Incase Lounge Case for iPad 2 is perfect for home or the couch potato

By Kelly Montgomery May 20, 2011

The iPad is great for people who are always on-the-go and need to stay connected, but not everyone uses it the same way. Some users would prefer to keep the iPad at home as a portable device that is always right at-hand. For that second group of iPad lovers, Incase has crafted a squishy new case that functions just as comfortably as it looks. The Lounge Case for iPad 2 ($60) combines a simple black hard case with a soft padded back that makes propping up the device for viewing or typing easy on just about any surface, even your lap. The padded back can be used on a desk or tabletop, offering flexible viewing options, but we like the idea of kicking back on the couch or in bed with our iPad 2 comfortably resting on a lap.

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