Samsung have just announced the official sales figures for the recently released Galaxy Tab, which was touted by many as a potential iPad killer. The Galaxy Tab, which has been pushed by many retailers has sold around 600,000 units worldwide. So how does that fair against the iPad?

Well the iPad, when it was released on the 3rd of April sold 1 million units in its first month. While the number if significantly lower for the Galaxy Tab, I personally believe this is a great achievement, especially when you consider that the iPad was one of the very first tablets and so had nothing to compare itself to. It remains to be seen how well the Galaxy Tab will continue to do – this is the true success of a product, once the media hype has died down, but with so many rival tablets on the way, competition will be fierce.

If you are looking for any high quality Galaxy Tab accessories, then GearZap.com is the best place to look. We have a wide range of specially designed peripherals. Buy a  Galaxy Tab screen protector to keep your screen as good as they day you bought it, or a Galaxy Tab Case to prevent your Tab from any knocks or bumps, or why not buy a Galaxy Tab skin? All of our tablet accessories are available for next day delivery if you order before 5pm!

Our pick of the best Kindle 3 Cases and Covers

Choosing which is the best Kindle 3 case is of course a matter of personal preference, as there are a wide range of styles available to buy, designed for totally different needs, at prices to suit all budgets. To make the job of picking a Kindle 3 case that much easier for you, we’ve got a round-up of some best cases available to buy on GearZap.com at the moment. They’re sure to be bit hits this Christmas, with the Kindle 3 (as it is often known) selling at such an attractive price at the moment.

Simplicity is often all that is needed to make a good case for the Kindle 3, and the Black Leather effect Kindle 3 Book Case does exactly that. Made from rugged, faux leather, which has a high quality feel to it, the case is certainly built to last. The Kindle 3 fits neatly into the book style case, without any chance of it accidentally sliding out. The book style case is compact too, and will slip neatly into any normal sized bag. The Kindle 3 Case is also available in a wide range of colours, including red, purple and pink.

Waterfield make a red slip case for the Kindle 3, which is shown above. This popular Slip Case, which could also be called a Kindle 3 Cover, is softly padded, ensuring your kindle remains scratch free. Lightweight and good looking, the Waterfield slip case has proved very popular so far. The case is also waterproof, so ideal for avoiding the kindle getting wet, and also features an internal frame, to add extra protection to your Kindle 3. For those who prefer a darker colour, the Waterfield Kindle 3 case also comes in black.

Cool Bananas cases and bags, are very cool, with innovative designs and styles, and this Cool Bananas Kindle 3 envelope case is no exception to the rule. Based on a simple but elegant envelope style case, the high quality leather envelope case has a metal clasp to hold your kindle 3 firmly in place. Retro but cool, this Cool Bananas case looks great holding Amazon’s eReader.

The Black Tuff-Luv Kindle 3 Case is one of the most rugged cases GearZap sells. The case, which is clearly designed specifically for the Kindle 3, is made from some of the best quality leather available, and comes with a lifetime guarantee against their workmanship. You can have every confidence that this case will last a lifetime. The case is designed to hold your Kindle 3 the whole time, and the keyboard and connections are easily accessible, as you can see from the above photo. The case also turns into a stand which means you can easily prop up your Kindle on a table or desk making reading that much easier.

GearZap.com has a huge range of Amazon Kindle accessories to chose from, including Kindle reading lights, Kindle screen protectors and many others. Our sister site MobileFun.co.uk also has a wide range of Kindle Covers.

With so many different MacBook cases available to buy, it can be a difficult to decision to choose which one you should get, so we’ve put together a buyers guide to help you. Here’s a couple of things you might want to consider when purchasing a new MacBook case:

Which size case do I need for my MacBook?

