Customer Reviews and Ratings

3.0 out of 5 stars

Based on 101 reviews

  • 4.0 out of 5 stars

    Great, but could be...

    • Written by from Salt Lake City

    6 of 13 people found this useful

    I love the cover, I think it functions very well, but I also recently purchased a smart cover for an iPad 2 and it's freaking awesome. So stand alone this cover is a 4-4.5 but compared to the smart cover it's a 2, I hope apple sees the need and makes one quick.

  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Great cover for the iPad Mini!

    • Written by from Madison

    37 of 49 people found this useful

    I found the cover to work perfectly - just as designed. It works the same way the smart cover does on the full size iPad . It has a strong magnet on the side for keeping it snug against the edge of the iPad Mini.

    I did not find the cover I purchased from the Apple store to separate at all from the surface of the iPad like some others have said. When it's closed, it lays flat against the glass front of the iPad. The cover folds all the way around the back of the iPad Mini if you want to lay it flat.

    This is a well designed, well manufactured cover that integrates well with the ultra thin profile of the iPad Mini. It offers great protection without adding any bulk.

    Was this useful? Great cover for the iPad Mini!

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  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    I pad mini Smart Cover

    • Written by from toronto

    31 of 42 people found this useful

    It is to flimsy
    It pops off to easy.
    If it was a front and back cover it would have been a better product.
    My opinion.
    Returning it ASAP.

    The iPad is awesome. :)

  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    Weak

    • Written by from Halifax

    36 of 43 people found this useful

    Not a fan of the iPad mini Smart Cover. I find that without the additional fold that the larger iPad Smart Covers have, it is very weak. Using it as a stand often results in the case collapsing and the iPad slapping down to the table. The magnets holding the triangle stand together need to be stronger.

  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    Horrible product

    • Written by from Lithia

    19 of 26 people found this useful

    This iPad mini smart cover is horrible. Do not waste your money! It does not lay flat on the iPad and is very flimsy.

  • 3.0 out of 5 stars

    Decent cover

    • Written by from Temple

    9 of 11 people found this useful

    Being an Apple product I expect to pay more so I'm not going to complain about the price. First, the good. The stand works well and I like the way the cover snaps shut with the magnets. The bad. I agree with the above complaint regarding the cover not sitting flat. This could have been solved if they would shaved about 1/16 of an inch off the cover. When you hold the ipad with the cover shut your hand presses against the slightly overhanging edges which causes it to push up some in the center. All in all it's a decent cover but I'm sure I'll be replacing it sometime in the future when they're more options.

  • 4.0 out of 5 stars

    Does well

    • Written by from South Gate

    13 of 16 people found this useful

    First off, I want to begin with how nice this Smart Cover is for the iPad Mini. It's pretty sleek, nicely designed, and unlike the most cases out there; this one won't make your iPad mini look any bigger. It really does help protect the screen and serves as an amazing stand. I don't have the issue with the cover not folding all the way, and I have had it for a week; no issues.
    My main and only issue was the price. $39.99 for a Smart Cover is a bit hefty for what it's worth. If they could slash that price in half, I would of given it a 5/5.
    Other than that; I recommend this Smart Cover to protect your screen.

  • 4.0 out of 5 stars

    Great Product

    • Written by from Middletown

    10 of 11 people found this useful

    The Apple Smart Cover is exactly what Apple tells you it is. The cover folds into a stand for typing and media viewing. The only reason why I gave this product 4/5 stars is because of one the price and when you stand the iPad up to watch a movie or something it really isn't that stable but that doesn't mean much because you probably wont be touching the screen when you are watching a movie or tv show.

  • 4.0 out of 5 stars

    Good look and feel

    • Written by from Los Angeles

    7 of 8 people found this useful

    This is a nice, simple, and light cover. In dark gray it looks great with my white iPad mini and I appreciate the thoughtful touches like the microfiber finish on the magnetic strip. The Smart Cover also makes it easier to hold the iPad mini in general use, with a good feel both when folded back and when covering the display.

