iPad Cases on the Mini

Scarpad · 02-03-2014, 11:24 AM

I picked up an Ipad Mini with Retina over the weekend, looking for a case that will maintain the light and thin aspect of the device. Do you guys use a case when reading and what do you use.

Bookworm_Girl · 02-03-2014, 11:29 AM

I bought the Apple case because it was light and thin. I really like it more than I expected. The cover also folds so you can prop the device up, e.g. on an airplane seat tray and watch movies on a flight. I like the sleep / wake function when you open the cover too.

MSWallack · 02-03-2014, 11:36 AM

I tried a few cases first ... and didn't like any. Then I reluctantly bought the Apple case and, much like Bookworm_Girl, I liked it far more than expected.

mXb · 02-03-2014, 11:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scarpad

I picked up an Ipad Mini with Retina over the weekend, looking for a case that will maintain the light and thin aspect of the device. Do you guys use a case when reading and what do you use.

Case or Cover ?

MSWallack · 02-03-2014, 12:09 PM

Case. I didn't like the cover very much. I found the texture of the metallic back of the iPad not to my liking and I found that I would usually just pull the Cover off rather than try to fold it back.

HarryT · 02-03-2014, 12:11 PM

I too have the Apple "smart case" and like it a lot. It provides a good level of protection without significantly adding to the bulk of the device.

mXb · 02-03-2014, 12:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MSWallack

Case. I didn't like the cover very much. I found the texture of the metallic back of the iPad not to my liking and I found that I would usually just pull the Cover off rather than try to fold it back.

...actually I was asking Scarpad if they wanted a case or cover as a cover would keep the slimness of the iPad.

Personally I don't like the covers I've seen as they don't appear secure to me and of course they don't protect the back of the iPad.

jswinden · 02-03-2014, 01:15 PM

I too bought the Apple Smart Case for $69.

It was nice, though way too expensive and it was scratching a bit on the back. You can get a great Poetic case that is VERY similar to the Apple Smart Case for around $20 on Amazon. I returned my Apple Smart Case and decided to go with the Otterbox Defender case because I take my mini with me to do photography out doors and I wanted the ultimate protection.

Scarpad · 02-03-2014, 01:21 PM

The smart case is a bit expensive, I'm using a Otterbox on it now but it does add a little bit of Heft.

jswinden · 02-03-2014, 01:59 PM

Well in my case, I like the extra thickness as it makes it much easier to hold. Thin is in and I guess nice until I have to hold it. The newest iPads are so thin they make my hand ache trying to hold them. I prefer the thickness of the Otterbox and the feel of it too.

meeera · 02-03-2014, 09:30 PM

Maybe not as slim, but I'm really looking forward to my Gripster leather case. And like jswinden, I find the bare device really too thin to comfortably hold, so a bit of extra thickness is just fine.

MartyTX · 02-03-2014, 09:59 PM

I use the "Incipio Feather Case" to protect the back of the Mini and to provide better grip and some bump protection. Nothing on the screen. When traveling, I toss the Mini into a "Case Logic" neoprene zipper case.

johnnyb · 02-05-2014, 01:42 PM

I actually bought the smart case too and love it... if you find the price too steep go looking on ebay, shaves off 20-30% at least. I did that last iPad with a leather cover, not this time though because I was actually, for the first time in my life, early adopting

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pwalker8 · 02-05-2014, 02:03 PM

Kudo is suppose to come out with a new solar battery/case for both the iPad Air and iPad mini this month or next.

meeera · 02-09-2014, 08:37 PM

My Gripster (for iPad Mini Retina) just arrived. Superb customer service from Native Union, and lightning fast delivery to Australia (Fedex).

I've dealt with quite a few cases for iPads and ereaders in the past, and this really is a lovely, solid but slim/light piece of engineering. The rotating stand has infinite angle adjustment in both portrait and landscape (not often seen!), and the elastic hand strap is nicely grippy and a good fit for my hand.

Really lovely.

02-03-2014, 11:24 AM	#1
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02-03-2014, 11:29 AM	#2
Bookworm_Girl E-reader Enthusiast Posts: 4,873 Karma: 36536965 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Southwest, USA Device: Kindle Oasis 3; Kobo Aura One; iPad Mini 5	I bought the Apple case because it was light and thin. I really like it more than I expected. The cover also folds so you can prop the device up, e.g. on an airplane seat tray and watch movies on a flight. I like the sleep / wake function when you open the cover too.

