Two new smart iPad accessories from Cocoon Innovations

Yes – today is “iPad day”. As thousands of people anxiously await the brown truck pulling up their house, I am reading the 120 or so emails announcing new iPad accessories that were sent in the past week – and picking out the best of the best.

Two of those “best” come from Cocoon innovations – their new The Harlem and The Gramercy both feature the neat GRID-IT! object retention system, allowing you to carry a lot more than just your iPad.

The Harlem (pictured above) is a water resistant messenger sling. The bag comes in three color combinations – black with yellow interior, gray with orange interior and red with brown interior. The Harlem will be available later this month for $54.99.The second new iPad case from Cocoon Innovations is one for the true Apple fan – the Gramercy messenger sling holds your iPad as well as your iPhone. Of course, this bag also comes with a GRID-IT! organizer making it the perfect storage system for your charger, iPad accessory dongles and more.

The Gramercy will also be available later this month, and at just $29.99 it appears to be a real bargain.

It is available in the same color combinations as the Harlem (black with yellow interior, gray with orange interior and red with brown interior).

Check out the full assortment of bags over at Cocoon Innovations which is where you’ll also learn more about their GRID-IT! system.

Armpocket iPhone case offers storage for more than your phone

IPhone cases are nothing special – and it takes quite a bit of innovation to design a case that can stand out in the already crowded market. The Armpocket case is such a product.

The Armpocket attaches to your arm using a vented memory foam strap. The bag itself has space for your phone, keys, wallet and more. The case is made from recycled materials and soft natural bamboo!

You’ll find the Armpocket case over at their web site, where it is available in six colors, several sizes as well as different front pockets.

The basic version of the Armpocket Sport 20 case ($29.95) has a regular pocket, but they also have versions with a small clear window (for the iPod Nano) and a large clear window for touch screen devices like the iPhone, Blackberry Storm or T-Mobile G1.

The Armpocket lineup starts at $22.95 for the small Aero 10 up to $35.95 for the largest bag, the Xtreme 30.