So it sounds obvious, but the first thing to do is to ensure you are looking for the right size case, especially with so many different models of MacBook that Apple have released over the last few years.  For example, you may be lucky enough to  be looking for one of the new 11″” MacBook Air cases , or a slightly larger case for the 13″ MacBook Air. For those who use larger screens, we have specially designed cases for the 15″ MacBook Pro and cases for the 13″  MacBook Pro too. The next question to ask is what style of MacBook cases are available? Here’s a selection of some of the best-selling types on GearZap:

Leather MacBook Cases

Made from premium cow hide, the Urbano Zip Sleeve for the 15″ MacBook Pro is one of our most stylish leather cases. In a beautiful tanned leather, the Urbano sleeve is ultra lightweight and portable ensuring you MacBook will remain stratch free on the move. The inside is made from a super-soft, velveteen ensuring a snug fit and no chance of scratching. The case, which is one of the best selling Urbano cases, clearly has beautiful craftsmanship, and would be the ideal present for someone who has just bought their MacBook and needs a good quality leather case.

The Noreve leather sleeve for MacBook 13″ MacBook or 13″ MacBook pro is one of the most premium brands available on GearZap. The sleeve itself is simply stunning, with beautiful handcrafted leather and meticulous attention to detail. Simplicity and elegance are key to this case’s design, which forms part of our luxury Noreve Cases Range. We also have the 17″ Noreve leather sleeve too.

Tough MacBook Cases

Few products give more of an impression of being rugged than the Cool Bananas Bulletproof for 15″ MacBook Pro. Solidly put together, and designed to be shock resistant, the Bulletproof range are certainly some of the toughest MacBook Cases around. It is also designed to be highly practical, with a shoulder strap and useful carrying handles. The soft inner lining and zipper provide a snug fit, whilst the external case is rugged and tough, ensuring the best protection. This MacBook case also includes a strap to hold your laptop in place and an inside pocket to hold all of your MacBook accessories.

ZeroShock Cases are also renowned for making some of the most durable netbook and laptop cases, and the Zeroshock IV Advanced 13.3″ case is no exception. With their proving ground in Japan, the Zeroshock IV range are used by the US military and NASA, which is a solid backing if ever a case needed one. Coupled with stylish, sleek black designs the ZeroShock cases are super tough, and made to be incredibly resilient, withstanding some of the worst knocks and scratches.

Funky MacBook Cases

So there are a lot of people who are looking for MacBook cases which are a little different, and out of the ordinary. One of the most interesting much surely be the range of foof cases we stock. The one shown above is the Tsunami model, and this 13″ foofbag sleeve is made from gorgeous fabric, with a soft and fluffy sherpa fleece on the inside. Deliberately designed without any zips or catches, your MacBook perfectly slides into the sleeve, providing a snug fit that offers good protection.

One of my personal favourites is this MacBook sleeve shown above from Built NY. This French Vine designed 15″-16″ laptop sleeve is made from thick neoprene, with a soft interior. The sleeve is is not rectangular, but bulges slightly at the edges, ensuring that if you do accidentally drop your MacBook, then the edges (which are the most likely bit to get hit) are extra protected. Style and protection – what more could you want?

A device as streamlined and well designed as the MacBook Air deserves an equally high quality case. You need a case that is lightweight, thin and stylish whilst also adding sufficient protection. This rules out many of the standard cases which are much larger and heavier, defying the point of investing in such a thin laptop. Because of this problematic situation, GearZap has now released it’s range of MacBook Air 13″ Cases which are designed to be ultra slim and portable whilst giving your MacBook air the protection it deserves.

Cool Bananas ‘ShockProof’ 13.3″ MacBook Sleeve – Black

Designed to give slimline protection, this MacBook Air 13″ Case is made using a shock-absorbing memory foam core to protect your MacBook Air from knocks and bumps. With a soft inner lining and zipper lip, this case will protect 13″ MacBook Air Case will protect it from scratches whilst in transit. Capable of being used on its own or carried inside another bag, it is easy to slip the MacBook Air in and out of the case for quick access whenever you need it.

