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Review: Snugg Robust & Stylish iPad Mini Case, Cover and Stand

For our latest review, we thank Alissa J Robinson, who is a Freelance Web & Print Designer. Most people in Oxford know her for her very informative website www.oxfordcityguide.com and the accompanying Twitter account: @oxfordcityguide. You can learn more about her by visiting her website: www.alissajrobinson.co.uk.  

In the packaging, the Snugg iPad Mini case looks just like the majority of other iPad Mini cases. The one I have is black leather with white contrasting stitching, and is very nice looking. The packaging shows a pen stylus, but none was included, and there is no mention of the stylus not being included. The website, does mention this. Some customers might find that a little misleading, as other iPad covers do come with a pen stylus.

I unpacked the cover and got my iPad inside with ease. It fits perfectly, with no wiggle room. And the Velcro strip, which is well hidden, holds the cover in place perfectly. Unfortunately, that’s about all the positive things I can say about the case.

 
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The basic function of a gadget case is to protect it. After that, they are distinguishable by colour and added features. But still, it has to have the basic function covered, doesn’t it? The cover of this case doesn’t close perfectly. The magnets aren’t strong enough for the flap to grab onto the cover. If you don’t make sure it’s closed all the way, there is potential for damage if the iPad falls off a desk or gets dropped, as the cover can easily open, leaving the screen vulnerable.

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Secondly, the cover doesn’t turn the iPad on and off, like most other covers do. This of course meant that I drained my battery way down because I forgot to manually turn off the gadget when I closed it. One of the great features of the newer iPad covers is that they turn the device on and off. I’d much rather have a case that did so.

 
 
The cover does not automatically turn off the tablet screen, and is not a 100% fit
 
Thirdly, one of the features which appealed to me most, which I saw online as it’s not shown on the package, is the elastic hand strap which is supposed to make the iPad easy and comfortable to hold. The problem with this feature for me, was that it’s placed on the wrong side of the flap for people holding the device in their left hands. I would think, as the majority of people are right handed, they would hold the device in their left, allowing their right hand to do the navigating and typing. I couldn’t hold the device using the strap comfortably without bending the flap along the crease-line. It felt awkward to me. If I bend the flap and tucked it into the stand, then it felt okay. But again, it’s a big awkward all around.
 
The elastic band seems to be designed for left handed people

The stand worked just as expected, and held the iPad at a good angle. It’s not adjustable, as there’s only one setting.

Overall, I wasn’t too pleased with this cover. I didn’t like the fact that it didn’t close tightly, or that the cover didn’t turn the iPad on/off.

The Snugg iPad Mini Case is currently on offer, and can be bought for only £24.99 (down from £39.99) from their website at the following link:

http://www.thesnugg.co.uk/ipad-cases/ipad-mini-cases/snugg-ipad-mini-pu-leather-case-cover-and-flip-stand-in-black.aspx

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    1. It doesn’t turn it off or on.

      Generally most cases do turn the screen off, as in go to standby when you close it, and turn it back on when you open it.

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