Description
Pelican Vault for iPad Air Protection as Versatile as it is Strong The Vault for iPad Air display is crafted with the same tried-and-true DNA found in all Pelican products. Providing an ultimate suit of armor without sacrificing device functionality, the slim, lightweight CE2180 Pelican ProGear Vault is dustproof, water resistant, shock-absorbent and drop-tested to ensure that a mobile device can handle an active lifestyle, anywhere. Made with engineering-grade aluminum, it is designed to provide vital defense from wind-driven rain, snow and dust - and with its elastomeric copolymer rubber interior to expertly absorb impact, the case can handle a four-foot drop unscathed. As versatile as it is defensive, the Vault for iPad Air protects tablets 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 use with multiple viewing angles. The product boasts a water-resistant membrane to cover the microphone(s) and speakers, while still providing users with the utmost of high-fidelity audio. Additional features include optical-grade, Dragon trail glass on the rear camera area as well as a full-enclosure design. The CE2180 Vault for iPad Air comes in black with gray accents and gray with white accents.
Rubber Edge Seal Rubber Edge Seal for Water Protection Rated IP54 for water resistance and momentary immersion Impact Absorbing Liner Impact Absorbing Elastomeric Liner Rubber interior absorbs impact forces to protect iPad Aluminum Hinge Aircraft Grade Aluminum Hinge Folio lid offers extreme protection and multiple viewing angles Balanced Sound Porting Balanced Sound Porting Water-resistant membrane covers microphone(s) and speakers, while still providing users with the utmost of high-fidelity audio Dragontrail Lens Cover Dragontrail Lens Cover Optical Dragontrail glass protects rear camera Full Protection All Around Protection Backed by Pelican Known as the leader in mission-critical asset protection, Pelican has been trusted by professionals for over 35 years. The same Pelican DNA that has protected defense, emergency and scientific equipment through the harshest environments on Earth is now available to protect your personal smartphones and tablets
Features
- Fully protects iPad Air from Rain, Dust, Water, and Drops
- Folio lid offers extreme protection and multiple viewing angles
- Rated IP54 for water resistance and momentary immersion
- Rubber interior absorbs impact forces to protect iPad
- Meets Military Specifications Test Standards (MIL-STD 810G) for drop protection
- Guaranteed for life
- Optical Dragon trail glass protects rear camera
Customer Reviews
You snooze, you lose LifeproofReaper 117
I've been waiting for the Lifeproof case to be released only to find they're taking their sweet time. I've been using the Griffin Survivor which sufficed despite not offering real screen impact protection. As more inferences can be made about the design of the upcoming lifeproof fré and nuud which will likely mirror the recent ipad mini design around the $129 price tag with the option of adding a screen cover for an additional $30, I've decided my patience is not worth it. My job demands dust, dirt, drop, and water resistance, but a screen impact is a very likely occurrence when my ipad is shuffling around the cockpit or in my flight bag. This case has exceeded my expectations. I'm typically not a fan of folio cases, in fact I've never liked any of them. They always seem to fold back and get in the way. The hinge on the Pelican case ensures the cover folds completely around and flush so as not to be in the way. The hinge and latch are solid and don't seem like they will weaken after prolonged use, further strengthened by Pelican's lifetime guarantee. The case is surprisingly light. Installation is somewhat tedious however. You have to remove all the hex screws from the case; and I mean all 15 of them. Fortunately a hex screwdriver and extra hex screws are included in the event of frustration :)Once you put the case back on its very solid and I am most pleased with the case. So much so that unless the Lifeproof is a clone of it or has some amazing new feature, for example it can withstand small arms fire (a possibility in my line of work), I really have no further interest in the Lifeproof cases for ipad Air.
Not for everyoneB. Kramer
This case isn't for everyone, but I do like it some. There are some fairly major problems with the design, but most can be worked around. If I had to outfit some employees with a bunch of iPads, this case would certainly be very high on my consideration list.Protection: Very good!. I haven't drop tested my Air in it yet and have no plans to. From the look of the case and the materials used, I would say your Air might just withstand the rated 4 foot fall to a hard surface. I doubt the case would, but that is replaceable at a lower cost. Pelican stands behind it with a lifetime warranty, but I am not sure this would include "drop tests" either accidental or otherwise. Everything is sealed in this case. People complain about the 15 fasteners required to lock it up, but this is the design. It needs to be sealed up tight. If you dropped your Air into a deep puddle of water on your driveway, it would stand a better than even chance of being unharmed in my opinion as long as you didn't let it stay there for any length of time. The screen protection is great. The cover never actually touches the screen and rests about 1/8th of inch over it from what I can tell. Closed, a 200 pound person could probably sleep on this thing and not damage their screen. I wouldn't test that out by the way, its only a guess. Maybe that is why Pelican decided to not include the magnets necessary to put the screen to sleep automatically. I wished they had worked that one out and you will see why later.Usability: Depends on how and where. It ranges from very poor to very good. Let me explain.If you primarily use you iPad in your hand, the usability is very good. This case feels great in your hands. The cover folds over and your grip on the device is fantastic.Read more ›
Not love at first sightRobert Harbick
Ok, initial opinion was that this was not a Pelican case. Not made out of cheap plastic without buffer ridges or a face shielded by glass or some kind of membrane. Then I looked a bit closer. Instead of cheap plastic this was very well formed aluminum. Everything was held together by high grade machine screws. And there is a built in flange that, when everything is assembled properly, will rest against the face of the iPad forming a waterproof barrier. Very light due to great materials and good construction, making this the perfect case for the iPad Air. I would have given it 5 stars except that the machine screws seemed to spawn more screws as I disassembled the case to get the iPad into it. I took my time and slowly disassembled, inserted the iPad, then slowly reassembled it all. Again, only 4 stars cause the screws are numerous and you have to be careful. Over tighten one of these babies will snap the screw off (I didn't, only cause I have learned not to over tighten screws like these). Very happy with the final product.
A+ Idea, C+ ExcecuttionVersys
At the time of this review cases for the new mini retina are just starting to come out. I ordered the Pelican CE3180 the week they started shipping. I got it from another seller since Amazon's free shipping is painfully slow.For me it came down to the OtterBox Defender, or the Pelican. I chose the Pelican.Things that I like about the Pelican:-Flip over lid is a good idea, it works fairly well as a stand as long as the surface it's on is not too slick.-Having a bit of water resistance is nice, not submersible but weather/accident resistant.-There is space between the ipad screen and the edge of the case, so the case doesn't cover the whole bezel like the OtterBox, this makes it easier to click on stuff that's near the edge of the screen.-Port, Switch, Charger Covers work well. I like that the speakers have a mesh over them for protection rather than rubber flaps like the Griffin Survivor.-You do not need to use a screen protector with it. It has plenty of protection for the screen with the built in lid so there is no need for a screen protector to muck up the display. If you want to add one you still can.Things I dislike about the Pelican:-The latch. So the case is two hard plastic layers with a rubbery layer sandwiched in between. The barbs, or hooks, on the latch catch on the rubber layer and it's difficult to open. Maybe this will get easier as the latch wears in but for now it's a bit aggravating and I about fling my ipad across the room trying to open it.-The volume buttons have been moved to the back, they work okay, if a bit firm, but why? For 2 years I've been using my volume buttons on the side.Read more ›
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