Built NY 12-13″ MacBook Sleeve

The Built NY Sleeve offers an incredible level of protection for a sleeve. Made from thick, water resistant neoprene with a fleece lining, it is designed to protect effortlessly from knocks and scratches. The hourglass style design stretches to fit, ensuring your MacBook Air is protected securely. It also means that the corners of the case are designed to give extra padding and protection from impact, with the “Shark Gill” style grips making handling the case slip-free.

Cool Bananas 13″ MacBook Envelope Case

The Cool Bananas Envelope Case is one of the most uniquely styled cases on the market. Ultra slimline with a durable leather style finish and a soft microfibre lining, this case us designed to protect your MacBook Air whilst adding a unique touch of design. With a secure magnetic locking mechanism to keep the case closed, the Cool Bananas MacBook Envelope is definitely a case that stands out from the rest.

MacBook Covers are designed to give invisible protection for your MacBook, preventing it from scratches and knocks whilst adding no bulk to the original design. Ultra slim and lightweight, these special covers constantly protect your MacBook whilst it is in use. With a large range of covers on the market, which is the best for you?

Incipio Feather Case for MacBook Pro 15″

This ultra slim cover measures less than 1mm thick, making it an ideal MacBook Cover for anyone seeking inconspicuous first class protection. Extremely lightweight, the ultra strong polymer is tough enough to withstand the punishment of everyday use and protect the MacBook without adding any extra bulk. Coming with a micro suede pouch for extra scratch protection during transport, the Incipio Feather Case (availabe in midnight blue and magenta pink) is one of the best solutions for slimline protection.

Macally BookShell Leather Cover

Offering sleek styling as well as protection for your MacBook, this cover has become the number one choice amongst professionals seeking shells and covers for the MacBook. This hard case cover features a leather look and feel with a microsuede lining to protect your MacBook from scratches. Easy to install, the two piece snap-on shell is designed specially for the MacBook Pro so you have access to all of the ports and controls at all times. With a ventilated rear to minimize heat build-up, this MacBook Cover is designed to be function with the MacBook constantly in use as well as protecting it on the move.

InvisibleSHIELD for MacBook Pro 13-inch

The ultimate in invisible protection, the InvisibleSHIELD offers full body coverage. Known for their incredibly touch protective films, the InvisibleSHIELD covers the Top, Bottom, Wrist rest and Track pad. Extremely resilient to scratches, this cover is custom sized to fit on to the MacBook for a perfect fit. At 0.2mm thick, this is the slimmest MacBook cover of its kind. With a lifetime guarantee, there is no doubt that they have faith in their product to protect your device.

Whilst these covers offer optimal protection against scratches, those after a higher level of protection (particularly during transportation) may be more interested in a case. With the recent release of the new MacBook Air range, it is a great idea to get MacBook 11″ Air Case to protect it whilst you carry the ultra portable device around.

GearZap’s best Kindle Covers & Kindle Cases

Amazon’s Kindle eReader is sure to be a big hit this Christmas, with the price starting at just £109 for the Wi-Fi only version, it’s the ideal stocking filler for all ages. With access to such a huge library of ebooks in such a small device, it’s perfect for use on your daily commute or to take on holiday with you. The perfect way to protect the eReader is to buy a kindle cover, ensuring it remains lightweight and portable, but also stopping it from getting scratched and damaged along the way. Here’s a selection of some of GearZap’s best Amazon Kindle Covers.

Tuff-Luv Book-Style Leather Case Cover

The Tuff-Luv cover for the Kindle has been made with high quality black leather, which has been hand finished – creating a stylish and robust cover for your eReader. With a lifetime guarantee against workmanship provided by Tuff-Luv, you can be sure the leather cover is extremely hard wearing.  The case of course neatly closes tight, ensuring that the kindle is still light and portable for you to carry round.

Waterfield Slip Case for Amazon Kindle

The Waterfield slip case has proved to be very popular, providing a simple but stylish Kindle case to protect and hold your eBook reader. The cases is made from strong waterproof nylon, so is sure to keep your Kindle safe and dry. One of the great advantages to using a slip case is that it enables to you take the Kindle out of the case – ensuring you get the benefit of its slim design.

