Best iPad mini Cases

Score a new iPad mini with Retina Display? Protect it with one of these cool cases. And if you have last year's iPad mini they'll still fit. The original IPAD 4 FOR KIDS CASE at Apple Store is still a solid tablet and worth checking out if you want to save a few dollars. But if you want an uncompromising iOS experience in a petite form-factor, the iPad Mini With Retina Display is the way to go. The impeccable 2,048-by-1,536 LCD is the centerpiece here, but the diminutive mini also packs the same 64-bit A7 processor you'll find in the iPhone 5s and iPad Air, which delivers significant upgrades in performance and efficiency over previous generations. And while the resolutions are the same between the full-sized Air and mini, the advantage in sharpness lies with the smaller iPad. Packing all of those pixels into a smaller 7.9-inch display yields an impressive 326 pixels per inch, which trounces the original mini's 163ppi and even outdoes the Air's 264ppi. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00EF16MGG Apple iPad Coverage In typical Apple tradition, this second-generation iPad mini looks and feels basically identical to its forbearer. It's imperceptibly thicker and heavier by 0.01-inch and 0.8 ounces, but even the most discerning critics will likely fail to find any real difference here. And even so, those slight changes are undoubtedly worth the new high-resolution display and the powerful new processor. With that beautiful display, though, a case to protect your iPad might be more important than ever. Luckily, since both models are nearly identical, there's already a wealth of cases out there to choose from, and pretty much all cases made for the original iPad mini will fit the newer Retina model. In addition to protection, many cases also add functionality. Folio cases are a popular option that work as a case when in transit and a stand once you're ready to start browsing the Web or catching up on your favorite TV shows. Then there are shells, sleeves, skins and everything in between. When you're an iPad owner, the world is your oyster—pretty much every major accessory maker has cases made just for your tablet. If all the choices have your head spinning, we've rounded up some of the best iPad mini cases out there, so hit the slideshow to check out some of our favorites. Getting a full-size iPad instead? Check out The Best iPad Air Cases.