Pelican ProGear CE2180/CE3180 Vault Series Rugged Case for iPad Air & iPad Mini
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This case brings a whole new meaning to “putting it in the vault.” Enclosing your iPad Air into Pelican's seriously rugged ProGear Vault Series tablet case will protect the device against virtually anything imaginable. And that’s not even mentioning some nice functionality rarely seen in rugged tablet cases.
Features
- Designed exclusively for use with the iPad Air (CE2180) and iPad Mini 1/2/3/4 (CE3180)
- Features hard plastic casing with engineering-grade aluminum for rugged protection
- Uses elastomeric copolymer rubber lining for shock absorption
- IP54 tested to against dust and water splashes
- Meets US Military Specifications (MIL-STD 810G) for drop-impact protection
- ProGear case can withstand a four-foot high drop without damage
- Adjustable cover for hands-free screen display, shade or privacy protection
- Access to all buttons, ports, speakers and rear-camera
- Built-in camera lens cover using Dragontrail glass for extra protection
- Water-resistant membrane covers the microphone and speakers while not restricting sound flow
- Cover closes with clip-style lock
- Backed by Pelican’s lifetime product guarantee
Specifications
| Model Name | ProGear CE2180/CE3180 |
| Tablet | Apple iPad Air Apple iPad Mini 1/2/3/4 |
| Style | Rugged & Tough |
| Brand | Pelican |
| Function | Business, Mens, Outdoor, School, Travel, Womens |
| Price | High End $80 - $149 |
| SKU | Apple iPad Air: PEL002BLK097, PEL002WHT097 iPad Mini: PEL002BLK080, PEL002ORG080 |
| Dimensions | Apple iPad Air: 8.3 x 0.79 x 10.2 in (WDH) iPad Mini: 6.7 x .79 x 8.6 in (WDH) |
| Weight | Apple iPad Air: 589 g / 1.3 lb Apple iPad Mini: 362g/12.8oz |
| Exterior Material | Plastic |
| Lock | Clip |
| Features | Integrated Stand, IP54 dust protection, MIL-STD 810G drop protection, Pelican Product Lifetime Guarantee |
Pros
- Serious protection against elements, drops
- Reinforce rear-camera lens protection with Dragontrail glass
- Water-resistant membrane for speakers
- Pelican's Lifetime product guarantee
Overview
As a high-end rugged case seeking to guarantee the maximum in protection, its not surprising that the iPad is clamped into the ProGear case with screws. This provides the tightest possible fit around the tablet to guarantee military graded drop protection.
So what’s gained? Start with the exoskeleton effect brought by the newly-affixed shield of hard plastic and high-grade aluminum. The plastic/aluminum combo in the CE2180/CE3180 rugged case is certainly looks nice and offers good strength. The inside is protected with polysyllabically-named elastomeric copolymer rubber lining. It is touted to provide drop protection up to US military’s MIL-STD-810G standard, so there’s that.
Unlike most military-level protective accessories, the Pelican ProGear rugged case's functionality is a top priority. A water-resistant membrane is included in the case to allow microphone and speaker use. Dragontrail glass lens cover protects the rear-facing camera. Finally the cover flips open into a hands-free stand for upright screen display.
Shipping Rates
- Free Shipping for orders over $40
- Air Mail from China is $3.95 (6-30 days)
- Standard shipping from local warehouse is $6.95 (3-7 days; only available in USA, UK, Canada & W. Europe)
- Express shipping with DHL / UPS is $18.95 (+$8 for every additional item)
Simple Shipping
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Orders process in less than 24 business hours. If you order $40 or more, it’s free. That's right, free shipping on all orders over $40! Orders over $40 automatically ship from the nearest warehouse to you.
Air Mail is our cheapest shipping method. In USA, UK, Canada & W. Europe you can also upgrade to local shipping (ie USPS, Canada Post, Royal Mail, etc). It's slightly more expensive than Air Mail, but faster because it's dispatched from a local warehouse. It's only available for select countries and while stocks last. For super fast delivery, use shipping with DHL / UPS for guaranteed delivery within 1-3 days.
365-Day Free Returns
We asked customers what they thought of our 365-Day Free Returns process. Know what the top response was? "It's easy."
That's because it really is. There's no hassling over whose fault it is, and no question about who pays for shipping. We'll cover return shipping and process your refund as soon as we get it. No questions asked.
If within 365 days of purchase you're not totally satisfied, just send the unused product back in its original package. Return within 60 days of purchase for full refund or return after 60 days of purchase for store credit.
