Gambling that Apple will introduce the iPad 5 next week, Gumdrop Cases has already started producing cases based on leaked specs.
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While no one can confirm whether Apple will release the svelter iPad 5 on June 10, Gumdrop Cases is confident that Apple will and has produced cases based on leaked specs. Gumdrop is taking preorders and says it will ship cases out on June 10 (if indeed the iPad 5 is unveiled). The $34.95 Gumdrop Bounce case is shown here on top of the iPad 4. The Bounce is available in other colors.
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Thinner bezel
If the leaked specs are accurate, the iPad 5 will be a significantly narrower device with less of a bezel (like the iPad Mini).
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Gumdrop Drop Tech Designer series
The $59.95 Designer series comes in pastel colors. It's seen sitting here on top of the current iPad 4.
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iPad 5 vs. iPad 4
The iPad 4 on top of Gumdrop's Designer Series case for the iPad 5. The standard Drop Tech case comes in black, green, and black with red trim.
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iPad 5 vs. Mini
If these specs are accurate, the iPad 5 will make the Mini seem a little less mini.
