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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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