OtterBox iProtection for iPad, Now with Color

FORT COLLINS, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--OtterBox® made protection for Apple® (NDAQ: AAPL) devices popular; now the leading case company makes it colorful. Introducing iProtection™ for the iPad® in color. Defender Series® cases for the new iPad and iPad 2 are available for pre-order on OtterBox.com in five combinations:

Hornet: yellow polycarbonate with black silicone

Deep sea: blue polycarbonate with black silicone

Alpenglow: pink polycarbonate with gray silicone

Crevasse: white polycarbonate with gray silicone

Sea green: teal polycarbonate with gray silicone

The OtterBox Defender Series case for new iPad and iPad 2 features a built-in screen protector to avoid scratches and smudges on the high-resolution screen; a high-impact inner polycarbonate shell with a foam interior to provide additional shock absorption and scratch resistance; a robust silicone for durability and impact absorption, as well as textures and styling, in combination with quality materials, to create an overly-attractive, and now vibrant, protective solution.*

The precision design of the OtterBox iPad case ensures all features and functions are accessible with the case on so users can stay protected while connected. A shield stand is provided to act as a protective screen cover when not in use. This piece doubles as a stand for typing or viewing in both landscape and portrait mode. Magnets on the shield stand activate device sleep mode when the cover is installed while in transport.

iPad users can email, browse, shop, read, watch and game in color with OtterBox iProtection.

Additional Information:

Environmental Protection:

Drop and shock: protects device against drop, shock and bump

Dust intrusion: dust does not enter in a sufficient quantity to interfere with satisfactory operation of device

Water protection: not tested or recommended for water protection

Colors:

Hornet: yellow polycarbonate with black silicone

Deep sea: blue polycarbonate with black silicone

Alpenglow: pink polycarbonate with gray silicone

Crevasse: white polycarbonate with gray silicone

Sea green: teal polycarbonate with gray silicone

Dimensions (case only):

9.90 in (251.47 mm) x 7.73 in (196.64 mm) x 0.72 in (18.36 mm)

Dimensions (case and shield stand):

10.26 in (260.55 mm) x 8.08 in (205.13 mm) x 1.14 in (18.36 mm)

Approximate Weight (case only):

15.84 oz (449.06 g)

About OtterBox:

Built upon fundamentals of hard work, innovation and perseverance, OtterBox is a leader in the production of premier protective solutions for global handheld manufacturers, wireless carriers and distributors. Incorporating creativity and cutting-edge design into every product, OtterBox creates sleek and durable cases that offer reliable device protection to complement any lifestyle.

OtterBox was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Fort Collins, Colo. In 2010 OtterBox established an EMEA headquarters in Ireland and an APAC headquarters in Hong Kong.

For more information, visit www.otterbox.com. We’ve Got Technology Covered.

Notes:

*Defender Series case does NOT protect against water. Will provide some added protection against drop, bump and shock.

©2012 Otter Products, LLC. All rights reserved. OtterBox and all OtterBox logos, trademarks and symbols are the property of Otter Products, LLC. All other brand names and trademarks are property of their respective owners.

Photos/Multimedia Gallery Available: http://www.businesswire.com/cgi-bin/mmg.cgi?eid=50273346&lang=en

CONTACT:
OtterBox
Kelly Richardson, 970-372-1875
kelly.richardson@otterbox.com