To anyone that already has an iPad mini in their possession, I am curious as to how durable the back of the iPad is, especially the Black and Slate model. Mine is set to arrive tomorrow, and I already have the dark grey smart cover. However, through past experience with older iPads the back aluminum can get scratched very easily. Does that go for the mini too?
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Tbh what kind of question is this..you stated you own an ipad already..nothing is absolutely scratch proof but if anything the mini will be more durable then previous iPads I think cause my iPhone 5 is rock solid but you should be absolutely fine with a Smart Cover. Just put it down that side facing down . Nobody owns a mini yet they're being released tomorrow on the 2nd so people in the uk or Aussie ,mostly australia( if its being released there ) could have it in a few hours being as they're 12 hours ahead or so.
Well since the black iPad mini has a different material than that of previous iPads I was just wondering whether a clear back plate would be necessary like on my iPad 3. From what I have been hearing the black iPhone 5 is prone to scratches as well and if the iPad mini is made from the same material it may scratch just as easily.