[iPad Mini] Do you like your Smart Cover ?

GeorgieAcevedo · Nov 10, 2012, 01:14 PM

First time cover user on the iPad. I got the Smart Cover for the mini and idk it feels a bit uncomfortable. But it's pretty popular so maybe I'm using it wrong ? I don't know. Do you like yours ?

Roy Hobbs · Nov 10, 2012, 01:19 PM

Yes

bobbysmith · Nov 10, 2012, 01:29 PM

It's pretty crappy. It doesn't attach to the back when you use the device, so it's always sliding and flapping around. This is ridiculous for something so extremely expensive.

As a stand it has a tendency to fall over and having the inside of the cover out and exposed to everything that might be on the desk means stuff gets on the screen, or worse ends up scratching it.

GeorgieAcevedo · Nov 10, 2012, 01:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bobbysmith

It's pretty crappy. It doesn't attach to the back when you use the device, so it's always sliding and flapping around. This is ridiculous for something so extremely expensive.

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This is one of the main issues I'm having. I'm considering returning it. Mmmm. Only looks good when closed. That's all.

hfg · Nov 10, 2012, 01:52 PM

Fold it in half when you first open it, then flip the double-thick remaining half to the back. Much easier to hold without the flapping around.

rgarjr · Nov 10, 2012, 01:55 PM

You're suppose to remove it when your using the iPad.

GeorgieAcevedo · Nov 10, 2012, 01:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hfg

Fold it in half when you first open it, then flip the double-thick remaining half to the back. Much easier to hold without the flapping around.

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

RickD1225 · Nov 10, 2012, 02:01 PM

I use a 3M self stick magnetic strip under my back cover to hold it in place when open. Put it on the far left edge on the back.

bobbysmith · Nov 10, 2012, 02:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hfg

Fold it in half when you first open it, then flip the double-thick remaining half to the back. Much easier to hold without the flapping around.

It has three segments, you can't fold it in half.

Here's what happens if you try to hold it:

GeorgieAcevedo · Nov 10, 2012, 02:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bobbysmith

It has three segments, you can't fold it in half.

Here's what happens if you try to hold it:

Image

I think he got confused with the Smart Cover for the regular iPad lol

hfg · Nov 10, 2012, 02:47 PM

Indeed I did ... my apologies.

I forgot I was in the mini iPad forum ... that technique works with the full size ones.

glen e · Nov 10, 2012, 02:51 PM

I fold two thirds of it back and have never had the magnets come loose....are you guys lumberjacks or something?

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Quote:

Originally Posted by rgarjr

You're suppose to remove it when your using the iPad.

hogwash.....

gmanist1000 · Nov 10, 2012, 03:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GeorgieAcevedo

First time cover user on the iPad. I got the Smart Cover for the mini and idk it feels a bit uncomfortable. But it's pretty popular so maybe I'm using it wrong ? I don't know. Do you like yours ?

I like it, but I always take it off when using the iPad. I hate the way it feels when using the iPad and the Smart Cover is on the back.

urkel · Nov 10, 2012, 03:26 PM

With the big iPad I would roll it up as a triangle and then wrap my hand on that like a handle to hold it and it was very comfortable. But with the mini then it's missing a segment so in "triangle mode" it's not very stable. I can't hold it the same way nor does it stand as sturdy, so IMO it sucks for the price (but I'm still keeping it.)

BTW. I never take the cover off because then ill lose it.

daleksec · Nov 10, 2012, 04:04 PM

My mini also doubles as my alarm clock. Very disappointed with the sturdiness of the smart cover in this regard. So much so that i'm returning mine tomorrow.

shenan1982 · Nov 10, 2012, 04:10 PM

Hate it. Returned it. Disappointing gap against the screen. Apple knows about the issue and says "working on it"

wx4olf · Nov 10, 2012, 04:23 PM

So far it's ok. Like everyone is saying: it has issues like the little gap between the cover and screen. However, for my purposes I think it will work out.

Bakari45 · Nov 11, 2012, 11:37 PM

It's fine for me. Helps me hold the iPad easier. I like how it doesn't collect dust like the cover for the original iPad. I do wish there were more artistic designs for it. The colors are boring.

haruhiko · Nov 11, 2012, 11:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GeorgieAcevedo

First time cover user on the iPad. I got the Smart Cover for the mini and idk it feels a bit uncomfortable. But it's pretty popular so maybe I'm using it wrong ? I don't know. Do you like yours ?

