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Joby–the company behind those neat little Gorillapod iPhone stands–showed off what may be the coolest iPad case I’ve seen thus far, tonight at CES. The company says the case is “inspired by the Japanese art of the fold,” and the Ori’s wings do fold and fold and then fold some more.

The case can completely cover the iPad, or it can serve as a stand for the tablet, at all manner of different heights. It’s made from lightweight aluminum, which, surprisingly, doesn’t add all that much weight to the device–it only weighs about 17 ounces.

Slick protection ain’t cheap, however–the Ori will run you $79.95

LAS VEGAS — Along with its curious Ori iPad case, Joby has also launched a more conventional Gorillapod-like iPad accessory, the Gorillamobile Yogi.

The Yogi consists of a polycarbonate case with a rubber bumper. Into this case slides the tripod, with the prehensile ball-and-socket legs that are Joby’s trademark. The tripod can mount on a long or a short edge, and from there you can pretty much position the iPad any way you like, propping it on your lap, wrapping it around a wrist or hanging it from the back of an airplane (or car) seat.

A regular, mobile-sized Gorillapod actually makes a great iPad stand, as we found out back in July. But this version, custom made and actually joining securely onto the tablet itself, looks to be both sturdier and handier. Available now, for $50.

Yogi product page [Joby]

See Also:

• How-To: Gorillapod Doubles as Awesome iPad Stand
• Joby Gorillapod, Now for iPod Touch
• The (Ugly) DIY Gorillapod
• Gorillapod-Inspired Tripod Looks Like Robot Skeleton

Case-maker Powis just announced that its iPad Cover, the Powis iCase, is available in two new designs: Tan Pebble Leather and Antique Book. A stylish case, its looks are inspired by those of antique books. It keeps your iPad slim and portable, while delivering sturdy protection. It also functions as a stand offering several flexible positions, and it’s available in over 40 patterns and designs. The cases can also be personalized with a name, inscription, favorite quote, or personal message on the inside cover. Powis can also print company logos.

Listen up last-minute shoppers, because Powis wants your business. It’s offering a buy one, get one 50 percent off deal. This promotion will run through December 21, with shipping options to deliver your case by December 25. Case prices range form $49.95 for a patterned case to $79.95 for a premium leather model.

Whoa, Nelly! ThinkFlood won’t like this… not one bit. If you’ll recall, the RedEye universal remote dongle was well received, as a simple 3.5mm adapter added IR beaming to Apple’s slate of iDevices. But now, Mashed Pixel has taken the integration one step further, seamlessly embedding an Infrared emitter into a case. Simply pop the Surc around your iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS or iPhone 4, download the (free) accompanying app and start programming. Before long, you’ll be dictating your home entertainment setup sans any external accessories, and heck, you may even improve your phone’s reception all the while. The only downside to this approach compared to ThinkFlood’s is that the iPad is obviously not supported, and once you upgrade to the iPhone 5, your trusty IR case becomes a glorified paperweight. If you’re kosher with that, though, you can get your pre-order in now for $69.95, with initial shipments expected to make their way out in Q1 2011.

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