Joby, that maker of flexible tripods that grip onto almost anything, has gotten into the iPad case business; and we’re taking a look at the gleaming and versatile object the company’s created.Its name is Ori, a hat-tip to the Japanese paper-folding art of origami; and its clever design lets it morph from a shiny shell into a stand that holds an iPad upright.
When we laid hands on this beauty tonight at CES 2011, it felt strong and sturdy, unfolding into a variety of configurations quite easily.
Available next week, Ori is a $79.95 case that doesn’t feel as pleasant to hold in your hand as leather but is strong enough to protect your iPad from serious dings. We especially like its utility as a portable stand that holds the iPad up like a mini-monitor.
Another innovative idea from Joby is the $50 Yogi, attaching some of the company’s bendable legs commonly used in its signature tripods for an iPad stand that would be great in the gym or in the car (backseat only, please). True to its name, it can bend into all sorts of strange positions, allowing you to place that iPad in places you never thought it would go.
Take a look at both of these clever innovations in the gallery:
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