Miniot Cover for iPad 2 Quick Review

A short review about the miniot cover for the iPad 2.

Pros: Good quality product, well built, nice material.
Cons: Not convenient, separates upon opening, not the best execution for this kind of product.

The Smart Covers are still the best iPad 2 covers out there.

Please let me know if you guys have any questions regarding the Miniot Cover! Thanks for watching!

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Edit (04/28/2011): After I posted this video in Miniot's video comment section, Miniot decided to disable their comments for the Cover for the iPad 2 video. I find this to be very troubling because it seems that they do not want to deal with any bad publicity at all. I am not bashing their product in this review. I am simply educating buyers about the product. Again, I believe that we all have the right to know more about a product before we go and buy it. That's all.

Edit: Miniot "apparently" acknowledges issues with their covers now and its accepting returns (not sure about refunds).

https://www.miniot.com/webshop/?portlet=miniot&page=support&state=normal

Here is another review from another disappointed customer: http://youtu.be/bbjBvrZ4_Vc

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[phraak]

Loved this review! seriously, no nonsense straight to the point! just cancelled my order! Consider yourself subscribed my friend!

[iplay360]

@phraak Thanks! that means a lot!

[heikki75]

Thanks for the review - it was very helpful. I knew there was something "fishy" about this product, it seemed too perfect. I noticed that in the presentation video when the guy used the cover as a stand,the transision to stand mode feeled awkward - like they were hiding this design flaw. I also feel that Miniot did really cruel trick with this cover.They took all the orders and did start to ship these covers just recently.They didn't ship any early products for reviews because of they knew this.

[iplay360]

@heikki75 to me it only started getting fishy once they disabled commenting on their original miniot cover video. I knew that the cover wouldn't work as well as the magic cover but this was way way below my expectations..

[stephan1712]

Hey, there i got my Miniot iPad2 Cover today too... i can completly agree to everything you're saying in this video... i'm currently uploading a review video too.... i think my fit is really bad against yours... also the rollup didn't work ... after pressing really hard and stretch the microfiber it holds togehter...

i will post my video as an video answer here too!

[iplay360]

@stephan1712 that sucks man... im really sorry to hear that yours is in that condition. Im really considering a refund for my cover. But I think that they are only doing product exchanges. Oh well.. I will have to call them up. Are you returning yours?

[Doscar385]

Your nasty your doing the review naked

[Doscar385]

Dam it cost $80 ill stick to apple instead

[fabrinelli]

Gotta say, other than the lack of a hinge the cover I purchased is fantastic; quality materials used and superbly finished. The magnet easily locks into place when using as a stand, without having to guide to, or 'find' the lock spot-simply roll the cover slightly back and the power of the magnet draws it to where it needs to be. Bought as a present and they love it and use it all the time.

[fdgmcgdub]

My miniot cover is great. Doesnt have this problem at all and it looks great. I think people are comparing it to the apple smart cover and they're just not the same. In fact, miniot should highlight the difference. There's nothing wrong with difference. I find you have remove the cover generally when using the iPad but as I use it at home, that's fine. It all depends on the type of user you are and your expectation. I use my smart cover when I travel for example because it hooks tightly and won

[adambarker96]

i love your channel :) Make more videos

[rfharlow1]

I just received my Miniot cover. First the good: I customized my cover and it is absolutely georgous! It looks so much better than the smart cover, there is no comparison. And it is thin and sleek as well. Now the bad: It took 21/2 months to get it. The reviewer is correct, the function is not as good. However, if you stretch it a bit, the stand works well. Folding back and holding is poor. If you want to use as a great looking stand and cover, great. I love it and it was worth wait.

[wackhy]

I've just received my Miniot about a week ago, and been using it every day since.

I agree with you to the fullest in that the Smart Cover is more practical, but I still make Miniot my choice when I leave the house on most occasions. I do not have the trouble of aligning the magnets in "stand mode" for the Miniot at all. I can even flip it with just one hand, it it rolls perfectly and aligns. Granted, they might have fixed this since you received your cover, but it works perfect in my experience.

[tchalla35]

I saw your video after purchasing the product. I decided to await for the cover and evaluate first hand. I am glad I choose this path. It does not have the hinge but everything else with the cover works well. One will have to decide if the hinge is critical for them or maybe a full cover is better. I do not have the issue with the magnets, I like the product. I also have the apple cover. I will put it to use over the next 2 weeks and post again regarding its function. thx