Big Grips Slim

$30, iPad

Teaches: a foam frame and stand for tablets

CTR Rating: 80%

CTR Review

We tried the new "slim" on our iPad 3, and found that it wasn't very slim. While it offered excellent protection, it also directed the sound from the speaker toward the back of the device. In addition, it was hard to get the charger into place, although once a graphics adapter was plugged in, we found it handy, because the fat frame held it from coming loose. Big Grips Frame (the fat one) now comes in five colors (black, red, orange, blue and green). Big Grips Slim in three colors (Black, Blue and Green). Also available: the Big Grips Wedge ($20), a stand that works with the Big Grips Slim and allows you to stand up your iPad to watch movies, etc.; the Big Grips Buddy ($20), a case for your iPod Touch; the Big Grips Frame for iPad Air ($35); and the Big Grips Slim for iPad Air ($30).