BigW seems to have a massive sale at the moment. Apple branded leather case for iPad mini is down to $52. Brown and beige colours available. This is an online only deal, but can select click&collect. Limited time only and while stocks last, according to BigW :)
The smaller ipad mini version is twice as expensive - go figure!
Normally $87 for a case? People pay that? That's nearly a quarter of the device cost
u stick a apple logo on some scrap metal and advertise it! people will be in queue for 2 days to buy it:)
I would say, spend a few more dollars and get the ipad itself!
Ask nubzy
Is this $40-odd better than cheap knock offs? They look pretty good on ebay for about $8.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Leather-Flip-Smart-Cover-Back-Cas…
Obviously not genuine, so probably lacking in build quality, but for $8 is that an issue? $52 for a case is on the pricey side if you ask me, let alone the standard price of $87!
I doubt they'd last as long but you can always give it a try. I found that with iPhone cases the cheap ones always fell apart after a measly couple of months
damn. I paid full price for mine. it is a great case, tried a few and this one is the best for protection whilst still retaining slimness. has a high quality feel to it as well.
Why are cases so Frigging expensive? 52 bucks?
It's a really nice leather case. $89 is very steep, $52 much better. Wish they did a polyurethane case this time round. It's not just cheaper but the choice of colours as well.
Only problem with these leather cases is they get dirty fast. not so good on the brighter colours.
I think some people are confusing the entire case for just the smart covers. They're two different things and Apple stores sell third party backs to go with the smart covers that come in cheaper than the $89RRP of the case.
But at $52 for an entire case, it's hard to pass!
Edit - when you go to the Big W site and search 'Apple smart cover' it brings up several options. Some are $26, $28, $52. The problem with just the smart covers, there are 2 for iPad mini at 2 different prices and providing 2 lots of differing stock availability. Not sure it could be anymore confusing but check all the options before buying.
Not sure, people do complain it's so expensive, but seems now all sold out. lol.
Official Apple iPad Air smart covers are on sale too, $28. Bargain! Shame the Air Smart Cases aren't on sale too