Phone Junky
macrumors 68030
The price tag will more than offset any FOMO.
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macher
macrumors 603
If they make a flip I’m all over it a fold hard pass.
AVBeatMan
macrumors 603
I line the Paragon. Love the "banana" shape. Hate the slippy back.
AVBeatMan
macrumors 603
But not when it's hot. 30ºC here at the moment.
Zensō
Contributor
Ava*
macrumors 65816
I'm struggling with any case at this temperature right now. It's been hot for weeks now and both me and my phone are sweating and no case feels good when hot. Ugh.
Ava*
macrumors 65816
Physical keyboard? Sign me up lol
KentuckyHouse
macrumors 68030
I've posted about this before (with comparison pictures), but Caudabe seems to be changing the slick back of the Paragon.
The black 17 Pro Paragon Precise I've had since launch is really slick, but the black Paragon I've got for my S26 Ultra is much more textured on the back, making it less slick.
I recently got the Moonstone open Paragon for my 17 Pro, and while it's not as textured as the S26 model, it's more textured than the black precise and thus less slick.
I think the 18 Pro models will be much more like the S26 model where the back isn't nearly as slick.
23c here today and it’s mid winter, 30c is nothing lol
I get it though Apples leather cases were the worst, sticky mess.
I have 2 Bellroys 1 is slippery 1 is sticky.
No probs with nomads full leather.
Anyone else with the California sunset Pitaka case noticing that the yellow plastic camera ring flexes along the top and bottom? It’s not attached to the case at all in those spots
Lyusi
macrumors 6502a
boswald
macrumors 68030
What a shame because that is an otherwise gorgeous case.
quicksilver77
macrumors 6502
KentuckyHouse
macrumors 68030
Wow, first time I've seen that happen. You should definitely contact Caudabe and let them know. I'm sure they'd replace that case.
Solid collection! Is that the midnight silicone in the first image? If so, that’s my favorite and most used case.
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Zensō
Contributor
What can I say… I’m bored so I bought the new Torras Q3 Air Pro. It’s actually a pretty nice case. Great fit, comfortable and smooth around the edges, excellent metal buttons and camera control, and a very nice tapered screen lip (Mous/Paragon style, but better IMO, more subtle). This one has a microfiber lining (good) where the other Torras models just have a sticker over the hinge inside (not good). The kickstand is solid and works well, if that’s your thing (it’s not really mine, but I’m going to give it another go). The “dual air bags” are arguably overkill, but this case, along with the Tank, are the only two I have that 100% eliminate my drop anxiety with this fragile phone. The major downsides are the weight (60+ grams), the price ($80!), and it’s a little slippery (like Paragon slippery, not Beats slippery). It’s not going to be everyone’s cup of tea, but much to my surprise, I kinda’ like it.
quicksilver77
macrumors 6502
VSMacOne
macrumors 603
I’ve always thought it was a great looking case with those rounded edges but I can’t get over the weight (and price tag) but mostly the weight.
Zensō
Contributor
Yeah, it’s a heavy beast, as is the dBrand Tank. They’re both at around 60 grams, but also provide very good protection without other drawbacks. The Mous Limitless is lighter and probably equally protective, but both copies I had this year were loose around the camera control area. The Phone Rebel is also lighter, but it’s very flimsy at the top above the plateau. The Caudabe cases aren’t as protective and at ~50 grams they’re not actually svelte. Among the cases I’ve seen and/or tried, it seems the Beats Rugged has the best protection-to-weight ratio for the 17PM.
Of course, if corner dents aren’t a concern with this extremely fragile phone, there are loads of lighter cases available. When I had my iPhone Air, I was running bare minimal cases such as the Pitaka Edge, which I would do with this phone if it was also made of titanium.
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Hooterville
macrumors G4
Ah that’s what I meant, the order seemed to change. How do you like the silicone?
Zensō
Contributor
It’s the new “Pro” version. So there’s the original Air, the rugged, and now the “Pro” that was just recently released.
TORRAS Ostand Q3 Air Pro for iPhone 17 Pro Max Case, 360 Magnetic Stand, Fit for MagSafe, Dual Airbag Protection, Anti-Slip Shockproof Phone Case for iPhone 17 Pro Max, Black https://a.co/d/0gUPSoxd
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Hooterville
macrumors G4
Wow, didn't even know this one existed. $80. might be a pass for me though.
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