Adesso (http://www.adesso.com) has released its Compagno 3 Bluetooth Scissor-Switch Keyboard with Carrying Case for the iPad. Available at several retailers, Adesso’s WKB-1000DW has a manufacturer's suggested retail price of US$89.99.

The Adesso Compagno 3 Bluetooth® 3.0 Scissor-Switch Keyboard and Case is a slim and aluminum base detachable Bluetooth 3.0 keyboard that includes a standard layout with iPad and multimedia hotkeys. The latter offers access to iPad shortcuts.

The scissor-switch keys of keyboard provide the same great tactile feel as a laptop and almost silent key response, according to the folks at Adesso. A faux leather case accompanies the keyboard. It not only protects, but it also provides multiple viewing angles for easier typing, Internet browsing, and video viewing.

The design of the Compagno 3 case also converts into a standalone iPad case, which gives your iPad’s cameras full visibility and includes a magnetic closure that automatically wakes and sleeps both your iPad and Bluetooth keyboard when you open or close the case.

Adesso’s various product lines are available through Ingram Micro, Synnex and D&H direct vendors, eRetailers, including Amazon, Buy.com, PC Mall, CDW, Insight, Newegg and TigerDirect. In addition, they're also available at retail stores, such as Micro Center, Fry’s, CompUSA, and Staples.