Apple® - Smart Cover for Apple iPad® mini, iPad mini 2 and iPad mini 3 - Light Gray

This cover, while minimal in appearance, is very functional in protecting the screen of my iPad Mini. I wish there are more color choices, however.

The Apple Smart Cover is ok, but it attaches magnetically and comes off on occasion, but other than that it is okay.

The reason we bought the iPad Mini 2 was portability and the Apple Smart Cover added needed protection without unnecessary bulk. The slim size did not make the thin iPad much wider and they easily fit into my wife's purse without extra weight. It forms a very useable stand for reading and the iPad automatically goes to sleep when the cover is closed increasing battery life. It is the perfect compliment for the thin elegant iPad Mini 2.

The Smart Case protects both the front and back of the tablet and has a magnetic closure that can optionally turn the tablet on and off when opened and closed. Fit and quality are very good. Folding the cover to act as a stand is good for horizontal applications. The cover adds bulk to the sleek tablet but less that other cases I compared.

The main reason I bought an iPad Mini was because I wanted something very easy to hold in one hand. Buying a large, very protective case would take away from this experience. This cover is very light, protects the screen well enough, and most important is easily removable! And it's not bad looking either. It probably doesn't add much protection if I drop my iPad (a chance I'm willing to take) and it doesn't make the best stand (I will buy a dedicated stand soon), but for what I wanted it for (basic screen protection) it's great. Oh, and it's a whole lot cheaper than some other, more protective covers.

This is a simple flip cover with a magnetic spine. It flips over to cover the screen and also flips backward to protect the back when the screen is exposed. It also folds in multiple ways turning into a stand. One con would be, that it doesn't protect the sides and back when cover is protecting the scree, Pro would be super slim and adds no bulk.

Clips on and off with ease and gives the device a bright, fun look. To be clear, this is just the cover for the screen. To protect the entire device (front and back) you need a smart case. But this is a great way to protect the screen without bulking up the iPad.

Cover works well for what it is. If you're looking to keep the weight down, the face protected and have a built in stand this is perfect. The back of your iPad will not be protected but that's optional for some people. It also goes on and off easily but doesn't fall off.