Belkin Striped Cover / Case with Stand for Apple iPad mini (Red)

This is the most minimalist, versatile, and stylish folio case for the new iPad in my opinion.

The iPad fits snuggly and would be well protected if it were to fall. The stand works in many different angles by using friction to keep it in place. It's surprisingly firm. The "pleather" feels nice...not quite like real leather but close. The speaker at first glance appears covered but the case not does rest directly on the grille. In face it almost helps redirect the sound more forward which is better than having it go to the rear. The camera cutout is also larger than most and nicely centered.

This case features the auto-wake magnet but the lid must be all the way over the iPad for it to activate. Others have complained it doesn't work but I think it may be because the lid isn't going all the way over. This part isn't perfect but it does work. The "spine" of the case is probably the reason for this as it's simply not firm enough. I'm not crazy about the magnetic flap that secures the lid closed either, but I can tuck it away so it's no so obnoxiously sticking out when I'm using it.

The case of course adds a bit of bulk to the slim iPad, but it's really unavoidable for a case like this. It's not terribly thick though and I've seen worse. The bezel is also fully uncovered which is a requirement for my cases. The amount of different viewing angles/methods is great.

Cost wise, $50 is a lot for a case, but I think you get what you pay for. I've owned cheaper cases before, and they felt like it. I would only deduct half a star for minor design quirks, so my score is really 4.5. I bought this case directly from Belkin because Amazon was OOS at the time.

Can't say anything negative about this product. I've only had it about a week but it has served it's purpose just fine. At purchase of my iPad mini choices were slim to nonexistent for covers/protection gear. I thought I'd give this a shot as I generally find Belkin produces quality products. This is no exception. The iPad snaps comfortably into the corner guards which hold it in place and do not block any portion of the screen or interfere with buttons/controls. The tailoring is fine and the fit seems perfect. Grey is my favorite color so I'm happy with it's appearance. The cover is soft and somewhat padded, feels nice in hand. Cover flips back and a nice feature of the magnetic tab is that it is magnetic in both directions; for closure and open back behind. I'm ecstatic with the iPad mini, so it justly deserved this bit of protection. Mind you, it's not a Tumi or Ted Baker cover or even that of the coolness of a Speck* product, but at present it's a great choice and more than adequate I like it.

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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program We got the ipad mini over the holidays and soon after we wound up on a quest for the perfect case to keep it protected. This does the job!

Belkin has crafted a superior product with this striped case. I love the padding this provides which some have mentioned disdain for. It seems like people want uber-slender cases but they don't realize that this lack of girth diminishes the protection to the iPad itself. I love that you can FEEL the thickness that is protecting your investment. I feel safe with this on my device.

The gray color is awesome. Very cool contrast between the gray and black. It has a masculine look to it that I am digging. I really love it. It seems to be holding up well and has yet to take on any stains or discolorations.

I like that the case snaps firmly into a framed slot and feels totally secure. It's a wonder that it feels as snug and still gives the user access to all the iPad's buttons. Very convenient!!!

I love the stand as well. I prop it up with no issues and find myself tapping away at the screen with ease throughout the day.

Great case from Belkin!

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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program Received this Belkin iPad mini case yesterday as part of the Amazon Vine review. The case offers nice padding for the device, and it can be used as a stand for say viewing videos (see photos above in the product display.) I also have the Apple Smart Cover, but I have found it a little too slim for getting a good grip on the iPad mini. This Belkin case provides a better grip without adding too much extra weight to the device. You can tuck away the magnetic closure, and the rubber corners are pretty obtrusive. However, the corners do make it a little difficult to remove the iPad from the case. The padding also makes it a little difficult to get at the volume controls and the power buttons, but I wouldn't say that is a dealbreaker for the case. If you're looking for a case with nice leather padding, I recommend this Belkin model as a good choice.

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Pros....

Good quality

Adds enough weight so that it doesn't feel fragile but not enough weight that it's heavy

Magnetic tab is secure but not a hassle

iPad snaps in to 4 corner clasps, no adhesive, secure but not obtrusive

Cons....

No SmartCover function (auto lock/unlock)

Little bit pricey

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