iPad mini

Most cases for tech gear have a certain “look”.  Whether it’s made of fabric or leather, you can usually tell at a glance that the bag or case contains tech gear inside.  That’s fine, if you don’t mind having a bag that advertises “expensive gear in here!”  If you prefer to camouflage your gear a [...]

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GettingWeddy is an Etsy shop that makes and sells handcrafted leather goods, jewelry, and other things.  The above image (click it for a bigger view) shows their iPad sleeve on the left and the iPad mini sleeve on the right.  They make the exteriors from oil-tanned or vegetable-tanned tooling leathers, and the interior is lined [...]

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As I’ve said before, I do like a quirky case for my electronics.  The IH-IM1106 Composition Book Case for iPad mini from iHome certainly meets the quirky criteria.  It’s about the same size and certainly has the same appearance as those composition notebooks so familiar to school children.  You could even fill in the label [...]

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Levenger has developed an impressive line of iPad accessories, and they’ve been expanding their line to include some accessories designed specifically for the smaller iPad mini.  Their new Nantucket Mini Easel Stand for the iPad mini is sized to be just right for the smaller iPad, other small tablets, or even a smart phone.  It’s [...]

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Logitech is expanding their line of keyboard cases for the iPad and iPad mini with their new Keyboard Folio cases.  The cases will have a fabric exterior available in a variety of colors (color selections may vary by region).  Hidden magnets keep the case securely closed to protect the touchscreen when you aren’t using the [...]

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Orbino has recently released its new Padova Mini Case for the iPad mini. Like its larger sibling, the miniPadova is a form-fitting flip-style case that is hand-stitched with thick waxed thread and constructed from fine Italian leather or rare animal skins. I have reviewed other Orbino accessories in the past and have yet to be disappointed in their [...]

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Levenger is offering another beautiful entry in their line of tech cases.  The Pocquettes iPad mini Travel Case is made of textured full-grain leather.  If it’s anything like my Pocquette’s checkbook cover, the leather is buttery soft but strong.  The case measures 7.5″ wide X 9″ tall X 0.5″ thick. It has two zippered pockets on [...]

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When I first try a new gadget, it can take me a while to finally find the case I prefer for it.  That’s been true for my iPad mini, too.  When I got that first iPad years ago, I wanted a back cover that was clear, to let the beauty of the aluminum back show [...]

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I’ve tried a lot of iPad mini cases – Apple’s Smart Cover, Khomo full-body case, sleeves, zipper pouches, and tiny messenger-style bags.  This beautiful iPad mini Sleeve from Mujjo is unlike any I’ve tried before.  It’s a sleeve case, as you can see, but it’s not made of the normal fabric, leather, or faux leather [...]

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Although it’s only a simple sleeve case, the Basics in Style sleeve for the iPad mini is too elegant to truly be called “basic”.  The Eccentric sleeve is “handmade in Italy by a small atelier in the heart of Italy” from vegetable-tanned calf leather.  It is available only in the Cognac color for the exterior, [...]

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Pad & Quill are known for their beautifully crafted cases that lend a hand-bound book appearance to your tablets.  They have turned their attention to the iPad mini with their new Aria case.  The case is handmade with bookbinding techniques from full-grain American leather.  The leather cover features an embossed design on the front and [...]

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When it comes to cases for your favorite gadgets, it’s always tough finding the absolute perfect one that ticks all your must-have boxes. I’ve been on a quest to find a case that will protect my iPad mini while it’s in my gear bag. I’ve been through several so far (see related links at the [...]

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Saddleback Leather has released the iPad Mini case (affiliate links).  It has a hand strap on the inside cover for holding your iPad in a one-hand grip.   The cover also folds back to make a stand.   It is made from the same fine leather and industrial heavy-gauge marine-grade thread as their other products.   [...]

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If you’re still searching for just the right cover for your iPad mini, check out the slim folio for iPad mini from Toffee.  Toffee is an Australian company, but they offer free international shipping.  They even have a toll-free phone number for US customers.  The slim folio has a genuine leather exterior and a custom [...]

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Years ago, Vaja was THE top shelf manufacturer of handmade leather cases designed to stylishly protect your tech toys. With personal technology now in all facets of our lives, there are definitely more manufacturers producing luxury accessories for our tablets, smartphones, laptops, etc. Even though their lineup of cases, pouches, and bags has only grown over the past [...]

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I’ve had the opportunity to try many keyboard cases for the larger iPads I’ve owned, but I’ve never had hands-on experience with a keyboard case for the iPad mini.  Logitech has just announced their Ultrathin Keyboard Cover for the iPad mini, and I must say it has me intrigued.  Instead of a bulky folio case, [...]

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On my quest to find the perfect iPad mini case, my latest candidate is the Kensington Protective Cover and Stand. At first glance it looks similar to a lot of the other cases we’ve reviewed lately (see related reviews section below). Will this be my new favorite iPad mini case? Maybe. It has 2 pluses and 1 minus. Let’s see [...]

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The Booqpad mini iPad mini case from Booq Bags is the latest iPad mini case to show up on my door step.  This time it’s a folio style case complete with a notepad and pen holder. Let’s take it for a spin.

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It’s no secret that I am a big fan of San Francisco based WaterField Designs bags and accessories. I’ve been carrying one of their zippered wallets for over 7 years and have yet to find another one that I like better. That’s why I was more than happy to accept their offer to review their new [...]

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The other day Janet and I were talking about cases, and I mentioned that I loved the Amazon case for the Kindle Paperwhite and wished there was one just like it for the iPad mini. Janet went into research mode and sent me links to all kinds of cases trying to find one that I’d [...]

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