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Assero Defender And Protector Frontpacks For iPad

At only one and a half pounds, you’d think the iPad would be fine on its own being slipped in and out of a messenger bag. If the iPad isn’t portable enough for your day job (or you’re ultra-paranoid about pickpockets), Assero has slimmed down a backpack so you can wear it over your chest. Opening out and presenting the iPad as a typing surface, they’re designed to be mobile “offices” where you can quickly access your most used gadgets and accessories. Of the two models, the Protector is a slim version at $89.99 that can be worn underneath clothes (the aluminum iPad would make for good body armor), and the Defender is a more expensive workhorse that has more pouches and pockets for $129.99. You can preorder the cases at Assero’s landing page, but I can’t say I’m jumping at the opportunity to actually get one.

[via CNET]

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