Elan Passport

MSRP: $49.99

The Elan Passport folio from Griffin Technology is a slim leather folio that snugly holds your iPad. It's not bulky, but it does offer a nice amount of protection. Additionally, the folio is slim enough that you can bend the front cover over the back so you can hold your iPad more comfortably; or you can turn it sideways and play a game of Real Racing HD. This folio is stable enough that you could bend the front cover over, set the iPad horizontally on your kitchen counter, and make a new dessert from Epicurious, too. With that said, my main gripe is the leather tab that secures the front cover to the back. It tends to get in the way, no matter how you hold the folio. However, I did find that you can tuck the tab behind the iPad, keeping it from obstructing you view. Read more