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iPad mini iPad mini case thread
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Why there is a small hole on that back? make me think this case is made base from rumor. Is the sleep and wake function works?
What small hole? The one showing the apple logo. It's there for style and looks rather good. The sleep wake function doesn't work but I don't know if it has it.
I mean the small white dot on top middle position. Rumor has that hole. Real mini iPad does not have that hole.
Thinking of getting a dark grey smart cover and a cheap hard shell, such as http://www.amazon.com/KaysCase-Shell-Smart-Cover-Compatible/dp/B009SDH4AO/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top
Unless a smart case comes out. Why isn't there a smart case for a mini, anyways?
Unless a smart case comes out. Why isn't there a smart case for a mini, anyways?
this looks to be a great combo if the shell fits well, I suspect it will....and I hope they redesign the smartcase for mini...do a search here...got some flaws...I returned two...
So here's what I'm doing until the good cases come out in a month ot two. I need a "back" that locks on the smartcover so it can't come off as I travel, and the case can come loose sliding it in and out of my briefcase. This is a Kay's TPU they sent me with a note saying they were sorry that it was not made for a smartcover but advertised as such. They are sending one that does work. But it still won't lock on like a Zum or Smartfeather.
Kay's here: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009SDH1AM/ref=oh_details_o02_s00_i00
So the first thing I did was cover the back with the fake CF that is sold by icarbons and others. I use so much of this stuff in car detailing, I buy it by the yard at metrorestyling.com. Easy to cut a piece to temp protect the back, no matter what...also diminishes the visibility of the cut below.
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Then cut the Kays case with scissors to fit the smartcover and I'm good for a month or two..
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and yes, the cut could be more accurate but I'm not much into being OCD about it, for a cover that will be trashed soon...
Kay's here: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009SDH1AM/ref=oh_details_o02_s00_i00
So the first thing I did was cover the back with the fake CF that is sold by icarbons and others. I use so much of this stuff in car detailing, I buy it by the yard at metrorestyling.com. Easy to cut a piece to temp protect the back, no matter what...also diminishes the visibility of the cut below.
Then cut the Kays case with scissors to fit the smartcover and I'm good for a month or two..
and yes, the cut could be more accurate but I'm not much into being OCD about it, for a cover that will be trashed soon...
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I have a Smart Cover but I'm returning it and have pre-ordered this http://www.amazon.co.uk/KAVAJ-leath...276K/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1352057305&sr=8-5
Only problem is that I have to wait a couple of weeks
Only problem is that I have to wait a couple of weeks
Mine doesn't smell....
Mine had this overpowering "chemical" smell, it was hard to describe.
I sat it outside for a day and the scent is all but gone
Oh, that's good. The case is good for under $6, but it won't be my permanent case. I also don't like how one of the clips at the bottom covers one of the stereo speakers. I'm hoping that the replacement cases that they are sending will have that clip moved slightly to avoid the speaker (but I doubt it).
I just pulled the trigger on this iBlason case:
It's the i-Blason SoftGel Flexible Semi-Transparent TPU Case in Frost/Clear. It isn't compatible with the SmartCover, which is fine by me. I was debating between the frost/clear and the black translucent, but ended up ordering the clear figuring that the black translucent will be too dark for my black mini. Fortunately it's fulfilled by Amazon, so if I don't like it, returning it will be easy. The price was pretty low too.
I was hoping that Belkin would make a Grip Vue for the mini, but I don't see it on their website. I had one for the 1st gen iPad, and it was an awesome case. Oh well.
I like it but went with the Joy version which also supports the Smart Cover. Made from the same material.
If you are referring to these (link below), then it's not the same material. The iBlason is a TPU case which is a softer case (but thicker than silicone). Where as the Joy case is a hard shell plastic (similar to Incipio's feather and the Switcheasy nude and coverbuddy cases).
http://www.thejoyfactory.com/products/smartfit-mini
Trying to find a relatively cheap smart cover compatible hard shell with a rubberized back (like the smart feather). All I've been able to find so far is glossy polycarb
Maybe KaysCase is working on it
Maybe KaysCase is working on it
that's because they did not know how the back of the ipad mini really was. That's why I didn't order any with a second hole until I saw the back of the real ipad mini online.
Cancelled Kaycase orders...
I had two Kaycase orders (one for hard shell smart cover, and one for TPU smart cover), and I requested to cancel the orders and return the temp cases they sent me. They cancelled the orders and issued me the refund w/o having me return the temp cases.
I don't plan on using them, but figured I would send this out in case anyone thought about canceling/returning their order as well. It's probably not worth it to them to pay the return shipping.
I had two Kaycase orders (one for hard shell smart cover, and one for TPU smart cover), and I requested to cancel the orders and return the temp cases they sent me. They cancelled the orders and issued me the refund w/o having me return the temp cases.
I don't plan on using them, but figured I would send this out in case anyone thought about canceling/returning their order as well. It's probably not worth it to them to pay the return shipping.
Anyone know where I can find a just a back cover that has some grip/rubber?? Transparent would be cool. And not a cheap eBay one.
I don't think I'll need a front cover with the mini. I will have a screen protector though.
I don't think I'll need a front cover with the mini. I will have a screen protector though.
I found at best buy with black and red one. Man, It is so thick!!!
Mines won't close at all.