Griffin has announced the expansion of its Survivor range of ultra rugged gadget protectors with the official unveiling of the Survivor case for Apple's iPad 2.

Certified to meet US Department of Defence Stand 810F, Griffin’s iPad 2 Survivor case protects user’s beloved Apple tablet from the elements as well as hefty knocks, drops and bangs thanks to a rugged shatter-resistant polycarbonate frame carefully encapsulated in impact absorbing silicone.

Ensuring your second-generation iPad is safe and secure from any and all potentially damaging eventuality the Griffin Survivor boasts an in-built screen protector that still allows for full use of the device’s multi-touch display whilst hinged plugs keep the tablet’s dock connector, headphone port, hold switch, camera and volume controls accessible but protected.

“This is the most robust case we have made for the iPad,” announced the UK Manager of Griffin Technology Tony Johnson. “Following the success of the Survivor for iPhone we are really pleased with the incredible standard of protection the Survivor for iPad offers.”

Priced £54.99 the Griffin Survivor for iPad 2 comes equipped with a multi-position stand allowing users to fully utilise the tablet’s vast arsenal of functionality in a wide range of potentially gadget damaging environments.

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