This is a review of the best types of waterproof covers on the market for the iPad 2. I want this to start a discussion between people who are currently using these cases. Right now on the market there is still not a a lot of variety when it comes to waterproof covers for our lovely iPad 2's. But,there are some front runners.
Until Lifeproof (we will discuss this later) is released, most cases are still coming in the plastic bag form. Which at least in my opinion is still not enough. I personally am excited for the day where my everyday case for my iPad 2 can also be used as my waterproof case. How amazing would it be not having to bother slipping our wonderful devices into a plastic bag? Well anyways we will take a look at the best options currently on the market.
Let's begin with the case from DryCase.
This cover essentially is a dry bag. Nearly all of the outdoor enthusiasts will understand this analogy. It is made out of very high quality plastic, but it is a little more intricate than that. How does it work?
Well it's vacuum sealed. How? The DryCase comes with a small hand pump that allows you to seal it air tight. Since the case is vacuum sealed it keeps the iPad from moving around, unlike other comparable cases where it can easily shift. This makes the plastic really tight against the screens so it's fairly easy to use the touch screen. There is one major con with it being air tight, you constantly get those bubbles on the screen that look like a very badly tinted window. I tried several times to seal the bag without this happening but was never really successful.
The best part about this waterproof case is that it has a headphone jack. Ya that's right, with this case you have the ability to listen to your tunes, while floating in the pool, relaxing in the ocean or walking through the rain. This of course would require waterproof headphones for optimal use.
Does this case really work?? Yes it does protect your iPad through submersion. Put it in the pool or hand it around the hot tub and your iPad will not get wet.This case is not strictly made to fit the iPad so you can basically use it to protect any of your gadgets when you are out and about. This is definitely a good thing because this iPad 2 case is priced at $60 so it does not come cheap.
A final thing to point out about this case is that it's a real pain to remove the iPad. Given that it's vacuum sealed the plastic sticks to the iPad and can be rather annoying to take off. It is also important to note that this case is simply plastic so it cannot protect your iPad against drops and like all plastic, it has the possibility of tearing.
Last thought: While this is a quality case compared to similar competitors, it's not strictly made for the iPad. I think the best brand of case is one that is made only for the iPad to make sure it fits tight and right.
This case if very similar to the DryCase review I just mentioned, but basically not as sophisticated. It doesn't have a headphone port and is not vacuum sealed.
How does it work? The answer is that it has a slide seal method. Like some dry bags, you put your iPad inside and slide it shut. This will protect your iPad up to 19 feet deep. It can also defend your iPad from mud, sand, dirt and other things us adventurous people come across while outdoors. My favorite thing about this cover is that it is built to float. I am a passionate boater so this is a huge relief for me if I am taking my Pad out on the ocean.
However, since it is not sealed air tight I found it to be a lot harder to use than the DryCase. It can easily slide around in the case. The plastic is not sealed tight against the screen so it can also be annoying to utilize the touch screen every now and then. Like similar bag cases this is made out of plastic so it does not protect your device from hard hits.
Basically, with a price tag on Amazon.com of $45. It is in my opinion worth paying the extra $15 in order to get the DryCase.
So when will cases proceed beyond this simple bag form. Well, the much anticipated launch of the Lifeproof case for the iPad is soon approaching. This case is so high tech and advanced that it needs its own discussion. It will totally destroy competition in this industry. It's simply the best. It has so many characteristics to discuss I will go on with this in the next post. You can look at the case below.
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