This new iPad case is made entirely from recycled and recyclable cork. It also pairs nicely with a Pinot Noir.

From the website:

• Recycled and Recyclable Natural Cork
• Easy access to all Buttons and Inputs
• Ergonomic Natural Shape and Feel
• Angled Audio Output for Front Projected Sound
• Larger Dock Connection Extra Space for Connectors
• Extra Space for Bigger Jack Input
• Angled Mic. Wall for User Directed Sound Caption
• Very Light Weight

Michael Scott: It’s simply beyond words. It’s incalculable. – The Office

It looks like your average, every day, run of the mill backpack, right? Look again:

Ta dah! According to the website it’s “Perfect for active, technology-savvy individuals needing to securely carry and use an Apple iPad while staying mobile, active, and hands-free.”

Now, this is coming from someone who, if fanny packs came back in style would be the first one in line, but . . . No. This is just . . .  No.

Liz: Why are you wearing a tux?

Jack: it’s after 6 o’clock Lemon. What am I, a farmer?  - 30 Rock

This iPad stand truly fits the Apple style; simple, minimalist, timeless and classy. I have to say it is the first iPad desk stand I’ve wanted to buy. And it’s the first iPad desk stand that doesn’t overlook the need to have a position for typing, not just for landscape and portrait viewing. It’s available for only $25 and free shipping worldwide from Michiel Cornelissen’s website.

You might have found that since buying your iPad you’ve eschewed buying actual books for eBooks. eBooks are great for portability and certainly save a lot of trees, but there’s just one problem with eBooks. How are your friends supposed to know how smart and well read you are if you don’t have books all over your house? Well TwelveSouth has the perfect solution for you.

Now with the BookBook case you’ll look like the bibliophile that you really are with your iPad in this beautiful case handcrafted to look like classic literature. This is one of the classier cases available for your iPad and serves the added function of disguising your iPad rather than calling attention to it. In other words your iPad could be sitting out in plain view at the library or at a coffee shop and no one would even realize it was an iPad. The case does prop up for hands free viewing, but does not fold to an angle for typing which seems to be the only missing feature in what would otherwise be a fantastic case.

I had no idea you could create something like this from the Brushes app on the iPad.

Of course, I’m easily impressed by any display of artistic ability as I have none. In elementary school I had immobilizing anxiety at the mere mention of arts and crafts.

[Via David Kassan]

If you been trying to figure out what to get Howie Mandel for Christmas, look no further. In addition to looking good and protecting your iPad from scuffs and scratches, the iSkin Duo is embedded with Microban antimicrobial protection which inhibits the growth of odor and stain causing bacteria and fungus. And now unfortunately every time I pick up my iPad I’ll be wondering if there is any odor and stain causing bacteria or fungus growing on it. Thanks, iSkin.

Welcome to another episode of Repurposing: The iPad edition. If you have an old Macintosh or iBook just laying around, taking up space, it’s time to put it to work on behalf of your new iPad.

Exhibit A:  a 1984 Macintosh makes a geek-tastic iPad stand

. . . more after the jump

The only downside to the iPad is having to extend your arm away from your body to pull it from the bag it’s in or pick it up off the table it’s laid on. If only there was a way to permanently attach the device to our bodies so we’d never have to reach for it, because that really is asking too much. Well, there isn’t . . . yet. In the meantime you can have Mohan’s Custom Tailors make an iPad suit for you.

And kudos to you if you can make this look good with a device weighing over a pound  dragging one side of your suit down and flapping awkwardly as you walk. If you stand frozen in the same position as the model in the first picture you just might be able to pull it off.

The good news is you all now have his and hers iPad outfits. And the rest of us can spot you from a distance and make sure to avoid you.

When Steve Jobs said the iPad was revolutionary the last thing I expected it to revolutionize was the “little black dress” but here you go:

Australian company iClothing has designed an iDress and an iTee so you can carry your iPad in style. From their website: “Original iTee & iDress feature reinforced padded pouches which are comfortable and almost invisible. Developed with the digital lifestyle of Apple lovers in mind.”

iTee’s are still available but at this time they are all sold out of the iPad dress so expect to see it popping up at a cocktail party near you.

As a side note, why are they posing with what appears to be antique cash registers on the ground in every picture on the site??

Did you buy the Solid Gold iPad and the Louis Vitton case? Well, since you’re probably out of money now, than this is the perfect iPad stand for you: