case-o-pedia

Tablet cases with handles are designed to serve as individual pieces of luggage that need not be carried within another bag or briefcase. Some electronics accessory designers even sell handles for existing tablet case models as separate pieces.

Thanks to the overwhelming, trend-setting popularity of the various Apple iPads, a number of SmartCover-influenced tablet cases now include an auto sleep/wake feature. The sleep/wake feature in a given tablet case should essentially work as well as Apple’s branded SmartCover. As in the SmartCover, the feature is activated with a magnet embedded on the tablet case’s interior. When opened and closed, the tablet should...

Rotating cases are an innovation in tablet cases for providing easy display and viewing while keeping the device firmly encased. These cases allow quick transformation from portrait to landscape viewing mode through basic screen rotation. 360-degree cases include a bezel that allows the tablet to be moved from horizontal to vertical position, and typically the tablet may be positioned anywhere within 360°. These cases...

Since tablets are designed for mobility and portability, one most desired feature in a carrier is an embedded battery pack. Tablet battery cases include a power supply included, so that no extra battery pack needs to be carried. The inset battery pack should be seamlessly integrated into a lightweight case, usually somewhere in the bottom half of the case.

Universal cases are those tablet accessories designed not for one specific make or model of device. As such, any tablet case with a universal design may be used with any number of tablets of a certain size or even within a given size range.