Seidio Releases the ACTIVE Case for Apple iPad 2

Press Release Source: Seidio On Thursday June 2, 2011, 11:26 am EDT

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Seidio, a leading manufacturer of mobile device accessories, just released the ACTIVE case for Apple iPad 2, providing lighter on-the-go protection for iPad 2 users. Seidio ACTIVE maintains superior shock absorbing protection and full functionality in a case that is up to 33% lighter than competitor cases with the same amount of protection.

“Apple redesigned the iPad 2 to be thinner and lighter allowing for more portability, so we knew consumers would want a case that matches this improvement,” said David Chang, Seidio CEO and founder. “Through our innovative engineering and the use of the highest quality materials, we were able to develop a compact and lightweight case to complement the iPad redesign without giving up superior protection and functionality.”

The two-layer case combines an interior lightweight polymer to absorb shock and a hard exterior skeleton designed to give added protection to the device’s corners and sides. Users can confidently maintain their active lifestyle transporting their iPad 2 without fear of damage and adding unnecessary weight to their load.

The multipurpose protective cover transforms into a stand with 15 different angles complementing the many functions of the iPad 2. ACTIVE protects and allows you to use the iPad in any environment or with any iPad application.

Seidio ACTIVE for iPad 2 provides:

Thinner design, up to 33% lighter weight than cases with same level of protection Superior shock absorbing protection provided by two interlocking layers Multipurpose cover protects the screen and transforms into a stand with 15 different viewing angles

The Seidio ACTIVE for iPad 2 is included in the ACTIVE product line of cases created for active individuals who need protection for their mobile devices, but want a sleek, professional looking case. These two-layer cases are made from the highest quality materials and are designed to fit perfectly to the corresponding mobile device.

Seidio ACTIVE for iPad 2 is available immediately for $69.95 MSRP at www.seidio.com/active.

About Seidio

Seidio was founded in 2002 in the bustling metropolitan city of Houston, Texas. We are a company by professionals, for professionals. We design smarter mobile accessories for today’s mobile professional, and we take our work very seriously. Simply put our goal is to maximize our customer’s mobile device experience, so they can confidently take on the world. We provide an array of products including screen guards, extended life batteries, three levels of protective cases, charging docks, car kits and our accessories work together to provide an array of smartphone solutions. For more information on the entire Seidio product line, please go to?www.seidio.com.

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Houghton Mifflin Releases iPad Algebra App

One of the world's largest K-12 textbook manufacturers has released its first high school textbook on the iPad.

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt released an Algebra 1 app Thursday that combines textbook information with interactive content, which many hope will engage students. At $59.99, the app costs about the same as an algebra textbook, although students will need an iPad to use it. The company plans to release Geometry and Algebra 2 versions later this spring.

In California, 400 students are testing the app; early returns are favorable. About 90 percent of students who are using the iPad in the pilot program are at least "proficient" according to current math benchmarks, compared to just 60 percent of students in traditional classes.

"We are seeing a marked increase in student engagement and self-guided instruction with our California pilot students," Bethlam Forsa, an executive vice president for the company said in a statement. "Teachers and students are reporting that they prefer using the app over traditional content delivery methods."

The app has more than 400 video tutorials and step-by-step animations that walk them through equations and problems, and students are able to "write" on the iPad with their fingers.

More schools throughout the country are experimenting with iPads. This week, the school district in Auburn, Maine said it would buy 285 iPad 2 tablets for kindergarteners to use next fall at a cost of $200,000.

See how your school stacks up in our rankings of Best High Schools. Have something of interest to share? Send your news to us at highschoolnotes@usnews.com.

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