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chillip

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I have 2 Pitaka mag ez 2 cases. One has higher raised edges around the screen than the other and fit is better. What’s with that? Design tweaks? Thanks
 

BriceApp

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Just received the new Peel Super Thin Bumper Case. It is very similar (which I expected) to the Spigen Ultra Hybrid Matte case which I already own. The Spigen has a darker translucent back and raised rear corners to keep the back off the table, which I like. The Spigen has a more raised, squared off front lip which I am not a fan of. The Peel case has a lighter frosted back which is fine, I like any translucent back over clear. I like that the front lip is not quite as raised and rounded which make it better for edge screen swipes.

I would say though that I don’t think the Peel case is worth twice the price of the Spigen case.
I have decided to return the Peel case and continue using the Spigen. It turns out the Peel case is too slippery. The materials that Spigen uses for the case has more tact when you hands warm up while using the phone. The Peel case doesn’t do this and just stays slippery in the hand.
 

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Delorean2006

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Had the apple silicone and leather, hated them both, now I swap between a black and clear otter box symmetry. My personal favorite cases of all time and have helped my phone survive a bunch of bad drops on pavement.
 
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WNYX

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In case anyone is interested, the Totallee Clear Soft case is 80% off on Amazon.
 
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Had the apple silicone and leather, hated them both, now I swap between a black and clear otter box symmetry. My personal favorite cases of all time and have helped my phone survive a bunch of bad drops on pavement.
Have they improved the saggy bottom, slippery back, and included a crowbar to get the phone in and out yet?
 
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shr631

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I have decided to return the Peel case and continue using the Spigen. It turns out the Peel case is too slippery. The materials that Spigen uses for the case has more tact when you hands warm up while using the phone. The Peel case doesn’t do this and just stays slippery in the hand.
Just switched back to my ultra hybrid matte. Really like the case, and makes it tough to justify getting the thin fit, as I’m trying to have just a few cases this time.
 
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Delorean2006

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Have they improved the saggy bottom, slippery back, and included a crowbar to get the phone in and out yet?
So my black one, perfect! Straight all around, no saggy sides or bottom, I definitely got a unicorn Symmetry. The clear case, no sag at bottom or by the power button. The volume buttons, not straight, it goes out a little bit, enough for me to always notice it. I ordered a replacement to see if that one would be better.
 
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sonstar

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I just got a grey sheath I bought a month ago off ebay, got lost and seller refunded last week which was like pulling hens teeth, arrived yesterday now they want me to send it back at my cost and they will reimburse me lol. ebay said they have to provide a pre paid return label but they won't, man I hate ebay, only got it as was the only one in Australia and Caudabe take 6 weeks shipping.
Not a fan of the weight also the colour is not what I expected for grey, it's a lot darker.
Caudabe have sent me a 13 max black one as a replacement for a synthesis 12 max that fell apart, so will use it with my apple leather midnight.
 

chillip

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I just got a grey sheath I bought a month ago off ebay, got lost and seller refunded last week which was like pulling hens teeth, arrived yesterday now they want me to send it back at my cost and they will reimburse me lol. ebay said they have to provide a pre paid return label but they won't, man I hate ebay, only got it as was the only one in Australia and Caudabe take 6 weeks shipping.
Not a fan of the weight also the colour is not what I expected for grey, it's a lot darker.
Caudabe have sent me a 13 max black one as a replacement for a synthesis 12 max that fell apart, so will use it with my apple leather midnight.

Yeah the sheath is one heaving case!
 

PaladinGuy

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Those who have the iPhone 13 Pro Caudabe Sheath with MagSafe, does it work well with MagSafe wallets? Thanks!
 

PKdeGallo

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The Bullstrap case is so nice and feels so good, but these magnets are so weak. It bums me out every time the phone falls off the Belkin MagSafe mount. None of my other cases do this.
 
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WNYX

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Just for the heck of it, I tried the Totallee Clear (Soft) and there is something wrong with the case or the power button on my phone. I could not press the power button at all. I couldn't get it to press no matter how hard I tried. I was squeezing really hard, too, but it just felt like I was squeezing a rock. Nothing. No feedback. No reaction. However, the volume buttons were very, very tactile.
 
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chillip

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I’ve complete given up on the sheath for this year and settled on the excellent Pitaka Mag Ez 2 case.

The sheath is far to thick and heavy. They need to embed the magnets much better for the next gen ones .
 

PaladinGuy

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I’ve complete given up on the sheath for this year and settled on the excellent Pitaka Mag Ez 2 case.

The sheath is far to thick and heavy. They need to embed the magnets much better for the next gen ones .

What do you mean about embedding the magnets better? Are you saying that the back of the case easily comes apart or just that it’s too thick?
 

Phone Junky

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I’ve complete given up on the sheath for this year and settled on the excellent Pitaka Mag Ez 2 case.

The sheath is far to thick and heavy. They need to embed the magnets much better for the next gen ones .
If you're using a case for any kind of protection, the sheath is the better choice. The Mag EZ 2 looks awesome and adds no bulk. Bulk=protection The sheath is a great case.
 

twx

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Just for the heck of it, I tried the Totallee Clear (Soft) and there is something wrong with the case or the power button on my phone. I could not press the power button at all. I couldn't get it to press no matter how hard I tried. I was squeezing really hard, too, but it just felt like I was squeezing a rock. Nothing. No feedback. No reaction. However, the volume buttons were very, very tactile.

I had this exact problem with their iPhone 12 Pro version. They replaced the case twice and each one had a junk power button. Really wanted it to work too, cuz it was decent otherwise.
 
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chillip

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What do you mean about embedding the magnets better? Are you saying that the back of the case easily comes apart or just that it’s too thick?



Instead of molding the MagSafe rings into the back of the case (like they do on the Synthesis), they basically added a thick plate to the back of the Sheath. While this gives it more rigidity, it also makes it MUCH heavier.
 
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