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As Tim mentioned, an iPad 2 can fit into an iPad 1 case, but not the other way around.
Besides, when you say awesome, are you referring to SmartCases, which turn the iPad automatically On/Off? Because those won't work with iPad 1 anyway, due to a lack of the magnetic sensor.