The best iPad mini case From TVC-MALL 2012

As users pick up the iPad mini, they should also take a look at the best iPad mini cases around to find protection for the smaller, more portable iPad.

There are a number of excellent iPad mini cases available to order for delivery in the coming days. For the most part, the iPad mini cases are shrunken version of iPad cases.

While we will likely see more inventive iPad mini cases arrive in the coming months, it’s easy to call out the following iPad mini cases as the best, because the TVC-MALL team used and reviewed the larger versions of many of these iPad mini cases.

Users that left the iPad case-less may want to put a case on the iPad mini. The smaller tablet is likely to go out of the house more often, increasing the chances it will fall on a hard surface or get banged against a building. This is especially true for the iPad mini with 4G LTE that ships later this month.

The back of the iPad mini is made from the same material as the iPhone 5, a phone which a number of users report scratches easier than earlier iPhone. While the iPad mini survived a drop to the corner, the drop test below shows how easy it is to break an iPad mini display when it lands face down.

Even an iPad mini case without a front cover, just a lip, could help prevent some of this damage. The constantly updated list below includes iPad mini cases from our favorite iPad case makers. The TVC-MALL team is still waiting to test these iPad mini cases, but based on the past performance, these are the best iPad mini cases available.

Users that want to go without a case, should check out our iPad warranty and insurance options. We’ll be sharing an updated list of iPad mini options with pricing, but the benefits are largely the same.

TVC-MALL iPad mini Case

The TVC-MALL iPad mini case is available as part of the TVC-MALL Defender Series. This means it delivers the ultimate in protection from TVC-MALL.

The case includes a two part design with a polycarbonate interior that clamps around the iPad mini and a flexible silicone layer on the outside to protect from drops and other accidents. The outer layer includes plugs to cover the charging port and headphone jacks.

There is a built in screen protector that prevents screen scratches while the iPad mini is in use, and a cover that snaps on to protect the display from drops. The cover turns into a stand for watching movies or typing.

iPad mini Smart Cover

Apple offers the iPad mini Smart Cover in stores and online, bringing one of the most popular iPad cases to the smaller model. The iPad mini Smart Cover protects the display from scratches and snaps on and off with magnets, it also includes a magnet to turn the display on and off. The new Smart Cover for the iPad mini uses a new snap on hinge that is no longer made of aluminum. This means less chance of scratching the iPad mini while connected.

The Smart Cover folds up to place the iPad mini at an angle for watching videos or making FaceTime calls. Another angle offers a slight elevation for a better typing experience. The iPad mini case is available in six colors, include a product RED version.