<p>I prefer to carry my iPad Mini with Retina display in a case, particularly one where I can prop up my iPad and watch video content. I spent a few weeks using the Dash Folio from X-Doria and like the design, looks, and functionality.</p><p>The Dash Folio arrived in a retail package that showed off the brown leather-like material with bright green yellow highlights. There are patterns embossed near the leading edges of the front and back with smooth, stitched material that looks and feels like leather.</p><p>The first thing you need to do to use the case, is insert your iPad Mini with Retina display into the colored iPad enclosure. This piece is almost like a stand-alone case that surrounds the back and sides of your iPad. You slip your iPad into this frame piece, with openings for the camera, headset jack, mics, Lightning port, and ringer switch. There are nubs for the volume and power, along with another longer one on the left side that is used to prop up the iPad in landscape orientation.</p><p>With your iPad secured inside, you can then use your iPad in portrait orientation by resting the front flap against the back piece. You can close the front flap and then use the installed elastic strap to keep the Folio closed as you carry around your iPad.</p><p><a href="http://www.zdnet.com/hands-on-with-the-x-doria-dash-folio-for-the-ipad-mini-with-retina-display-7000025579/">Keep reading...</a></p><p>Read also:</p><p><a href="http://www.theglobeandmail.com/technology/digital-culture/i-made-my-ipad-dumber-and-so-should-you-it-does-less-so-i-can-do-more/article16498477/">I made my iPad dumber, and so should you: It does less so I can do more</a> (The Globe and Mail)</p><p><a href="http://www.latinpost.com/articles/6313/20140125/apple-ipad-air-news-ipad-air-already-outselling-the-mini-but-why-comparison-of-the-two.htm">Apple iPad Air News &amp; Comparison: iPad Air Already Outselling iPad Mini, But ...</a> (Latin Post)</p><p><a href="http://www.qrcodepress.com/ipad-pro-needs/8525147/">iPad Pro who needs it?</a> (QR Code Press)</p><p>Explore: <a href="http://news.google.com/news/more?ncl=d5urjO_rXylY10MI8BeQhGBjoziDM&authuser=0&ned=us">12 additional articles.</a></p>