Viewed from the front, Cara resembles a glossy turtle shell. The hard plastic lid is molded with 14 raised segments, and it’s quite sturdy without adding any significant bulk; it also holds closed quite firmly thanks to a cleanly implemented side clip. A soft, texturized rubber frame holds the iPad mini in place, and extends through the inside front cover, forming a soft flexible hinge between the two halves. A latch along the right edge of…