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Otterbox Defender for New iPad (compatible with iPad 2)

DredPirateStorm said:
I spoke to OtterBox customer support this morning and they confirmed that the sleep/wake function does not work on this case. They did mention that they are in the process of making a new cover that will work and will ship it out free automatically to anyone who ordered the case from them. I'm still going to return mine, though. Between the sleep/wake function not working right away and the sub-par screen protector I'd rather just use something else.
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Weird I ordered mine Saturday and it arrived here today and my sleep/wake function works perfect. Guess they fixed it that fast.
 
I ordered a Gumdrop iPad case which has yet to arrive so I thought I would try the Defender in the meantime as Best Buy had it locally. After having a Gumdrop on my iPad 2 with a replaceable ($15 from OEM) built in screen protector that was flawless, I was expecting so much more from Otterbox.

My complaints are the lack of protection on speaker and camera. I am not looking for sealed rubber like the Griffin survivor has over every port, however the military edition Gumdrop has a clear lens protector and aplastic grate over speaker. The Otterbox is much more low profile, but at a cost. Cost of perceived durability, screen guard issues, and non protected openings. I will never use the cover/stand so I am having a hard time finding value in this protector. Or maybe. Am so disappointed and nnoyed by the screen protector regarding tactile feel and image distortion.

I do have a Power Support screen protector on this iPad, it may be worth trying to remove the built in screen protector. Modified or not I have a feeling this one is headed back. It just does not feel as "bombproof" as these http://www.gumdropcases.com/new-ipad-cases.html
 
All,

I received my Otterbox defender case today, I'm pretty satisfied; or, satisfied enough to write a review.

Pros:

I'm throughouly impressed by the design and protection; the case comes with two layers of protection!

The screen protector serves as a fantastic stand, I'm using it now in its "shallow" mode to type.

Lastly, the peace of mind Otterbox provides emulates the experience I had when purchasing a Otterbox case for my iPhone 4S. It's truly amazing.

Cons:

One cannot deny the screen protector's affect on the retina display - the retina display is still amazing but be warned.

The home button is somewhat difficult to use, but I'll live with it due to the protection it provides.

Overall:

Great case and I am happy with my purchase!

-Habitus
 
How heavy is your ipad after getting the new defender? I had the otterbox defender for my ipad 1. While it's great for my 3 year old niece, it was pretty darn heavy? How much weight does it add now? Can you wield it in one hand?
 
jamesoja said:
I ordered a Gumdrop iPad case which has yet to arrive so I thought I would try the Defender in the meantime as Best Buy had it locally. After having a Gumdrop on my iPad 2 with a replaceable ($15 from OEM) built in screen protector that was flawless, I was expecting so much more from Otterbox.

My complaints are the lack of protection on speaker and camera. I am not looking for sealed rubber like the Griffin survivor has over every port, however the military edition Gumdrop has a clear lens protector and aplastic grate over speaker. The Otterbox is much more low profile, but at a cost. Cost of perceived durability, screen guard issues, and non protected openings. I will never use the cover/stand so I am having a hard time finding value in this protector. Or maybe. Am so disappointed and nnoyed by the screen protector regarding tactile feel and image distortion.

I do have a Power Support screen protector on this iPad, it may be worth trying to remove the built in screen protector. Modified or not I have a feeling this one is headed back. It just does not feel as "bombproof" as these http://www.gumdropcases.com/new-ipad-cases.html
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Does the Grumdrop case distort the screen quality?

I see that an earlier poster said the Griffin Survivor did as well? Running out of real options here.
 
bursthead said:
How heavy is your ipad after getting the new defender? I had the otterbox defender for my ipad 1. While it's great for my 3 year old niece, it was pretty darn heavy? How much weight does it add now? Can you wield it in one hand?
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I weighed all on my digital scale.

iPad 1 with original defender and cover: 2 pounds 13.1 oz
iPad 2 with 2nd gen defender and cover: 2 pounds 5.2 oz
iPad 2 with 3rd gen defender and cover: 2 pounds 7.0 oz
 
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anthrovisual said:
Does the Grumdrop case distort the screen quality?

