Trying to find an iPad case can be pretty overwhelming at times. Which one do I get? does it cover the screen? Is it bulletproof? Can I drop kick it? There are just all sorts of questions that can run through someone’s mind when thinking about protecting their brand new device.
I, for one, am not really that concerned with dropping my device. Maybe I’m in the minority (or a little crazy). Either way, knowing that the iPad mini weighs less than a pound, can you really blame me for not wanting to stuff this small device into a big, bulky, plastic case? I mean, wasn’t that the reason that Apple released a Smart Cover in the first place? Because they didn’t want to hide a stylish device inside a bulky case? Of course, with the release of the Apple Smart Case, that may be a moot point.
After some searching, I found the Twelve South SurfacePad. At first, I thought was just a case for the iPhone, but it turns out there’s a brand new iPad mini version. It protects the front and back of the iPad, it’s light, it’s thin, and it’s very simple to use.
There are no gimmicks, no folding, and no bulky rubber and plastic to mess with. If you want to stand your iPad up to watch a movie, no problem. There’s a magnet built right into the cover, so the iPad will just stand up. If you want a better angle to type that email, there’s a little flap on the underside of the cover that pulls right out and you can rest your iPad on it (it looks more elegant than I just described, I promise).
The only downside, is that you have to stick the cover onto the back of your device (I can hear the collective gasps). However, there’s no need to fear. No residue will be left behind, once your SurfacePad is removed. If your device was clean when you applied the case, it’ll be clean when you remove it.
If you’re looking for a simple case that just works as advertised, then the SurfacePad by Twelve South for iPad is for you. Currently, we have it available for the iPad mini for $69.99. It’s available in Red, Black, and White. We also have the SurfacePad available for the iPhone 5/5s and the iPhone 4/4s as well, for $34.99.
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