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- First ReviewFebruary 23, 2014
- Last ReviewJanuary 18, 2015
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Rocketfish™ - Skinny Case for Apple® iPad® mini, iPad mini 2 and iPad mini 3 - Black
Designed for use with your Apple iPad mini, iPad mini 2 or iPad mini 3, this Rocketfish™ skinny case offers protection with durable polyurethane and polycarbonate construction. The case features a hand strap for easy carrying and tilting capability for multiple view angles.
Superb Choice for non-keyboard mini folio
Customer Rating
5.0
I purchased my first iPad mini 2 at Christmas and immediately realized you need a folio for transport and protection. I also thought, "I wonder if they make a folio with a hand strap?" Well, this item was on sale for $10 so I took a chance on it being an iPad 'newbie.' Was I surprised! It HAS a wrist strap.
First off, the iPad snaps into the holder section nice and tight ... no issues there. I have not tried to extricate the mini from it's holder yet so don't know if there are any issues removing it yet. There are numerous ways to use the folio, as well. This item IS very thin, as advertised, too.
Because I touch type, I MAY purchased another folio with a keyboard in the future but -- to be honest -- I like THIS thin folio so well that I may seek an outboard keyboard to keep separate from it. No need to give up on success. I purchased a cheap foam carrying pouch for travel purposes and the mini in this folio fit in it well; consider that option for your travel purposes.
Not much else to say about such a simple product other than it works, it's worth the price #even at full price# and -- even there -- it's cheaper than many of the Apple branded items and other similar offerings. The way I judge a product is ... "would I buy it for myself again?" Answer -- absolutely.
I would recommend this to a friend!
My Best Buy number: 2284735302
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Apple - iPad® mini 2 with Wi-Fi - 32GB - Space Gray
iPad® mini 2 has a stunning 7.9-inch Retina display with over 3.1 million pixels. It also comes with the A7 chip with 64-bit architecture, ultrafast wireless, iSight and FaceTime HD cameras, powerful apps, and up to 10 hours of battery life.1 Yet it still fits easily in one hand.
A superb product for aviation APP use
Customer Rating
5.0
Being a long time user of Microsoft software, I was skeptical about buying an iPad BUT ... the iPad has become THE product to use for aviation APPs. I got a great $260 price with a reward coupon and 10% discount coupon and sale price, so I went for it. The mini size was recommended over the Air 2 and the min 2 was recommended over the mini 3 so I followed those suggestions. For aviation use, I also followed the suggestion to get at least 32GB of memory without the 3G cell function.
At first, I was ALL left thumbs with the thing. In fact, I'm still learning. I have to admit that after just a few days of frustration during the learning curve, I'm making the thing hum now. An amazing product and an amazing array of APPs to choose from, as well.
As a Sr Citizen, my eyes aren't what they used to be and I must admit that the mini 2 is a bit hard to deal with sometimes BUT ... because of my need in aviation, I have to learn to live with it. I'd recommend an Air for anyone not constrained by size limitations otherwise.
I bought a Rocketfish Model: RF-PDMSC13-BK SKU: 6814625 folio for the thing on special for $10 and am VERY happy with THAT purchase, as well. When I first started using the mini, I thought ... why doesn't someone design a holder that you could slip your fingers into. Well, guess what, the folio I bought HAS just that sort of feature.
The only thing negative I'd say about the mini is that it's onboard keyboard function SUCKS! for anyone who can touch type like me. Within days of buying it, I'm researching Bluetooth external keyboards. I see that Zagg makes a nice one BUT ... it's price is just too high vs what I paid for the mini AND when I'd want to use the mini by itself, taking it out of that folio's holder OR buying the higher priced model which can be unhooked easily from the keyboard aren't smart moves. I like the Rocketfish folio I already bought so I'll be watching for a standalone external keyboard ... not priority #1 just now.
Bottom line ... in 2015, the iPad's are THE BOMB!!
I would recommend this to a friend!
My Best Buy number: 2284735302
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Fujifilm - FinePix S4530 14.0-Megapixel Digital Camera - Black
Capture high-resolution photos and video clips with this Fujifilm FinePix S4530 digital camera, which features a 14.0-megapixel, 1/2.3" CCD sensor for detailed images. The 30x optical and 6.7x digital zoom bring distant subjects up close.Memory card sold separately.
Superb deal
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: RetiredPilot
from Daytona Beach, FL
on February 23, 2014
What's great about it: The electronic viewfinder, 30X telephoto, price for the bundle
I wasn't even looking for a better camera but when I saw this thing on the "daily deal" at $120, I decided to get it for those few times when a telephoto OR need for a viewfinder were necessary. Then I discovered I had a few bucks in the Rewards account and the price got even cheaper. For less than $120 to me, I couldn't pass it up. Now that I've used it, I'm superbly pleased. I could have spent more but for what I got, there is absolutely nothing to complain about.
I used it in its macro mode to take a picture of a dime and was blown away by its capability. Instead of using a cheaper pocket digital camera in digital zoom mode for telephoto needs, I can use this thing in optical zoom mode and get a much nicer picture AND I know what I'm pointing it at will be at the center with the EVF system which others lack.
About me... casual user
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Rocketfish™ - Skinny Case for Apple® iPad® mini, iPad mini 2 and iPad mini 3 - Black
Designed for use with your Apple iPad mini, iPad mini 2 or iPad mini 3, this Rocketfish™ skinny case offers protection with durable polyurethane and polycarbonate construction. The case features a hand strap for easy carrying and tilting capability for multiple view angles.
size in inches
How many inches in height and width.
Only slightly larger than the iPad mini ... ~5.5"w x 8"h
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