For Cases:
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The transparent shell sits so well on both models that you can even get scared you lose weight, causing a scratch in the aluminum housing. The iPad mini 2 is compared to its predecessor while at 0.3mm thick, you realize this but when affixing the sleeve hardly.
Through the shell are covered neither connections nor controls. An Apple Smart Cover can be exploited without any problems with the protective cover because the space required for this is not included on the envelope. Only the second microphone is hidden at the back of the iPad mini 2. Resulting in loss of recording quality, I do not mind personally. Calls via FaceTime, Hangouts, etc. work as usual.
The polycarbonate acts quite hard and can be bent like a blank CD, except that the shell is not broken just as quickly. The cover makes the iPad unnecessarily thick and through the transparency you recognize the reflective Apple logo, and all other elements on the back properly.
AFTER 9 MONTHS OF USE are on both cases significant signs of wear in the form of small scratches, especially on the edges visible. In the corner next to the on / off / standby button even a 1cm long jump could be on the cover of the iPad mini 2 spread. Between Cases and iPad small smudges and sometimes hair, but can be prepared by a short removal of the shell may be easily removed with time accumulate.
To screen protector:
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The clear screen protector is for a brand film about nothing. The screen quality is very well preserved and the touch properties deteriorate far. For those who install such a film for the first time, I recommend some patience and a dust-free room. If necessary you can turn on hot water in the bathroom, for example, since a higher humidity the dust better ties.
Conclusion:
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Although I would have imagined the sleeve not so susceptible to scratching, but then the iPad feels for less than 10 very well protected, without that it feels clunky. In addition, one must not forget the enclosed screen protector. If you still combines the sheath with a Smart Cover, the iPad seems really complete. And because of this top price-performance ratio, I would always buy it again and every friend!
