iPad 2 Case Shows Up At CES 2011--But Something's Different This Time

iPad 2 Case Spotted--But Something's Different

So far there has been no sign of the iPad 2 at CES 2011--but a case designed for the next generation Apple tablet seems to have been spotted.

Engadget reports having seen a case that's a bit different from all the rest, and which may hold clues regarding the future form of the iPad.

Engadget writes,

We've been seeing supposed iPad 2 cases for about a month now, all of them with the same telltale cutouts: a camera hole in the back, a camera hole in the front, and a big ol' speaker hole. Today's find beats them all, however: we just found a case with a machined aluminum iPad 2 mockup inside.

Dexim is the eager exhibitor, with an actually very intriguing case design involving a Bluetooth keyboard that magnetically adheres to the front cover of the book-like sleeve, allowing for a laptop-style setup, or a keyboard-free case when you want to shave a few ounces. It was so intriguing that we asked to put our own iPad inside, which is when we were told it wouldn't fit, since the case was designed for the next iPad. Indeed, the mockup that we found inside the case was a tad bit slimmer than the first-gen iPad, with a taper leading to the edges that reminds us of the iPod touch, and a home button positioned nearer the bottom edge. We found all the typical cutouts on the case, and their mirror on the machined mockup, including a large square for the speaker.

See photos of the iPad 2 case spotted by Engadget here. Get the latest iPad rumors by visiting our iPad 2 Big News page.

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