Since the iPad 2′s release, there have been tons of cases coming out. From Smart Cover back shields to drop-proof full body protection, there is a case for every protective need. Many cases serve double duty, but one case really stands out with its multitasking abilities. Meet the HandyShell ($54.95), a thin and lightweight case that is a great bang for your buck. 

The HandyShell is an iPad 2 case made by Speck. When I first received the case, I noticed the red attachment on the back. Seeing the rest of the case is gray, it really popped out. This attachment is used to convert the case into a stand, hanger, and other things. I personally felt that the red/gray color combo was not the best choice, but it still looks okay.

The case was really simple to snap on. The back was a hard plastic, but the edges of the case seemed to be a mix between rubber and silicone so that you could stretch the edges over the iPad. I felt the fit was very secure. I liked how Speck chose to cover the power button and volume rocker in this material as it gave the case a better look as opposed to unnecessary cutting out of holes.

Since the case is like a snap on back cover, it does not add much weight to your iPad. It does, however, add some thickness. The red attachment is pretty thick and makes the case look much thicker.

One flaw I noticed was the placement of the red attachment. When I placed the case on the table, it would rock back and forth because the attachment did not have much of a recessed area to sit in. This made it a bit annoying when trying to play games with the iPad flat on the table.

The red attachment is coated with a rubber material, so it was easy to grab on to. It could be pulled out into several angles to accommodate different situations. A great feature of the HandyShell is the ability to pull the red attachment all the way. This position could then be used as a thumb hook for one handed iPad use, jamming out in GarageBand, hanging on a hook for use in the kitchen, or (my personal favorite) as the world’s most expensive “Do Not Disturb” door hanger. You could also pull it out at another angle to create a stand that works in portrait or landscape mode.

The HandyShell case is a really neat case. It’s fun design gives users the ability to dream up new uses. Plus, it isn’t too expensive. It won’t protect your screen, but if you want an affordable and interesting case, check out the HandyShell case.

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