Drop protection case for ipad 2

Since I have dropped my ipod touch a few times (fortunately inside a protective case), I think I better have a sturdy case for the ipad 2 as well.
What is the best case to protect the ipad 2 against drops? Perhaps something like the otterbox (they only have ipad 1 case)? Bulky is not a problem since I use it mainly at home. I will shop for an outdoor case later.

My experience with my Kindle is that these tablet-like devices can be slippery, even in a case. You tend to carry them around in your hand, nestled in with your papers or books,, while juggling a drink in the other.  I've fumbled and then drop-kicked my Kindle several times, as often open while reading as when transporting it from room to room.
It seems counter-intuitive, but the hard leather case on my Kindle is the goldvstandard in cases for me. The stiff, wrap around leather case
1.  absorbs drop shock at the corner beautifully & it protects well.
2.  It can be bent double, like breaking the spine of a book, so that you can grasp both the case AND the device in one hand
3.  It has a positive mechanical lock on the edge of the device to ensure the cover never comes off in a drop.
So far I haven't found a great iPad case that both offers a high degree of protection to the device but is unobtrusive to use.  The forthcoming Otterbox look quite protective but also clumsy to use.

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