[Toby]

Amazon is now selling Apple accessories/cables, etc. If you have Prime, it's free shipping. Also, maybe no sales tax.

 

[luvmy4brats]

Amazon brand (AmazonBasics) of cables work well with apple devices and they are cheaper. I bought one of the cables for my iPad mini and haven't had any issues.

 

[Toby]

That's good to know, Heather. I was wondering if they, AmazonBasics, worked as well as the Apple cables.

 

[mooshie78]

Some good deals.  Just ordered a black leather smartcover for $24.45.  My blue rubber one is all worn out from two years of heavy use.  The leather is a lot more durable, but I never was up for paying the $70 for it.

Also grabbed one of the AmazonBasic cables mentioned above for $8.99 so I can have a cable in my office for when my iPhone 4S gets low (have been listening to a lot of Pandora while working lately.

 

[Toby]

That's great, Mooshie! I will have to take a look.

 

[mooshie78]

Got my stuff yesterday.  The leather case was the Apple brand one and new in packaging--was a bit skeptical since it was a 3rd party seller fullfilled by Amazon and the $24.45 price when it still goes for $69.99 in stores.

 

[Toby]

Just curious, Mooshie, but you did not say how you liked it.

 

[mooshie78]

Oh I've always loved the smartcover and the leather is nicer than the rubber ones. Not worth the $70 MSRP but definitely worth the $24.45.

 

[corkyb]

Some good deals. Just ordered a black leather smartcover for $24.45. My blue rubber one is all worn out from two years of heavy use. The leather is a lot more durable, but I never was up for paying the $70 for it.

Also grabbed one of the AmazonBasic cables mentioned above for $8.99 so I can have a cable in my office for when my iPhone 4S gets low (have been listening to a lot of Pandora while working lately.

Mooshie, do you have a link? And is it the cover or the case?

 

[mooshie78]

Mooshie, do you have a link? And is it the cover or the case?

Just the cover. I don't care about covering the back so I didn't look into the smartcases.

http://www.amazon.com/Apple-iPad-Leather-Smart-Cover/dp/B004QKM5MG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1361546849&sr=8-1&keywords=ipad+leather+smart+cover

Down to $23.92 now.

 

[Toby]

Mooshie, I'm glad you like the smartcover! That's also a great price.

 

[buckerine]

Just the cover. I don't care about covering the back so I didn't look into the smartcases.

http://www.amazon.com/Apple-iPad-Leather-Smart-Cover/dp/B004QKM5MG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1361546849&sr=8-1&keywords=ipad+leather+smart+cover

Down to $23.92 now.

I don't have the leather one, but I love the smart cover all the same. Awesome accessory.

But back on topic, glad I found this thread. Those Amazon cables seem like a good deal - just wasn't sure if they caused any problems or not. I think the new lightning connector port uses a special chip, so if you don't use an authorized cable, it may not even charge.

 

[elenachau]

I found the iPad mini accessories from here http://www.etradesupply.com/apple/ipad/apple-ipad-mini.html