter or a pair of headphones.

The Slip Case comes at $29 each, while the Suede Jacket comes at $19, and $25 if you wish for the additional pocket.

[Read the full review at Oh!Gizmo]