02-03-2014, 11:36 AM	#3
MSWallack Right, Except When Wrong Posts: 364 Karma: 4323767 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Indianapolis Device: Kindle Oasis 3 (sometimes iPad Mini).	I tried a few cases first ... and didn't like any. Then I reluctantly bought the Apple case and, much like Bookworm_Girl, I liked it far more than expected.

02-03-2014, 12:09 PM	#5
MSWallack Right, Except When Wrong Posts: 364 Karma: 4323767 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Indianapolis Device: Kindle Oasis 3 (sometimes iPad Mini).	Case. I didn't like the cover very much. I found the texture of the metallic back of the iPad not to my liking and I found that I would usually just pull the Cover off rather than try to fold it back.

02-03-2014, 12:11 PM	#6
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,560 Karma: 93980341 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	I too have the Apple "smart case" and like it a lot. It provides a good level of protection without significantly adding to the bulk of the device.

02-03-2014, 01:15 PM	#8
jswinden Nameless Being	I too bought the Apple Smart Case for $69. It was nice, though way too expensive and it was scratching a bit on the back. You can get a great Poetic case that is VERY similar to the Apple Smart Case for around $20 on Amazon. I returned my Apple Smart Case and decided to go with the Otterbox Defender case because I take my mini with me to do photography out doors and I wanted the ultimate protection.

02-03-2014, 01:21 PM	#9
Scarpad Addict Posts: 310 Karma: 1013114 Join Date: Sep 2006	The smart case is a bit expensive, I'm using a Otterbox on it now but it does add a little bit of Heft.

02-03-2014, 01:59 PM	#10
jswinden Nameless Being	Well in my case, I like the extra thickness as it makes it much easier to hold. Thin is in and I guess nice until I have to hold it. The newest iPads are so thin they make my hand ache trying to hold them. I prefer the thickness of the Otterbox and the feel of it too.

02-03-2014, 09:30 PM	#11
meeera Grand Sorcerer Posts: 5,862 Karma: 68407974 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Australia Device: Kobo Libra 2, iPadMini4, iPad4, MBP; support other Kobo/Kindles	Maybe not as slim, but I'm really looking forward to my Gripster leather case. And like jswinden, I find the bare device really too thin to comfortably hold, so a bit of extra thickness is just fine.

02-03-2014, 09:59 PM	#12
MartyTX Dedicated Posts: 441 Karma: 11279376 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Amarillo, TX Device: iPad Mini 1 & 4, Nook ST, Dell 11-3000, iPhone 5s	I use the "Incipio Feather Case" to protect the back of the Mini and to provide better grip and some bump protection. Nothing on the screen. When traveling, I toss the Mini into a "Case Logic" neoprene zipper case.

02-05-2014, 01:42 PM	#13
johnnyb Cloud Reader Posts: 1,136 Karma: 4273668 Join Date: Aug 2010 Device: Kindle Paperwhite, Boox Note Air 4C, Remarkable PP Move, iPad Pro 11	I actually bought the smart case too and love it... if you find the price too steep go looking on ebay, shaves off 20-30% at least. I did that last iPad with a leather cover, not this time though because I was actually, for the first time in my life, early adopting )

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02-05-2014, 02:03 PM	#14
pwalker8 Grand Sorcerer Posts: 7,196 Karma: 70314280 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Atlanta, GA Device: iPad Pro, iPad mini, Kobo Aura, Amazon paperwhite, Sony PRS-T2	Kudo is suppose to come out with a new solar battery/case for both the iPad Air and iPad mini this month or next.

02-09-2014, 08:37 PM	#15
meeera Grand Sorcerer Posts: 5,862 Karma: 68407974 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Australia Device: Kobo Libra 2, iPadMini4, iPad4, MBP; support other Kobo/Kindles	My Gripster (for iPad Mini Retina) just arrived. Superb customer service from Native Union, and lightning fast delivery to Australia (Fedex). I've dealt with quite a few cases for iPads and ereaders in the past, and this really is a lovely, solid but slim/light piece of engineering. The rotating stand has infinite angle adjustment in both portrait and landscape (not often seen!), and the elastic hand strap is nicely grippy and a good fit for my hand. Really lovely.