Most of the cases that we receive at TUAW Labs fall into one of two categories: those that use plastic and silicone to create an ultra-protective shell, and those that use more natural materials like cloth or leather to provide style and a modicum of protection. The Mapicases Orion Leather Smart Case ($160) for iPad 2-4 is one of the latter, turning leather into a good-looking case with a unique twist on flexibility.
Design
At first glance, the Orion looks vaguely similar to Apple's Smart Cover. After all, it does have the telltale lines on the cover where you can fold it origami-like into a stand. But that's where the similarity ends.
The Orion features a stand design that works not only in landscape orientation like the App
