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caligurl

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i want just a smartcover, as i want to use a carbon phantomskinz on the back.... but i need (want) black... not the fugly dark grey that apple sells...

i have had no luck in finding one...

if anyone has found an after market black one please, PLEASE post a link for me!!!

thanx!!!!!!
 
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pooleman

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i want just a smartcover, as i want to use a carbon phantomskinz on the back.... but i need (want) black... not the fugly dark grey that apple sells...

i have had no luck in finding one...

if anyone has found one please, PLEASE post a link for me!!!

thanx!!!!!!

Apple doesn't sell a black one for the Mini.
 

HazyCloud

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Here's one on eBay, but I can't confirm the quality. It's only 15 bucks, so it's not a total loss if it stinks.

eBay
 

sparkomatic

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15 bucks for a smart cover and a lightning cable...wow...haha

If anyone orders one, I'd be interested in knowing how the quality is with the cover.

I'd love to get a black smart cover and/or a leather smart cover. I'm sure eventually more will start popping up.

I tried searching for info on dying my dark gray smart cover but it seems these poly smart covers are resistant to just about everything (which I suppose is a good thing).
 

HazyCloud

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15 bucks for a smart cover and a lightning cable...wow...haha

If anyone orders one, I'd be interested in knowing how the quality is with the cover.

I'd love to get a black smart cover and/or a leather smart cover. I'm sure eventually more will start popping up.

I tried searching for info on dying my dark gray smart cover but it seems these poly smart covers are resistant to just about everything (which I suppose is a good thing).

The $15 price is for the Smart Cover only. The combo is $21, but I wouldn't trust the cable.
 

caligurl

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thanx!!!! I may order one! not usually a fan of ordering from china since the shipping takes soooooo long... but this appears to be the only available black one!

I have no interest in their lightening cable! I'd be afraid it would damage my ipad or iPhone!
 

HazyCloud

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thanx!!!! I may order one! not usually a fan of ordering from china since the shipping takes soooooo long... but this appears to be the only available black one!

I have no interest in their lightening cable! I'd be afraid it would damage my ipad or iPhone!

Agreed. I wouldn't use the cable at all. I'd much rather pay the 19 for the peace of mind.
 

dthree36

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Looks like the ipad2/ipad3 smart cover that uses hinges. Not sure I would waste 15 on this but it may work out if you have to have that color.
 

AirThis

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I'm debating between the Incipio Lexington and the Scosche Black Carbon Fiber case. Links below. The Amazon suggestion above looks like a good buy as well.

Edit: I realize that you only want the top cover, but I thought you might possibly be interested by a more homogenous look. As you mentioned Carbon Fiber, I immediately thought of the Scosche.

Incipio Lexington:

http://www.incipio.com/cases/ipad-c...pad-mini-lexington-hard-shell-folio-case.html

Scosche Black Carbon Fiber Case:

http://www.scosche.com/consumer-tech/product/2676
 
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