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“omg, is that an old school cassette in your hand?” “Nah man, this is totally my iPhone case!” *high five* Tuned Up‘s silicone enclosure fits snuggly around your iPhone, and by flipping over the clear outer case, you’ve got yourself a stand as well. Form, function, and irony have never gelled so well.

If you’re fed up with getting mugged on the subway when you pull out your $19,500 iPhone 4 Diamond Edition case, then this is the solution for you: The Little Black Book. This unassuming journal-like case cradles your iPhone 4 in a protective, hand-crafted wood frame. The faux black leather binding adds a touch of class. I have many leather-bound books and my apartment smells of rich mahogany.

The greatest iPhone case ever laid upon planet Earth, Colors by SwitchEasy, is now available for iPhone 4. Simple, practical, beautifully designed, and one of the absolute few to actually protect the phone’s “home” button. The case also comes with two anti-static screen guards, a microfiber wipe, a squeegee for screen guard application, and jack/port protectors. Get it, son.

I’ve long been a fan of SwitchEasy‘s cases, and the RibCage sleeve for iPad solidifies why. The shock dissipating ribcage design is high pressure molded and designed to defend against direct screen impacts. Their Colors case for iPhone is still my all-time favorite … still waiting on the iPhone 4 creations they have in store.

From design collective Grove come some sweet laser-engraved Bamboo iPhone 4 cases. Available in both “artist series” pre-engraved designs, as well as having the option to add your own art, the cases are made with sustainable, eco-friendly materials.

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Ever been driving behind a vehicle that had those obnoxious bull balls hanging from its undercarriage? You can now exude that same level of distinction with your iPhone case thanks to Phoneballs! These silicone cases simultaneously protect your phone from dust and grime while solidifying to humanity what a complete imbecile you are.

Luxury mobile device accessory designer Sena Cases is taking pre-orders on new iPad cases, including the lovely folio design above. Be a step above the interview competition in this crappy crap job market by busting out your iPad in style. Potential employers are sure to overlook your ineptitude after feasting their eyes on the leather book style side-folding design and integrated recessed collapsible back stand.

By now we’ve all seen the hardwood/bamboo iPhone cases from Vers, which offer stellar protection and an exceedingly-unique design. Coming soon is the above pictured iPad iteration of the steel-reinforced wood case, which also offers an optional wood prop for table-top use. I also notice the case shields the Home button area on the iPad; can you guys implement that feature on your iPhone cases, too? Word up.

To “welcome the Spring/Summer 2010 season”, Hong Kong retailer JOYCE commissioned iPhone case designs from 6 high-end brands. Apparently the gist is that these designs carry over themes from each brand’s current collection… including the giant freakin’ oblong rock-like case. Who said opulence and practicality don’t mix?

Yes, that is what it looks like. iMaxi – The Apple iPad Case with Protective Wings takes the obvious moniker joke to the extreme. Etsy seller Hip Handmaids says the case “shields [the iPad] from all those unsightly and embarrassing data leaks that would make any motherboard worry!” See what they did there? The case also comes in a… red-threaded interior version. True story, bro.