Reviews for iPad mini Smart Cover - Dark Gray

Bought this cover for my iPad and while it protects the screen, the backside is totally unprotected. But the disappointment comes at the price. It is $39.00 for a thin cover with a magnet. I am willing to pay the higher prices for Apple's technology: my iMac, my 2 iPads, numerous iPods, my new mini iPad - and I sing their praises to anyone who listens -but the price on this cover is absolutely out of sight and way way too high.

At some point Apple needs to applaud those of us who continue to buy and praise their products with some perks, like these covers at a reasonable price.

I purchased one and 2 days later, I took it back to the store. It's fine for most things but when using on a desk sometimes it would slide, plus I was able to find a gel case for the same price. $39 is to much IMO try $15 and lot less people would gripe

Before I purchased this iPad Mini cover, I did some research so that I would know what I was getting myself into before buying this overpriced Smart Cover. This cover is flimsy , but it does what it's supposed to do—protect the screen from scratches.

The magnet holds on to the iPad if I were to just hold on to the cover and let my iPad hang, which is something the cover for the full-sized iPad can't do, either because it's not as strong of a magnet or because the iPad is heavier. Don't shake it around, though, because it will fall off. I don't think that should be a problem because should the iPad really be hung or swung like that? This cover also works as a stand, but not as well as the over for the full-sized iPad. You have to be a little careful so that the cover won't detach. I think the reason this happens is because the hinge between the magnet and the cover is made out of polyurethane and not metal like the full-sized iPad Smart Cover. This allows the magnet to be pulled in different directions that are not possible on the full-sized iPad Smart Cover. As a result, when the iPad Mini is covered, the Smart Cover tends to move around easily, which locks and unlocks the iPad repeatedly. I always turn off the Smart Cover lock/unlock feature whenever I carry my iPad Mini in a bag.

None of this is a problem for me because I am very careful with my things, especially with something like Apple electronics, which I believe are meant to be handled with caution due to the fact that they can be a little delicate. My only complaint is that the hinge is made out of polyurethane because I think that's what allows the Smart Cover to be so flimsy. Like I said, it does what it's supposed to do, in my opinion. This is not a cover meant to protect your iPad from real damage like drops. I don't believe that's ever been the purpose of the Smart Cover even when it came out for the full-sized iPad. If you exercise caution with your Apple products and all you want is light screen protection, then I don't think you should have an issue with this Smart Cover. Watch some reviews of the Smart Cover on YouTube to get a better idea of it.

This cover is fine if you sit at a desk with your iPad placed on the desk. Should your iPad slip from your hands you may be left with the cover in your hand and your iPad laying on the floor with a broken screen. The magnets are very weak. As a stand it is OK but very flimsy. It's ok for watching video but if you have to touch the screen for anything you need to use your other hand to secure it.

This case is even worst then the one I got for my iPad 2. Doesn't even close properly. It seems like the cover is always going to open and magnetic force has worn out even before I start using it.

I am writing this review, because I think most of the comments here are not accurate. I got my ipad mini a couple weeks ago, and as I was looking for a cover, I read all the bad reviews on the apple smart cover. They almost made me walk away from this product. When I went to the store to pick up my ipad, I asked if they had an open cover so I could try it. They told me that they did not have any open ones, but if I bought one, and did not like it, I had until January to return it. So I decided to try it.
Well, IT WORKS GREAT! It does not move, slip, detach, etc. I have no idea what all the people complaining are doing with theirs, but I have had no issues with mine. Try it, it works very well.

I am not at all happy with this cover. As others have already said, it frequently pops off when folded back, and its connection to the iPad feels weak. I don't find it either holds up the iPad very well when in "movie viewing" position, or is very convenient when folded back on top. And Unfortunately I've probably had it just long enough to make it unreturnable. Well, live and learn. About the only thing it does consistently is turn off the iPad when it closes. Whatever convenience Apple might have hoped for with its feather-weight is lost with its seriously-compromised functionality. The iPad mini is a great tablet, it deserves a better cover from its parent company. Save your $$ and order another brand from Amazon. Most are a lot less, and sound much more practical. This is definitely one to leave on the shelf.

After reading the reviews I was hesitant to pick this up but I'm glad I didn't listen and decided to try it anyways. Maybe I was just lucky but it seems to work very well for me. The hinge attaches w/o issues-even tried to let it dangle by holding on to the Smart Cover and shook it a few times-it didn't detach, keeps my screen dust free and clean, holds my mini upright w/o it feeling "wobbly", and the cover seems to sit well over my screen w/o any lift in the center as some have mentioned. I'm even typing right now in the upright position and not having any issues w/ the cover sliding down.

I'm a huge Apple fan and hate to say anything negative about their products, but this cover is horrible. . the cover doesn't stay on well, and that is a huge deal for me because I carry this around in my purse and don't want it to get damaged. I reach in to my purse to get it and the cover has slipped off. NOT good.