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If you need a little extra talk time on your iPhone, there are plenty of cases you can buy with built-in battery packs that will extend the life of your device between charges. Unfortunately, a number f those cases have to be removed and charged separately from your iPhone when they run down.

Thankfully, the new Energizer AP1201 Rechargeable iPhone 4 Battery Case allows you to charge both your iPhone and the battery inside the case at the same time, using the same charging cable.

The AP1201 is the latest in Energizer’s new line of rechargeable battery products, and nearly doubles the life of your iPhone 4’s built-in battery. You can check the status of the internal battery on your iPhone display like normal, and the AP1201’s built-in battery charge is indicated by hidden LEDs on the outside of the case. The case itself is slim and made of firm silicone and never has to be removed; you have access to all of the ports and buttons on the body of the phone. If you need a little extra juice for your iPhone, the Energizer AP1201 is available now at $69.99 retail price.
 

That useful iPad you love to carry around will become a whole lot more useful once you’ve wrapped it in the Booq Boa Folio case. The Boa Folio features a three-position design for typing, presentations, and desk work, making your iPad versatile and useful throughout your day.

The Boa Folio can be carried on its own or can slide into a backpack or bag. You can rest your iPad flat against your lap, elevate it slightly for screen typing, or put it nearly vertical for presentations and video viewing. The case’s interior features a large document pocket and a molded bumper to protect the iPad and hold it securely in place. You can pick one up in Nappa leather ($89.95; gray and sand or turquoise) or in ballistic nylon ($49.95; black and red, berry, or slate).

Never be without power again, owners of older iPhones. Concord Keystone has introduced the Keystone Eco holster, which serves as both a rechargeable backup battery and a case. Available in black or white, this hard case delivers both front and back protection for the iPhone. It uses a mechanical spring sliding action to open and remove the iPhone. The auxiliary battery stays with the case, lessening the weight when the iPhone is in use.

The case clips to a belt, waistband, or handbag. Slide the phone into the case and it automatically begins charging. You’ll get a full charge in just three hours. Both the iPhone and the case can be charged by connecting the pair to a USB cable or outlet. Grab one now from Best Buy for $69.99.

“Dear Sir or Madam,” the email began, and we almost deleted it at once, but then we realized the gentleman who wrote that line was hawking the Yosion Apple Peel 520. A quick visit to his website did nothing to allay our lingering suspicions — it appeared to be a hastily-cobbled cash-in through and through — but still, the prospect of an iPod touch case with cellular capabilities sorely tempted our wallet. We evaded the siren call and left Peel520.net without attempting a purchase, but noticed on our way out several references to the practically identical website for the MicroSIMCutter. Google tells us their owners are one and the same, so if you bought one of those sim-cutting devices (not to be confused with the Cut My Sim) and got your product as promised, we suppose you’re liable to get a good deal here. But if you have qualms, well — wait for Go Solar to formally bring the product to market, or else steer clear.

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Even though there may be evidence that people are trading in their notebooks for iPads, that hasn’t stopped a number of new cases designed to make your iPad more like a laptop from coming to market. (All before the mythical ClamCase manages to appear, I might add.) The latest challenger is the Kensington KeyFolio Bluetooth Keyboard and Case, available to pre-order for $99.99 list.

The case itself is made of a faux-leather plastic that’s spill resistant and covers both the iPad and the keyboard when closed. When you’re ready to use your iPad, simply flip the case open so the keyboard is on the back to use the touch-screen, or rest the case on a surface like a laptop to use the keyboard. The back of the case has a flexible hinge to keep the iPad upright while you type on the keyboard. The Bluetooth keyboard has soft rubberized keys that won’t scratch your iPad’s screen when the case is closed, and comes with a 90-hour rechargeable battery.