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IntelliSkin® Next Gen for Apple iPad mini (A17 Pro) & mini 6
Always Protected. Always Connected.®
$83.49
Overview
The IntelliSkin® Next Generation protective sleeve for the Apple iPad mini (A17 Pro) & mini 6 includes all the great features of the original IntelliSkin® while adding several enhancements. An insert molded redesign of the skin combines a hard plastic shell with soft, shock-absorbing rubber. Ruggedized contacts for repetitive docking in field applications remain on the exterior, but are now flat to collect less dirt and allow for easier cleaning. And an integrated USB Type-C connector at the bottom of the skin allows for device charging even when you don’t have a GDS® Dock™ available. Like the original IntelliSkin®, these sleeves still provide military-grade drop protection and prevent damage to your device’s charging port from constant docking with an integrated GDS® connector molded directly into the skin. The IntelliSkin® Next Generation for the Apple iPad mini 6 is compatible with a variety of GDS® Docks™ and accessories, as well as new docking cups for upgrading existing GDS® vehicle docks. Always Protected. Always Connected.®
Features
- Protective sleeve features GDS® Technology™ and drop protection for the iPad mini (A17 Pro) & mini 6
- GDS® connector and docking contacts provide charging and data sync capabilities.
- Compatible with Next Generation IntelliSkin® docks & External USB-C Connector allows for charging without a dock
- Backed by a 3-year warranty
materials:
Polycarbonate and Thermoplastic Elastomers
packaging type:
Retail Box
transfer speed:
Up to USB 3.1 @ 5Gbps (via D-Shape Contacts)*
Up to USB 2.0 @ 480Mbps (via External USB-C Port)
ports:
External USB-C 2.0
Warranty:
3 year warranty
Weight:
0.71 lb
Additional Information:
*USB 3.1 is the maximum transfer speed that the IntelliSkin® can support, but actual transfer speeds will vary based on selected docks, chargers, and device limitations.
For connecting GDS® Uni-Conn™, Adjustable Adapter is required: RAM-GDS-U1AU.
Instructions
Documents
Questions & Answers
Have a Question?
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I have the RAM-GDS-DOCKL-V2-AP27 IntelliSkin for my existing iPad and am considering upgrading my iPad to the iPad mini 6, so am wondering if the RAM-GDS-SKIN-AP36-NG will work with the RAM-GDS-DOCKL-V2-AP27U dock that I already have. Please let me know.
The dock you have(RAM-GDS-DOCKL-V2-AP27U) is not compatible with RAM-GDS-SKIN-AP36-NG. You will need
GDS® Vehicle Dock for iPad mini 6 with IntelliSkin® -
1)Are the external corners a hard or soft material? 2)Is the reverse (non-display) side of the Intelliskin hard or soft?3)Is the reverse side of the Intelliskin flat enough to apply 2" self-adhesive Velcro™ material around the perimeter of the reverse side (not the edges)? 4)Can the iPad Mini 6 be placed in a RAM Tab-Tite tablet holder while 'wearing' the Intelliskin? 5)Can a 1" RAM ball be attached to the reverse side of the Intelliskin for direct mounting to 1" ball receiver mounts?
The edges of the RAM-GDS-SKIN-AP36-NG (the lighter colored material in the images on the product page) are hard plastic. The inner panels on the back of the NextGen Intelliskins are a softer rubber material to help absorb shock on the back of the tablet. You could potentially adhere Velcro to the back of the RAM-GDS-SKIN-AP36-NG, but there are raised areas that may prevent the Velcro from laying flat enough to provide a solid connection to the strip that is attached to your mounting surface. The TabTite end cups are not made to accommodate the portion of the NextGen Intelliskins that stick out from the bottom and contain the POGO pin connections. You cannot attach a RAM ball base to the rear of any of the Intelliskins but the RAM-HOL-OT3BU and RAM-HOL-UT3U can be combined with a RAM-B-238U to create a mounting point.