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iPad mini iPad mini case thread
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Any suggestions on a back hard shell that works with the Smart Cover or protective skins to keep from scratches in the back. I am wanting as little bulk as possible. iPad should be arriving tomorrow..
Under the "iPAD MINI TPU CASES" section, the first two TPU cases are Smart Cover compatible.
http://www.pctabletcases.com/apple-ipad-mini-cases-accessories-guide/
Does anyone have experience with these?
Zugadgets Black S line design premium tpu case cover.
http://www.amazon.com/ZuGadgets-Des...TF8&qid=1353446426&sr=8-1&keywords=B009LEIQHA
I'd like a thin back with a leather feel to it that maybe also rounded off the corners of the iPad mini a bit. I don't need protection so much as want a better feel to the device.
Any suggestions?
Zugadgets Black S line design premium tpu case cover.
http://www.amazon.com/ZuGadgets-Des...TF8&qid=1353446426&sr=8-1&keywords=B009LEIQHA
I'd like a thin back with a leather feel to it that maybe also rounded off the corners of the iPad mini a bit. I don't need protection so much as want a better feel to the device.
Any suggestions?
It's a little pricey considering we can't really return it. Please post when you receive it and give us a review.
Thanksgiving sales already started on iPad mini cases
the Verona case on Amazon is a steal
black http://www.amazon.com/dp/B009VIWEHO
white http://www.amazon.com/dp/B009VJ0KEC
brown http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00A6GDLIQ
the Verona case on Amazon is a steal
black http://www.amazon.com/dp/B009VIWEHO
white http://www.amazon.com/dp/B009VJ0KEC
brown http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00A6GDLIQ
I ended up sending the Apple Smart Cover back. This design is just terrible. I hate the way it sags in the middle and the magnets are weak.
I ordered a Bear Motion iPad Mini 100% Genuine Leather Portfolio case on Nov 18 from Amazon. I got it today and totally love this case. It adds bulk but not much, I fits great and overall is a damn nice case for $15. In the past on my iPads I have paid $50 to $60 for lessor quality portfolio cases. This one is a keeper! The magnets are strong and it stays closed, sleep wake function works perfectly.
I ordered a Bear Motion iPad Mini 100% Genuine Leather Portfolio case on Nov 18 from Amazon. I got it today and totally love this case. It adds bulk but not much, I fits great and overall is a damn nice case for $15. In the past on my iPads I have paid $50 to $60 for lessor quality portfolio cases. This one is a keeper! The magnets are strong and it stays closed, sleep wake function works perfectly.
I just ordered My iPad Mini Smart Cover
Doesn't look that bad. It would be interesting how the build quality is in comparison to the original ones from apple.
Edit: Or maybe they come from the same factory ...
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I just ordered My iPad Mini Smart Cover
they have black!!!! and it looks like the same attachment... the red looks gorgeous on my monitor, too!
Hopefully not for $35... The Devicewear Ridge is similar, and IMO better because it has sleep wake and completely covers the back.
I got it off their site for $20 using a coupon from Facebook.
http://www.devicewear.com/ipad-mini/
They also have it on Amazon for $27.
http://www.amazon.com/Slim-iPad-Mini-case-Devicewear/dp/B00A10D00Q/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1353509231&sr=8-1&keywords=devicewear+ipad+mini
I was just look at those, did you receive it? do you mind posting your thoughts. The only bummer for me is that he offers a bunch of colors but doesn't offer them for the mini!?
If anyone is interested in "skins" for their Minis, I can't recommend the Best Skin Ever highly enough. It's significantly cheaper than the competing Zagg products and you can mix and match how much protection you have. You can do front and back, front only, back only, whatever. Installation takes a bit of time (around a half hour if you're careful), but the end result is fantastic.
One tip for all of the "wet" application skins...use a hair dryer (but on the low setting)...it allows the product to dry and become tacky faster, thus making the edges stick faster. It really is an art...these damn skins, but the protection they provide (really only scratch protection) adding literally no bulk makes it worth the time/monetary investment to me. Pair it with a smart cover and you've got the minimalist approach to protection.
http://www.bestskinsever.com/ipad-mini-skin
Now if only they'd get me my Nexus 4 rear skin!
One tip for all of the "wet" application skins...use a hair dryer (but on the low setting)...it allows the product to dry and become tacky faster, thus making the edges stick faster. It really is an art...these damn skins, but the protection they provide (really only scratch protection) adding literally no bulk makes it worth the time/monetary investment to me. Pair it with a smart cover and you've got the minimalist approach to protection.
http://www.bestskinsever.com/ipad-mini-skin
Now if only they'd get me my Nexus 4 rear skin!
Great tip. I've used Best Skins Ever in the past for iPods and the like, and I really like them. I'm a bit concerned about using them for a larger device, but it might be worth it. The back-only option is one that most companies don't offer.
iCarbons has offered back only options for many, if not all, the devices they support, including the Mini.
Yeah iCarbons are good as well, but they are a little too thick for my liking. I have one on the bottom of my MacBook Air, and I know they are quality products, but I've just always used the clear skins for my iPads because they still allow for the design (and apple logo of course, lol) to show. On the bottom of my Air...who cares!
Does anyone have hands-on experience with this case:
http://www.macmall.com/p/Cirago-Carrying-Cases/product~dpno~9425314~pdp.iaebjef
This is currently on sale from Macmall. I'm a big fan of the Incase Magazine Jacket for the big iPad and am looking for something similar for the Mini.
http://www.macmall.com/p/Cirago-Carrying-Cases/product~dpno~9425314~pdp.iaebjef
This is currently on sale from Macmall. I'm a big fan of the Incase Magazine Jacket for the big iPad and am looking for something similar for the Mini.
I-unik cases for $5 bucks from Amazon got 2 of them, they both have the sleep/wake magnets, a free stylus(that I'll prolly never use), rotate the screen 360 and you can even detach the front screen cover. Now that's what I call a deal! 2 cases for $10 bucks and free 2 shipping can't get better than that!
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I've always used thin and light cases for my iPads, such as the Incipio feather, and always loved them. That is, until I removed it last night because I was selling it, and discovered that dirt has gotten in the case and scratched the aluminum back of the ipad. Not happy.
So, for the mini, I'm forgoing a case all together. I put a Wrapsol wet-application shield on the back to protect the aluminum. It's completely bubble-free. Perfect application. I also put a screen shield on the front glass that also ended up bubble-free with a little work (non-wet application). Brand is Splash Masque and can be found on Amazon. So I ended up with front and back protective shields without a single bubble. Good enough for me.
So, for the mini, I'm forgoing a case all together. I put a Wrapsol wet-application shield on the back to protect the aluminum. It's completely bubble-free. Perfect application. I also put a screen shield on the front glass that also ended up bubble-free with a little work (non-wet application). Brand is Splash Masque and can be found on Amazon. So I ended up with front and back protective shields without a single bubble. Good enough for me.
I like the look of this case, but there are no photos showing whether the flaps bend back for reading or typing. Can you do that with this case? Thanks!
I like this one too, but I am concerned about the portrait mode stand. If you get it, would you please report back about how stable and sturdy it is when standing in portrait mode? Thanks.
BTW, my iPad mini is black, so I would get it in black. If you have a white mini, then either color would do.