Two Minute review of the Belkin Classic Cover for the Apple iPad Mini

Having got an iPad Mini I wanted to make sure it was protected, so I took a look at the Classic Cover from Belkin, and here is our two minute review.

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Get back to basics with the Classic Cover. The sturdy exterior keeps your iPad Mini safe from damage, while the soft inner lining prevents scratches to the screen. The slim design enables you to slip it in and out of any bag with ease.

Who are Belkin?

From their website:

At Belkin, we make people-inspired products and solutions. For nearly 30 years it has been our passion and our mission to create products that make people’s lives better, easier and more fulfilling. From wireless home networking and entertainment to mobile accessories, energy management and an extensive range of cables; Belkin products enhance the technology that connects us to the people, activities and experiences we love.

Our diverse and far-reaching product mix also includes high-quality security, infrastructure, energy and server-room solutions for public and private sector organisations. Our commitment to innovation, research and design has inspired over 2,000 products and 200 patented designs.

What’s in the Box?

The box contains just the Classic Cover.

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A Closer Look

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Using the Cover

Fitting the iPad Mini into the Classic Cover was simple.

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Final Thoughts

The cover is very thin – Belkin actually describe it as Ultra-thin and lightweight – and they are not wrong. It really is lightweight and it doesn’t add much bulk to the iPad Mini.

There is a small hole on the back for the rear camera and all the buttons and ports are easily accessible.

Fitting and removing the Mini to case was easily too.

I carried it around in my bag with other items that could mark or damage a leather case and there wasn’t a mark on this one at the end of the day.

My only criticism of the Classic Cover is that the four corner mounts that hold the iPad Mini in place actually touch the screen and are not entirely straight (take a look at the picture at the top of the review to see just what I mean). It doesn’t effect the use of the Mini, but it just takes something away from the overall look of the case.

The Classic Cover retails for £17.99, so a bargain to keep your iPad Mini safe.

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Learn more from the Belkin website

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About Andrew Edney

This post was written by who has written 5981 posts for Connected Digital World. I am the owner and editor of this site. I have been interested in gadgets and tech since I was a little kid. I have also written a number of books on various tech subjects. I also write for The Huffington Post. And I am honoured to be a Microsoft MVP for Windows Home Server since January 2008.

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