While the hype continues to build for the release of the iPad 2, a case for the device has recently been leaked to the public – one that is supposed to be shown at the upcoming Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. Engadget said the Chinese company, Dexim, will be showcasing a case for the device, complete with an aluminum mockup of the supposed iPad 2.
Dexim’s case design is very fascinating. It involves a Bluetooth keyboard that magnetically adheres to the front cover (as if you were closing a book), which enables you to create a laptop style, or make it a keyboard-free case when you don’t want that extra weight. Engadget said they attempted to put their first generation iPad into the case, but it wouldn’t fit. It appears the design for the new iPad is going to be a bit slimmer, with a taper leading to the edges just like the iPod touch.
The leaked case gives us answers to some of the rumors that we have been speculating about, such as the camera hole in the front and back, and the larger square for the speaker. As usual, the case also features cutouts for things like volume control and a headphone dock, but there are still no signs of what to expect in regard to a USB port that has been rumored for the iPad 2. Also, the home button seems to have moved further down to the bottom of the iPad.
It’s likely that these pictures of the case that have been leaked are pretty accurate; Why would these Chinese manufacturers go so far as to design a case without having any information on how the iPad 2 is supposed to look? Exactly my point: They wouldn’t spend the time to manufacture a product if it wasn’t going to make them a profit and gain some recognition. Check out some of these photos:
