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delliottg
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Initially Posted - 08/29/2012 :  09:09:50  Show Profile  Visit delliottg's Homepage
I know some of you guys like to use you iPads onboard. I just got this ad in email from Sailnet for waterproof cases for your iPads: [url="http://shop.sailnet.com/advanced_search_result.php?search_in_description=0&keywords=Lifedge%20iPad%202%20Waterproof%20Floa&Submit=Store%20Search"]Lifedge Waterproof floating case[/url]

They have an IP67 waterproof rating, so that makes them dustproof as well. Seems like a good idea to protect your tablet with.
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Response Posted - 08/29/2012 :  10:18:38  Show Profile  Visit C25PYLOT's Homepage
Not to knock your link but that's hardly a deal even on sale. My wife and I have used these at the pool and in the hotub with no problems. And you could by 3 of them at the others "sale" price. http://www.amazon.com/Overboard-Waterproof-Protective-Galaxy-BlackBerry/dp/B004TG67YY/ref=pd_cp_e_0
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delliottg
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Response Posted - 08/29/2012 :  11:34:16  Show Profile  Visit delliottg's Homepage
Well, depends on how you look at it, soft pouch vs hard shell. I've had both for my iphone and actually prefer the soft pouch (which is what we use on the boat). The pouch you show is generic for a tablet, the hardshelled ones I posted are specific to the iPad.

I like the versatility of the soft pouch, but I don't think you can use the rear camera with it (not sure about that, I know you can't with ours), but you can use it with any tablet that fits inside. The hardshell is going to give you more protection overall, and it has clear lexan ports for the cameras but you can only use it with the iPad it was designed for. I also noticed that they don't mention iPad 3's. Both float, so it's kind of up to the user.

Thanks for another good link!
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Response Posted - 08/29/2012 :  11:37:09  Show Profile
Hardshell ones may also have a better/lower glare cover for the display that makes it easier to work with the iPad in bright light. All of these are limited in not allowing you to power the iPad, meaning that you can at best use it for a moderate length sailing day, not a long one.

I use my iPad1 unprotected on the sailboat for occasional nav purposes. It's exposed and naked, but it also has a $ value similar to the cost of a case and is easier to read and power without anything on the display.
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Response Posted - 08/29/2012 :  13:32:11  Show Profile  Visit piseas's Homepage
David, thanks for keeping an eye out but that ad gave me a black one!
Like others mentioned, price is outrageous. I would think a guy like you would find us a better deal
I got a similar case from Costco online for under $30. I tested it out-with out Ipad- and it worked. I am too chicken to try with it inside.
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delliottg
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Response Posted - 08/29/2012 :  13:42:40  Show Profile  Visit delliottg's Homepage
Beginning to be sorry I posted it. I wasn't looking for an iPad cover, just thought others on here might be interested & did no research. If I'd been looking for one for myself (don't have a tablet), I'd have done more, so apologies.

Now back to your normally scheduled web browsing.
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Response Posted - 11/22/2012 :  04:04:50  Show Profile
I have already bought a ipad waterproof case. It is just great. I loved it.My ipad is protected now.

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http://concordkeystone.com/ProductDetails.aspx?id=863
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