Updated Rugged Combo 3 Keyboard Case with Military-Grade Drop Protection Designed For Daily Wear and Tear Inside K-12 Classrooms

Logitech announced the Logitech Rugged Combo 3, a secure case for the new seventh-generation iPad that protects against drops, spills and scratches combined with a durable student-friendly keyboard. Designed in collaboration with educators, administrators and IT specialists, Rugged Combo 3 is the next-generation in the best-selling Rugged Combo cases from Logitech – the most used iPad keyboard in K-12 schools throughout the United States. Rugged Combo helps support students’ learning for all grade levels and helps bring lessons to life with thousands of educational apps, books and courses. The keyboard connects instantly to the Smart Connector of iPad, so teachers never have to worry about charging or pairing, and students have a secure connection.

“We have seen the growth of iPad in the classroom, expanding educational possibilities for K-12 students,” said Michele Hermann, vice president of mobility at Logitech. “Logitech continues to provide a durable keyboard case that meets the demands of the classroom with the Rugged Combo 3 for new seventh-generation iPad. So regardless of the curriculum—a field trip, a classroom presentation or a lab session—iPad stays protected from drops and mishaps.”

Rugged Combo 3 has been designed inside out with iPad and keyboard security in mind. Classroom, hallways, labs and student backpacks pose a great risk of damage to electronic devices and the case secures iPad to ensure protection from bumps, scratches and drops. Rugged Combo 3 protects both iPad and a keyboard from drops of up to 4 feet.

Leveraging Logitech’s unique sealed keyboard design to provide maximum protection and durability in the classroom, the keys are sealed under a layer of protective fabric, making them pry-resistant and guarding from spills, dirt, crumbs and dust getting inside the keys.

Rugged Combo 3 supports four use modes, including typing, viewing, sketching and reading, so students and teachers can find a perfect mode for any task. A kickstand at the back allows the viewing angle of iPad to be adjusted, and keyboard folds behind when not in use. Typing is comfortable and silent, removing a layer of noise from the classroom and features full rows of shortcut keys making it easy to navigate various iPad features directly from the keyboard.

Logitech Honored with Distinguished International Design Awards

The International Design Awards recognized Logitech with nine product design awards in 2016 across several categories, including smart home, video collaboration, gaming and product packaging

Logitech has  announced that it has won nine International Design Awards, the most Logitech has received in one year. IDA recognized Logitech for product design across several categories, including smart home, video collaboration, gaming and product packaging. This year’s award wins include a Gold Award for Logitech Circle, and marks the third year that IDA has recognized the Logitech brand and products for superior design.


The 2016 award-winning products and initiatives include:

Gold Award

• Logitech Circle

 
Silver Award

• Logitech Spotlight Presentation Remote
• Logitech BRIO 4K Pro Webcam
• Logitech G Pro Gaming Mouse
• Logitech K780 Multi-Device Wireless Keyboard
• Logitech POP Home Switch
• Logitech BASE

 
Bronze Award

• Logitech M720 Triathlon Mouse
• Logitech product packaging

 

“It’s an honor to receive these International Design Awards, recognizing the world-class design capability we’re developing,” said Alastair Curtis, Logitech Chief Design Officer. “Every team at Logitech is obsessed with the consumer, and our approach to design guides that obsession into remarkable experiences.”

“I’m really proud of the progress we’ve made integrating design across more areas of Logitech,” said Bracken Darrell, Logitech president and chief executive officer “These International Design Awards reflect that integration; the Circle Camera and Pop Home Switch are completely new business categories for us; the Spotlight Presentation Remote is a reinvention within one of our existing categories; the BRIO 4K Webcam and K780 Multi-Device Keyboard are terrific innovation in existing categories. Design is at the center of every one of these innovations.”

Each year, International Design Awards honors legendary design visionaries and uncovers new talent in architecture, interior, product, and graphic and fashion design. This year, IDA juries examined 1,000 entries from 52 countries and chose winners based on achievements in design, creativity, usability and innovation.