Gumdrop Drop Tech Military Edition Case for Apple iPad 2, Army Green (DS-IPAD2-ARGRN-V2)
- Complete security for the iPad 2, including screen and port covers
- Dual material construction for multiple layers of shock absorption
- Reinforced rubber bumpers on the corners
- Designed specifically for the Apple iPad 2
- Multi-layered protection with snap-on privacy screen
- Color code: Army Gree-44
Designed for civilians, inspired by military. The extra rugged Military Edition iPad 2 Case features multiple barriers of shock absorption and a built-in polycarbonate screen protector. If you’re on a mission, the Military Edition iPad 2 Case is your go-to protector.
List Price: $ 69.95
Price: $ 49.99
Fantastic Alternative to Otterbox,
When I first got my iPad 2 as a birthday present I searched for days looking for a case that would seriously protect it. I looked at the otterbox case but it got pretty dreadful reviews so I finished up getting this one instead. It turned out to be a fantastic buy. It only took me a minute or two to place it on and it holds together very well. There’s some slight squeaking of the plastic along the right side in one area on mine that occurs whenever you pick the iPad up but it doesn’t really bother me. The only downside of this case, which some of the other reviews have pointed out, is that the silicon part covering the home button sticks occasionally. In order to make it click the actual home button again you have to pry that silicon piece up and then gently push it back in. Overall this isn’t that huge of a deal for me because it only sticks every now and again and it takes a whole of half a second to fix it but it is a slightly annoying occurrence for such an expensive case. It does add substantial weight but that kind of goes with this kind of case’s territory. Even with its few problems it gives me piece of mind about potentially dropping it (even though I haven’t do to the grippy covering) which is all I really wanted in an iPad case.
Also, A+ for Gumdrop customer service. I sent them an email about the home button sticking and 10 minutes later they emailed me back. They’re releasing a version 2 of this case that fixes the home button sticking issue, (on August 28th I believe), and are sending me one to replace the one I have.
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The Gumdrop folks are all over the net talking about this thing, and hey, it really is a fantastic case. Simple to hold onto, feels super solid and I have no doubt that it will protect my iPad. I have the “military” green model and I’m not 100% sure the extra $10 is worth it, but I’m very pleased overall and I did notice that there is a fabric “filter” over the speaker opening that should keep dust out as advertised. It’s a rugged case, it will add bulk, but that’s the name of the game in this type of case.
Now there is going to be a ton of comparison to the Otterbox. For me the thing what pushes this case past theirs are the channels in the plastic part of the case to hold the rubber in place. I’ve had many of the Otterbox cases for my iPhones over the years and that has been my one gripe. I also really like the “snap-in” screen protector because it is simple to replace.
Very excellent protection, the only thing I might add would be an actual cover of some sort for the screen that would protect it when not in use. Otterbox really got that part right.
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