Otterbox APL2-iPAD1-20-C4OTR iPad Defender Series Case

Otterbox APL2-iPAD1-20-C4OTR iPad Defender Series Case

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Brand: OtterBox
Category: CE

Retail List Price: $89.95
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Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars reviews

Color: Black
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Fragile: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.8
Dimensions (in): 7.9 x 0.9 x 10

MPN: APL2-IPAD1-20-C4OTR
Model: APL2-IPAD1-20-C4OTR
UPC: 609722955935
EAN: 0609722955935
ASIN: B003TVWNAM

Features:
  > Highly protective case in black for the Apple iPad
  > Innovative three layer design protects your smartphone from bumps, drops, scratches and dust
  > Silicone skin wraps around it all to absorb shock; thermal-formed sheet covers your screen and keys
  > Built-in stand for viewing convenience; snap-off access for optional iPad dock
  > Not tested or recommended for water protection; backed by 1-year warranty
Customer Reviews:
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5 out of 5 stars Absolutely the best case for the IPad   September 9, 2010
M. McCasland (Little Rock, AR United States)
I went through three cases before I settled on this case. I absolutely love it.

Extremely durable, plus comes with a screen protector -- worth $10-$20 separately.

The built-in stand is great. I frequently use it while laying in bed, in the car, next to the computer, etc...

Worth every penny / buy without worries. It'll be the last iPad case you buy.




3 out of 5 stars Screen Protector Installation Way Too Difficult   September 8, 2010
Matthew J. Faulkner (Albuquerque, NM USA)
I have used the Otterbox on my iPhone - and loved it. I was looking forward to a similar experience with the iPad. The installation of the screen protector was difficult to understand and difficult to complete - I could not get rid of the bubbles - the tool provided also scratched the protector.

I used a third party screen protector in the end.


5 out of 5 stars Great addition to my iPad   September 6, 2010
SEP
2 out of 3 found this review helpful

I studied this product and read multiple reviews prior to purchasing. I am very particular and was a little concerned that this case would be bulky and awkward. After receiving and installing the case I can honestly report that I could not be happier. I use the iPad for multiple purposes ranging from fire scene investigations (hot and dirty work) to City Council meetings (wearing a suit). The protection this case provides gives me confidence to use the iPad in the field with the style to take it anywhere. The removable screen cover provides excellent protection and piece of mind. The integrated stand works well for surfing and typing, especially with the bluetooth keyboard. I would highly recommend this case to anyone with an iPad, it provides security and functionality complementing the devices ultra portability.


4 out of 5 stars Good for what it's made for   September 6, 2010
H. Sole (Miami, Fl United States)
1 out of 2 found this review helpful

I purchased this case since I was looking for something stylish which would hold up well when travelling as well as allowing me to easily dock with Apple's Dock (I want to use my iPad as a photo frame). I had the original Apple Case and I didn't feel like cutting a slit in the back to make it adjust to the dock.

The case is well constructed and extremely durable, which is ideal for all those which will take the unit into more extreme conditions. All around the screen and even around the body the seal seems nearly airtight, which I unfortunately learned the hard way. I had an invisible shield installed on my iPad and I installed the case over it (which is possible, but extremely difficult to do). However when I wanted to remove the iPad from the case, I was unable to. I basically had to tear the invisible shield off the iPad's screen and body while still in the Otterbox to be able to take it out of the case...

Besides this, the only two downsides I'd see to the case is:
1. It adds a significant amount of weight to your iPad (you can easily feel the "before and after" effect in your hand).
2. The kickstand only works for one position about 45 degrees) and it will only work in landscape mode.

Otherwise it's a fantastic case, but I don't think I would've purchased it to simply get the dock access. Looking into a slimmer design to use for my day to day stuff which will let me remove it easily from the case and dock separately.


4 out of 5 stars TOUGHbox   September 5, 2010
SteamaZon
1 out of 2 found this review helpful

OTTERBOX DEFENDER

The Otter is an inquisitive ferret-like creature known for its playfulness and comedic behavior and its ability to escape confinement. How it relates to the tanklike container that protects the iPAD, perhaps it keeps the PAD from "escaping" its confinement.

When one purchases the PAD, there are some immediate considerations, among which is an appropriate COVER.

One can settle on what APPLE offers, it is sufficient, protects the PAD somewhat and provides a bit of modesty for what would otherwise be a largely nekked piece of hardware. There are variations of this nominal protection, each offering its own strengths and drawbacks and in this class I include the Otterbox COMMUTER case (which does not have the tortoise like screen cover).

