Octavo iPad 2 Case

 Pad & Quill’s new Octavo case for the iPad 2 is a lot like the redesign of the new iPad itself. It’s thinner, lighter and adds a hole for the rear-facing camera. It also comes in a range of colors instead of the plain black of v1.0, and even has a fancy new option for the cover, in the form of an optional slip-pocket for papers.

There was a lot to like about the original Pad & Quill case when we reviewed it last year. It was better put together and a lot sturdier than the rival Dodocase, but it was also bigger and heavier (16.3 ounces). The new Octavo is almost as light as the original Dodocase, coming in at just 11 ounces (the Dodocase was 9.1 ounces).
The Octavo now comes covered with red, green or black leather, and for an extra $10 you can specify a pocket inside the front cover, useful for those scraps of paper less enlightened individuals keep pressing on you. The standalone case costs the same as its predecessor: $60.