In a post from 19 th 2011 I mentioned the announcement of an iPad waterproof case by the young company LifeProof. It took a year and a half to see the outcome of this case. We must understand that the rapid succession of iPad models, mainly the radical change in form between iPads 1 and 2, did not encourage this company to rush to launch the design of its first protection.
To have recently hands on a device, I must say that I was a little reassured about my concerns. These mainly concerned the fact that the front window is not protected by a transparent film (unlike the back). It is the shell framing the device that ensures its watertightness. We can always retort that the protective film from the glass surfaces are numerous and cheap on dedicated accessories websites, These are always very difficult to put down without blowing bubbles, without such a film, the screen will not immune to scratches, or a break.
But the aesthetics and finish of this protection remove any doubts. Easy to install (Two clip-on half-shells) and has a closing cover on the front that also serves as an angled support, This case inspires confidence.
Lifeproof nüüd (is its name) will arrive at the booth of iTabNav.fr until Nautic Paris boat show between the 7 and the 16 December at the probable price of 129,99 € inc VAT. Note that it is not compatible with the iPad 1.
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It's a shame that the case doesn't have a mounting system for use at sea (cockpit,Bar Jib,etc,).