Hardware Bistro

The new Apple iPad was announced last night at the usual location, the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts in San Francisco, and after months of rumours, speculation and anticipation, the new iPad looks to be yet another stunning creation from our friends at Apple. Boasting a 9.7-inch LED backlit glossy widescreen, two different models will be available, Wi-Fi and 3G, shipping at the end of March and end of April respectively.

So far Proporta has a couple of perfect accessories to keep this beauty out of harms way. First up, the Perfora Leather Style Netbook Case (Apple iPad). Thanks to its robust faux leather protection and luxury lining, this protective iPad case is guaranteed to envelope your iPad in the style it deserves. Available in black, red or green, the handcrafted faux-leather exterior guards against everyday damage, scratches and knocks, and the contrast stripe and perforation detail design means that it cuts quite a dash in the process. As an added extra, there are slots for storing your spare memory cards inside.

Also available from Proporta is the Maya Leather Style Netbook Case (Apple iPad), ideal for housing your Apple iPad and keeping it safe from everyday knocks and bumps. The contrast white and grey diagonal stripes offer a stylish finish to this accessory and keep your iPad (and you) looking super stylish.