I see that an earlier poster said the Griffin Survivor did as well? Running out of real options here.
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The GumDrop case on the iPad2 did not. I can not imagine on the new IPad that it will. Will know more next week after FedEx delivers.
 
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Well received the iPad 2 version of the defender and the only problem is the case doesn't snap in by the speaker, anyone had this problem? Other than this I can't figure what peoples problem is with this case as it doesn't add bulk like the griffin, it has the best stand I've ever used, it doesn't have some crappy grainy screen protector so I can use my own and all the buttons are easily accessible.
 
Also I like how the stand allows you to have the iPad in the portrait or landscape position.
 
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iamthekiller said:
I weighed all on my digital scale.

iPad 1 with original defender and cover: 2 pounds 13.1 oz
iPad 2 with 2nd gen defender and cover: 2 pounds 5.2 oz
iPad 2 with 3rd gen defender and cover: 2 pounds 7.0 oz
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Thanks for this! Saved me the trouble. I just bought a couple of them for my 2 iPad 1's I gave to my kids. The thing is huge and heavy. Probably unnecessary as they don't use it anywhere but carpeted areas and the hardshells I had kept them safe until now. But now that they are theirs (rather than sneaking to play mine) I do worry...lol.
 
batotman said:
Thanks for this! Saved me the trouble. I just bought a couple of them for my 2 iPad 1's I gave to my kids. The thing is huge and heavy. Probably unnecessary as they don't use it anywhere but carpeted areas and the hardshells I had kept them safe until now. But now that they are theirs (rather than sneaking to play mine) I do worry...lol.
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You have carpet, sure, but I'm betting you have walls in the house. If I didn't have the otterbox on my iPad, it's be destroyed by now with how often I slam it into walls, drop it onto tables, or toss it onto the floor of the car.

As far as removing the otterbox screen protector, if you don't have goo gone which is great, just scrub the leftover glue with nailpolish remover.
 
I just got mine. I agree with most of the posts above but the thing i like I haven't see mentioned is how easy it is to hold now. I think it was hard to hold without the Otterbox.

Lenny
 
iamthekiller said:
You have carpet, sure, but I'm betting you have walls in the house. If I didn't have the otterbox on my iPad, it's be destroyed by now with how often I slam it into walls, drop it onto tables, or toss it onto the floor of the car.

As far as removing the otterbox screen protector, if you don't have goo gone which is great, just scrub the leftover glue with nailpolish remover.
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I'm also not completely careless with my stuff. :D
 
iamthekiller said:
You have carpet, sure, but I'm betting you have walls in the house. If I didn't have the otterbox on my iPad, it's be destroyed by now with how often I slam it into walls, drop it onto tables, or toss it onto the floor of the car.

As far as removing the otterbox screen protector, if you don't have goo gone which is great, just scrub the leftover glue with nailpolish remover.
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Even if you don't need the extra protection from your own use, some of us take our iPad into the field where we don't want to be worrying about the $1000 tablet ending up busted and not working. If we depend on it for work, that would be more than just a financial cost, it could mean losing vital information or communication at a critical moment. That loss cannot be replaced with a warranty or insurance.

I've tried to find something better than the Otterbox with a screen that works but it doesn't seem to exist. I might end up removing the screen protector for home/office use and having a second cover with built-in screen protector for field use. It's a shame though.
 
C0bra K0mmander said:
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I removed the built in screen protector n just applied a power support crystal film to the iPad. Completely happy
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After you put it together with the power support crystal film, is there any chance that grit/sand/dirt could get into the case? I had an otterbox defender case on my iPhone that was cracked and dirt got into the back of the case and wreaked havoc on the backing of the iPhone.

ALSO, are you able to take the case off after having the screen protector on? I've read (perhaps of the previous generation case) that the front of the case can become fixed to the screen protector and you have to basically rip apart the case to separate them.
 
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