Otterbox APL4-iPAD1-20-C4OTR iPad Commuter Series Case
Aug.30, 2010 in
Apple
- Access tο аƖƖ buttons аחԁ features
- Silicone plugs provide coverage fοr ports
- Includes a self-adhering protective touch screen film
- Snap-οff access fοr optional iPad dock
Product Description
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August 30th, 2010 at 1:40 am
My iPad is In use in my classroom, daily. 10 year olds can be a bit careless at times, so I needed something that offered really strong protection. This Otterbox fits the bill in every way. It adds a sense of sturdiness and strength that was not there before. I now have no worries as my students pass the iPad around the room. I am confident that this would protect the device from any drop or fall.
The case itself is a splendid combination of a gell innern and a sturdy plastic outer shell. It is very secure in the case and in nit easily removed from it.
A splendid buy all around. Rating: 5 / 5
August 30th, 2010 at 2:02 am
The iPad Otterbox Commuter Series Case is certainly a rugged case. The seller “24hourdispatch-global” had the best price and very quick shipping. The best thing about the case is the feel and ruggedness. If you are concerned about denting the aluminum casing of your iPad, this is your iPad cover.
After applying the cover/case it is much simpler to handle due the feel of the plastic. This case has basically two pieces, inner rubber and outer plastic. There is a rubber flap that is a part of the inner piece that covers the earphone hole. The other iPad controls are roofed by the inner rubber piece, but they make a complete seal, no flap. On the bottom where you charge/sync the iPad there is a sturdy removable door that simply slides off. All iPad controls are completely functional with the cover on.
My only negatives about the case is it increases the iPad weight, and the screen cover -at least for me- was hard to place. Well not hard to place, but hard to get all the air foam and lint out. This might just be a coincidence of mine and you may not encounter the same issue.
Overall if you’re wanting a rugged case, this is it. I had no problems with the seller either.
Thanks Rating: 3 / 5
August 30th, 2010 at 4:46 am
In general this is a well-made case that fits the iPad very well, and appears at first go red to be a nice design and significantly protective. I reckon it looks really excellent too. I have the following two issues. A minor issue is that I have furry animals that shed a lot. The rubbery parts of the inner case that are exposed have a nice feel and really improve grip on iPad, but really grab onto and hold onto the soft white furr my dog no longer has a need for. In fact, I am starting to reckon it is sucking the furr off his body. It instantly rematerializes as quick as I can meticulously pluck it off. So if you have akin pets and this kind of thing bothers you, this might not be the case for you.
The more significant issue I had was with screen protector installation. I have contacted the Otterbox public about this, and, depending on their response, I may change my rating to 4 stars. Here’s the tale that might help others avoid this even if Otterbox doesn’t help me rectify it.
We’ve all read those screen protector installation horror tales, so I really tried to be very careful doing this. I attempted to follow all installation instructions carefully. I even tried to prepare a dust-free situation by my scrubbed down stove-top with the air respirator turned on to make a veritable aerospace quality clean-room
. This part worked splendid. Once I had the cover basically down and thinking the hard sticky dust-prone part was over. I chose to settle to the comfort of my couch to work on the foam. This is where I had two problems. By the provided squeegie and adequate pressure to go the foam out to the edges, scratched up and bubbled the temporary protective film that covers the screen protector during installation to the top that I could not see what was foam in the screen protector and what was in the film. So I had to go back and forth carefully lifting it a small to see the foam and putting it back down to work out the foam. In the process, the film caught the protector and slightly lifted it briefly back up off the screen. This had to last no more than nanoseconds but was sufficient to suck in small lint/dust particles as a result. I can say that this sucks both literally and figuratively. I’m sure you know the result – crappy lint induced foam that can not be squeegeed out for like nor money. Some view on improving the process:
-I reckon if I had stayed in my “cleanroom” environment for the whole process, I might not have had this problem, so I highly recommend that to public. You might also try being freshly showered and naked to avoid clothing lint. I just didn’t foresee the relifting of the screen protector after I had it down.
-Also I reckon if the installation film was a small better I might not have had this problem.
-After the dreaded dust incident, I absolutely removed the installation film, wrapped the end of the squeegee in the supplied cleaning cloth and worked the rest of the habitual foam out that way or just by my finger. Worked pretty well.
-I am wondering about one last thing that other public might try. There was nothing about this in the instructions that I saw or heard, but the squeegee kind of has a rounded edge side and a regular edge (on most the edges anyway). In retrospect, the rounded edge might have worked out the foam lacking causing the visibility issues in the installation film.
I questioned Otterbox help in desperation if there is anyway to remove these lint particles and still have the protector be usable, but I frankly don’t see how that could be done. I believe I have scrapped my groundbreaking new screen protector before its first use, in which case I am not a pleased customer?
I will be gone for a couple weeks lacking cell or email and will have to live with crappy looking screen on my new toy for its maiden voyage (really taking it sailing loaded up with navigational charts and guide book – woohoo!). I look excellent to add to this small micro-saga Otterbox’s answer when I get back. I am hoping they make me a really satisfied customer. I do very much like the case and its quality and look in general.
Rating: 3 / 5
August 30th, 2010 at 5:43 am
Splendid protection. Not too heavy. Just right….I would recommend surveillance the video on you tube before installing thte plastic screen protector. I messed mine up, place in on incorrect side out….terrible mistake. Had to go buy another screen protector. My terrible. Rating: 5 / 5
August 30th, 2010 at 6:25 am
The Otterbox Commuter series case offers splendid protection for your iPad lacking all of the bulk of the Defender series. While the other reviewers are right in saying that the installation can be a bit challenging, I reckon it’s unfair to knock the product too terribly based on their experience. I’ll be the first to admit that I had a bit of a hard time installing the screen protector, but the rest of the process couldn’t have been simpler.
A couple tips:
1. Take the time to watch an installation video on YouTube. Seeing someone else install the case first is an invaluable tool in building things simpler.
2. Take your time with each step! I can’t stress this enough. Read the directions carefully. This is where I went incorrect in installing the screen protector. I tried to rush and then I had to spend time fighting with foam and specks of dust.
When installed correctly this case is wonderful. My iPad feels safe and secure, and I take it out with me every day lacking worrying about it sustaining all sorts of dings and stratches. Rating: 5 / 5