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Love the look of the TechWoven (one of the best looking cases for the 17 Pro in my opinion), but have seen/heard enough examples of people dropping them and there being damage to the phone, particularly as when you use a screen protector with it there's no lip/raised edge. One of the best case reviewers on YouTube (MobileReviewsEh) said similarlly - it looks great, and the back protection is fair, but you wouldn't want to drop it face down on the screen.

If it had better drop protection I'd be all over it but I'm just not convinced.
He has good things to say about the Apple silicone.
 
Love the look of the TechWoven (one of the best looking cases for the 17 Pro in my opinion), but have seen/heard enough examples of people dropping them and there being damage to the phone, particularly when you use a screen protector with it as there's no lip/raised edge. One of the best case reviewers on YouTube (MobileReviewsEh) said similar - it looks great, and the back protection is fair, but you wouldn't want to drop it face down on the screen.

If it had better drop protection I'd be all over it but I'm just not convinced.

Side comment: I like MobileReviewsEh channel and content!
 
Love the look of the TechWoven (one of the best looking cases for the 17 Pro in my opinion), but have seen/heard enough examples of people dropping them and there being damage to the phone, particularly when you use a screen protector with it as there's no lip/raised edge. One of the best case reviewers on YouTube (MobileReviewsEh) said similar - it looks great, and the back protection is fair, but you wouldn't want to drop it face down on the screen.

If it had better drop protection I'd be all over it but I'm just not convinced.
Seems like a lot of cases this release don’t have a lot of screen protection / raise-ivity.
 
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Love the look of the TechWoven (one of the best looking cases for the 17 Pro in my opinion), but have seen/heard enough examples of people dropping them and there being damage to the phone, particularly when you use a screen protector with it as there's no lip/raised edge. One of the best case reviewers on YouTube (MobileReviewsEh) said similar - it looks great, and the back protection is fair, but you wouldn't want to drop it face down on the screen.

If it had better drop protection I'd be all over it but I'm just not convinced.
I don’t use a screen protector and I normally use ultra slim cases so drop protection isn’t something of my concerns.

For me the Techwoven is perfect for the protection I need.

Never been the type to get a case for military grade drop protection and so on.
 
Is this case on Amazon yet?

Looks like the have the ProGuard case but not the UltraGuard. I didn’t like the chunky corners and thin TPU CC button on the ProGuard.

That pitaka looks pretty good and being 10g less than a sheath is a plus.
How does it feel in hand compared to the caudable? Slippery?
What about lip protection? Is there still some lip when using a screen protector?

Still don’t have the phone so I can’t say for sure. The sides aren’t textured like the sheath but it doesn’t feel slippery. The “orca resin” has a tiny bit of tackiness to it, but not to the point lint will stick to it.

The lip might be a tiny bit less pronounced than my sheath. I don’t think a screen protector will be an issue, but I’ll see tomorrow.
 
I have this Pitaka case in my cart and even used a 10% off code but I’m a little apprehensive as I’ve never used this brand before, and I don’t know if it’ll be bulky with the 17PM, especially the sides. The one I like is $80 and is out of stock, which is good because I probably would’ve bought it.

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I would wait until it hits Amazon.

This the ultra with the weird CC button?
 
Broke down and bought a black techwoven after my Bellroy is still pulling away around the bezel (the hair dryer technique turned out to be only a temporary fix 🥲)

Thankfully I ordered it off Amazon because the one I received looks like it has a manufacturing defect causing this raised bump on the back in the top right. Returning that one and ordered another hoping it doesn’t have that issue.
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It’s the ProGuard. The one I want is the Ultra

The Ultra reminds me of my old Evutec case, with the weave wrapped around the edges and fused TPU core and covered with smooth resin. Those were nice cases, and to me, nicer than the Pro, or the style where the material is more a veneer/inlay for decorative purposes, like with most "wood" cases.

They only list the thickness and weight on their site, but email them and ask; it would also serve as a test of their responsiveness.

BF is month away, and if there is no hurry, I'd wait and purchase when the sales are in effect.
 
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Received the TineeOwl for iPhone Air from Amazon today. It’ll be going back. Here are the issues with my copy:
  • The camera control button is inconsistent—it works fine, then it doesn’t. Super annoying.
  • The CC button also bulges out at the side.
  • The action button is stiff.
  • There is a visible gap between the lip of the case and the USB port.
  • There is a subtle MagSafe bump that will undoubtedly get worse with use.
  • The overall fit is on the loose side.
  • 45 grams.
The version for the 16 Pro Max was far better, and was actually competitive with the Sheath in my opinion. This version is not even in the ballpark. The only thing it has going for it is the grippy texture and rounded edges—it’s quite comfortable to hold.

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WOW, you have really bad luck for AIR cases!

I must say, that I'm fully satisfied with Arc Pulse. I only hope that this matte finish is same like on Lisa AlterEgo version for 16PM - no scratches after 3,5 months.
 
Anyone tried the leather from Woolnut at all ?


Or shall I be the guinea pig ? :D

Looks like full protection on the bottom of the phone with big enough cutout for bigger than standard usb c plugs. Tempted to get one.
 
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Anyone tried the leather from Woolnut at all ?


Or shall I be the guinea pig ? :D

Looks like full protection on the bottom of the phone with big enough cutout for bigger than standard usb c plugs. Tempted to get one.



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WOW, you have really bad luck for AIR cases!

I must say, that I'm fully satisfied with Arc Pulse. I only hope that this matte finish is same like on Lisa AlterEgo version for 16PM - no scratches after 3,5 months.
I’m not sure luck has anything to do with it. I suspect the thin form factor of the Air has proven to be a major challenge for the designers at third party case manufacturers, none of whom had an actual phone to work with. If any of them bother to update their designs, I suspect the next iterations will mostly have these issues resolved.
 
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Side comment: I like MobileReviewsEh channel and content!
Me too. He’s one of the only tech YouTubers who maintains independence from the manufacturers, which gives his reviews greater credibility. He’s also one of the only using a set of objective test criteria. Consequently, his reviews end up being much more valuable than those of the typical influencer.
 
The Ultra reminds me of my old Evutec case, with the weave wrapped around the edges and fused TPU core and covered with smooth resin. Those were nice cases, and to me, nicer than the Pro, or the style where the material is more a veneer/inlay for decorative purposes, like with most "wood" cases.

They only list the thickness and weight on their site, but email them and ask; it would also serve as a test of their responsiveness.

BF is month away, and if there is no hurry, I'd wait and purchase when the sales are in effect.
I keep forgetting BF is coming up. I never participate so I always forget. I’ll email and ask them.
 
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