Protective apparatus for tablet electronic device

The invention relates to a portable apparatus (10) for storing and selectively positioning a portable electronic device in one of a plurality of viewing or operational positions. The apparatus (10) has front (102) and back (100) covers and a connection member (104) hingedly attached to each of the front and back covers. The front cover (102) of the apparatus (10) is preferably provided with bendable structures along first and second diagonals and a midline to provide a plurality of cover segments (A-H) that can be arranged in different positions to form three-dimensional structures for supporting the device by folding or bending the front cover (102) along the first and second diagonals and the midline. The back cover (100) is adapted for removable interconnection with the electronic device (10).