Review: Otterbox Defender Case for the New iPad

Posted by on May 19, 2012 in iPad, Reviews | 0 comments

Otterbox Defender series cases are simply a must for your iDevice if you want the maximum protection and style. Today we got a chance to check out the latest version of the Defender Series for the New iPad and I must tell you it is a major improvement compared to the last generation Defender Case for the iPad 2. Otterbox has now branded their Apple line of case as iProtection which is engineered for precision design offering ideal form fit and protection. Before I get to the pros and cons let me tell you that this case is bulky and adds a lot of weight. That could be a con for many, but with this type of case that is expected so I will leave it at that.

Pros: The case fits very well and all ports are easily accessible.

Memory foam pads inside provide additional shock absorption.

The included shield stand provides added protection coverage; supports portrait and landscape viewing and a natural typing angle.

The new Shield stand or lid contains two magnets that activate the iPad’s sleep functions. When you put the lid on your iPad’s display will turn of saving battery and when you take off the lid the display will automatically turn on. The old case did not have this feature. The removable stand is also very functional allowing multiple viewing angles and snaps on the front/back securely for added protection.

Cons: There is just one thing I would change otherwise the Otterbox Defender Series is perfect. The Built-in screen protector is terrible. It degrades the Retina display in the new iPad. The built-in screen protector is nice that it prevents scratches and what not, but it leaves that “oil spill” effect and your Retina display no longer looks amazing. I was able to remove the built-in screen protector because it was just glued onto the case. Once removed the Defender Series for the new iPad is perfect. Hopefully Otterbox will take this in to account and include a screen protector that sticks on to the face of the iPad.

The New iPad and iPad 2 Defender Series case is priced at $89.95 but as of writing this review it is currently out of stock on Otterbox’s website. You can submit your email to be notified when it is back in stock. Also it is only available in black at the moment. They may release a white version or other colors in the future but don’t hold you breath. If you want to buy it now, Amazon has it in stock and for a bit cheaper. Click here to check Amazon’s price!

The Otterbox Defender Case for the new iPad is almost perfect. The fit and protection are perfect but I have to give it a 4.5 out of 5 stars as the screen protector that is built into the case is not ideal for the new iPad’s Retina display. I was able to peel off the plastic and use the case just fine without it. I would like to see Otterbox continue to improve this case. They could take out the front plastic and include a screen shield instead. Overall this is a must buy and highly recommend. Great job Otterbox for improving the best iPad case!

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Apple just released iOS 5.1.1

Posted by on May 7, 2012 in iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch | 0 comments

iOS, 5.1.1 is now available and may not be showing for everyone just yet. This update is mainly improvements and bug fixes. There are no new features that we know of yet. Here is the official changelog:

  • Improves reliability of using HDR option for photos taken using the Lock Screen shortcut
  • Addresses bugs that could prevent the new iPad from switching between 2G and 3G networks
  • Fixes bugs that affected AirPlay video playback in some circumstances
  • Improved reliability for syncing Safari bookmarks and Reading List
  • Fixes an issue where ‘Unable to purchase’ alert could be displayed after successful purchase

PLEASE NOTE: You may not want to upgrade to this version yet if you want to jailbreak/unlock.

Here are the direct download links for iOS 5.1.1 (build number 9B206).

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Updated iPad 2 with 32nm A5 Brings 15-30% Better Battery Life

Posted by on May 4, 2012 in iPad | 0 comments

It appears that Apple has tweaked the iPad 2 and fitted it with a smaller 32 nano meter A5 chip. The revised iPad 2 now has an identifier of iPad2,4 which was first seen in the beta of iOS 5.1 in November. The new iPad has a 45nm A5X chip.

Anandtech received this new revised version of the iPad 2 and ran some benchmarking test. They found that the new 32nm chip improves battery life 15-30% over the previous iPad 2 16GB Wi-Fi model.

Anandtech measured a 15% increase in the web browsing battery life, a nearly 30% increase in gaming battery life and an 18% increase in video playback battery life. Although Apple hasn’t revised its battery life specs, the iPad 2,4 definitely lasts longer on a single charge than the original iPad 2.

There is no way to tell from the outside of the box if you get a revised iPad 2 for the $399 price. You have to physically turn on the iPad 2 to check.

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[Nonsense] Apple Rejects Apps Using Dropbox

Posted by on May 1, 2012 in Applications, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch | 0 comments

Apple has taken obsess with their rules a bit too far this time. Apple is now rejecting that use Dropbox as a service because in some circumstances a user may be able to “purchase” storage with Dropbox through the app and bypass the In-App Purchase model.

Most apps rejected are given the following reason:

“Reason for rejection is the fact that if the user does not have Dropbox application installed then the linking authorization is done through Safari (as per latest SDK).

Once the user is in Safari it is possible for the user to click “Desktop version” and navigate to a place on Dropbox site where it is possible to purchase additional space.”

You know all those crappy apps that got on the AppStore due to lazy people in the review process? Well here’s the complete opposite, they took their time to dig through the app beyond where a normal user would care to go, just to find something wrong.

Dropbox has released an SDK update to help deal with this current dilemma, but Apple has already shown what kind of game they want to play.

 

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Redsn0w 0.9.10b8 adds the ability to backup your activation records

Posted by on Apr 22, 2012 in Applications, iPhone | 0 comments

If you just unlocked your iPhone using the SAM method Redsn0w 0.9.10b8 adds the ability to backup arbitrary directories or files from your device into a zip file on your Mac or PC.  The new button is Extras->Even More->Backup and it requires your device to be jailbroken with the afc2 service enabled (most jailbreaks include that).  By default it will backup your activation records from /var/root/Library/Lockdown

Make sure you backup your activation records so that you can stay unlocked even if Apple patches the loop hole.

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