Price: $24.99, griffintechnology.com

Why it stands out:  The Binder Insert Case is designed as a study aid, to assist students in accessing textbook material on their iPad while taking notes at the same time. The case comes with reinforced grommets that will secure an iPad into any standard 3-ring binder. You'll also find a loop that can hold either a stylus or a pen, and a few cutouts for docking the connector; adjusting the volume controls; inserting headphones into a jack, and camera ports. One striking feature is its open access to ports from either side; therefore, it accommodates both right- and left-handed note-takers. It's a small detail that lefties will come to appreciate.