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Otterbox Case

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I am new to my Ipad and my AT&T rep gave me as a thank you an OtterBox case and let me tell you this thing is GREAT!!

I love the protection as I use the Ipad in the field alot and it was prtoective and provides an easy ability to hold on...

Can't wait to get to really put it to use...
 

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Otterbox is great

Agreed Kcolonel1030. I have an otterbox with a screen protector. Its great. Feels like my ipad is totally ruggedized now. Love the removeable cover with the built in stand.
After a month of daily use I am finding that the rubber around the plastic screen frame area is getting a little loose. Not a problem really, I just have to push the little tabs back in more often then I used to.
Removing the back cover and the bottom cover over the charging port gets a little annoying but its worth it for the protection you get. I love it.
Oh yea and it looks cool and MANLY now. lol
 

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Oh yeah, unless you have no children and never take your iPad out, the Otterbox is the only way to go. My 5 year old uses my iPad regularly and I know it would be damaged by now if not for the Otterbox!
 

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I have the commuter series and was looking at the defender series last night. I am an extremely mobile person, but I don't think the upgrade is worth shelling out an additional $90. Any thoughts?
 
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I think the defender series is just great! I have it for my phone and my Ipad.. just great items!!
 

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Had the Otterbox and hated it.

I had to remove the bottom panel everytime I need to charge the ipad.

Then, when I went to remove it, I literally had to break it off.

I like the protection but it never worked for me.

I find that the Incase Convertible Book Jacket is the best so far. I bought one when I bought the Ipad and it wore out meaning, the colour got a little frayed around the edges. It make the ipad look so slick and it also protected the ipad that I went out and bought another one.
 

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Had the Otterbox and hated it.

I had to remove the bottom panel everytime I need to charge the ipad.

Then, when I went to remove it, I literally had to break it off.

I like the protection but it never worked for me.

I find that the Incase Convertible Book Jacket is the best so far. I bought one when I bought the Ipad and it wore out meaning, the colour got a little frayed around the edges. It make the ipad look so slick and it also protected the ipad that I went out and bought another one.

You were apparently doing it wrong, lol. It slides on and off effortlessly for me.
 

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I plan to use my orig iPad heavy for work in the coming months. Otterbox probably in the works.

I'll be buying a second iPad for home use (wifi only) then iPad 2 with wireless for personal.
 

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my biggest concern is weight, i bought the Incipio 1337 case and while
it gives good protection and makes it easy to hold it also makes it heavy.

the silicone material is also a huge hair and lint magnet.


i'm still looking for the perfect case :confused:
 

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I have the OtterBox commuter series on my iPad and my Blackberry. Best protection for the money by far. I routinely drop either one of them just to watch people cringe. I would have an iPhone but I have been with T Mobile since they were Voicestream and my grandfathered rate plan can't be beat. Love unlimited/unlimited!!!
 

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I've had the otterbox a few months now, and it is awesome. I modified it though, I used my dremel and cut a hole on the bottom cover so I dont have to take it off to charge or use the camera connection kit. Also, I got an extra cover/stand that I use for my car mount.
 

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...I used my dremel and cut a hole on the bottom cover so I dont have to take it off to charge or use the camera connection kit...

Smart! :)

I would add to those reading this thread that there is a marked distinction...in weight..overall protection...and price between the Commuter vs. the Defender model. A co-worker had pointed out to me that he purchased 'an Otterbox' for his iPad. So I took that [limited] information to eBay...and doing the price-conscious hunt...picked up 'an Otterbox' for ~ $30 less than he had paid. I was tickled...until my Otterbox arrived...without a protective plastic screen guard or built-in stand. :shrug: Yup, I got the Commuter. Not that I don't like it...I do. But I would have purchased the Defender...deliberately...had I a reason going into an auction that there was such a distinction to be had. Hopefully my post will benefit another owner ;)

- Dave
 
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I currently have the Apple case, and I have the ZAGG InvisiShield so both will need to be replaced (as I love the shield); the famous blue chemical reaction is going on so yes, time to stop that problem.

Defender is on my list, and this is a long shot but, anyone have one of the STM Scout SM bags? bags for iPad > scout extra small laptop shoulder bag > STM Bags

I see the Scout tech specs, but I am having a bit of a hard time finding the specs for the Defender when it's all put together so I can see if it will fit. Reviews on google and whatnot may show the size but no tech specs are included. I take my iPad to classes and the Scout is working out real well, but I'd love the extra protection of the Otterbox (combined with the stand).

Thanks for the assistance! :D
 
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