[iPad Mini] Who's goin mini naked?

mac jones · 07:40 PM

I always do cases but for some reason I'm thinkin alfresco with this one. Am I nutz?

nfl46 · Nov 2, 2012, 05:26 PM

I'm going with a case. It's way too thin. If a drop it, it'll probably crack. I like the Smart Cover but I need protection on the back of it as well. I'll order online if I can't find any front and back cases in store.

bcaslis · Nov 2, 2012, 05:27 PM

I'll use a smart cover when out of the house, but naked at home!

LouieSamman · Nov 2, 2012, 06:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nfl46

I'm going with a case. It's way too thin. If a drop it, it'll probably crack. I like the Smart Cover but I need protection on the back of it as well. I'll order online if I can't find any front and back cases in store.

I thought the thinner and lighter something is the less of an impact to the floor which would mean less damage.

I think soon a lot more people will go caseless once these devices get to a level of thinness and lightness that a fall won't damage the device.

Quote:

Originally Posted by bcaslis

I'll use a smart cover when out of the house, but naked at home!

How is a smart cover going to help anyways when risking the outside world with your iPad?

brewno · Nov 2, 2012, 06:29 PM

Me. It's a cheap product. The smart cover is enough.

kycophpd · Nov 2, 2012, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by brewno

Me. It's a cheap product. The smart cover is enough.

This.

Plus AppleCare+ will replace it for $49 if you choose that option. Don't think it is a really great idea for the 16 but 32 and definitely 64 need AppleCare+

mattopotamus · Nov 2, 2012, 06:38 PM

Naked with applecare

Ladybug · Nov 2, 2012, 06:41 PM

TPU case only around the house. Will likely get a cheap case for when I'm out.

bcaslis · Nov 2, 2012, 06:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LouieSamman

How is a smart cover going to help anyways when risking the outside world with your iPad?

It's not. I only use for some screen protection and less screen smudging while carrying it.

mattopotamus · Nov 2, 2012, 06:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bcaslis

It's not. I only use for some screen protection and less screen smudging while carrying it.

Exactly or if it is in a bag or in my car

ipoddin · Nov 2, 2012, 07:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bcaslis

I'll use a smart cover when out of the house, but naked at home!

Same here. Thin case for on the go. Naked when using it for any length of time.

Yr Blues · Nov 2, 2012, 07:06 PM

why a case would ruin the weight and thinness, huge features of the mini

smart cover only

Smithwicks · Nov 2, 2012, 07:06 PM

Just a Smart Cover for me. Makes no sense to take away from the excellent form factor with some bulky case.

tbk3191 · Nov 2, 2012, 07:08 PM

I use a Smart Cover. I'd really like to have a hard plastic case for the back. Incase makes one for iPad 3, which I have, and I really like it, so I'd like one for my mini too.

pasadena · 07:46 PM

Smart cover here. I'll get a sleeve, as thin as I can find, for when I take it out of home. In which case it'll travel in my purse. So I need some kind of protection. But at home, just the cover, and be careful where I put it when I don't use it.

I hate cases.

Chupa Chupa · Nov 2, 2012, 08:26 PM

I'm naked... Usually dress my iPad & phones to the 9s. I don't feel like spend any more & won't take out of house. I like the naked feel for a change. I did order a cheap-o screen protector though to make cleaning easier.

MistaGavin · Nov 2, 2012, 08:38 PM

I'm gonna get a skin for mine. Maybe a knock off Smart Cover as well.

thedarkhorse · Nov 2, 2012, 09:21 PM

I'll be rocking mine without a case for now, I might pick up Smart cover eventually, but I don't really want to bulk this thing up.

dmk1974 · Nov 2, 2012, 10:00 PM

I have a Bestskinsever full body skin on order, but for now have an Apple Smart Cover on it. Definitely want some protection for the back.

ritmomundo · Nov 3, 2012, 12:03 AM

Naked for now, but I've placed an order for a smart case (poetic slim case on amazon). It won't ship for 3 weeks tho.

jrlepage · Nov 3, 2012, 12:14 AM

Naked for now but this looks pretty compelling:

http://amzn.com/B009XEBBE8

mebehere · Nov 3, 2012, 12:19 AM

The only reason I have a neoprene zipping sleeve for my 3 is because of my cat. Crazy chick. Never an iPhone case. Or an extra one, anyway. It has a beautiful aluminum/glass case pre-installed. No Apple Care either. Coordination built in and appreciated. Crossing fingers when booze is involved.

TOYSTER17 · Nov 3, 2012, 12:23 AM

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Originally Posted by ritmomundo

Naked for now, but I've placed an order for a smart case (poetic slim case on amazon). It won't ship for 3 weeks tho.

Looks a bit bulky.

Quote:

Originally Posted by jrlepage

Naked for now but this looks pretty compelling:

http://amzn.com/B009XEBBE8

Ooo this one looks nice!

Noisemaker · Nov 3, 2012, 12:34 AM

Just a smart cover for me.

jimbo1mcm · Nov 3, 2012, 03:46 AM

One of the most appealing features of the Mini is the weight. I bought a neoprene cover for the back. It does protect it but I noticed the increase in weight immediately. I'll use it naked and put it in a man purse for traveling. Haven't tried it in my pocket yet but I think it is too big for my pocket.

