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The-Real-Deal82

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Jan 17, 2013
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My temporary cheap JETech case from Amazon.
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Got a Black Caudabe Sheath being imported and should be here by next Wednesday.
 

cratterbury

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Is that the ESR Ultra glass or the reg one?
Hey, sorry only just saw your comment. It’s the regular one I believe, it was only £9.99 for 3 plus the device to install and remove dust which was flawless.

I’d say it only just about covers the LCD part and could do with installing the tiniest amount higher tbh. But it’ll do the job nicely for now as it’s protecting and it’s not affecting any of the screen or usability. Definitely worth the price!
 
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ozapple

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Yes the complete cutout does not look good and seems to collect more dust.

The Apple silicone case collects too much dust currently but the button is easy to use. Even easier than without the case.
I’m not surprised they made the button control really well.

After the debacle that was ‘FineWoven’ they couldn’t lose face again with another substandard effort.
 
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BM35

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For 16 pro, i couldnt decide beetween apple silicon case and spigen tough armor t

Does anybody know of the apple silicon case.
Spigen tough armor t weight is 1.7oz
 
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CrispAppleNerd

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Anyone tried the Otterbox Symmetry cactus leather case yet? I know that was a pretty popular case last year. Thought about checking it out.
 

MrGimper

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I would personally choose Denim but I get the appeal of Ultramarine.

I saw them all in Apple Store today and Ultramarine is definitely high on the saturation it is a very nice color but personally I like toned down colors more.

I had an Ultramarine on order from Amazon’s sale but cancelled it and ordered Denim from Best Buy’s sale to add to my Stone Gray which I love but again that’s another very neutral low key color.

Out those 3 choices you’re debating you can’t go wrong with any of them with Desert Ti.
I bought both denim and stone grey for my white titanium pro max. Love both.
 

JordanB83

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The ringke onyx cutout is really good due to just how slim the sides are on this case. It’s not deep at all. This is an amazing case for the price and shows no fingerprints
 
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iFone88

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UK members.

If you want a grey Caudabe Sheath for the 16 Pro, brand new, £42.50, posted to you. Send me a PM and we’ll sort out a PayPal transaction 👍

Have also posted in the market place
 

pcmike

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I’ve come to the following conclusions…

The Apple silicone is great to hold, but the standard buttons (not the camera control, that one is fantastic) absolutely ruin the experience compared to a caudabe sheath.

The caudabe sheath has amazing buttons, but the cutout is pretty bad. It makes holding the phone in the hand feel completely awkward. Also the camera control cutout is NOT as usable as the camera control button on the Apple silicone.

Conclusion: if caudabe wants to compete, they will need to adopt the Apple style button for the camera control, anything less is too much of a compromise and not in a good way! For now, I’ll be using the sheath; however, I fully hope and expect caudabe to do their part and design a proper camera control button. 😔

EDIT: I felt so strongly about what I said above, I just went and emailed caudabe about it. Hopefully more people do the same!
 
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Zensō

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Conclusion: if caudabe wants to compete, they will need to adopt the Apple style button for the camera control, anything less is too much of a compromise and not in a good way! For now, I’ll be using the sheath; however, I fully hope and expect caudabe to do their part and design a proper camera control button. 😔
I hope you’re right about Caudabe, but if rumors are correct they most likely won’t be adding a CC cover until iPhone 17.

Another possibility is that Apple will add a re-designed premium case with a CC cover and metal buttons to replace the FineWoven. Would be great, but not holding my breath for that one either.
 
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