The Apple iPad 2 has just been officially unveiled, so new accessories for the revamped device should be rolling out in droves. First one to catch our attention is the Booqpad Folio made for the iPad 2 that elegantly combines protection for the ipad with a traditional notepad.
Unfortunately, it does not automatically transfer what you doodle on the notepad onto the iPad. For that you might look into LiveScribe’s smartpens. But for someone like myself that finds it difficult to do creative work directly on a computer or a tablet–such as when I’m sketching out my webcomics for SlashGear–a folio like this is a nice way for me to easily carry a traditional sketchpad along with my iPad.
The Booqpad ships with a 50-sheet notepad and comes in 5 different color combinations made with a weatherproof leatherette material. It is also designed symmetrically so that it can be flipped for either right-hand or left-hand use. There’s room for a pen, stylus, business cards, and even cash. The Booqpad Folio is available now for $49.99 at Booq where you can also find a myriad of other iPad accessories including messenger bags, backpacks, and skins.