A:AnswerI doubt it. I had an iPad mini 1st gen, which used the same covers as 2 and 3. I tried my old Smart Cover on the new 4. It functioned (turned off the mini when closed), but was a little loose. Overall dimensions are slightly different. A Smart Cover would work in a pinch, but a full case probably wouldn’t fit precisely.
A:AnswerIf you download it onto your device, you can still access it without wifi. However, if you are streaming it, you will need wifi access to play it.
A:AnswerIt came with more programs than he wanted. We just eliminated the ones he wasn't interested in. He was most interested in the eBook, Weather, maps, calendar, Safari, photo, notes, reminders, camera, contacts and a couple of programs he download from Apple.