New to the market, Apple (News - Alert) has just introduced the new iPad Smart Case, which unlike the ipad Smart Cover, offers full protection of the back of your iPad in addition to its front side. The smart case, which retails for $49, is now available to iPad owners in six different colors and is compatible with both the iPad 2, and the newest iPad version as well.

According to Apple, “The iPad Smart Case covers your iPad both front and back, yet still retains the thin, light design of iPad. Like the Smart Cover, it folds easily into a stand for reading, typing, and watching video. It also automatically wakes and sleeps the iPad on open and close. Made from polyurethane, it’s available in six bright colors and you can personalize it with free laser engraving on the Apple Online Store.”

Although there is not too much excitement derived from the new product, as it is a similar model to what is already on the market, the iPad Smart case is still an excellent way to keep your iPad perfectly intact on each side. Its price, as expected from the Apple creators, is similar to that of the other iPad covers on the market, which is pretty good considering the new addition. However, Apple should have decided to produce these cases with the launch of the new iPad. Nevertheless, it is available in all Apple Stores today.