Kensington curbs MacBook envy for iPad Air users with line of backlit keyboard cases

Kensington has revealed new keyborad cases that transform iPad Air into a totable and versatile mini notebook. The KeyFolio Thin X2 offers an exceptionally light, thin, and form-fitting design that maintains the sleek profile of the iPad Air.

In addition to the protective hard-shell exterior, key features include:

• Integrated Bluetooth keyboard featuring 6 rows of high-performance scissor keys
• Row of dedicated shortcut keys for greater productivity in fewer keystrokes
• QuickFold^™ design allows users to hide the keyboard beneath iPad to quickly and easily transition from typing to viewing mode.
• KeySense^™ Power Channel automatically turns the keyboard on and off when it's engaged or disengaged from the magnetic stand, helping to conserve battery life
• Auto Wake/Sleep for the iPad Air
• Magnetic closure for a safe and secure fit

Kensington also revealed a tough case for the iPad Air, the The BlackBelt 2^nd Degree Rugged Case offers extreme tablet protection that is easy to hold, and is also available for the iPad mini. Surrounded in a strong, cushioned layer of rubber over a polycarbonate X-frame to protect against bumps and drops, the BlackBelt meets military-grade MIL-STD-810G testing for drop protection ideal for deployment in schools and enterprises.