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Pelican Introduces Next-Generation Pelican ProGear™ Vault Cases For the Apple iPad Air® 2 and iPad mini® 1/2/3
March 31, 2015 TORRANCE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–To make sure your movies, music and apps are protected, Pelican Products, Inc., the global leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance protective case solutions, has introduced its next-generation, rugged Pelican ProGear™ Vault cases for the Apple iPad Air® 2 (available mid/late April) and iPad mini® 1/2/3.
“The advanced Vault case design also gives users the freedom to use the tablet within a case as it’s meant to be, without sacrificing protection.”
Crafted with the same tried-and-true DNA found in all Pelican™ products, the next-generation Vault case provides the ultimate suit of armor without sacrificing device functionality. The slim, lightweight Pelican ProGear™ Vault is dustproof, water resistant, shock-absorbent and drop-tested to ensure that a mobile device can handle an active lifestyle. Made with high quality polycarbonate and an elastomeric copolymer rubber interior to expertly absorb impact, the case is designed to withstand a four-foot drop unscathed.
“You may well know the upset, frustration and cost of a smashed iPad. Our next-generation Pelican ProGear™ Vault cases are built with the same legendary toughness that Pelican is known for. As a result we have engineered this case to help make sure that the only thing you need to worry about is finding your favorite app,” said Lyndon Faulkner CEO of Pelican Products. “The advanced Vault case design also gives users the freedom to use the tablet within a case as it’s meant to be, without sacrificing protection.”
Pelican ProGear™ Vault Series Tablet Cases for the iPad Air® 2 (C11080) and the iPad mini® 1/2/3 (C12080)
The Pelican ProGear™ Vault cases for the iPad Air® 2 (C11080) and the iPad mini® 1/2/3 (C12080) protect each tablet in a variety of ways: with the lid closed, it prevents impact damage to the screen. Open, the lid provides the freedom of cover-free use, an impact absorbing case (Meets Military Specification MIL-STD-810G) and a protective seal against water and dust (IP54 rated). Additionally, users can flip the cover over the back of the case to utilize multiple viewing angles. The product boasts a water-resistant membrane to cover the microphone(s) and speakers, while still providing users with the utmost high-fidelity audio. Available in black with gray accents and gray with white accents, the Pelican ProGear™ Vault case for the iPad Air® 2 (Available mid/late April) has an MSRP of $99.95, while the Pelican ProGear™ Vault for the iPad mini® 1/2/3 has an MSRP of $79.95. Like all Pelican products the new Vault cases are backed by a lifetime guarantee.
For more information on these models and the full Pelican ProGear™ line visitwww.PelicanProGear.com or one of the authorized dealers. Pelican Products, Inc. is a portfolio company of Behrman Capital, a private equity investment firm based in New York and San Francisco.
About Pelican
Pelican Products, Inc. is the global leader in the design and manufacture of both high-performance case solutions and advanced portable lighting systems. Their products are used by professionals in the most demanding markets including fire safety, law enforcement, defense / military, aerospace, entertainment, industrial and consumer. Pelican™ products are designed and built to last a lifetime. The company operates in 19 countries, with 28 offices and six manufacturing facilities across the globe. For more information, visit www.pelican.com or www.behrmancap.com.
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Dux Case by STM for iPad mini (Review)
dux for iPad mini
Standard Technical Merchandise Pty Ltd
$40.26 Amazon (Prime)
STM has an array of products, but the one I’m focused on for this review is for my wife’s iPad mini. The dux protective cover for the iPad mini is a hard plastic full cover that features a smart cover, a magnetic clasp, and a see-through back cover area. The case covers the entire iPad mini, but isn’t bulky or heavy. It’s surprisingly unobtrusive for a full cover case.
The dux case gives you full access to all of your iPad controls, but also protects them from drops from heights of six feet or so.
dux case notable features:
- Tested to meet or exceed US Dept. of Defense Standard 810F/G protocols
- Survives extreme drop test at 6.6 feet or 200 cm
- Super protective polycarbonate and rubberized TPU bracket for even the most accident prone among us
- Clear back to customize your device with personal images, scan a tagging barcode or allow your pristine device to shine through
- Durable and water resistant polyurethane cover to ward off an occasional drip or spill
- Patent pending magnetic closure for an easy fold into the perfect typing or viewing position
- Instant on/off cover wakes and turns the device off saving battery life
- Will fit and protect all generations of the mini (iPad mini, iPad mini Retina, iPad mini 2 and iPad mini 3)
- Designed in Australia
Why it’s Frugal: The STM dux case for the iPad mini is frugal because it protects your device from accidental drops, spills, and other random acts that might damage it. Part of frugality is taking care of your devices, especially the expensive ones. $40 to fully protect your (my) $350 investment is a very wise and frugal choice.
The dux case really impressed my wife who had used the Apple smart cover ($30) that I purchased for her with the iPad mini. The back protector is a silicone rubber case which also cost $30. And both together didn’t protect it as well as the single $40 case by STM.
So, she actually gets credit for rating this one. As you can see in the video, she told me to give it a 10/10. She loves it and will probably never use anything else on her mini. And if she’s happy with it, I’m happy with it.
Rating: 10/10
Recommendation: Buy it and love it for the life of your device.
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