I'm debating about whether to get the Smart Cover with my new mini. Right now, I'm leaning towards holding off because I'm thinking that I might would rather just have a slip case of some type. In fact, I already have an old one that might work fine with it. With my original iPad 1, I have the case that was being sold with Apple at the time and it has served fine. But one of the advantages of the mini is it's light weight and size for reading, which will be my primary use. Any opinions?
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Mini - Are you getting the Smart Cover?
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I use both a slip case and a smart cover with my iPad. I think the mini smart cover looks cool and I would get it.
Will the Product Red have a $10 markup? The website says all will be $39 but the Red version for the current iPad is $10 more.
It works the same way. If I fold the outer panel over so I have three segments mine still works. I think what's happening is that there is a magnet in the hinge flap which holds the traingle together.
On the regular ipad the smart cover makes it super easy to hold one handed; just fold it in the triangle and its less fatiguing that way.
I was thinking of doing this too. I would get a sleeve regardless, but if the smart cover doesn't add much bulk then I'd like to have it also as a stand/screen guard.
I'm considering the smart cover but I would prefer it in leather. The auto on feature is cool of course and I like the folding stand. Since it will be a while before release I am quite interested in what will be offered. The thread for iPad cases is quite extensive and I would believe most of those manufacturers will make a version for the mini. I'm torn between a smart cover or a nice leather bag.
leather would be nicer
why doesn't it come in black or white?
i want a BLACK leather one.... i don't like the grey they currently have and the pink won't work cuz i want to get a pink carbon fiber phantomskinz
Definitely the smart cover, and yep the red one for me. I've used a purple Belkin thing that frames my iPad 1 and covers its back, and it has been protective enough, but really disguises the elegance of the iPad's design. So I'm going for the smart cover with the iPad mini. Hope my interior klutz doesn't emerge while I'm holding the mini over a tile floor sometime.
doesn't emerge while I'm holding the mini over a tile floor sometime.Get the Red one!
if i wasn't putting a pink phantomskinz on would consider it.... but red cover on pink ipad...
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that's one of the reasons i'm getting applecare!
Yeah, the pink one.
This and it already has its own pocket in my purse just waiting for it!
There's nothing smart about buying an Apple "Smart" cover. Overpriced junk. So many better options for a third of the price.
if i wasn't putting a pink phantomskinz on would consider it.... but red cover on pink ipad...
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that's one of the reasons i'm getting applecare!
AppleCare won't cover you for damage.