So, what do you do when you go
on a trip and want to take along your iPad mini? If you’re like me, the first thing you
do when you get a new electronic gadget that seems fairly fragile is get
a case for it. TheSnugg.com contacted me
and asked if I would like to review their popular cases. How could I
refuse? For a few minutes I contemplated calling everyone I knew to see if they
had a more recently produced iPad that I could borrow for a day to review one
of their awesome headrest cases for the car, but I decided instead that most
people I know now are all into their minis, since they are more portable and
easier to travel with, so I asked if I could review the Snugg mini in a
fun color.
I think I’m becoming a case
snob now and I’m excited to have several different ones to choose from. I like
items that coordinate, too. My netbook that I travel with is royal blue and I
asked Snugg to send me the baby blue case to go with it. I figured Eric would
be none too thrilled if we got a pink case and it didn’t match with anything. I
did like that it was an option
though.
Snugg claims they have sold
their leather cases all over the world and to many celebrities, so if you want
to be like Justin Timberlake – and now me! – you can buy one after you read
about how great these protective and stylish cases are. They are available for
all generations of iPad, iPad mini and iPhone.
Snugg makes cases that are
sleek and colorful. I love the variety of hues they come in and you can be sure
that they are sturdy, since they are made of leather. The case has a magnetic
closure that keeps it from flapping open if you have it stashed in your bag.
Once open the mini is kept in place by a snug (ha!) frame and a convenient Velcro
closure that is hidden behind your device. You tuck the tab in to stick it
together. I tested its security by waving it all around me and my mini
didn’t budge at all. That’s pretty great, especially if you are a one-hand-user
or your kid(s) uses it.
The inside cover is soft and
sueded to protect your screen, though you can buy special screen defending
sheets from Snugg, too. You’ll also find a handle that you can slide your hand
under to help you hold onto your mini even better. Slide the cover into the
back slot to make it more ergonomic for book or email reading. The handle is
soft underneath and is also elasticized to keep it comfortably tight to your
hand, so it can’t accidentally slide off and onto the floor. Plus, it’s easy to
use if you are right or left-handed.
You don’t have to just hold
onto your mini. Once the back has been fit into the slot, it angles the case to
be able to use it hands-free in two different positions. You have both a low
angle and a steep angle, so it can be used in any way that is comfortable to
you.
Another great feature of this
case is that your mini does not need to be taken out of the Snugg to be able to
use the camera/video function or FaceTime. You can happily snap away while out
and about and still keep your mini safe. There are also convenient cutouts for
all the iPad features: volume, power button, headphone jack, power jack and
microphone. And if you like to use a stylus pen instead of your finger to work
your screen, it has a handy little slot to stash it on top, which means you
never have to fumble around in your bag for it, because it’s always right at
your fingertips.
Even though the Snugg is sturdy
and made of leather, it is still not as thick as many other cases are, which
makes it easier to pack into any bag you carry, as it is lightweight and doesn’t
take up much more room than your actual mini. Do you have a bag with a slot
specifically for your iPad? This should fit perfectly in it.
All their cases are attractive,
stylish and can be both fun and professional looking if you use your mini for
business purposes. I chose the baby blue, but you can chose from anything from
basic black to a pixelated camo print and every color in between. If you are
looking for a gift for your gadget-loving dad for Father’s Day, there’s still
time to pick up one of these nifty cases for his iPad/iPad mini. He’ll love
that you were thoughtful enough to get him something to protect one of his most
versatile electronic items.
More information
How much it costs: $24.99
Colors it comes in: Black,
Baby Blue, Electric Blue, Pink, Orange, Red, White, Distressed Brown, Camouflage,
Denim
Other specs: Soft inside with PU leather outside.
Disclosure: I was provided a Snugg Mini for the purposes of this
review, but all opinions are 100% mine.
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