Otterbox or something else?

[Rayne]

I need to replace the case on my iPad and was thinking about getting an otterbox. Right now I have an ifrogz and was happy with it, but have cracked the plastic case at the corners and don't feel it now protects the iPad as well as it used to.

I'm looking for recommendations and the pro/con opinions on the otterbox.

Help me out fellow INGOers.

 

[hornadylnl]

I have an Otterbox on my ipad. The port and button covers don't want to stay closed very well. The snap on cover also acts as a stand. My only complaint with that is that it will hold it in landscape well but not vertically. The tabs that hold it up are too far apart to hold it well vertically. The otterbox doesn't come with a screen cover like the iphone otterboxes do.

I've had several otterboxes with 4 different phones now and there's no way I'd be without them or an equivelant case.

 

[hoosierdoc]

Love the otterbox for iPhone. Great for accidental bathtub drops

 

[beardedbrodel]

I have an otterbox on my android phone. No issues to date. It offers great drop protection.

 

[mgoldsch]

Otterbox Armor Series i have one for my Iphone. greatest case ever!

 

[MagicKev]

We use an iPad outdoors in dust, dirt and rain for our stunt show. While we use Lifeproof cases for our phones, we chose Otterbox for our iPad. We would go with Otterbox again

 

[Tactical Dave]

I have never shatterd an iPhone in an otter box... Have had an iPad and phone shatter in cases that don't have the plastic frame...

 

[jetmechG550]

I have an otter box on my iPad for work. Honestly I hate it, it's way too bulky and the screen protector seems to mess with accuracy when typing or making selections.

 

[Hanu]

I have a Lifeproof case on my iPhone. I love it.

 

[zoglog]

iPad2 / New iPad - MeeMojo Billet Aluminum Cases

These are sweet. They really offer zero protection against water or dirt though. I got one for my iPhone for my birthday and it is a head turner! It is tough, I have dropped it out of my truck multiple times and there isnt a scratch on it and the phone is fine.

 

[VUPDblue]

gumdrop case ftw

 

[williamsburg]

We have Galaxy S3's with Otter Box cases. One has the Defender series w/ Holster the other has commuter case. Both have been dropped getting out of truck or knocked from the desk. No problems. On a previous phone had some cheap case on it.....results were not favorable.
My $.02 is Otterbox is best option, from my experience anyway.

 

[Hoosier Daddy]

Mine mostly just travels between my office (den, study, man cave) to the couch and back, so I just went with the over-priced Apple magnetic folding cover.

I had to Google the Ottercase to see what you guys were talking about. I stumbled across some videos on YouTube about them. There were other videos comparing them to similar cases. Some visuals might make your research easier.

 

[stesco]

I don't have an Otterbox for my IPad, it stays at home mostly. But I have had Otterbox cases on my last 3 phones and swear by them.

 

[kwatters]

I had an iphone and now an Android both protected by the Best Otterbox. Best insurance I have found.

 

[bthacker24]

I use my ipad on landscaping jobs with an otterbox and it has kept it protected this far...

 

[EOC]

Get a lifeproof case

 

[Gee223]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uLpjPMQ1mW8&feature=youtube_gdata_player

 

[Vilage.Idiot]

Wife is very destructive to phones.....then I got her a Lifeproof. Problem solved

 

[mk2ja]

I had a friend who was working at an Apple Store tell me they don't carry Otterbox products in store because they've been shown to be more likely to cause overheating. When she told me that, I had been debating between an Otterbox and a Griffin for my 3rd generation iPad, so I went with the Griffin. I would recommend it. They have similar specs and a similar price, but one is intentionally not sold in Apple Stores.

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