Gumdrop Cases Drop Tech Series Case for Apple iPad 2, iPad 3 and Apple iPad with Retina Display (Lightning Connector) - Red/Black

by Gumdrop Cases

• Color: Red/Black Complete security for your Apple iPad 2, iPad 3 and Apple iPad with Retina Display
• Dual material construction for multiple layers of shock absorption
• Reinforced rubber bumpers on the corners
• Includes replaceable integrated screen cover for protection during use

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.8 x 2 inches ; 12.8 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B007IGRFLG
• Item model number: DS-IPAD3-BLK-RED
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (198 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,718 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: March 7, 2012

Product Description

Color: Black/Red

Amazon.com

Keep your Apple Device secure and protected with Gumdrop Cases Drop Tech Series Case. This rugged, highly durable case conforms to the shape of your Apple Device to keep it safe at home and on the go. Constructed from soft silicone and resilient polycarbonate, this tough case offers maximum shock absorption and drop protection for your tablet, whether in the office or somewhere else entirely. Screen and port covers help prevent scratching and damage, while reinforced rubber corners secure your Apple Device's edges.

Drop Tech Series Case for Apple Device, Black-Red

At a Glance:

• Durable cover provides complete security for Apple Device
• Constructed from soft silicone and tough polycarbonate for drop protection
• Easy-grip surface texture
• Reinforced rubber corners and port protectors
• Replaceable snap-on screen cover is easy to clean

Silicone covers fully protect your Apple Device's ports when not in use. View larger.

Tough case offers maximum shock absorption and drop protection for your tablet. View larger.

Reinforced rubber corners secure your Apple Device's edges. View larger.

Durable Construction

Whether you're an extreme sports enthusiast, firefighter, teacher, or in the business world, the Drop Tech Series Apple Device Case provides complete security for your Apple Device. Its soft silicone skin absorbs bumps and shocks, while its tough polycarbonate shell offers maximum drop protection.

The case's unique grooved ridges allow for comfortable, slip-proof handling of your Apple Device--making it safe even for children's use. For added protection, reinforced rubber corners safeguard your Apple Device's edges.

Screen and Port Covers Keep Tablet Protected

The Drop Tech Series Case for Apple Device features a tough, snap-on Mylar-film screen shield that protects your screen from scratches much better than peel-and-stick screen protectors without reducing visibility or interfering with the tablet's responsiveness.

Additionally, silicone covers fully protect your Apple Device's ports when not in use and slide aside to allow easy access.

Removable, Easy-to-Clean Screen Protector

The Drop Tech Series Case's screen protector is removable and easily wipes clean, so you don't have to worry about the accumulation of dust, fingerprints, or grime. Plus, it's splash-proof to protect against minor spills.

About Gumdrop Cases

Founded in 2010, Gumdrop Cases specializes in durable, stylish cases for Apple Devices, Macbooks and Tablets. Constructed from heavy-duty, resilient materials, Gumdrop Cases provides users with the ultimate protection for their devices.

What's in the Box

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If you're looking for the most rugged, durable yet ultimately affordable iPad 3 protection, you found it in the Drop Tech Series iPad 3 Case. Shock absorption, drop protection, extreme ruggedness and hard-core readiness for all adventures, the Drop Tech Series iPad 3 Case specifically conforms to the shape of the iPad 3 and offers multiple layers of protection. This iPad 3 case features a uniquely replaceable, snap-on integrated screen for maximum protection.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

110 of 111 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars The thinnest, best sounding, nice to hold protective case for the iPad April 20, 2012

By J. Russell

Color Name:Black

This is a great case for any iPad owner who needs or wants impact protection.

I confirmed with GumDrop that the iPad 3 case is the iPad 2 case without any changes made. So you can buy this case for either model. It fits my iPad 3 perfectly and I am very pleased. My first out of the box reaction was the plastic seems cheap (until I tried the new Otterbox case, now it doesn't seem as cheap). The plastic fits on the front of the iPad and has a few places where it wraps around the iDevice, mainly the rear camera, headphone port, dock connector and the orientation/mute switch. The plastic piece holds the iPad very tightly. Next a rubber piece covers the back, sides, and most of the front bezel. Compared to the new Otterbox iProtection Defender Case this is one of the areas the GumDrop shines.