  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    Disappointed for sure

    • Written by from Midland

    5 of 6 people found this useful

    I have always loved smart covers! I have had many for my iPads. When I received my iPad Mini, I loved it, but not the smart cover which was unusual. The material has an odd smell and seems cheaper than the previous generations. It slides really easily and I would not even think this was an Apple product. It is not worth the money for the material and stench. I have never had that smell on any of my other smart covers. It is a DONT BUY. Hope I saved you.

  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    PERFECT.

    • Written by from Lindon

    1 of 4 people found this useful

    This is perfect for the iPad. I absolutely love it. Great purchase!

  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    HORRIBLE!

    • Written by from Chicago

    6 of 8 people found this useful

    Does not snap in place perfectly so it aligns with edges of the screen, constantly unsnaps, feels extremely cheap. I would return it if there were any other options currently available. By far the worst "accessory" Apple has made since the iphone 4 bumpers or ipod nano socks. Hate it.

  • 2.0 out of 5 stars

    Light, elegant but flimsy

    • Written by from SANTA CLARITA

    5 of 5 people found this useful

    $39 cover for my new iPad Mini was a good investment to protect the unit, however, instead of enjoying the Mini and spend the time to set it up, I spent considerable amount of time trying to keep the Mini in one of the only two positions offered by this "smart" case... It drove me crazy as it keeps falling and sliding out of the magnetic hinge...Good for watching a movie but not for typing...

  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    bad

    • Written by from Dade City

    6 of 8 people found this useful

    pointless i held it and it fell and cracked screen

  • 4.0 out of 5 stars

    Works Well

    • Written by from Fort Collins

    1 of 1 people found this useful

    Unlike the first reviews, my cover lies flat and fits perfectly. I am glad it is light in weight. It is a simple but usefull cover that works exactly as advertised. I wish it allowed the Mini to stand in portrait orientation as well, rather than just landscape, so it doesn't get 5 stars.

  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Better than the iPad Smart Covers!

    • Written by from Cupertino

    1 of 3 people found this useful

    This new smart cover is so much better than the original iPad cover! Apple got rid of the aluminum hinge and replaced it with a MUCH stronger cloth magnetic hinge. This smart cover works so much better than my old one, it seems to be built much better and with a lot stronger magnets. I'm not sure what smart covers these other reviews are using but I don't see how they can be talking about the one for the iPad Mini. Try it out for yourself and if you don't like it you can always return it no questions asked!

    Was this useful? Better than the iPad Smart Covers!

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Awesome Cover!!!

    • Written by from Bastrop

    1 of 2 people found this useful

    Fits perfect and feels great. Not as heavy as a case and feels good too.

  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    great smart case

    • Written by from Bronx

    2 of 3 people found this useful

    i honestly dont know what the other two reviews were talking about. i have this case with my ipad min i also have it with my ipad 3. This is the same as the other smart cover. it works it gets the job done what more do you want ? It holds your ipad up, it protects it, and you can use it as a stand.

    simple it gets the job done and it works GREAT

  • 4.0 out of 5 stars

    Excellent

    • Written by from Meols

    2 of 2 people found this useful

    Perhaps the other two reviewers have the cover from a faulty batch? My mini smart cover is perfect just like the one on my "New iPad".

    Only downsides are it is a little expensive (but worth it) and the back isn't protected but I knew this when ordering.

  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    disappointed

    • Written by from Syracuse

    608 of 705 people found this useful

    I owned an iPad 2 with smart cover for over a year before ordering my iPad Mini. I was very pleased with the smart cover and included one with my iPad Mini order without hesitation.

    Unfortunately, it didn't take more than 30 seconds with this new Mini smart cover to decide to return it...

    First, it is considerably lighter than the iPad 2's smart cover, which might sound obvious due to the decreased size, but I found it to feel flimsy and thin in comparison to my iPad 2 version.

    The real disappointment came when I closed the cover and found that the panels between the hinge and the outer edge magnets just floated above the screen, leaving a floppy 1/4" of space. I confirmed that the placement was correct by ensuring that the edges lined up, and several attempts to resolve by reconnecting the cover were ultimately unsuccessful.

    My iPad 2 smart cover never had this issue and all of the iPad Mini photos show it laying perfectly flat, but this seems to be a design oversight.