Reviews for iPad mini Smart Cover - Dark Gray

I just picked up my brand new white ipad mini and thought i would get a smart cover at the same time.
It is the perfect partner for the ipad and works really great, the magnetics are very strong so it stays in place perfectly.
I would 100% recommend anyone who owns any of the ipad models get yourself one of these covers not only do they work fantastic BUT they also add some beautiful and simple apple style.

*FIRST* ... I am not an Apple employee or enthusiast leaving a good review in a sea of bad reviews to boost rating averages, etc.

*SECOND* ... I almost let all of the bad reviews about this smart cover discourage me from buying one for my iPad mini. I figured I would buy it and see for myself. If I didn't like it, I am able to return it and get something else.

*THIRD* ... I am glad I made the purchase!

I loved using the leather Smart Cover on previous iPads, and knew I wanted one for the mini. I like minimal bulk and want to protect the screen and back. Since an iPad mini Smart Case is not available for the iPad mini, I opted for the Smart Cover and a Zagg Leather Skin for the back. The feel and weight of the Smart Cover is smooth and light. It aligns well when I put it on and it stays in place. The magnetic folding and enclosure holds well. Also, the magnetic hinge is strong enough to keep the cover in place.

If you are on the fence, buy one and keep in mind you can return if you don't like it.

I wish the price would be lower but the product is great.

Several of these reviews seem based on misconceptions about what this cover is. It's not meant to provide shock protection. It's just a light weight cover to protect the screen from scratches and to serve as a stand. It does both of those jobs well. It is a little awkward when using the iPad. Mainly because the back of the iPad is smaller than the front, so the cover doesn't fit perfectly within the perimeter of the back. I like the cover and it provides the lightweight scratch protection I need. It attaches very firmly (perhaps they did make a change, because there is no way it could be accidentally disconnected like some reviews describe). Need scratch protection for the screen only and don't mind paying a little too mucho or the apple brand and convenience? Buy this. Want protection for the back, against impacts, or a good value? Look elsewhere.

For what it's designed to be, I feel like this is perfect. No metal parts means no scuffing your ipad (had that happen with my ipad 2). It attaches easily, detaches easily, and is perfect for keeping your screen from getting scratched. This DOES NOT protect the back of the ipad, but the negative reviews citing this "problem" didn't do their homework first.

Unlike other reviewers, mine lays perfectly flat on my screen when closed. It folds easily, and the magnets help to keep it folded. They also help keep it folded back behind the device. The material, to me, feels identical to that on the big ipad covers.

I own three other cases that provide front and back protection, but this is the one I keep coming back to for daily use. Light, functional, sleek. It's certainly engineered by Apple. Just know what you're buying before you spend your money.

this smartcover is really nice protects the front no the back but still pretty good hard aluminum wont break any way works as a stand really well superb!

I just bought the case and I only have one worry, I am afraid of the magnets will lose power and drain the battery faster. But so far I have had no such problems. I love this cover. I would love to have a case like this!

I got the mini, but told the Apple employee I had read negative things about the smart cover. He let me try his in store, and it seemed fine. So I brought one home. It's fine here, too. I've folded it back, paperback style, and used it as a stand, and it works fine. It does have to be on a hard surface as a stand, as it's a little touchy, but no big deal for me. When you put it down, in sleep mode, the cover does lift slightly once you've folded it once, but only slightly. You wouldn't really notice it if you werent looking for it. All in all, it's convenient, easy to use, and works the way it should. It could be a little sturdier, but that would require added bulk, which would ruin the point of a thin cover for a thin iPad!

I was a bit wary of buying this for my iPad mini because of other reviews stating it doesn't sit flat and that the middle always seems to bulge upward. Also reviews stating it is very loose and shifts/slides around on the screen, was something that concerned me. Being the kind of person that always has to try things for myself, I decided to buy it at the same time I picked up my iPad mini. Immediately after taking it out and snapping it on, it was a perfect fit in every way and it held in place very well too. For me, there are no issues with this what so ever. If I had to bicker about one thing; the price. It should be priced at $19.99 in my opinion. But it's Apple and I love Apple! Do you love Apple?

I got my mini and also got smart cover. First of all, I was afraid to buy this item(smart cover) because most reviews that i read were negative comment on this. In fact, smart cover looks fine in my opinion, and the price is kind of expensive. However, I give this five stars because there is nothing wrong with this item. Also, it is just a smart cover,and it only protects the screen. So, if you look for the entire protection for your ipad, this one is not working at all. But, if you only look for protecting the screen, then this one works well.