Seido (www.seido.com) has announced its line of signature cases and a screen guard for the iPhone 5. These items are available for preorder now.

Seidio’s Surface and Active cases are available with or without a kickstand. The metal kickstand is designed to prop up the iPhone 5 in a comfortable multimedia viewing position. Leaving your hands-free, the user can multi-task while watching videos or slideshows.

The Convert Combo is offers protection in a convertible 2-in-1 case design. The US$9.95 Ultimate Screen Guard will purportedly safeguard the screen in most conditions.

The Surface is the thinnest case in the line with high-end protective qualities. It’s available in black, garnet red, royal blue, amethyst and sage. Piano black and glossed white will be available in the upcoming weeks.

The Active is designed for consumers who are always on-the-move. It’s available in black, garnet red, royal blue, amethyst and sage. Piano black and glossed white will be available in a few weeks.
The Surface and Active versions without a kickstand retail for US$29.95 for the case and $49.95 for the case and holster combo. While the kickstand version of both cases retails for $34.95 for the case and $54.95 for the case and holster combo.

The Convert begins with the Surface case, and allows the user to add more protective layers for rugged, tough environments. It’s available in black, and Seidio will release a sand gray color in a few weeks. It retails for $49.95 with a patented locking holster and Ultimate Screen Guard.