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Do you have a link to the unknown brand st the top? Also, how is it with keeping dust out of the back?

I bought this case last year when they were first availabe on eBay.

Do not buy this case; it is not worth it. Although it is extremely thin, it very poorly made and the dust gets into the rear of the case within minutes.
 
I just received the new "sapphire" leather case for my 7+. I love this color of blue. I thought sea blue was too light and midnight too dark. Sapphire seems to be right in the middle.
 
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Currently rocking the OtterBox Universe and so far so good. The only thing i don't like about it is that the bottom of the phone is exposed but I can live with that.
 
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I gave in and ordered a Mous Limitless case despite the review by Aaron on MobileReviewsEh. It's being delivered today so I'll post pictures later. I've been using my red/black crashguard and really like it, the red and black with a black phone just looks great IMO. I'll post pictures of both later today when I get home from work, the Mous was a gamble and I really hope it's good. Keeping fingers crossed...

UPDATE: here's some pictures and a quick "first thoughts" on the Mous:

It's not bad, but not "amazing". I ordered the leather back and wish I'd gotten the carbon fiber. The Leather seems a little thin and doesn't seem like it's going to hold up in the long run. The case is pretty heavy which makes me question it's drop protection. It's about the same size as the Playproof, maybe a very little bit thicker but not much. The biggest difference is the back is just a slab of hard plastic without the playproof's honeycomb shock absorbtion. The buttons are ok, they click but are a little hard to push. Hopefully after some use these will lighten up. It does have a tall lip in the front, more than any other case I've used so far.
Anyhow, heres the pictures:




Also, here is the red/black crashguard:



 
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I use a simple transparent rubber cover, although i hate using any cover for a device, it just looses the feel. But have to.
 
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I gave in and ordered a Mous Limitless case despite the review by Aaron on MobileReviewsEh. It's being delivered today so I'll post pictures later. I've been using my red/black crashguard and really like it, the red and black with a black phone just looks great IMO. I'll post pictures of both later today when I get home from work, the Mous was a gamble and I really hope it's good. Keeping fingers crossed...

UPDATE: here's some pictures and a quick "first thoughts" on the Mous:

It's not bad, but not "amazing". I ordered the leather back and wish I'd gotten the carbon fiber. The Leather seems a little thin and doesn't seem like it's going to hold up in the long run. The case is pretty heavy which makes me question it's drop protection. It's about the same size as the Playproof, maybe a very little bit thicker but not much. The biggest difference is the back is just a slab of hard plastic without the playproof's honeycomb shock absorbtion. The buttons are ok, they click but are a little hard to push. Hopefully after some use these will lighten up. It does have a tall lip in the front, more than any other case I've used so far.
Anyhow, heres the pictures:




Also, here is the red/black crashguard:




That case (the first one) doesn't really look that good. If you want a more pricey case with a similar type of build (leather back, TPU bumper), try the Incase Icon II. I've had it for a few months now and really like it. Seems as protective as my Otterbox Commuter was (the case I used before getting that one), yet much more premium looking and feeling with the nice leather back.
 
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@Azzin This, after years, like you, is my perfect combo. Apple leather case and Belkin screen protector, fitted by Apple.

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I had that combo with my 7 before I traded it in. Weird thing happened. There was a crack on the screen protector about a week after Apple installed it. I never dropped it.
 
Woo Hoo, I'm getting another case from Evolutive Labs. If you supported their original solid suit kickstarter they are sending a code for a free updated solid suit for the 7 and 7+. I'm disappointed there's no leather finish this time but that's ok, can't complain when they're sending out free cases. I ordered the carbon fiber one, I know the first reviews said the carbon was slippery but it can't be any worse than the playproof, right? I'll take some pictures when I get it, I'm just guessing but it'll probably be at least a couple weeks before it's delivered.
 
Woo Hoo, I'm getting another case from Evolutive Labs. If you supported their original solid suit kickstarter they are sending a code for a free updated solid suit for the 7 and 7+. I'm disappointed there's no leather finish this time but that's ok, can't complain when they're sending out free cases. I ordered the carbon fiber one, I know the first reviews said the carbon was slippery but it can't be any worse than the playproof, right? I'll take some pictures when I get it, I'm just guessing but it'll probably be at least a couple weeks before it's delivered.
Ordered the same one today
 
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I've just switched to this case for a while:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01LDFGWZW/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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It literally just feels like a skin, on the iPhone 7 and is extremely thin - almost as if the phone is naked! It won't provide any drop protection but this is about as minimalist as you can get with a case. The texture is a matt finish and initially, does kinda feel a little smooth on the back - i.e. not much grip, but I guess, that would be the same as if you were holding the naked iPhone!

Gonna use this for a few days to see how I get on.....
 
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I've just switched to this case for a while:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01LDFGWZW/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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It literally just feels like a skin, on the iPhone 7 and is extremely thin - almost as if the phone is naked! It won't provide any drop protection but this is about as minimalist as you can get with a case. The texture is a matt finish and initially, does kinda feel a little smooth on the back - i.e. not much grip, but I guess, that would be the same as if you were holding the naked iPhone!

Gonna use this for a few days to see how I get on.....
Yeah, Tozo, along with Caudabe, is a very popular minimalist option.
 
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Woo Hoo, I'm getting another case from Evolutive Labs. If you supported their original solid suit kickstarter they are sending a code for a free updated solid suit for the 7 and 7+. I'm disappointed there's no leather finish this time but that's ok, can't complain when they're sending out free cases. I ordered the carbon fiber one, I know the first reviews said the carbon was slippery but it can't be any worse than the playproof, right? I'll take some pictures when I get it, I'm just guessing but it'll probably be at least a couple weeks before it's delivered.

Ordered the same one today

TO update with a little more info, I emailed Evo Labs asking them about the carbon fiber since reviews of the 1st product said it was slick, here's their answer:
"Thank you for contacting us,
The New Carbon Fiber is way more grippy .
The Marble and brushed Steel is also gripper than a PlayProof, though less than the Carbon Fiber finish."
 
Just placed an order for a solid suit in carbon fiber. From the description it looks like this is actually carbon fiber as opposed to a carbon fiber pattern.
 
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I've just switched to this case for a while:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01LDFGWZW/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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It literally just feels like a skin, on the iPhone 7 and is extremely thin - almost as if the phone is naked! It won't provide any drop protection but this is about as minimalist as you can get with a case. The texture is a matt finish and initially, does kinda feel a little smooth on the back - i.e. not much grip, but I guess, that would be the same as if you were holding the naked iPhone!

Gonna use this for a few days to see how I get on.....

Having a "Caudabe" weekend
 
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I've just switched to this case for a while:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01LDFGWZW/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

View attachment 698500

It literally just feels like a skin, on the iPhone 7 and is extremely thin - almost as if the phone is naked! It won't provide any drop protection but this is about as minimalist as you can get with a case. The texture is a matt finish and initially, does kinda feel a little smooth on the back - i.e. not much grip, but I guess, that would be the same as if you were holding the naked iPhone!

Gonna use this for a few days to see how I get on.....

I wasn't a fan of it myself because it was so slippery. Plus it wasn't the tightest of fit.
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