Nov 2, 2012, 05:24 PM	#1
mac jones macrumors 68040 Join Date: Apr 2006	Who's goin mini naked? I always do cases but for some reason I'm thinkin alfresco with this one. Am I nutz? Last edited by mac jones; Nov 2, 2012 at 07:40 PM. Reason: Forgot question mark?
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Nov 2, 2012, 05:26 PM	#2
nfl46 macrumors 68040 Join Date: Oct 2008	I'm going with a case. It's way too thin. If a drop it, it'll probably crack. I like the Smart Cover but I need protection on the back of it as well. I'll order online if I can't find any front and back cases in store. __________________ \| 16GB Apple iPhone 5 \| 13" Macbook Pro \| Apple TV 2 \| 16GB Apple iPad Mini \| 8GB LG Google Nexus 4 \|
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bcaslis macrumors 68000 Join Date: Mar 2008	I'll use a smart cover when out of the house, but naked at home! __________________ MacBook Pro Retina 13" 3.0GHz i7 8GB/512GB , iPad mini Verizon LTE 64GB, Mac mini server, iMac 24", iPhone 5 64GB
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brewno macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Montreal, Canada	Me. It's a cheap product. The smart cover is enough. __________________ Minecraft Server Blog: www.canadiaserver.com \| Minecraft Server IP: mc.canadiaserver.com
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tbk3191 macrumors newbie Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Knoxville, TN	I use a Smart Cover. I'd really like to have a hard plastic case for the back. Incase makes one for iPad 3, which I have, and I really like it, so I'd like one for my mini too. __________________ 13" MacBook Pro, iPad3, iPad mini, iPhone 5
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Nov 2, 2012, 06:38 PM	#7
mattopotamus macrumors 601 Join Date: Jun 2012	Naked with applecare
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Nov 2, 2012, 06:41 PM	#8
Ladybug macrumors 6502a Join Date: Apr 2006	TPU case only around the house. Will likely get a cheap case for when I'm out.
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Nov 2, 2012, 07:06 PM	#12
Yr Blues macrumors 68000 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Houston, Texas	why a case would ruin the weight and thinness, huge features of the mini smart cover only
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Nov 2, 2012, 07:06 PM	#13
Smithwicks macrumors member Join Date: Mar 2011	Just a Smart Cover for me. Makes no sense to take away from the excellent form factor with some bulky case.
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Nov 2, 2012, 07:46 PM	#15
pasadena macrumors regular Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: California	Smart cover here. I'll get a sleeve, as thin as I can find, for when I take it out of home. In which case it'll travel in my purse. So I need some kind of protection. But at home, just the cover, and be careful where I put it when I don't use it. I hate cases. Last edited by pasadena; Nov 2, 2012 at 07:46 PM. Reason: typo
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Nov 2, 2012, 08:26 PM	#16
Chupa Chupa macrumors 604 Join Date: Jul 2002	I'm naked... Usually dress my iPad & phones to the 9s. I don't feel like spend any more & won't take out of house. I like the naked feel for a change. I did order a cheap-o screen protector though to make cleaning easier. __________________ Walled Garden ≠ Prison: "People who use Apple products considered their options, and chose Apple. If they regret their decision, they can dump it at any time." -- Harry McCracken, Technologizer.com
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Nov 2, 2012, 08:38 PM	#17
MistaGavin macrumors member Join Date: Sep 2012	I'm gonna get a skin for mine. Maybe a knock off Smart Cover as well.
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Nov 2, 2012, 09:21 PM	#18
thedarkhorse macrumors 6502a Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Canada	I'll be rocking mine without a case for now, I might pick up Smart cover eventually, but I don't really want to bulk this thing up.
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Nov 2, 2012, 10:00 PM	#19
dmk1974 macrumors 65816 Join Date: Sep 2008	I have a Bestskinsever full body skin on order, but for now have an Apple Smart Cover on it. Definitely want some protection for the back. __________________ 2012 13" MacBook Air i5 1.8 MD231LL/A \| iPad Mini Wi-Fi 16GB Black \| iPhone 5 64GB Black \| Apple TV3
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Nov 3, 2012, 12:03 AM	#20
ritmomundo macrumors 65816 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Bel Air, CA	Naked for now, but I've placed an order for a smart case (poetic slim case on amazon). It won't ship for 3 weeks tho.
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Nov 3, 2012, 12:14 AM	#21
jrlepage macrumors 6502a Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Southeast USA	Naked for now but this looks pretty compelling: http://amzn.com/B009XEBBE8 __________________ iMac 27" 2011\|i7 3.4GHz\|16GB RAM\|2TB+256GB SSD\|AMD 6970M 2GB iPad Mini 64GB w/LTE; iPhone 5 64GB; iPod Nano 6G 16GB; TV 2&3
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Nov 3, 2012, 12:19 AM	#22
mebehere macrumors member Join Date: Sep 2012	The only reason I have a neoprene zipping sleeve for my 3 is because of my cat. Crazy chick. Never an iPhone case. Or an extra one, anyway. It has a beautiful aluminum/glass case pre-installed. No Apple Care either. Coordination built in and appreciated. Crossing fingers when booze is involved.
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Nov 3, 2012, 12:34 AM	#24
Noisemaker Guest Join Date: Mar 2009	Just a smart cover for me.
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Nov 3, 2012, 03:46 AM	#25
jimbo1mcm macrumors 6502a Join Date: Mar 2010	Case too heavy One of the most appealing features of the Mini is the weight. I bought a neoprene cover for the back. It does protect it but I noticed the increase in weight immediately. I'll use it naked and put it in a man purse for traveling. Haven't tried it in my pocket yet but I think it is too big for my pocket.
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