OtterBox Vs Griffin

jdonagh

Hi All

I want to buy a outdoor case for my iPad 3 but can't make up my mind between the Otterbox Defender or the Griffin Survivor. I'm swaying towards the Survivor but I concerned that the back camera will be a pain to use as its covered. Would I have to hold back the little cover every time I wanted to take a pic??

If anyone has used this cases I would love to hear your reviews

The Big Gig

I have the otter box.... it's bulletproof

soundsham

I have the iPad 2 so I don't know if the same case will do

I have the griffin
It's bulletproof too
It's been dropped onto tiled & timber floors and stood on by a 2 yr old
The screen cover is something that was weird at 1st but 6 months down the road it's great for sticky hands and fingers
The camera cover peels back and a little rubber knob on it can be fixed to another hole to keep it open
I had to look to check as I never use the camera tend to use the iPhone camera

Super cover
Adds weight only bad point
Takes kids punishment

I weighed up these 2 covers myself in April and picked the griffin..... I think because of the screen protector and as some reviews of the otterbox had said it wasn't as good as their other products

Saying that I have an otterbox commuter iphone case and couldnt fault it really
I have recommended it to 3 other family members also

jdonagh

The Big Gig wrote: »

I have the otter box.... it's bulletproof

It does look an excellent case, I like the way it doubles up as a stand.

soundsham wrote: »

I have the iPad 2 so I don't know if the same case will do

I have the griffin
It's bulletproof too
It's been dropped onto tiled & timber floors and stood on by a 2 yr old
The screen cover is something that was weird at 1st but 6 months down the road it's great for sticky hands and fingers
The camera cover peels back and a little rubber knob on it can be fixed to another hole to keep it open
I had to look to check as I never use the camera tend to use the iPhone camera

Super cover
Adds weight only bad point
Takes kids punishment

I weighed up these 2 covers myself in April and picked the griffin..... I think because of the screen protector and as some reviews of the otterbox had said it wasn't as good as their other products

Saying that I have an otterbox commuter iphone case and couldnt fault it really
I have recommended it to 3 other family members also

Ah mystery solved! I was hoping it was something like that. I do like the way the Griffin covers all ports.

Thanks for the great review, Griffin survivor it is
I have found one in HMV blanch, the misses is picking it up for me tonight. When I fit it I'll let you know what I think.

Knine

I had the Otterbox defender and it didn't survive my daughter playing with it and resulted in a hefty repair.

I now have the Griffin Survivor and its brillant. It is special needs child proof. I think that says it all really.

Gekko

I've the Survivor - I can't say it's got any kind of a battering but I thought I'd buy a good tough piece of kit.

I got an exceptionally cheap deal on Amazon - I think it's the cheapest place to get these.

Luckycharms_74

Gekko wrote: »

I've the Survivor - I can't say it's got any kind of a battering but I thought I'd buy a good tough piece of kit.

I got an exceptionally cheap deal on Amazon - I think it's the cheapest place to get these.

I agree. The price is about €12.50 on Amazon

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Griffin-Survivor-Military-Tested-iPhone/dp/B004R97CXI

Its €40 on Apple.ie & some other sites :eek:

http://ie.mobilefun.com/28020-griffin-survivor-case-for-iphone-4s-4---black.htm

mdwexford

He wants it for the iPad 3 not an iPhone.

About 30 euros delivered on Amazon.

Tabnabs

My otterbox for the iphone has been disappointing. The little rubber lid for the ear piece broke off after about 18 months and the outer casing cracked around the speakers.

It's tough and rugged, but certainly not bulletproof.

Luckycharms_74

mdwexford wrote: »

He wants it for the iPad 3 not an iPhone.

About 30 euros delivered on Amazon.

Ah sh1t. That's what i get for not reading the OP correctly