In the leather thread here, some thoughts are that the Pro Max versions may not have the issue. Just the pros.
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In the leather thread here, some thoughts are that the Pro Max versions may not have the issue. Just the pros.
@TechnicallyTee keep doing your thing brother, and don’t mind the others. Your YouTube channel is awesome.
Actually graphite isn't dark at all (at least for me). I expected to be more black - that's why I ordered it to Desert Titanium. I was very disappointed, because it looks more like silver polished version.
May be different polishing technology?
I have rose bronze on my phone as long as graphite and I can't find any scratched so far. I don't understand it 🤷♂️. On graphite version to opposite is already some...
It sure won me over @Hooterville! Never even gave them any attention until this years CC and now I’m all in on the thinny thin life.I'm kind of enjoying that thinny thin Pitaka
Here are some more photos of the RYAN London. Most everything is amazing on this case, the CC button is great, the buttons are better than the cutout version of the closed bottom, but the gap in the USB-C port is just a bit big for me.
Maybe just maybe my Benks case will arrive before my vacation starts this coming weekend. Some type of status update, I’ll take it. Hopefully others have seen some movement as well and hopefully once it arrives I don’t have an QC issues. If I’m not in love I think the new RL leather will be my go to.
Benks Montage ArmorPro with cc button arrived.
I love the aramid pattern and the button is ok, will need to test out and about with cold hands for a final judgement on that.
Feels plenty grippy and feels so much better in the hand than the cutout.
A few minuses. The first is what we already know, floating buttons would have been better.
The camera ring is black plastic compared to the aluminium I'm used to on the 600D.
I have a small imperfection, looks like a small fingerprint under the camera ring. Can only see it in certain angles and probs me being too fussy. Tried to rub it off and clean it with various products, even tried white spirits, but it's not shifting.
Not the end of the world but I know it's there. My wife will just laugh at me for pointing it out. 😄
Overall happy with it but think I'd prefer the 600D ArmorPro but not sure I'll get one and run their QC lottery until it's available on and shipped by Amazon for easy returns. Not a great buying experience really with that and the shipping from China delivery time.
I love the aramid pattern and the button is ok, will need to test out and about with cold hands for a final judgement on that.
Feels plenty grippy and feels so much better in the hand than the cutout.
A few minuses. The first is what we already know, floating buttons would have been better.
The camera ring is black plastic compared to the aluminium I'm used to on the 600D.
I have a small imperfection, looks like a small fingerprint under the camera ring. Can only see it in certain angles and probs me being too fussy. Tried to rub it off and clean it with various products, even tried white spirits, but it's not shifting.
Not the end of the world but I know it's there. My wife will just laugh at me for pointing it out. 😄
Overall happy with it but think I'd prefer the 600D ArmorPro but not sure I'll get one and run their QC lottery until it's available on and shipped by Amazon for easy returns. Not a great buying experience really with that and the shipping from China delivery time.
Is this gap similar to what the old otterbox cactus had ? I can’t see the gap in the photo and some of the videos I seen don’t show one ..I hope I’m not disappointed when mine comes .
Not sure I'd be happy with that gap if we know there are ones out there that haven't got it.
I never owned the Otterbox cactus cases, so I can't speak to that. I will say its noticeable, but does effect the use of the case. If the visual doesn't bother you, you should be good. You also may not have the issue.
It seems if you have a 16 PM, it's more likely you won't have the issue.
Apparently Jun at RL says this was designed on purpose this way. I don't really think the gap was, but I think the bigger port size was. Seems the PM must have more room without creating a gap. I have been chatting with Jun, and has said twice that there is not a fit issue even after seeing the pictures. Take that how you will. They have amazing customer service, so I am exploring what else they can offer me. For me that's a deal breaker for a case. I own both the black and saddle brown open bottom cases from them and have no issues at all with those cases. I think they choose the wrong option by making the port bigger.
Edit: An update, Jun did make it right for me. So I will still wholeheartedly stand with RYAN London. If you have any issues, they will look out for you.
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Really appreciate you reporting back on all of this. I am so ready to order one for my Pro but that gap would drive me nuts, I think. And it sounds like it isn't even a lottery if it's as designed. Guess I'll hold off for more reports from Pro users.
In the meantime, sending back this PR6 that I ordered (I had actually tried to cancel it before it shipped, to no avail because I had a feeling...). And that feeling was confirmed upon arrival - the CC hole is not usable for me. And I may be in the minority here, but I actually find the case sides to be slippery. Do really like everything else about it though.
Absolutely! And yes to an extent I think it was designed, but I think the bigger whole was designed not the gap. Maybe there are some Pro cases that don't suffer from it, but like you said I wouldn't want to play the lottery with this. These are not easy returns like Amazon cases.
What happened to that beauty forest green Pitaka you were rocking for a minute dude!!
Still waiting on my Ghost 2.0. I bought it from someone in the UK. I told him to use UPS, he got lazy and shipped with Royal Mail. So it ended up with PostNL. I paid 20 bucks on customs and taxes. Guess what? The case is stuck with PostNL and will be delivered ‘within 7 days’.
This is exactly why I told him to use UPS. PostNL is a lazy business. I am so upset now.
This is exactly why I told him to use UPS. PostNL is a lazy business. I am so upset now.
How was it advertised?
if it was advertised as Royal Mail then he’s done nothing wrong.
You have bought it based on what he has advertised, irrespective of your request.
My Ghost 2.0 and Prism 2.0 should arrive tomorrow. I am not sure if I will use it as I am very happy right now with my RL. We will see...