Purple Faux Leather Amazon Kindle Cover

For those looking to spend a little less on their Kindle Case, then the faux leather case shown above might be perfect for you. Available in a wide range of colours, including red, black and pink, the slim case is ideal for protecting your Kindle, whilst providing access to all of the kindle cable connections as you would expect.

Cool Bananas ‘RainSuit’ Neoprene Kindle Sleeve Reversible

Cool Bananas, one of our most popular brands of cases has a fully reversible black and red neoprene case for the kindle. The soft but durable case neatly holds the kindle in place, providing good protection against any knocks or bumps – ideal for throwing into another backpack or other bag for carrying round with you.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab is now available to purchase in the UK! The new Android tablet, which is set to become a contender to the iPad which was released 5 months ago, is predicted to to be a success this coming Chrismas and in the new year, as the tablet market seeks to explode. The Galaxy Tab is available on a wide range of contracts and pricing options at many of the main retailers as of today.

GearZap already has a wide range of Samsung Galaxy Tab accessories available, including the official Samsung products. Here’s a couple of the products we have available to order now:

Samsung Galaxy Tab Case

Here’s a selection of some of the best Samsung Galaxy Tab Cases that are available at launch of the new tablet:

Noreve Tradition Leather Case for Samsung Galaxy Tab

One of the premium brands in the world of cases is Noreve – and they have built a beautiful handmade case for the galaxy tab. The Noreve Tradition Leather Case for Samsung Galaxy Tab, as it is officially known, is simply stunning and provides great protection for your tablet, whilst oozing style.

Samsung Galaxy Tab Stand

Samsung Galaxy Tab Tech 21 Leather Case Stand

The Samsung Galaxy Tab Tech 21 Leather Case Stand has been specifically designed to fit the 7″ tablet and built from high quality leather. The case, which doubles as a stand allows different viewing angles of the tablet making it perfect for viewing films or images on the go and at home.

Samsung Galaxy Tab Screen Protector

The InvisibleSHIELD Full Body Protector for Samsung Galaxy Tab, which is customer designed to fit the tablet is made from a highly durable material, originally used in the production of helicopters! InvisibleSHIELD have a reputation for producing some of the toughest products in the industry, and this galaxy tab screen protector is no exception!

GearZap’s recommendations for the best iPad stand

The number of iPad stands on the market has grown exponentially since the first release of the iPad in April 2010. There are stands to suit every taste, need and style, so no matter what your requirement is, there will be a case to suit you and at GearZap we have a wide range to chose from. Here’s our pick of our favourite and best selling iPad stands:

Just Mobile UpStand for Apple iPad

This stylish stand is made out of high grade aluminium, finished to extremely high standard. It allows the iPad to be supported securely both horizontally and vertically. Combine this with a striking design and this stand isn’t just a useful piece of functional design, it’s a practical addition to your iPad.

The UpStand makes its use completely apparent when it comes to simple day to day tasks such as watching films, allowing for easy viewing and easily customisable angles, neatly holding your iPad in place with its rubber feet.

Brenthaven 5-IN-1 Case for iPad – Bronze

The Brenthaven whilst strictly not a stand is possibly one of the most versatile products we’ve come across for the iPad. This 5 in 1 stand not only protects your iPad at all times it allows you to have both a case and stand in one.

The Brenthaven case not only allows for secure transport of your iPad in all circumstances, it also increases the usability of your iPad significantly. Not only is this firstly and primarily a hard shell iPad case, but it can also be turned into a sturdy viewing stand. This allows for comfortable use of the iPad when watching films or television shows.

With just a small slide of the lid the case can become a strong typing stand allowing for a comfortable and ergonomic typing position. The Case can also be hung on the back of car seats which allows the iPad to be used in long car journeys. Finally the case also allows for ease of use when out and about with the inclusion of an “EZ” grip handle.

