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Review: Speck iGuy Case and Stand for iPad Mini

Ad disclosure: This product was sent to me free of charge by MobileFun to be reviewed. However, as per my PR info disclaimer, this review is my unbiased honest opinion of the product.

MobileFunProduct: Speck iGuy Case and Stand for iPad Mini (Chili Pepper Red) from MobileFun.co.uk

Price: £22.97

Age Range: n/a

Manufacturer’s Description: Meet iGuy — the free-standing foam case for iPad mini. Every bit as protective as he is a blast to use, iGuy is the perfect iPad mini accessory for kids and grownups alike. He’s lightweight, easy to hold, and he can stand on his own two feet, even while holding up your iPad mini. He may look like he’s all about fun, but his soft, squishy body disguises tough EVA foam protection. iGuy will help you feel more secure as you hand your iPad mini over to your baby or small child!

MobileFun.co.uk is an online store which sells mobile devices and all the accessories or cases you could ever need to go with them. As well as the iGuy they sell the official apple (and more adult orientated!) iPad Mini Smart Covers, among many others.

Rating: (5/5 stars)

Speck iGuy for iPad Mini
Speck iGuy for iPad Mini

Review: Our initial reaction to the iGuy upon opening it was “Wow, this looks fun… and it should do the job, too!”, and it hasn’t disappointed. James got an iPad Mini just before Christmas and is, understandably, rather protective about it… especially as Georgie can easily (and with an air of complete nonchalance) carry it about in one hand as she clambers about the room. We knew we needed something to make it more kid-proof, and the iGuy fits the bill completely.

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Geeking Out: Using iOS 6’s new Guided Access mode to kid-proof your devices

Originally developed for children with leaning disabilities, the new Guided Access mode in Apple’s iOS 6 software is a fantastic new development for all parents of touch screen savvy kids. In a nutshell, the new feature allows you to lock down your iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad to a “single app mode”. In addition to the …

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Geeking Out: Georgie Cam!

There are a lot of Video Baby Monitors* out there and boy, are they expensive. As much as we would have loved to get one when Georgie was born, James & I opted for a standard audio only monitor instead. Recently, the price of wireless webcams has dropped and so James has indulged his geeky …

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Geeking Out: I have a new toy…

…a brand new shiny iPad! It is absolutely gorgeous! I sold my first generation iPad a few weeks ago and have definitely been missing it for sofa browsing and emailing, playing games, etc. My new one is so much faster to use, and the graphics are really nice too. Georgie has been missing my old …

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Geeking Out: Burning the Midnight Oil

It is a well known fact that geeks occasionally stay up a little too late doing, well… geeky things. Tonight has been one such night. A rather exciting* parcel arrived today, and so James & I have been in our own little happy geek world ever since and have only just realised that it is past 1am! …

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Geeking Out: Gelaskins for Kindle

After a couple of recent windfalls (yay bonuses!) James informed me that he was being sensible with most of our extra money, but that he had put a bit aside for some new treats for ourselves. It wasn’t hard to go from that point to owning a lovely new kindle, and even easier to go …

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Review: Mooskins Personalised iPhone Case

Ad disclosure: This product was sent to me free of charge by Mooskins to be reviewed. However, as per my PR info disclaimer, this review is my unbiased honest opinion of the product.

Product: Mooskins iPhone 4S Case

Price: £19.99

Age Range: n/a

Manufacturer’s Description: Create a unique cover for your iPhone 4 or iPhone 4S by uploading your own image, selecting from our gallery of official music cases, choosing a unique design from one of our featured artists, oricking an image from your favourite game. Our covers provide great protection for your phone while still allowing you easy access to all the buttons. Our custom printing process delivers the image into the surface of the case providing a tough and durable finish, with no cracking or chipping. Mooskin phone cases are made of durable shatterproof polymers to protect both the iPhone 4 and iPhone 4S, but they are still easy to fit.

Rating: (5/5 stars)

Review: When I bought my iPhone 4S last year, I quickly got myself kitted out with a Reveal case from Griffin, which I chose because I was concerned about adding too much bulk to my iPhone. However, I was quickly disappointed as the rubber edging of the case didn’t stand up well to Georgie’s grabbing (or any general use), and seemed to get looser & looser, so the case rapidly gathered dust & debris underneath the clear back which looked awful. The bottom opening to the dock connector was too small – it was a very tight fit with the official cable and I couldn’t use our third party in car charger at all, which was a right pain on long journeys.

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