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title: "Griffin GB02480 Survivor Extreme-duty Military case for the new iPad (4th Generation), iPad 3 and iPad 2, Black"
brand: "griffin"
price: "$6.48"
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# Drop protection from 6 ft concrete impact Waterproof display shield (200 mm/hr rain tested) MIL-STD-810F certified toughness Griffin GB02480 Survivor Extreme-duty Military case for the new iPad (4th Generation), iPad 3 and iPad 2, Black

**Brand:** griffin
**Price:** $6.48
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🛡️ Gear up your iPad for any mission—survive the extremes in style!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Griffin GB02480 Survivor Extreme-duty Military case for the new iPad (4th Generation), iPad 3 and iPad 2, Black by griffin
- **How much does it cost?** $6.48 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
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## Best For

- griffin enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted griffin brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **All-Weather Shield:** Integral display cover deflects heavy rain and wind effortlessly
- • **Dust & Sand Sealed:** Ports sealed to block sand and dust at hurricane-force winds
- • **Vibration Resistant:** Silicone cladding dampens vibrations for 18 hours of relentless use
- • **Military-Grade Durability:** Certified to US & UK defense standards for ultimate ruggedness
- • **Shockproof Internal Frame:** Rigid structure absorbs shocks from 6-foot drops on concrete

## Overview

The Griffin GB02480 Survivor case is a military-grade protective shell designed for iPad 2, 3, and 4th Gen. It meets rigorous US and UK defense standards, featuring a waterproof display shield, shock-absorbing internal frame, sealed ports against sand and dust, and vibration-blocking silicone cladding—ensuring your device stays safe in the harshest environments.

## Description

Ridiculously over-engineered? Or the perfect case for your iPad no matter where you're headed? We think it's a little bit of both. Simply put, the Griffin Survivor Case is the most protective case we've ever built. Tested and certified to meet or exceed US Department of Defense Standard 810F, Griffin's Survivor Military-Duty Case is designed from the inside out to protect your iPad from extreme conditions ... dirt, sand, rain, shock, vibration and a host of other environmental factors. Survivor is built on a shatter-resistant polycarbonate frame clad in rugged, shock absorbing silicone. A built-in screen protector seals your Multi-Touch display from the outside environment, while plugs seal the dock connector, camera lens, headphone port, hold switch and volume controls. The included stand clips on, then folds open for landscape viewing and typing. Survivor is independently tested and verified to meet or exceed environmental testing standards for blown rain, blown dust and grit, vibration, shock, temperature and humidity. Griffin Technology began designing and manufacturing technical solutions with an innovative flair in 1992. They have since grown to become one of the largest providers of accessories for personal computing and digital media. Griffin's approach has given birth to some of the best known accessories in the digital entertainment and personal computer markets, including the iTrip family of FM transmitters and the groundbreaking Evolve Wireless Sound System. Today, Griffin designs, manufactures and delivers useful and fun solutions for digital entertainment and personal computing to people in the Americas, Europe, and Asia, through major retailers and online.What's in the box: Technology Survivor Extreme-Duty Case for iPad 2 & new iPad (Black), Position Heavy-Duty Detachable Clip and 1-Year Limited Warranty.

## Features

- Independently tested and certified to meet conditions outlined in US Department of Defense MIL-STD-810F and UK Department of Defense Def-Stan 00-35
- Integral Display shield deflects wind and rain (Test: up to 200 mm/hr for 1 hour)
- Rigid internal frame protects against shocks and drops (Test: drop on flat concrete surface from 6'/1.8 m)
- Sealed ports block blown sand and dust (up to 18 m/sec for 1 hour)
- Silicone cladding blocks vibration (18 hrs at 20 to 2000 Hz)

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Standing screen display size | 9.7 Inches |
| Brand | Griffin |
| Item model number | GB02480 |
| Hardware Platform | Tablet |
| Item Weight | 8 ounces |
| Product Dimensions | 0.39 x 11.02 x 8.5 inches |
| Item Dimensions  LxWxH | 0.39 x 11.02 x 8.5 inches |
| Color | Black |
| Manufacturer | Griffin |
| ASIN | B004SPVZKW |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Date First Available | March 17, 2011 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Griffin
- **Color:** Black
- **Compatible Devices:** apple-ipad-2, apple-ipad-3, apple-ipad-4
- **Form Factor:** Case
- **Shell Type:** Hybrid

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Product!
*by W***T on April 1, 2025*

Great and durable product!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A truly "Ruggedized" case for iPad..
*by D***8 on February 23, 2012*