Additionally, most of these lighter cases don't add much to the weight or bulk of the PAD. Most light cases fold like a book to reveal the screen of the PAD. This light cover door flap also makes a handy counterbalance to the PAD when placed upon one leg while sitting and the other hand is otherwise occupied.

If one wants to add small arms protection to their Honda Civic, I would imagine 1/4 inch steel replacing the body, bullet proof glass and something done with the tires would fit the bill. And, as I would also imagine, responsive handing would suffer somewhat as an exchange for this interesting modification.

And so it is with the Otterbox Defender. WEIGHT. The lithe, light PAD becomes a hefty machine, seems like double its original displacement. BUT, it protects. When sealed up, the PAD is a knight, shielded on all sides by polycarbonate, guarded from stabs by villainous furniture, railing edges or floors or the the batterings of malcontented objects such as cans of Barbasol and bourbon bottles as the PAD slumbers unsuspectingly in the suitcase. Now OtterBox may be somewhat water resistant, but don't let shaving cream, hard drink or other liquids drench the protected PAD lest tragedy ensue.

Once installed into this modern variant of digital device knightly armour, the PAD is not coming out anytime soon. Sure it can be removed, but it is a bit of a project, taking about 8-10 steps. If what you do requires the nekked PAD, this case is NOT for you. The OtterBox install is meant to shield up the PAD in a semi-permanent fashion. However, ALL ports /buttons are accessible / open save for the charge /sync port which has its own cover hatch.

This charging cover hatch IS detachable, but DOES take some effort to remove, something akin to removing a battery cover from a cellphone. I found the best way is to hold the PAD, screen side, against my chest, depress the "latch area" to my chest and then slide away the hatch. For some, this figurative codpiece might as well just STAY OFF, the PAD seems adequately protected, it is an inconvenience to remove if the need to charge / sync /dock is frequent; though I suggest putting it back on if going out in public.or giving it to the kid.

The top cover doubles as a sturdy stand: it holds the PAD quite firmly in landscape position (one position only), yet oddly, it seems to do the same, though with a bit more effort, in portrait mode as well. I found if I placed the PAD between the tabs of the front cover, carefully lining it up, Portrait orientation fits nicely there. This position seemed firm enough when I laid in bed the other night using Cloudreader to peruse comic books Portrait. I had no trouble with the stand or PAD moving as I pinched /spreading fingers to zoom / unzoom and turn pages.

If one does not care to use the front cover shell and its built in stand feature, it can be clipped to the back of the PAD so it is out of the way yet still with the PAD. Conveniently, this hardcover shell does not interfere with the Dock if the charging cover is removed (this brings up the need to remember where the charging cover was set down, so it does not get accidentally lost, as there is no place to clip it to the PAD ).

The install directions are bit vague and may be hard for some people to sort out, and I did not at all see anywhere how to emplace the screen protector. A U-tube video solved this and there was no airbubbles when I finished. Essentially, the video explained:
--Install screen protector BEFORE encasing PAD in polycarbonate; (think of it as showering, shaving legs and putting on underwear before getting dressed in chain-mail and breastplate armors).
--Use enclosed chamois skin to clean PAD screen to high gloss
--"pull tab 1" which reveals the sticky side of the screen protector, (of course "jam" side is face down, no?)
-- then grip paper tabs with fingers,
-- align sticky with one long edge of the PAD ,
(ONE thing to lookout for--there is a left and right edge to the screen protector, which has an indent exposing the HOME button. I did not realize this and set it on backwards. No big deal, an Xactoknife cut away the covering screen portion over the Home button.)
--carefully set screen protector in place,
-- "pull tab 2" which removes the plastic with the paper tabs one was holding a moment earlier;
--use squeegee to force out any bubbles starting with center and moving off to the edges.
--Suit up the PAD.

The Otterbox DEFENDER PAD offers excellent transport and use protection and piece of mind for what otherwise might be an easily breakable device, but at a substantial weight trade-off. Additionally, the lack of storage for a stylus (ok, styluses are an afterthought for the touch screen PAD, but artists like myself like to have them for a little more control in the graphics programs) is annoying as I have to think of how to keep the stylus and the PAD together, a previous PAD case I used had a strap and I just clipped the stylus to it.

5 stars but I remove one for weight, difficulty of one-handed use while balanced on one leg,and lack of stylus storage.
Overall a worthwhile purchase especially if excellent PAD protection is the primary concern.

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