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Rolando77 said:
As far as I remember you didn’t try Alex Goldfinch cases haha :).

Anyway I guess you’ve tried Bullstrap, you really consider RL OB far superior to Bullstrap ?
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I haven't yet my friend has a few Alex Goldfinch and they are awesome! Yes sir I've tried a number of Bullstrap and cannot deny they are awesome as well. I agree with you that all are very similar. Luckycoin and a few others. Just my opinion that Ryan London is the choice for me based on fit, function, and a few other check points on a leather case for me. This year I've noticed a lot of leather companies going with a thicker approach to accomodate the CC. Ryan london has managed to keep a thinner approach which is very noticable for me.
 
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Rolando77 said:
As far as I remember you didn’t try Alex Goldfinch cases haha :).

Anyway I guess you’ve tried Bullstrap, you really consider RL OB far superior to Bullstrap ?
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I am sure Alex Goldfinch is almost identical to Bullstrap and Ryan London. As @JerseyJon RL has kept the thinnest leather case of the bunch this year with CC. My biggest issue with Goldfinch is the logo. I am not a fan of it at all. I would go for the Taupe if it wasn't for the logo on the back. Just to test the case out.
 
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Rolando77 said:
Fair enough, didn’t try this years Ryan London, but I had their 15 pro max case and yes, their OB case is great, I’m only a “hater” of their CB as you know haha
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Me too my friend!! Can't stand closed bottom cases. As much as I love their customer service and Jun I did not like the response to their Gap Gate on their most recent cases.
 
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JerseyJon said:
Me too my friend!! Can't stand closed bottom cases. As much as I love their customer service and Jun I did not like the response to their Gap Gate on their most recent cases.
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I found something rather funny. Just for kicks, I ask ChatGPT to tell me if it was a defect that my Apple Silicon case has a gap along the bottom on the phone. The response I got was almost exactly what Jun said. The cutout was made bigger so that bigger chargers could be used. Also it said the gap was there so that you could access the bottom of the screen easier for swapping. Very interesting that ChatGPT finds that this is designed this way by Apple.
 
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kirbysmartsdawg said:
I found something rather funny. Just for kicks, I ask ChatGPT to tell me if it was a defect that my Apple Silicon case has a gap along the bottom on the phone. The response I got was almost exactly what Jun said. The cutout was made bigger so that bigger chargers could be used. Also it said the gap was there so that you could access the bottom of the screen easier for swapping. Very interesting that ChatGPT finds that this is designed this way by Apple.
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Maybe Jun asked ChatGPT to answer customer haha
 
Rolando77 said:
Maybe Jun asked ChatGPT to answer customer haha
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He could have. These days everyone uses ChatGPT. Just interesting it seems ChatGPT seems to have gathered information that it was intentional.
Rolando77 said:
Yeah, I personally love their logo, looks sleek and subtle, but this is totally subjective and personal. But I also like Bullstrap logo, or even I would prefer RL logo on the back instead of on the side. I’m a “logo” man haha
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To each their own for sure. If was to have a logo on the back, I would want the Apple logo. The only one that should be on the back of the case. For me that is.
 
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kirbysmartsdawg said:
He could have. These days everyone uses ChatGPT. Just interesting it seems ChatGPT seems to have gathered information that it was intentional.

To each their own for sure. If was to have a logo on the back, I would want the Apple logo. The only one that should be on the back of the case. For me that is.
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Sure, everyone uses ChatGPT nowadays.

I kinda agree, i would totally prefer the apple logo on the back, man if just apple return to make their old leather cases again, would end with third party leather case market I guess.
 
Rolando77 said:
Sure, everyone uses ChatGPT nowadays.

I kinda agree, i would totally prefer the apple logo on the back, man if just apple return to make their old leather cases again, would end with third party leather case market I guess.
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I don't even need the old Apple leather cases (I would love them), I just want to an Apple leather case of any kind.
 
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Apple leather cases were a sticky mess for anyone that lives in the heat/humidity tropics.
Sides were never straight, corners popped off, that's just from memory.
Yes I had them since the IP5.
Overpriced cheap rubbish imo.
 
kirbysmartsdawg said:
They weren't great leather, but they fit. They weren't bulky, and they functioned well. If they had one this year they would have a button on the CC. That is my biggest complaint this year, the cutout is terrible for the CC. 3rd parties just can't get it right.
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Yep, I agree, I think they will get it right when iPhone 17 arrives… bit late
 
Rolando77 said:
Really? Third party cc button are worse than apple ones? I wasn’t aware of that is a bit worrying.
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Yeah, check out the big 16 series case thread. There are few that are actually really good. That was the only thing RL got halfway right with the closed bottom version. It's still not on par with Apple though.
 
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Rolando77 said:
Sure I will take a look, thanks!. so we don’t only have to worry if they implement the CC button but if they have implemented right… man I hope that if Alex Goldfinch implement it, they do it right, and if they don’t do it, at least that RL implement it in their OB cases.

I’m still looking for the “perfect” leather cc case.
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Yep! Apple made it very difficult for case manufacturers this year.
 
Loving the grain and pattern on this 1️⃣. Ryan London saddle brown
 

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JerseyJon said:
Yes mam! Did a little leather refresh 😂
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Looks fantastic!

Idk if I’ll be back to leather. My Bullstrap is nice. Def got over the cutout for the cc button. It allowed the area for the cc button that was exposed to kinda get a “tan line” that took some rubbing to get out. And I’m a very very clean person.

I always use the Apple cases. Pretty much solely for the last 7 years. I always go back. I don’t think I should try any others 😂
 
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Brooke795 said:
Looks fantastic!

Idk if I’ll be back to leather. My Bullstrap is nice. Def got over the cutout for the cc button. It allowed the area for the cc button that was exposed to kinda get a “tan line” that took some rubbing to get out. And I’m a very very clean person.

I always use the Apple cases. Pretty much solely for the last 7 years. I always go back. I don’t think I should try any others 😂
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I hear ya 💯 @Brooke795 It’s hard to beat an apple case. As you know I love their silicone case also!
 
JerseyJon said:
I hear ya 💯 @Brooke795 It’s hard to beat an apple case. As you know I love their silicone case also!
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Yeah for sure! Which colors do you have? I’m hoping for a light blue on a spring refresh tbh

They have the ice blue ocean band and a cloud blue sport loop offering (I have the ocean) so I’m optimistic
 
Brooke795 said:
Yeah for sure! Which colors do you have? I’m hoping for a light blue on a spring refresh tbh

They have the ice blue ocean band and a cloud blue sport loop offering (I have the ocean) so I’m optimistic
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Ultramarine which I absolutely love. I miss the product red that was my favorite.
 
markl9 said:
Long time lurker on this thread and recently bit the bullet on a Ryan London case with camera control button, couldn’t fault it so followed up with one of their new watch bands. Quick set of pictures. Once again I’m a happy customer.View attachment 2475062View attachment 2475060View attachment 2475061View attachment 2475063View attachment 2475064 for anyone else considering it, sorry for the poor quality, will try and get something better.
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Is that an Apple Watch leather band from the same brand as your iPhone case? If so, which series is it?
 
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