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IPAD 2 BUYERS’ GUIDE<br />
ACCESSORY GUIDE<br />
Water-Resistant Cases<br />
iPads are natural travel companions, far better suited than laptops to a day at the beach or a visit to<br />
the pool. But they’re not waterproof or particularly ready to be splashed, covered in sand, or otherwise<br />
exposed to the elements. The cases here offer varying degrees of elemental protection and usability.<br />
Loksak aLoksak Bags<br />
While it may look like a Ziploc<br />
bag, aLoksak is 100% water-,<br />
air-, dust-, and humidity-proof,<br />
leaving the screen fully usable<br />
without port access. The first<br />
iPad version was<br />
huge; an iPad 2 bag<br />
is tailored better.<br />
$9<br />
OtterBox Defender<br />
OtterBox makes some of the most protective cases on the<br />
market, and Defender for the original iPad is no exception.<br />
The solid multi-layer frame is composed of hard plastic, along<br />
with plenty of shock absorbent rubber; it’s dust-resistant, but<br />
not water tight, and the Apple logo circle is goofy. A<br />
hard plastic rear frame converts into a video stand,<br />
and an iPad 2 version is now available, as well.<br />
$90<br />
Aquapac<br />
100% WaterProof Case<br />
Using a simple lever closure<br />
system and including an arm<br />
strap, Aquapac’s bag is truly<br />
waterproof - submersible up to<br />
15 feet - and floats.<br />
The screen remains<br />
usable in water.<br />
$45<br />
DryCorp DryCASE<br />
DryCASE is unique in that<br />
it uses a vacuum to keep<br />
the iPad safe; a hand pump<br />
is included to remove the<br />
air from the bag. It also<br />
includes a headphone pass<br />
through, compatible with<br />
any waterproof headphones. We’ve tested it and watched<br />
the iPad inside survive submersion, though the screen<br />
becomes unusable underwater. DryCorp claims it’s<br />
watertight to 100-foot depths, and we’d believe it.<br />
$60<br />
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