I use my iPad 2 for work as much as play. Work involves a lot of handling, exposure to moisture and splashed water, wet hands, and sometimes environments which aren't exactly friendly to delicate electronic devices. I held off adopting an iPad for work for some time because I was afraid it wouldn't survive. So when I finally got one, I needed truly rugged protection for it. I looked at the Defender and found it surprisingly flimsy and very lacking in moisture protection. I considered Kraken also but their iPad 2 case seemed less impressive than their original iPad case and rather ugly to boot. After much searching, I found the Griffin Survivor here on Amazon and gave it a go.Over a month into use I can say I am very satisfied with it. Nothing I've seen offers comparable protection from moisture, abrasion, or impact. It offers an excellent gripping surface and you are unlikely to drop your pad even with wet or slippery hands. Splashing water on it or getting caught in the rain isn't a problem, all ports and surfaces are protected from all but immersion. I don't recommend dropping it in the lake but if u were quick it might buy you that all important second or two to fish it out. I haven't conducted any serious drop tests(yet), but it seems very capable in that department as well.Some have questioned the durability of the port plugs. I saw these as potential weak points initially and have tried to be careful with them. So far they have held up fine. You do have to take care to fit some of them in place properly for them to seal. I could see kids tearing them off or adults if you're rough with them. They are not perfect but they do the job well if you handle them right. The cover over the camera port could get tiresome if you use the camera a lot as you must physically hold the cover back out of the way to take pictures. But again it does the job it's meant to do, which is keep contaminants out.The stand support could be improved, but works fairly well. This case isn't really designed with the desktop environment in mind anyway.I have had no issues with screen sensitivity and the plastic shield has been easier to keep clean than the glass face of the pad. And I have NO fear of cracking the face. The corners and screen are well protected.Bottom line: If you need a truly 'ruggedized' case for your iPad, try the Griffin Survivor. I think it will meet your needs whether in the field or in the kid's room. It's not perfect but it's far ahead of the competition.NOTE FOR CAMERA USERS: Amazon sells an economical adapter for camera cards and USB that WILL plug into the docking port with the Survivor case. It's a tight fit but it works. I have an older digital camera which uses CF cards so I plug my CF adapter into the USB port of the 5 in1 adapter and it shows up as a mounted drive for easy transfer of pics. Check out: 5 in 1 card reader for iPad

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Griffin Survivor = Best iPad Protection vs. Gumdrop, Yet Slightly Inconvenient
*by I***O on December 7, 2011*

My household has 2 iPads. I'm protecting one with this Griffin Survivor Case IPAD2 - Black and another with a substitute Gumdrop Cases Drop Tech Series Case for Apple iPad 2, White-Black, (DS-IPAD2-WHI-BLK)that an Amazon marketplace vendor shipped when they were out-of-stock of these Survivor cases. I'm therefore in a position to compare the two!Similarities: Survivor and Gumdrop cases both protect the full iPad -- front and back. Both provide transparent screen protection that they secure via integral hard plastic snap rings. Both wrap the body of the iPad in thick rubber. Both interconnect rubber body protection with a hard plastic ring that "grabs" the iPad body. In fact, whereas they differ in the degree to which they use their hard plastic (see difference, below), the manner in which the plastic grabs the iPad and simultaneously interlink with the rubber suggests that the same engineers designed both.Differences:Hard Plastic infrastructure:The Survivor uses two interlocking hard plastic pieces -- a ring for the front and a hard shell for the back, whereas the Gumdrop uses a single plastic ring that simply "hugs" the iPad at opposite corners (no hard plastic on the back of the iPad). The Survivor therefore appears to offer more physical drop/bump protection than the Gumdrop.Rubber Exterior:The Survivor's rough, black rubber feels thicker and heavier. The Gumdrop's ribbed rubber feels smoother (more like silicone?), thinner and lighter.Port, Button, Switch and Speaker Access:The Survivor covers everything except the front-facing camera in rubber. Detents in the rubber help locate buttons that you press right through the rubber. Tabs indicate areas where you can pull away rubber coverings to expose ports, switches, rear camera, mic and speaker. The Survivor provides integral hard plastic holes in the case that are apparently intended to hold these pull-aways in place when you'd like to keep them exposed (to listen to sound through the speaker or take a picture with the rear camera, for instance). The holes don't work for this purposes, however, so taking a picture requires the user to hold the rubber pull-away open with one hand while working camera controls with the other. Not fun, but probably worth the hassle if you need ultimate protection.The Gumdrop covers most iPad ports and switches, as well, yet it provides much more pronounced "knobs" to help you locate buttons you press through the rubber case as well as rubber pull-aways for port access. The Gumdrop offers a perforated grill in the rubber over the iPad speaker -- thus offering less apparent protection for the speaker, but eliminating the need to pull away anything to listen to iPad audio. The Gumdrop also full exposes the rear-facing camera, so again, there's less protection but much greater convenience.'Net:The Griffin Survivor covers everything on the iPad and therefore clearly offers better protection against bad weather and accidental spills. Its hard plastic + rubber body protection appears to offer greater drop & bump protection, as well. The trade-off is the inconveniece of having to pull away and hold rubber covers that block iPad elements you want to access (camera, mic and speaker).The Gumdrop leaves camera, mic and speaker somewhat exposed. It does not integrate hard plastic into rear body protection. It feels slightly thinner and lighter. The Gumdrop's much more convenient when it comes to using camera, mike and speaker.Guidance:Get the Survivor if you need ultimate protection in a case that still lets you use your iPad, directly (i.e.: doesn't require you to open a box or lid to access the screen). The Survivor's clearly the choice if your primary concern is weather when using outdoors. I plan to use mine for hard duty travel and camping.Get the Gumdrop if you want good protection (albeit with a few risks vs. the Survivor) and maximum convenience. My 10-year-old daughter uses the Gumdrop to take her iPad to/from school and she much prefers its convenient camera, mic and speaker access to the Survivor she used before I got the Gumdrop. She also likes the Gumdrop's color choices (hers is white).All-in-all, I think the Gumdrop's compromises are minor and make the Gumdrop Cases Drop Tech Series Case for Apple iPad 2, White-Black, (DS-IPAD2-WHI-BLK) the better choice for most who want a protective rubber case with integral transparent screen protection.

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