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As a company that sells shin guards and gel inserts for bike shoes, you'd think cases for Apple iPads would be a stretch. But new to the product line at G-Form LLC, a company based in Providence, R.I., are cases made for computers.
The link from shin guards and knee pads to cases for laptops and Apple iPads is found in G-Form's special impact-resistant foam, a spongy material that's flexible when you push it with a finger. But strike the G-Form material hard and it “freezes up,” changing instantly to a protecting shell.
for laptops comes in yellow or black. Both have a funky grid pattern with the magic G-Form foam and a zipper to close them up. Prices start at $69.95. The iPad case, called the , costs $59.95.
Though the company touts “extreme protection” with the case line, there are no guarantees about your goods inside. Says the company literature, “we can鈥檛 guarantee your electronics from damage from any specific drop or impact.”聽
In other words, use the cases as added protection, but still take care. The G-Form sleeves are a backup. Common sense and careful handling remain the No. 1 way to keep your pricey equipment safe.
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