iPad case [Archive] - Glock Talk

Kloogee

01-03-2013, 20:15

First off, forgive me, but I'm in a state of mourning. I somehow dropped my first gen iPad and shattered the screen today. It's a very sad day for me.

But it's also a happy day, it has driven me crazy how slow it is sometimes. So now I've got an excuse to buy a fancy new fast one. Woo hoo.

So what case are you guys using that works good for you? I'm looking for something that is very flexible and can steady it in many different positions on many different surfaces. I tend to use my old iPad on the arm of the couch a lot. So needs to be useful on non flat surfaces. But also needs to protect the device so I don't shatter the screen again.

Any recommendations?

alphacat

01-03-2013, 20:33

60 ft drop test; iPad Survives 60 foot drop onto concrete in G-Form case - YouTube

harlenm

01-03-2013, 20:39

I have a speck fitfolio on my nexus 7, maybe they make one for the ipad. I really like it.

Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S 3

Kloogee

01-03-2013, 20:46

60 ft drop test; iPad Survives 60 foot drop onto concrete in G-Form case - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XeI6_gNVPLs)

Ok, looks cool, but I only need fall protection from 3-4 ft. It doesn't look very functional besides the over-the-top fall protection. Any other ideas?

vettely

01-03-2013, 20:48

OtterBox Defender. Reflex is also nice.

Kloogee

01-03-2013, 20:54

The otterbox's look good for protection, but they don't look like they have anything to help stand it up at different angles. That's a must for me.

vettely

01-03-2013, 21:23

The otterbox's look good for protection, but they don't look like they have anything to help stand it up at different angles. That's a must for me.
I have dropped mine several times onto my tile floor from about 3-4' and it (Reflex) did its job. Have a 2nd ipad in a Defender and it is even more robust with a built in screen protector. They work.

alphacat

01-03-2013, 22:08

Ok, looks cool, but I only need fall protection from 3-4 ft. It doesn't look very functional besides the over-the-top fall protection. Any other ideas?

Yep, I got one more and it has a video too...
http://www.gumdropcases.com/military-edition-ipad-2-case.html

Cybercowboy

01-03-2013, 22:19

Annhl8rX

01-03-2013, 22:27

I have a Griffin Survivor case on my iPad mini (and one on my iPhone 4). It's great. It's very protective, and comes with a kickstand like device that can be used in landscape or portrait configuration.

Razrbk444

01-03-2013, 23:00

I use this one (http://store.apple.com/us/product/MD454LL/A/ipad-smart-case-polyurethane-dark-gray?fnode=3b) from Apple. Seems to work well for my needs. I think Walmart carries them now, and maybe Best Buy.

certifiedfunds

01-03-2013, 23:03

This is what I have on my kids ipads. If they can't break it you can't either.

http://biggrips.com/frame.html

don't mind the strange looks. It's admiration.

soulxfer

01-04-2013, 00:05

Get Microsoft Surface, it is tougher and more complete OS and experience. It comes with touch keyboard and Microsoft office.

IPad is pure consumption device, with Surface you can create and get some work done. It has full filesystem access, multiuser, microSD, USB that supports camera, external HDD and over 450million devices

It has become my favorite companion device, just love it

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Kloogee

01-04-2013, 13:13

I don't drop mine, ever, so I'm probably not the best person to ask.

That said, I do sometimes get into a pool with my iPhone in my pocket. No case works well for that.

CaseCrown is what I use for the iPad. It's OK, nothing amazing.

I had my original iPad since a few weeks after the original iPads first came out. So likely close around 3 years. In all that time, this was probably the 2nd time I ever dropped it. Unfortunately it really only takes 1 time to drop and destroy it. :steamed:

sheriff733

01-04-2013, 13:15

Otterbox Defender, Griffin Survivor, or Lifeproof.

Redheadhunter21

01-04-2013, 13:39

Otterbox Defender, Griffin Survivor, or Lifeproof.

Agreed with all the above I would choose one of these, I have the griffin currently on my iPad and its held up great. And if there's any chance with children or clumsy people around spend the money for lifeproof, if you spill something on it just wash it off under the sink.

cgwahl

01-04-2013, 13:44

iPads survive 1300 foot drops in G-Form cases during skydiving - YouTube

Crazy (if real).

jtmac

01-04-2013, 13:50

My father had an Otterbox Defender case for his iPad 1.

I say "had". The case was done when it my dad left it on top of his car and it hit the pavement at over 55 mph... But his iPad was perfectly fine!

Actually, the case wasn't completely gone after that. It was rough, but usable. The cover was cracked, but it was probably run over.

certifiedfunds

01-04-2013, 13:59

Resqu2

01-04-2013, 14:52

I like my IPad nekid and my IPhone 5 in a Defender case.

MedicOni

01-04-2013, 15:16

I'm using an Otterbox defender on my iPad. But I also use mine for reference in the back of an ambulance so I wanted a little more protection than most

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Deamer

01-04-2013, 15:40

The otterbox's look good for protection, but they don't look like they have anything to help stand it up at different angles. That's a must for me.

The Otterbox defender screen cover has a small foldable ramp inside that allows you to use it like a stand.

thejellster05

01-04-2013, 16:51

I like my otterbox defender a lot. It has a stand like said above so you can watch movies etc.

jtmac

01-04-2013, 16:52

Did he contact the company with that story?

He kept talking about contacting them, but all he did was leave a comment on a blog post. I should remind him to send it to the right place when I see him this weekend.

Marlowe

01-04-2013, 16:53

Tumi makes a very low profile, useful case...

DaneA

01-04-2013, 18:44

Otterbox Defender, Griffin Survivor, or Lifeproof.

This. I am looking at the lifeproof myself. expensive but seem to be the best. And FYI you can fix that ipad for about $40. Just google ipad screens.

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ArtificialGrape

01-04-2013, 18:58

Get Microsoft Surface, it is tougher and more complete OS and experience. It comes with touch keyboard and Microsoft office.
Not at all relevant to the OP, but glad you are happy with your device.

Regarding the OP, if my iPad were strictly used by me I would probably just stick with the Apple Smart Cover, but since the Ide also use it we went with the Defender.

-ArtificialGrape

plasticslap

01-04-2013, 19:48

LifeProof man. It's the only way to go. Buy once, cry once.

GreenDrake

01-04-2013, 19:57

Saddleback leather http://www.saddlebackleather.com/iPad-Case?sc=8&category=301415

GRIMLET

01-04-2013, 20:00

Check out GRIFFIN. They make a mil-spec IPad case that is unreal. I bought one for my son for Christmas. It is a beast. Otter Box is no comparison. On Amazon they are half as much as the Defender but twice the quality.

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Kloogee

01-04-2013, 20:00

I have a LifeProof for my iPhone and have loved it. It's starting to tear apart though after about a year of being in my pocket with me at all times other than when I'm sleeping.

I do want some drop protection for my iPad, but comfort holding and flexibility standing up in different positions is more important for my iPad. Max protection isn't he goal.