Griffin - Survivor Case for Apple® iPad® Air - Black/White
Model: GB38665
SKU: 3010232
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Customers are satisfied with the Survivor Case for Apple® iPad® Air for its protective features and vibrant color options. The case provides reliable protection for the device, and many customers appreciate the built-in screen protector. While some customers have expressed concerns about the stand not being perfect, the overall feedback is positive.
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So the case itself is five star excellent. The rubber cushioned corners are a cut above the Otterbox case, which does not seem to have the same level of cushioning for falls that the Survivor has (and which I had in my hand the other day for comparison). The buttons are easy to press with the built-in buttons in the case. This is not a sissy case made for people obsessed with having their slim, 1 pound iPad Airs still be slim and weighing 1 pound. It doubles the thickness and almost the weight (I believe the case weighs 0.7 lbs). It is, however, a very tough case with a clever stand that you can leave on or take off. The rubber also makes it considerably easy to grip (a step up from the Otterbox in this regard). The stand can be used in the more vertical or more horizontal angled position, determined by how you lay it. I didn't realize this until after I bought it (and was glad to discover it could do the ~30 degree angle as well as the ~60 degree angled position). There is nothing in the case to protect the screen from a direct hit - just a screen protector that keeps your screen from getting scuffed up (the Otterbox has a hefty, removable lid that doubles as a stand). But, please don't be like one of the reviewers I read online that whined about the screen protector scratching up their screen. The only thing that can scratch your screen is the dirt you leave on it before putting the Survivor's screen protector against the glass. Clean the glass perfectly (shelter it from dust until it's in the case) and you will have no problems with it. My only complaint is that the built-in screen protector has the appearance of a faint oil slick on the screen (with faint rainbow-colored swirls all over). Since water protection is not all that important to me, I plan to just cut off the built-in screen protector and replace it with a regular one that attaches directly to the screen. As for water protection, this case covers everything quite well, including the speakers, microphones, and camera, though the speakers are quite loud, the microphones don't seem limited, and the camera is still accessible. While I wouldn't submerge the case on purpose or take a shower with it, I wouldn't be worried about using the iPad in the rain. The only part of the iPad that isn't fully covered is the camera on the screen side of the device, and the case is so tight up against the face of the iPad around the camera that I'd be very surprised if water would be able to squeeze in there. The ear phone jack and power / USB port and side switch are all covered with easily flipped open flaps (that seem water tight). The main camera flap is the only awkward flap on the case. It doesn't seem quite natural pulling it then rotating it out of the way of the camera to use, but that is the way it is made. The Otterbox, on the other hand, offers no meaningful water protection, but the camera is never covered, either. Decide for yourself which features are most important to you and buy accordingly. The Survivor and Otterbox are both excellent, protective cases. One last thing: For whatever reason, they stick the directions for the case inside of the sealed case in the box. You need the directions to open it. So, just do a Youtube search and you can find a couple of videos that show you how to open it.
This review is from Griffin - / Survivor All-Terrain Case + Stand for iPad Air - Black
Posted by David
I like the fact that it's sturdy and can protect my ipad from it being dropped or from the elements (rain mainly). The only negative I have is that the plastic screen cover is easily scratched, but, it does protect your screen. I already have a couple of small nicks and scratches on the screen cover.
This review is from Griffin - / Survivor All-Terrain Case + Stand for iPad Air - Black
Posted by DanVB
This case is great. It is very sturdy and protective. It has a fun kickstand to watch movies. It does not have any issues with the sensitivity of the keyboard as in the past, so far it registers just fine. The cut outs are in the correct place. The only issue I have is rubber casing that surrounds it. It does not fit perfectly around the home button but other than that it works great for me.
This review is from Griffin - / Survivor All-Terrain Case + Stand for iPad Air - Black
Posted by Browniehead