Speck Durafolio Rugged Apple iPad Case in Education

Speck Durafolio Rugged Apple iPad Case in Education appeared first on DiscountCell Reviews.

The Speck Durafolio is the first of the folio cases in our reviews.  The Speck Durafolio for iPad Air, iPad Air 2, iPad Mini, iPad Mini 2 and iPad Mini 3 is a military grade folio style case ready for the rough and tumble education environment.

Speck Durafolio

 

Speck Durafolio Rugged Case
MSRP – $59.99 (iPad Air and iPad Air 2)
MSRP – $49.95 (iPad Mini 1,2,3)

Protection
The Speck Durafolio was designed for rough environments.  The outer shell is textured to provide grip for slippery hands and protection from grime.  The outer shell is also water resistant providing some protection from spills and moisture.  The case is rated to meet or exceed Military drop specs so a tablet accidentally dropped from a desk or standing student should survive without damage.

Stand
The built in folio stand on the Durafolio is convenient and provides multiple viewing angles.  The folio protective cover doubles as a multi angle stand in both typing and viewing mode.  In viewing mode, the tablet can be adjusted to a broad range of angles limited only by the size of the cover.  The build quality of stand joints is solid and will handle years of use.  In addition, the folio stand has an auto wake/sleep feature built in.  When the folio stand is closed, the tablet is automatically put in sleep mode saving battery life.  When the folio stand is opened the tablet wakes automatically.

Accessory Compatibility
The Speck Durafolio worked flawlessly with all accessories we tested on it.  The case adds a mere .3″ to the size of the tablet allowing it to easily fit into charging carts or stands.  The port opening allows the use of aftermarket and OEM cable connections and wired keyboards.  The opening for the headset connection fit any straight headset connector we tried.  The case fits well into the Belkin Secure Wired Keyboard with built in stand and other similar accessories.

Convenience
Overall, if a folio case is the design of preference, the Durafolio is a great choice.  One advantage top folios offer over other designs is the wake/sleep feature that can have a significant impact on battery life.  The auto sleep feature when the cover is closed keeps the tablet from staying on when not in use.  The only weakness for the Durafolio and the education market is the lack of a clear back for asset tagging.  The case is tough, well built, and current users place repeat orders when adding or updating tablets.  With the access to all ports, the built in stand, screen protection with built in wake/sleep function and compatibility with charging carts, the Durafolio is a great choice for schools interested in a folio style case.

Griffin Survivor Slim Rugged iPad Tablet Case

Griffin Survivor Slim Rugged iPad Tablet Case appeared first on DiscountCell Reviews.

The Griffin Survivor Slim is the latest addition to the Griffin Survivor line.  The original Survivor was very popular as a military grade case and came in a variety of colors.  The thickness of the original Survivor was a negative to some customers and would not fit in many charging carts.  The Survivor slim solves many of these concerns while still providing military grade drop protection.

 

Griffin Survivor Slim Case for iPad Air and iPad Air 2
MSRP – $79.99

The Griffin Survivor Slim solves many of the education related challenges of the original Survivor with its slim design.

Protection
The Survivor Slim is a full protection case including a built in screen protector.  The case is slim but rated for drops up to 6 feet.  The multi layer case is built with a hard outer shell that protects from hands, books, keys, lunches and anything else a student may have in their hand or backpack.  The inner core provides solid drop protection when the inevitable drop happens.  Overall, the case should provide adequate protection for the tablet.

Stand
The Griffin Survivor Slim has a built in stand that pops out for use and folds back in for storage.  The stand is easy to use and does a good job of holding the tablet in viewing or typing mode.  With the stand being the full width of the case, it provides a solid footing for tablet use.

Accessory Compatibility
The Griffin Survivor fits in most popular charging stands and the port is large enough to work with non-oem cables.  The charging port opening is also large enough to handle most wired keyboard connectors currently on the market.  The case fits well into the Belkin Secure Wired Keyboard with built in stand and other similar accessories.

Convenience
Overall, the Survivor Slim is a great new case from a company that has a lot of experience designing military grade cases.  One issue that may be a positive for schools but a major complaint from many users is the difficulty in removing the case from the tablet.  The most common experience when trying to remove the case is a fear the tablet will be damaged in the process.  This can be an added concern as asset tags connected to the back of a device will require removal of the case for access.