When you combine all this with a 100% lifetime guarantee this is surely a stand case that is leading the way in terms of innovation.

PadStand for Apple iPad  - White / Black

This is as an example of where sometimes the simplest of designs does a great job with little or no fuss. The PadStand is made of an extremely soft-touch plastic that prevents any chance of scuffing your iPad or the surface it is stood on. It allows for easy positioning of the iPad and ensures that it is supported comfortably and securely both horizontally and vertically.

The PadStand ensures that your iPad is held securely whatever your doing and it does it all in a small and compact package. The Padstand is available in both white and black.

PRO-TEC Pure Bamboo iPad Stand

The perfect addition to any iPad is the Bamboo iPad stand, it is made of 100% natural high gloss bamboo and will ensure that your iPad is securely supported whilst looking stylish at all times. The Bamboo Stand is made of two pieces of natural bamboo and is easily constructed and disassembled to allow for easy transport when necessary. The bamboo finish is very striking and sure to turn heads with your iPad on display!

If you are looking for a different style of iPad stand, GearZap has a great range available to choose from.

A round up of the best iPad keyboards

A great way to extend your iPad is to buy a keyboard for it. Whilst some people would say the whole point of an iPad is to shed the bulk of a keyboard by having it on screen, some of the keyboards have been incredibly popular. It’s clear that it’s pretty useful to have the addition of a physical keyboard to complement Apple’s amazing tablet. GearZap has a wide range of iPad keyboards available – here are some of the best wireless and bluetooth keyboards:

KeyCase iPad Folio Deluxe with Bluetooth Keyboard

One of the best selling keyboards has been the iPad keycase folio. This is a unique iPad case, in that it doubles as a neat folio case, but also has a fold out bluetooth keyboard with a stand. The keycase provides a great angle for typing and is certainly easier typing on the physical keyboard than the screen – especially if you are looking to type for extended periods of time. The bluetooth keyboard syncs easily to the iPad, and has a long battery life of up to 100 hours.

Flexible Bluetooth Mini Keyboard for iPad

Another of GearZap’s favourite keyboards for the iPad is the rollable, flexible bluetooth mini keyboard for iPad. As you can see from the picture above, the keyboard neatly folds up, meaning it can be easily inserted in a tab, making it highly portable, especially when compared to other keyboards on the market. The keyboard is well designed and comfortable to use, with silent keys, making this the perfect portable keyboard for your apple iPad.

Official Apple Bluetooth Keyboard for iPad

No list would be complete without the stylish official Apple keyboard for the iPad. With it’s iconic design, the keyboard is superbly built and is worthy of the Apple trademark. The 3/4 size keyboard takes up less space than a full sized keyboard, but is still easy to type on, despite the smaller size. The stunning keyboard is low-profile, anodised aluminium and has highly responsive keys.

If you’re looking for any other iPad accessories, GearZap is the best place to shop with out wide range of cases, screen protectors and iPad stylus.

Hard Candy iPad Stylus pre-orders being taken

We are excited to announce that GearZap will be selling the new Hard Candy iPad Stylus to complement our exciting range of ipad stylus that we have already sourced. Two of the best selling products to date have been the Pogo iPad Stylus and the DAGi iPad Stylus – both with different pros and cons depending on what you think your main uses will be. We did a great video roundup to see what is the best ipad stylus just recently and also what is the best iPad stylus for sketching too. Why not check them out?

The new Hard Candy iPad stylus is due to arrive any day soon, and the stylus has had lots of press attention – it’s sure to be a great success and a great tool to use with your iPad.  So what’s different about this stylus then? Well the Hard Card iPad stylus offers a stylus as well as a high quality pen. The stylus is beautifully designed, with a sleek, chrome bodies finish and of course comes with a refillable ink reservoir.

Check our some of the photos of the Hard Card iPad stylus below – we’re certainly excited about it!