The slim case comes in either clear or transparent smoke black, both of which have glossy finishes; scratches show up pretty quickly. Although it doesn’t provide button coverage, SmartShell does extend all the way to the four edges of the iPad mini, with cutouts for the controls and ports, plus a divot in the center of the right edge, making it easy to lift the lid. The case easily snaps on and off as needed. Its only real distinguishing factor…