This is how I fold the Smart Cover for my big iPad.

johnothy · Nov 12, 2012, 08:40 AM

I'd prefer a smart case that covers the back.

8a22a · Nov 12, 2012, 10:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bobbysmith

It's pretty crappy. It doesn't attach to the back when you use the device, so it's always sliding and flapping around. This is ridiculous for something so extremely expensive.

Mine sticks to the back fine, it doesn't flap around.

glen e · Nov 12, 2012, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by 8a22a

Mine sticks to the back fine, it doesn't flap around.

mine too, when it's naked...

Samuriajackon · Nov 12, 2012, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by 8a22a

Mine sticks to the back fine, it doesn't flap around.

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

glen e · Nov 12, 2012, 02:28 PM

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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 did this on an ipad3...and so did many others - like this but smaller...

http://www.buy.com/prod/10-neodymium...ngId=231616863

sparkomatic · Nov 12, 2012, 02:39 PM

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.

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daleksec macrumors newbie Join Date: May 2010	My mini also doubles as my alarm clock. Very disappointed with the sturdiness of the smart cover in this regard. So much so that i'm returning mine tomorrow. __________________ iPad Mini 16GB Black Wifi; iPhone 5 16GB Black; Macbook Pro, 13.3", 2.26 GHz, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD
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wx4olf macrumors member Join Date: Jun 2010	So far it's ok. Like everyone is saying: it has issues like the little gap between the cover and screen. However, for my purposes I think it will work out. __________________ - J
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Bakari45 macrumors regular Join Date: Jun 2010	It's fine for me. Helps me hold the iPad easier. I like how it doesn't collect dust like the cover for the original iPad. I do wish there were more artistic designs for it. The colors are boring. __________________ iPad mini Wi-Fi \| MacBook Air 11” \| iPhone 5 \| iMac \| iPad 1\|AppleTV\| 2006 Mac Pro My MacBook Air Articles
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johnothy macrumors member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Midwest	I'd prefer a smart case that covers the back. __________________ iPhone 5 Black 32GB Verizon, iPad 2 Black 32GB Verizon, MacBook Pro 13
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Nov 10, 2012, 01:19 PM	#2
Roy Hobbs macrumors 68000 Join Date: Apr 2005	Yes
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Nov 10, 2012, 01:29 PM	#3
bobbysmith macrumors member Join Date: Nov 2012	It's pretty crappy. It doesn't attach to the back when you use the device, so it's always sliding and flapping around. This is ridiculous for something so extremely expensive. As a stand it has a tendency to fall over and having the inside of the cover out and exposed to everything that might be on the desk means stuff gets on the screen, or worse ends up scratching it.
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Nov 10, 2012, 01:52 PM	#5
hfg macrumors 68000 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Cedar Rapids, IA.	Fold it in half when you first open it, then flip the double-thick remaining half to the back. Much easier to hold without the flapping around.
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Nov 10, 2012, 01:55 PM	#6
rgarjr macrumors 601 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Calif	You're suppose to remove it when your using the iPad.
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Nov 10, 2012, 02:01 PM	#8
RickD1225 macrumors newbie Join Date: Jul 2012	I use a 3M self stick magnetic strip under my back cover to hold it in place when open. Put it on the far left edge on the back.
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Nov 10, 2012, 02:47 PM	#11
hfg macrumors 68000 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Cedar Rapids, IA.	Indeed I did ... my apologies. I forgot I was in the mini iPad forum ... that technique works with the full size ones.
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Nov 10, 2012, 03:26 PM	#14
urkel macrumors 68000 Join Date: Nov 2008	With the big iPad I would roll it up as a triangle and then wrap my hand on that like a handle to hold it and it was very comfortable. But with the mini then it's missing a segment so in "triangle mode" it's not very stable. I can't hold it the same way nor does it stand as sturdy, so IMO it sucks for the price (but I'm still keeping it.) BTW. I never take the cover off because then ill lose it.
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Nov 10, 2012, 04:10 PM	#16
shenan1982 macrumors 6502a Join Date: Nov 2011	Hate it. Returned it. Disappointing gap against the screen. Apple knows about the issue and says "working on it"
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Nov 12, 2012, 02:39 PM	#25
sparkomatic macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Orange County, CA	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. __________________ Brandon 15" MacBook Pro 2.53GHz i5, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD Hi-Res Mac mini 2.3GHz i5 Core 32GB Black iPad mini White Samsung Galaxy S3
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