iPad mini

Slim folio case for iPad mini from Toffee

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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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Vaja Libretto Leather iPad Mini Case review

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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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Logitech announces their Ultrathin Keyboard Cover for the iPad mini

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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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Kensington iPad mini Cover and Stand review

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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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WaterField Designs CitySlicker iPad mini case review

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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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Bear Motion Brazilian Buffalo Leather Folio iPad mini case review

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When Apple released the details about the iPad mini, I was underwhelmed to say the least. I had no intentions of buying one and even said as much in my mid-life tech crisis gadget diary post last Fall. But then Janet and Dave kept talking about their minis and I finally caved and bought one

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Chisel out some space for an iPad mini or iPhone charging dock

iskelter chisel charging stand

These charging docks from iSkelter look like no others I’ve seen.  The Chisel docks for iPad mini, iPhone 4/4S, or iPhone 5 are made of bamboo.  Space for the device has been “chiseled” out of the block of wood, and a channel controls the charging cable to prevent tangles.  The stands can be used horizontally

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This is what Apple’s Smart Case should have been

khomo super slim case ipad mini

Julie and I were talking over the holiday about cases for the iPad mini, and she mentioned that Apple wasn’t making a version of their Smart Case to fit the iPad mini.  I told her I had tried one for my full-sized iPad and couldn’t return it quickly enough because it was ill-fitting and had

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I’ll be home for Christmas with the iPad mini take 2

The other night while watching TV, I caught a new iPad mini commercial from Apple. This one features a little girl playing a ukulele and singing a song to her grandpa. The little girl is using Facetime on her full sized iPad while her grandpa is watching at the other end with his mini. Cute

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Built Neoprene eReader/Tablet Envelope 7-8″ with the iPad mini review

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When I ordered my iPad mini, I immediately started looking around for a sleeve for it.  I planned to get the Smart Cover for it (for the review, at least), but I find those don’t protect my device as well as I’d like while it’s in my bag.  I wanted a sleeve that was just

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New felt sleeve for iPad mini from Mujjo

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Earlier this year, we told you about some beautiful Dutch-made cases made of natural wool felt and organic tanned leather for Apple devices.  Mujjo, located in Holland, is now introducing their sleeve case for the iPad mini.   This handmade sleeve has a body made of 100% natural felt with a water-repellent finish.  The flap and

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ZAGG introduces two new keyboard cases for the iPad mini – the MINI 7 and MINI 9

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I’m sitting here waiting for UPS to deliver my iPad mini, and I’ve been Googling cases for it while I wait.  I expected to find a variety of cases, but I can’t say I expected to find keyboard cases for such a small device.  Well, ZAGG has two keyboard cases for the iPad mini: the

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X-Doria SleeveStand for iPad mini

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The SleeveStand from X-Doria will protect your iPad mini during travel, and it can serve as a stand when you need one.  The SleeveStand is a padded sleeve with a zippered end to completely enclose the iPad mini when it needs protection, but it removes completely to allow you to use the mini caseless.  You

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