When I talk to folks about writing iPad applications for the Architecture, Engineering & Construction industry one question that frequently comes up is “Is the iPad rugged enough for the job site?” While the iPad is a sturdy device with no moving parts it’s certainly not impervious to being accidentally dropped. So I was pleased to discover the Defender Series iPad case from OtterBox. I’ve long admired OtterBoxes’ line of rugged iPhone cases and now they’ve brought these products to the iPad. Before using your iPad at a construction site you might want to drop-proof it with the $89.95 OtterBox Defender.