Time for iPad 3 cases and covers or wait for the iPad mini?

So you thought that you weren't ever going to have to buy a new iPad case again huh? Well boy were you wrong—the rumors are starting again. The internet is already a buzz with hype regarding the brand new iPad mini that Apple is scheduled to release sometime this year. This time, it's more than just rumors, though. Prestigious, in-the-know, magazines such as Bloomberg and the Wall Street Journal have picked up the story as well.

When such reputable sources as these publish reports like this, it’s safe to say that there's some truth to them. That said, don’t let the prospect of a shiny new iPad mini prompt you to toss your iPad 3 cases and covers in the bin just yet. If reports are true, you may not even need the new mini, as there will probably only be a few differences between the new iPad and its "mini-me" counterpart.

Additionally, Google recently released its own 7-inch tab: the Nexus 7, which has been extremely popular with the public. As Google Nexus cases like these ones have been flying off the shelves. Owners of the new iPad should take this opportunity to try out Nexus 7 and see if will even like the functionality of a device that small.

If you try it out and decide that a smaller device actually does appeal to you, it might be wise to purchase the 8GB Nexus 7 instead of the iPad Mini. Apple’s devices have always been pricey— although it is possible that they're drooping their pricing to stay competitive with Google’s- and the Nexus retails for only $199. Because fo this, Google nexus cases and accessories are also priced very well.