[iPad Mini] Do you like your Smart Cover ? - Page 2

mac jones · Nov 12, 2012, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by sparkomatic

I do like my smart cover. I preferred the way I could fold it in half on the larger model but, on the mini, it seems to stick to the back fine.

My only issue is the color choices. I wish they had made a black one and made some leather options. The dark gray on black is okay but would have liked a black cover.

Patiently waiting for some third party smart covers to come out.

Yes, its a tragic shame there is not a black one. Nice slate black mini with a bright green cover?

Makes me want to barf.

8a22a · Nov 13, 2012, 02:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Samuriajackon

I hid a small flat magnet between the back of the ipad and the cover. So mines doesnt "flap around at all"

I wonder if some iPad mini are missing the internal magnets.

dhy8386 · Nov 13, 2012, 07:00 AM

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Originally Posted by GeorgieAcevedo

I don't understand what you're trying to say. Like this?

Yes. This is the best way to fold it. In fact better than the original ipad. Makes the left edge thicker and very easy to hold like this. Good job.

GeorgieAcevedo · Nov 13, 2012, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by mac jones

Yes, its a tragic shame there is not a black one. Nice slate black mini with a bright green cover?

Makes me want to barf.

I returned it anyways but green is my favorite color lol

glen e · Nov 13, 2012, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by 8a22a

I wonder if some iPad mini are missing the internal magnets.

the magnets are not in proper position when folded back, they are there to attract when closing and to trigger sleep/wake... buy a .69 cent magnet if you want that - I triple fold it like above with no problem...

drober30 · Nov 13, 2012, 12:29 PM

Did not hold the iPad up stable enough for me and left lines on my screen so for $40 no thanks. I returned it.

To many other options out there.

ScottNWDW · Nov 14, 2012, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by mac jones

Yes, its a tragic shame there is not a black one. Nice slate black mini with a bright green cover?

Makes me want to barf.

I have the nice slate black mini with the (Product) Red cover, looks awesome in my opinion. I also have the (Product) Red case on my black iPad 3 and the (Product) Red bumper on my iPhone 4 and hoping they will come out with one for the iPhone 5

Raysofhope · Nov 15, 2012, 04:52 PM

I bought one yesterday but noticed that the magnet doesn't stick the whole screen, just the right edge.
Is this normal??

Yr Blues · Nov 15, 2012, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by sparkomatic

I wish they had made a black one and made some leather options.

I bet they're saving those for the mini deux

Raysofhope · Nov 15, 2012, 11:29 PM

Can you tell me if the magnetic is due to cover the whole screen or not?
As I said mine sticks only the 1st right edge... If this is not good then I have to complain

YUOWI · Nov 16, 2012, 12:48 AM

First time cover user on the iPad.

Milord · Nov 16, 2012, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Raysofhope

Can you tell me if the magnetic is due to cover the whole screen or not?
As I said mine sticks only the 1st right edge... If this is not good then I have to complain

Mine is like that too, so I guess it's normal.

shenan1982 · Nov 18, 2012, 01:52 AM

Good design poor execution. Returned Smart Cover.

Swayzee · Nov 18, 2012, 03:41 AM

I really tried to like it but i think i am going to return it. i take it off when i am using it anyways.. so i might just opt for a slip case.

pommie82 · Nov 18, 2012, 03:57 AM

I only bought a smart cover purely just waiting for my otter box case to come till waiting for it now should be here in a couple of weeks

CrAkD · Nov 18, 2012, 05:16 PM

I loved the Smart Cover on the iPad 3 I thought the mini would be just as good if not better now that the metal hinge is covered but it kind of stinks on the mini. I might return it and order a dodo case.

jmgregory1 · Nov 19, 2012, 10:20 AM

Not liking the cover on the new 4 (my first iPad). When protecting the screen, it's great, but folded around the back, the tapered profile of the back of the iPad makes the cover not fit perfectly. I'm tempted to try a smart case, but worry about the same issue.

I get that you can roll up the cover when on the back and hold it like a handle, but even that doesn't seem like a natural thing.

canyonblue737 · Nov 19, 2012, 05:33 PM

I hated the smart cover on my iPad 2 and 3 mainly for how A) never had a good position when folded to the back (I didn't like the "double fold" suggestion and stretched full length wouldn't stick and B) how the magnet strength was weak enough that when held upside down the cover would unstick many times from the screen (but not the hinge.)

The smart cover on the iPad mini is much better. The magnet seems stronger and sticks well to the screen holding the cover in place no matter the orientation of the mini and most importantly it does stick well when folded around to the back. For the thin easy to remove solution it is a winner for the iPad mini and works well when paired with my sleeve for throwing the whole thing in a bag from time to time.

