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iPad Pro Otterbox Defender case.

transmaster

transmaster

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I put the iPad Pro in a Otterbox Defender case, instant dislike. The front inter case with the build in screen is so thin I don’t think you can get it off to install a glass screen protector without breaking it. the worst part is it turns the thin light weight iPad Pro into a heavy thick plastic
Quarry tile. Oh and the 90º USB plug does not fit into it. The Logitech goes on tomorrow.
 
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transmaster said:
I put the iPad Pro in a Otterbox Defender case, instant dislike. The front inter case with the build in screen is so thin I don’t think you can get it off to install a glass screen protector without breaking it. the worst part is it turns the thin light weight iPad Pro into a heavy thick plastic
Quarry tile. Oh and the 90º USB plug does not fit into it. The Logitech goes on tomorrow.
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Good to know!
 
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The Otterbox Defender case does not work with the straight Anker USB "C" cables I have. The only thing I have that works in this case are the Apple cables I have, this is completely unacceptable.
 
Now I am experiencing what has made me so hooked on the Otterbox Defender case for the last decade. How protective they are. Even with its shortcomings the thought of removing my $2200 USD iPad Pro from it are difficult to contemplate. If Otterbox would make this case without the plastic screen shield. 😟
 
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If Otterbox would make this case without the plastic screen shield.
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Screen-less version is sold on the Warrior Princess 🤷‍♂️

Thanks for the feedback on the DP . . . just comped two 4th gen IPPs, and have been deliberating. Temp solution is to use Smart Folios (local MicroCenter has white ones in stock for USD10!) until I get proper permanent.

Always use the DPs on my iPhones.

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Well, decided to just order the DP Screenless . . . it was only USD60
 
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Screen-less version is sold on the Warrior Princess 🤷‍♂️

Thanks for the feedback on the DP . . . just comped two 4th gen IPPs, and have been deliberating. Temp solution is to use Smart Folios (local MicroCenter has white ones in stock for USD10!) until I get proper permanent.

Always use the DPs on my iPhones.

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Well, decided to just order the DP Screenless . . . it was only USD60
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I looked and it is for the previous model iPad, I ordered my case directly from Otterbox, Which is HQ’ed in Ft-Collins Colorado. I get them the next day and they don’t yet have a screenless version. I have had Defender Cases back to my iPod Touch 5.

I am quickly getting used to the Defender. I guess there is reason why I have used the OBD for at least 10 years.
 
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I looked and it is for the previous model iPad, I ordered my case directly from Otterbox, Which is HQ’ed in Ft-Collins Colorado. I get them the next day and they don’t yet have a screenless version. I have had Defender Cases back to my iPod Touch 5.
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ah!

Didn't notice that you're on newer tech.

I've purchased built-in plastic screen-protected models in the past (iPhone, etc.), and it was a real bear to remove 'em (mostly to get the gummy adhesive removed from the front-side casing).

Definitely possible, but *ugh* . . . getting the screen-less models has always been so much easier (though I must say, not all glass screen protectors work with the screen-less models).
 
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(local MicroCenter has white ones in stock for USD10!)
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FYI: the Gen3 Folios do not fit the Gen4 IPP's (contrary to web-search results, and multiple attestations) . . . the camera-bump cutout is thin-vertical, rather than square) ;/
 
Update: The Otterbox Defender is back in the doghouse. Overall the case is what I have used for years. However the halfa$$ cheap provision for the Apple Pencil is totally bogus. If the cover snapped home over the Pencil in place it might be OK, but it doesn't You have to open the cover to place the Pencil for charging. The cover is not exactly "Defender tough" either, you have to make sure it is snapped shut or it opens and loosely moves around, if snapped this cover is not securely hold this cover inplace. The result for me is I discovered this cover to be missing. It fell off and I have not found it yet. To make matters worse this cover does not seal up and allows little bits and pieces to get under the plastic screen protector. A glass screen protector would fix the "bits and pieces" problem but the frame for the plastic screen is so flimsy I don't think you can remove the plastic screen without breaking it.

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I'm surprised how hard it is to find a hard case that folds to also cover the screen. I had one from Pad & Quill but they went under.
 
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Before I ordered one I read through the reviews on Amazon and a number of people with 13" iPad Pro's reported not problems with its fit. the only observation was cheaper materials reflecting its cheap price. I am still waiting for the Pivot case when its 13" version is released I am going to purchase one. Unlike OtterBox the Pivot cases which are designed for pilots have spare parts available.
 
Final report on the OtterBox Defender case. I finally removed the plastic screen protector I figured I had nothing to lose. It peeled off without trouble. But the bogus provisions for the Apple Pencil Pro not only is the snap down cover missing but the very thin front part of the inner case in its position has broken off. If there was a version of the Defender case for the 13" iPad that was minus the apple pencil mount I would purchase it I have found out you can charge the Apple Pencil on a Apple MagSafe charger but you have to carefully position it between the magnets for it to work and there is no feedback to tell you it is charging to find out you put it on the iPad and it gives you it charge percentage. Honestly I think the older version using the "C" connector to charge was the best design. Now I am trying to find something else, that doesn't turn the iPad into slate roofing tile. There are several that have the Defenders protection with a much better way of mounting the Apple Pencil.
 
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