Padlette DeeTwo Grip Handle for iPad mini Review

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Oh Padlette, that favorite silicone grip handle for the iPad of ours now comes in a new flavor. The DeeTwo (D2) is Padlette's latest silicone made grip handle designed to fit any ultra-portable 7-inch tablet like the iPad mini and the Nexus 7; arguably the two best tablets in the category. Once paired up with a 10-inch variant tablet such as the handsome iPad, there's no substitute for a Padlette. It really is one of the greatest accessories you can get for you tablet if grip is what you're looking for. Obviously it isn't going to suit everyone, but do ultra-portable tablets like iPad mini call for a grip handle such as the DeeTwo? We find out after the jump!

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Podi-m Aluminum Lightning Dock Review

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Docks are a simple convenience that let your charge your device proudly. They are a stationary charging station designed exclusively for an assortment of gadgetry. And the Podi-m is the type of dock that can do it all. Designed with elegant style in mind, the Podi-m is a Lightning dock when you want it to be, and a 30-pin connector dock if you're still left behind. It comes to us curtsy of Kickstarter, a popular project crowd funding site that helps fund and build the concept dreams of individuals and startups alike into a reality. We've seen some amazing products successfully make their way from unknown concepts into great hits in a short amount of time with the help of curious buyers searching for that unique thing.

Take the Adonit Jot stylus, the incredibly useful olloclip iPhone 3-in-1 lens attachment and the LunaTik watch bands for example. All amazing accessories, made possible because of Kickstarter. The Podi-m is one of those upcoming products that's currently available to pre-order as of today, and we've got an exclusive first look at this versatile Lightning dock in its prototype state designed to sit and look pretty on your desk or night stand. Catch the full review right after the break!

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Apple iPad Mini Smart Cover Review

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Nearly two years ago, Apple first introduced the Smart Cover it developed alongside the iPad 2 calling it a magical cover. The Smart Cover went on to be Apple's official protective accessory for the iPad 3rd and 4th generation, and now a new mini-me version was designed for the iPad mini. The new iPad mini Smart Cover is a shrunken down replica of the original we reviewed way back when with all of the standard features you'd expect out of the trifolding cover, however, what Apple didn't shrink was the price. The question is, will a mini Smart Cover be worth $39 this time around? We instigate it all in our in-depth review down below!

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Our Top Favorite iPad Mini Cases: The Ultimate Guide

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Our Top Favorite iPad Mini Cases: The Ultimate Guide

In this edition of the Gadgetmac Guide, we are rounding up all of our top favorite cases for the new iPad mini in one easy-to-browse guide so you won't have to waste too much precious time searching for a good protective case, sleeve, skin or even that perfect screen protector. There aren't many worthy options currently available, but we did our best to find the ones that count. It's all here, from inexpensive and just about excusably affordable to pricy. So be sure to make the leap past the break for our full roundup!

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Bluelounge Nest Stand for iPad & iPad mini Review

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We've seen many stands for the iPad before here on Gadgetmac from very simple ones to very complicated ones. All of them share the same functionalities. It's not everyday you come across a stand that both exceeds your expectations while fitting the bill just right. The Nest by Bluelounge is just the right stand for all iPads including the iPad mini that is here to makes things a little better, if not much better. Check out the full review right after the jump as we take a closer look at the Nest stand.

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