This case feels great in your hands. Considering how tablets are meant to be held, this is very important. The rubber has a nice grippy feel with out being too sticky. The tire tread texture on the sides and back is addicting to hold with your hands. The home button is easy to find and press as well as the volume switches. The orientation lock switch is behind a flap so you have one extra step to use it. As far as style goes, I think the iPad looks good in this case and it is much thinner than the Otterbox or Survivor.

As much as I love the naked iPad I need a protective case. I bought both the new Otterbox and GumDrop to try out. The Survivor was going to be my fall back if one of these two didn't work out. I have experience with the Survivor on my iPhone so I knew what to expect there. The Survivor is serious protection that I need for my phone but not so much with my iPad. With the Survivor your device is 100% sealed from dust. For my iPad I need impact protection, a screen protector, grippyness to prop up to watch shows, and the best dust/dirt protection I can get without the cameras, microphone and speaker being covered. Both the GumDrop and Otterbox delivered that for me. After trying both cases on my iPad 3, I can say without a doubt the Gumdrop is a much better case than the Otterbox. The Otterbox looks cheap, feels cheap, is uncomfortable to hold and is much thicker. The Otterbox's thin silicone cover would slide around on the case's plastic back and the front bezel is almost all ugly plastic. The Otterbox also rendered the home button useless and the screen cover did not fit against the screen in the corners, leaving a gap.

So the GumDrop is just what I am looking for in a protective case. The screen protector isn't the best. It feels good and sits flush with the screen, so no decrease in performance. It just has that speckle to it that most screen protectors have. It is removable, but I believe it is removable to be replaceable if scratched. Using the case without it would leave an odd gap around the screen. So if you wanted to use your own screen protector you still need to peel it from the plastic. Another inconvenience is the design of the opening for the ambient light sensor. The cut out for this sensor is narrow and deep, therefor in bright light you have to hold the iPad in the direction of the light source for a second. Not an issue if the source is behind you but if the light is in front of you, the iPad needs to be tilted towards the light when first unlocked. I would also improve the hinge of the dock connector flap. It is very stiff and puts pressure on the cable when connected, but at least it is secure.

Overall this is a great protective case. I love how thin it is compared to the other protective cases and it just feels great to hold. The speaker is covered with a waffle pattern of cut outs that protects it and makes it sound better than without any case on. And now this is the longest review I ever wrote. Oh well.

27 of 29 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars Gumdrop Ipad3 military case: pros and cons March 31, 2012

By joe

Color Name:Army Green

I have the ipad3 version of this case, ordered direct from Gumdrop manufacturer website. The case shipped 3 days after I placed the order online. The packaging was labeled ipad2 but there was a sheet of paper in the box indicating this was the ipad3 version. It fits perfectly, as far as I can tell.

I do agree with the first reviewer's comment regarding the built in screen protector. Particularly with white backgrounds, there is a slight but noticeable degradation of screen image quality (prism effect). Depending on your sensitivity regarding image quality, this may or may not be a significant issue for you. Perhaps this effect is more apparent on the new iPad vs the ipad2. Also, the screen protector does have some reflection glare that can be distracting, depending on the amount and angle of incident lighting. I am debating whether to remove the screen protector and replace it with a higher quality alternative. The built in screen protector is the only thing I do not like about this case and the reason for me giving it only 3 stars.

The rubber and plastic components of the case are very high quality and I really like the one piece rubberized shell. It provides excellent protection of the iPad and makes it much easier to grab and carry. This case does add some weight to the ipad, so that is a factor to consider but I don't find it to be any problem. Also, with this case, there is no built in capacity to stand the iPad up at an angle on a desk, so you'll have to rig up your own base of some sort for angled viewing. There are clear plastic covers over both the front and rear camera lenses. I wonder if this causes any reduction in image quality for the 5 MP rear camera. In any event be sure you clean the lenses before putting the case on! Finally, all of the iPad control buttons remain fully usable with their rubberized coverings. In fact, the home button and volume controls seem even easier to use.

65 of 76 people found the following review helpful

2.0 out of 5 stars This is a repackaged iPad2 case. March 29, 2012

By edward z zimmermann

Color Name:Black

This is a repackaged iPad2 case, as admitted by Logan in customer service. The plastic frame bends and distends when you try to put the slightly thicker New iPad into it. The screen protector renders any white background into a shimmering field of tiny pixels. Customer service admits that they're selling repackaged iPad2 cases as New iPad cases, but insists I pay the shipping fee to get this product back to them. I will never do business with Gumdrop again.