Does anyone else have trouble putting ipad w/Apple case on the keyboard dock? Any solutions?
I was taking my apple case off every time I wanted to dock it, I quit using the dock for now. I like what the new otterbox looks like.
Otterbox Finally Debuts Their iPad Case Lines: Commuter and*Defender*
Waaaaaaay back in the heady days of March 10, 2010 iPadBags.com posted news that someday, if we behave and eat our veggies, that Otterbox would release some incredible iPad cases. Well over 50 days later ( equals 9 months in technology blog time) thier long awaited Commuter and Defender series iPad cases have arrived, at least in pictures. Lets first take a look at the Commuter series (pictured above).
These, one would guess, are for commuters! The Commuter is an attractive slim case as you can see. The darkened corners are a nice design touch as is the hole in the back so you can polish your favorite logo! It’s very clean looking from the front and the thing I like best is that’s it’s smooth plastic. Silicon cases are kind of sticky and grippy, which is fine, those sorts of cases have their place. But They also tend to pick up lint, dust, and are harder to get in and out of bags. I really like the fact this is just a tough real plastic built to protect iPad from most minor impacts. All ports are accessible of course, and to access the sync cord or docking station, just remove the small panel from the bottom. Not earth shattering, but cool. Lastly it comes with a free clear-screen protecting film. I’ve never been a fan of the screen protectors for iPhone or iPad, they just don’t seem necessary, I think they just play on people’s fears. I’ve put my iPhones though hell since 2007 and never once had a scratch, maybe I was just lucky?. But anyway, it’s included free! Pricing on this one is $64.95 and you can enter your email over at Otterbox to be notified when they become available.
OH HELL YEAH! The Defender series isn’t messing around. Look at the picture, it’s almost daring you to throw it under a truck or take it for a tour in Fallujah. This case is just brimming with confidence that your iPad will NOT be hurt on it’s watch. It has some rugged good looks too I have to say, just look at those bold lines and angles. It’s the iPad case equivilent of a square jaw. More so than the Commuter series, the Defender also boasts some serious function:
Absolutely awesome design, the polycarbonate cover does double duty. When it’s not snapped on the front to protect the screen it hinges on to act as a prop up for media viewing. This is one elegantly done piece, and there’s lots of strategically placed silicon on this one too. All the ports are covered by removable silicon plugs and like the Commuter, this one also sports a removable panel for iPad dock support. The back of the case has a bit of silicon in the design to keep the iPad still on a table top when laying flat. Someone at R&D had their thinking cap on!
With this beast your iPad should be well protected from just about anything you can throw at it, just don’t take it swimming or anything.
This one will retail for $89.95, and is also not quite yet available. This is an incredible pair of cases and among the best I’ve seen so far. No release date yet, so keep bugging Otterbox until they sell these suckers.