Dec 7th 2013, 13:30, by Dan Frakes, Leah Yamshon, Lex Friedman
Our picks for the iPad mini
Our editors spend a lot of time testing and using iPad cases, but there are a few we keep coming back to once our testing is done. Here are some of our favorites for the iPad mini.
SwitchEasy CoverBuddy
Apple's iPad mini Smart Cover is pretty disappointing. But if you've already got one, you can make it considerably more usable and protective by adding SwitchEasy's $20 CoverBuddy for iPad mini. Made specifically to partner with the official Smart Cover—and available in the same range of colors, as well as clear—the CoverBuddy is a thin-but-tough polycarbonate shell for the back and edges of your tablet.
In addition to protecting the body of your iPad, I've found that the case helps stabilize the Smart Cover: The CoverBuddy adds a tiny lip around the iPad mini's screen that keeps the Smart Cover from sliding around as much when closed.—Dan Frakes
Moshi VersaCover
Not a fan of Apple's Smart Cover? Try Moshi's $50 VersaCover Mini Origami Case for iPad mini instead. This case has a slim, hardshell back combined with a flexible front cover—the latter can be folded in different ways to prop your mini up at various viewing angles. Because the shell is transparent, you get the benefit of protecting your iPad while still showing off its design. Plus, the VersaCover Origami is so slim and light, you'll barely notice it.—Leah Yamshon
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