I always do cases but for some reason I'm thinkin alfresco with this one. Am I nutz?
Last edited:
Got a tip for us?
Let us know
Become a MacRumors Supporter for $50/year with no ads, ability to filter front page stories, and private forums.
iPad mini Who's goin mini naked?
- Thread starter mac jones
- Start date
- Sort by reaction score
I'm going with a case. It's way too thin. If a drop it, it'll probably crack. I like the Smart Cover but I need protection on the back of it as well. I'll order online if I can't find any front and back cases in store.
LouieSamman
macrumors 6502a
I thought the thinner and lighter something is the less of an impact to the floor which would mean less damage.
I think soon a lot more people will go caseless once these devices get to a level of thinness and lightness that a fall won't damage the device.
How is a smart cover going to help anyways when risking the outside world with your iPad?
kycophpd
macrumors 6502a
This.
Plus AppleCare+ will replace it for $49 if you choose that option. Don't think it is a really great idea for the 16 but 32 and definitely 64 need AppleCare+
mattopotamus
macrumors Pentium
It's not. I only use for some screen protection and less screen smudging while carrying it.
mattopotamus
macrumors Pentium
ipoddin
macrumors 65816
Just a Smart Cover for me. Makes no sense to take away from the excellent form factor with some bulky case.
I use a Smart Cover. I'd really like to have a hard plastic case for the back. Incase makes one for iPad 3, which I have, and I really like it, so I'd like one for my mini too.
pasadena
macrumors 6502a
Smart cover here. I'll get a sleeve, as thin as I can find, for when I take it out of home. In which case it'll travel in my purse. So I need some kind of protection. But at home, just the cover, and be careful where I put it when I don't use it.
I hate cases.
I hate cases.
Last edited:
Chupa Chupa
macrumors G5
I'm naked... Usually dress my iPad & phones to the 9s. I don't feel like spend any more & won't take out of house. I like the naked feel for a change. I did order a cheap-o screen protector though to make cleaning easier.
MistaGavin
macrumors member
I'll be rocking mine without a case for now, I might pick up Smart cover eventually, but I don't really want to bulk this thing up.
ritmomundo
macrumors 68020
Naked for now, but I've placed an order for a smart case (poetic slim case on amazon). It won't ship for 3 weeks tho.
Domino8282
macrumors 6502a
As an Amazon Associate, MacRumors earns a commission from qualifying purchases made through links in this post.
The only reason I have a neoprene zipping sleeve for my 3 is because of my cat. Crazy chick. Never an iPhone case. Or an extra one, anyway. It has a beautiful aluminum/glass case pre-installed. No Apple Care either. Coordination built in and appreciated. Crossing fingers when booze is involved.
As an Amazon Associate, MacRumors earns a commission from qualifying purchases made through links in this post.
Case too heavy
One of the most appealing features of the Mini is the weight. I bought a neoprene cover for the back. It does protect it but I noticed the increase in weight immediately. I'll use it naked and put it in a man purse for traveling. Haven't tried it in my pocket yet but I think it is too big for my pocket.
One of the most appealing features of the Mini is the weight. I bought a neoprene cover for the back. It does protect it but I noticed the increase in weight immediately. I'll use it naked and put it in a man purse for traveling. Haven't tried it in my pocket yet but I think it is too big for my pocket.