is the iPad mini with retina completely protected (ie., if it is closed, is the back exposed?)? Thanks
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Yes, when the top is closed, the mini is completely covered in the Coverbot Keyboard Case Notebook Station. The iPad snaps tightly into the top cover in this model which also allows the top/iPad to swivel 180 degrees. They may offer more than one bluetooth keyboard model, be sure which you are getting. Regarding protection, the plastic is flexible, but thin. If it were dropped on edge, it may protect the ipad, or not. It is not like an "otterbox" type which is much thicker and softer around the edge.
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the ipad is completely covered when the cover is closed. the back is inserted into a cover and the keyboard covers the display when closed.
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Just the front which is the important part you want to protect because of the expensive glass. It's a magnetic cover that automatically attached and when you open it, the iPad turns on. When you close the cover, the iPad goes off (sleep). Hope this answers your question.
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Don't know anything about retina display. Is IPad retina the same size and thickness as regular mini? If so, it should be ok.
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Yes, the rubber wraps around the ipad mini and it is thick and the hard shell is extra protection on the back. It's for my son and so far it has protected it great!
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I am not 100% sure if it covers it or not. However Apple only sells one Applecare Protection Plan for iPads. They do not sell one specifically for the iPad mini. I bought the full size iPad three years ago and this did cover my iPad.
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The case provides some protection when closed. When open it protects the back only, I also had to install a screen protector. As long as it is closed it will be protected. I am happy with mine.
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Case covers the back of the screen. That seemed strange at first, but in spite of constant use and abuse (keeping my mini in my handbag with a sorts of scratchy stuff) my screen is as good as new after long use. The only negative is no stand for propping up. I love these cases. I have one on my iPhone and wouldn't use anything else.
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Unfortunately not. This is a great case, but it lacks a front panel protector. It does have a lip around the perimeter that elevates the screen away from any surface you may place the iPad on, thus giving protection to the screen. I love mine, it is very stylish and nice to cover my iPad Mini.
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Hi Nick, Its the back as well too. The back is just a solid color (you can not see the apple symbol) and has lifeproof imprinted into it. It fits nicely.
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Yes you can see about 1/4" of the back side of the ipad but it is well within the leather and protected. This is a quality case and I do love it BUT the button on the top of the ipad that you turn on and off, the leather was hard to push the button so I used the xacto knife and cut out that cover, it is marked on the leather for a pattern, and it works perfectly now. Good luck, you will not be upset with this purchase.
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I wish I could answer your question with certainty. I do know that physically, the non-retina ipad mini is going to fit into this case, but being ever so slightly thinner it may not be held as well. If that were the case, one might be able to adjust the thickness with a couple sheets of paper placed behind the ipad mini. But that is at best, just a suggestion. On the other hand, it might be just fine without any tweaking. Good luck!
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I have a mini (not retina) and it is a snug fit. Also does not provide protection for the corners. I dropped my mini in this case and the screen shattered. Spend the extra $ and get something more protective.
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No it is not. There is a lip around the soft part of the case that wraps around, so if the iPad is placed screen-down, it will not be sitting on the actual screen but the case. However, the case does not in any way protect against screen scratches or cracks.
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The rubber part covers the back.It has a clear cover that covers the front.Be sure to make sure that the front cover is right side up, its easy to put it on upside down and tough to get back off if upside down.I ended up just taking the clear protector of the front and leaving it off. The main point to this case is to make the ipad less slippery. I haven't dropped it since I got the case.
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yes it is wonderful, everything is covered. when you close the cover it shuts the I pad off and when you open it, is back on, there is a small opening for your camera and a slot for your cord when you want to charge the I pad. I love this case so much it feels good to hold and I know my I pad is protected
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HelloThe keyboard works perfectly welll. The angle options, the keys, etc... If you are worried the back pf the ipad might get scratched, since it has no protection, then this is not your product. Hope this helps.
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Dan, Sorry it has taken so long. The corners are NOT exposed. My IPAD (4th generation) fits very snug in the jacket. The corners are visible, but not exposed. I've had no problem since I've gotten mine. I would buy another again. Auto on/off works well when you open and close the cover.