Apple's Smart Covers and Smart Cases Updated for New iPads

[MacRumors]

Alongside the new iPad Air and Retina iPad mini, Apple debuted new Smart Covers and Cases for the devices. Like existing products, the Smart Covers product the device display while Smart Cases wrap around the entire device.

The polyurethane Smart Covers will retail for $39 for both the iPad mini and the iPad Air, and the iPad mini version will fit both the first and second-generation tablets, which means existing iPad mini Smart Covers will fit the second-generation Retina devices. The covers will come in yellow, blue, green, black, pink, and Product (RED).

Apple's new Smart Cases feature a dark leather exterior and a microfiber interior and will be available in 6 colors: brown, beige, black, blue, red, and yellow, much like the iPhone 5s. Smart Cases will retail for $79 for the iPad Air and $69 for the iPad mini.

Both the new Smart Cases and the new Smart Covers will be available for order on November 1 from Apple's Online Store. Apple's iPad Air will also launch on November 1, while the Retina iPad mini is expected later in November.

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[M5RahuL]

yay....

Wish they had let us have the iPad Mini 2 [ retina ] instead starting today....

 

[sparky1499]

Does the smart case fit tighter?

 

[ZacNicholson]

how are these any different from the one i have now?

 

[peteullo]

No leather smart covers?

 

[Ann P]

how are these any different from the one i have now?

Looks like the Smart Cover will be the same, new color options. The Smart Case will be...a case.

 

[MyBodyIsReady]

In most "cases," I haven't been a fan of Apple's expensive covers - I usually buy something off Amazon at a fair value. However, the black leather case for the iPad mini actually looks pretty good. I'm gonna have to ponder on this for a bit.

 

[Corrode]

Does everyone else get lines down their screen where there's a gap in the panels? It seems like Apple makes great products, but not so great cases for them.

 

[theSeb]

Does everyone else get lines down their screen where there's a gap in the panels? It seems like Apple makes great products, but not so great cases for them.

That is from dust. You need to clean the screen.

As for the topic... I am disappointed to not see a Surface-like touch type cover.

 

[myrtlebee]

No poly smart cases. Strange. Hopefully these actually fit the iPads. Last version's fit was loose.

 

[dannyyankou]

That is from dust. You need to clean the screen.

As for the topic... I am disappointed to not see a Surface-like touch type cover.

Wait for the iPad pro.

 

[ejisfun]

how are these any different from the one i have now?

They fit the new iPad?

 

[r-m]

No poly smart cases. Strange. Hopefully these actually fit the iPads. Last version's fit was loose.

And had sharp edges. Hopefully this new version won't dig on so much.

 

[bushido]

their last smart cases were horrible. they felt like some chinese knock off and didnt fit the iPad at all and were nearly impossible to open. i gave up after 2 tries of getting it replaced and just got a smart cover instead

 

[bkribbs]

Is the smart cover for the mini any different at all?

 

[paul4339]

... too complicated, they have 4 ipads on 3 form factors (mini/rmini, ipad2, ipad air), now they have to keep 3 different types of covers in stock.

 

[dranakin]

$80 for the smart case? Ouch. Unnecessarily upgrading from my new iPad is getting more and more expensive...(I've been using a Kensington BT keyboard cover)

 

[syd430]

I had a look on the website as well and it seems that there is no longer a leather Smart Cover for the the full size iPad. Truly WTF.

 

[Pakaku]

I'm not sure if anyone noticed this whil browsing the iPad mini page, but... https://www.dropbox.com/s/z6rrlj6kcrz9bcl/Photo 10-22-13 17 08 13.png

Is that a render goof on the blue one?

 

[nagromme]

The Air cover has inherited all three things I was hoping from the Mini version:

- Pure, primary red color (good cause, no less)

- Soft hinge instead of scratchy metal mechanism

- Simple tri-fold resulting in larger, more stable standing footprint

I'm off the fence: this time I'll get the Smart Cover. Red and black! (Errr, space gray.)

(No interest in the Smart Case: what I like about the Cover is how easily I can leave it off 3/4 of the time!)

 

[Battlefield 2]

Why can't I get the leather smart cover anymore? Maybe I don't want a smart case. Actually I don't. Leather Smart cover or nothing at all.

 

[Sy7ygy]

Why can't I get the leather smart cover anymore? Maybe I don't want a smart case. Actually I don't. Leather Smart cover or nothing at all.

Agreed; the best combo for me is a Smart Cover + a slip case for all round protection.

The amount of crap that gathers on the rear with ANY 'Cases' totally puts me off.

 

[anthonymoody]

And had sharp edges. Hopefully this new version won't dig on so much.

The pix certainly look like the edges have been cleaned up greatly. The sharpness is my only real gripe about the existing case. Fwiw mine fits fine, not loose at all.

 

[GavApple]

how are these any different from the one i have now?

You are aware they have made the iPad Air smaller than the previous iPads?

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... too complicated, they have 4 ipads on 3 form factors (mini/rmini, ipad2, ipad air), now they have to keep 3 different types of covers in stock.

That is good math!

 

[Battlefield 2]

Agreed; the best combo for me is a Smart Cover + a slip case for all round protection.

The amount of crap that gathers on the rear with ANY 'Cases' totally puts me off.

Woah! Exactly the same. I have the incase slider for my iPad. Best of both worlds!