Izzybeff · Nov 19, 2012, 05:38 PM

Nope. Ended up returning it. Bought something else at best buy.

sparkomatic · 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by sefro521

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My eye brows?? haha just kidding.

noteple · Nov 19, 2012, 10:20 PM

Used one for a week and just took it off.

Wouldn't protect the back or sides so I went to a folio style case.

wesk702 · Nov 19, 2012, 11:34 PM

Like for the regular one.
No like for the mini one.

Need that extra fold. Makes a world of difference.

HazyCloud · Nov 20, 2012, 12:25 AM

I like mine, but it's only really for covering the screen when I'm out and about. When I'm at home, I use it with this stand.

dooyou · Nov 20, 2012, 05:17 AM

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Originally Posted by HazyCloud

When I'm at home, I use it with this stand.

Where you got that stand?

HazyCloud · Nov 20, 2012, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by dooyou

Where you got that stand?

It's called the Elago P2 stand.

link

Nov 15, 2012, 04:52 PM	#33
Raysofhope macrumors newbie Join Date: Nov 2012	I bought one yesterday but noticed that the magnet doesn't stick the whole screen, just the right edge. Is this normal?? __________________ iPad 2 16gb - iPhone 4s 16gb - iPod nano 5th generation
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Raysofhope macrumors newbie Join Date: Nov 2012	Can you tell me if the magnetic is due to cover the whole screen or not? As I said mine sticks only the 1st right edge... If this is not good then I have to complain __________________ iPad 2 16gb - iPhone 4s 16gb - iPod nano 5th generation
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CrAkD macrumors 68020 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Boston, MA	I loved the Smart Cover on the iPad 3 I thought the mini would be just as good if not better now that the metal hinge is covered but it kind of stinks on the mini. I might return it and order a dodo case. __________________ iPhone 5 64GB Macbook Air TV iPad Mini 16gb 4G Hackintosh i7 920
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HazyCloud macrumors 68030 Join Date: Jun 2010	I like mine, but it's only really for covering the screen when I'm out and about. When I'm at home, I use it with this stand. Attached Thumbnails __________________ If you have a question about my post, quote me so I am notified and can easily reply to you.
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Nov 13, 2012, 12:29 PM	#31
drober30 macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jul 2007	Did not hold the iPad up stable enough for me and left lines on my screen so for $40 no thanks. I returned it. To many other options out there.
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Nov 16, 2012, 12:48 AM	#36
YUOWI macrumors newbie Join Date: Nov 2012	First time cover user on the iPad.
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Nov 18, 2012, 01:52 AM	#38
shenan1982 macrumors 6502a Join Date: Nov 2011	Good design poor execution. Returned Smart Cover.
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Nov 18, 2012, 03:41 AM	#39
Swayzee macrumors member Join Date: Jul 2012	I really tried to like it but i think i am going to return it. i take it off when i am using it anyways.. so i might just opt for a slip case.
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Nov 18, 2012, 03:57 AM	#40
pommie82 macrumors regular Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: uk	I only bought a smart cover purely just waiting for my otter box case to come till waiting for it now should be here in a couple of weeks
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Nov 19, 2012, 10:20 AM	#42
jmgregory1 macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jun 2010	Not liking the cover on the new 4 (my first iPad). When protecting the screen, it's great, but folded around the back, the tapered profile of the back of the iPad makes the cover not fit perfectly. I'm tempted to try a smart case, but worry about the same issue. I get that you can roll up the cover when on the back and hold it like a handle, but even that doesn't seem like a natural thing.
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Nov 19, 2012, 05:33 PM	#43
canyonblue737 macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jan 2005	I hated the smart cover on my iPad 2 and 3 mainly for how A) never had a good position when folded to the back (I didn't like the "double fold" suggestion and stretched full length wouldn't stick and B) how the magnet strength was weak enough that when held upside down the cover would unstick many times from the screen (but not the hinge.) The smart cover on the iPad mini is much better. The magnet seems stronger and sticks well to the screen holding the cover in place no matter the orientation of the mini and most importantly it does stick well when folded around to the back. For the thin easy to remove solution it is a winner for the iPad mini and works well when paired with my sleeve for throwing the whole thing in a bag from time to time.
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Nov 19, 2012, 05:38 PM	#44
Izzybeff macrumors member Join Date: Feb 2010	Nope. Ended up returning it. Bought something else at best buy.
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Nov 19, 2012, 10:20 PM	#46
noteple macrumors 6502a Join Date: Aug 2011	Used one for a week and just took it off. Wouldn't protect the back or sides so I went to a folio style case.
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Nov 19, 2012, 11:34 PM	#47
wesk702 macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: The hood	Like for the regular one. No like for the mini one. Need that extra fold. Makes a world of difference.
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