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Knowlege Bomb

macrumors G4
Feb 14, 2008
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The ink is such a nice color. My husband has it. I have the midnight.
I started out with a midnight silicone case and swapped it straight away for the clear case. I couldn’t get on with the feel and fingerprints. My wife has always used silicone cases but she prefers the lighter colors so the smudges are a non-issue.

It’s a nice looking color for sure!
 
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Brooke795

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Feb 17, 2016
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I started out with a midnight silicone case and swapped it straight away for the clear case. I couldn’t get on with the feel and fingerprints. My wife has always used silicone cases but she prefers the lighter colors so the smudges are a non-issue.

It’s a nice looking color for sure!
I used to be all silicone too. I never had an issue with it as I too prefer the lighter color on those but when my husband got the ink leather I got jealous 😂 so two days later I ordered a leather. I like the Leather this year. Mine feels soft now!
 
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Knowlege Bomb

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I used to be all silicone too. I never had an issue with it as I too prefer the lighter color on those but when my husband got the ink leather I got jealous 😂 so two days later I ordered a leather. I like the Leather this year. Mine feels soft now!
It’s unique. The ever so slight purple tinge that comes out in the right light is a keeper for me.

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Scarphac3

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It’s unique. The ever so slight purple tinge that comes out in the right light is a keeper for me.

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It’s unique. The ever so slight purple tinge that comes out in the right light is a keeper for me.

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Would you say the ink is more dark navy or more leaning towards black?
 

UnjustifiedBot

macrumors 6502
May 27, 2008
256
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USA
Quick question for you guys. Did anybody else enter the contest about a month back for the spigen Enzo case giveaway?

I did and supposedly I won. The thing is whoever sent the email from the company said it was no longer available. They said I could have the Enzo for the 13 pro max, but I kinda want what I entered to win. The case is available on the site for sale though. I responded to the email so we’ll see how it goes.

I’m a little disappointed with spigen though trying to change the giveaway after the fact. If they don’t follow through, I’ll likely never buy another spigen product.

What’s your thoughts and how would you handle it?
So, I just received a reply from spigen. They have changed it from a 14 pro max to a 13 pro max originally and now they said they’re sending a case for the 13 pro…. Never again with them. I’m not even being a sore loser here, I’m just not into the whole bait and switch tactics and b.s. they’re pulling. It’s unbelievable how much money I’ve spent on that company over the years. Every watch and phone (I switch flagship Samsung to flagship iPhone all the time and always buy spigen stuff) Never again….
I told them they can keep the case as I don’t even have a 13 pro.
 

AnthroMatt

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So, I just received a reply from spigen. They have changed it from a 14 pro max to a 13 pro max originally and now they said they’re sending a case for the 13 pro…. Never again with them. I’m not even being a sore loser here, I’m just not into the whole bait and switch tactics and b.s. they’re pulling. It’s unbelievable how much money I’ve spent on that company over the years. Every watch and phone (I switch flagship Samsung to flagship iPhone all the time and always buy spigen stuff) Never again….
I told them they can keep the case as I don’t even have a 13 pro.

That’s unfortunate. To put it mildly.
 
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Brooke795

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Was getting the new case itch, so I used some Bestbuy rewards points to get the ink leather and man I love it! Not sure how some get it confused with the midnight. This thing has a distinct navy blue/purple hue. Like spilled ink from a pen.
Yeah the leather cases are awesome this year!!

I have both the midnight and ink at my house and yeah I can tell them apart. Midnight is pretty dark!
 

Hooterville

macrumors 603
Sep 24, 2012
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Defender Pro XT in today from Verizon. Verizon sent me a used case that someone must have returned. It was covered in fingerprints, several good scratches on the back and inside. The frame piece was not even installed in the case. I've been dealing with Verizon for 15 plus years and they have always sent me fresh/prefect/new items every time. Called customer service and they are going to ship a another one and credit me for this one and the new one so basically, I'm getting it for free.

After polishing it with some plastic polish, it's looking pretty good. The scratches are still there but you can't notice them in the pictures. The case is nice, looks fantastic, wth great grip and pretty good Magsafe strength. Otterbox just fused a second piece of clear on the back to sandwich in the Magsafe magnets. Overall, a pretty decent case but like Joe said, need that black rim piece for the front. Couple fast pics:

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jr5x

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Sharp and professional I’d say Black Sheath. The moment you throw colors in, it makes a phone look more “casual” in my opinion.

Unless we’re talking like a brown leather like Umber Apple Leather which is the classiest, most professional Apple Leather Case along with Ink and Midnight.

Also I know there’s a lot of hype around the Synthesis but just the fact it’s more bulky than the Sheath makes it an automatic loss for me. I don’t like bulky cases, Sheath has already gotten bulkier when MagSafe was added to it and the 14 Pro is a thicker phone than the 13 Pro. This year’s Sheath is slightly bulkier than last year’s because of the phone itself. Anything past that is too bulky for me. It’s getting harder to consider Sheath a “slim” case compared to what they used to be. But some people don’t mind bulk that’s just my opinion of course.
@JBlass421 I bought the Caudabe Black Sheath case because of your recommendation, and it's awesome. It doesn't make the phone too thick (but it's about as big as I'd want to go). I also have the Apple leather case in Ink, which is really nice, too. But it's been raining a lot so I've been using the Sheath. Today, I dropped my phone hard onto asphalt from about 4 feet, and it hit on a lower corner. I grabbed the phone and looked at it, no damage to the phone. And I can't find a scratch on the case! Amazing. Thanks for your reco! :D
 

JBlass421

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Oct 29, 2019
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@JBlass421 I bought the Caudabe Black Sheath case because of your recommendation, and it's awesome. It doesn't make the phone too thick (but it's about as big as I'd want to go). I also have the Apple leather case in Ink, which is really nice, too. But it's been raining a lot so I've been using the Sheath. Today, I dropped my phone hard onto asphalt from about 4 feet, and it hit on a lower corner. I grabbed the phone and looked at it, no damage to the phone. And I can't find a scratch on the case! Amazing. Thanks for your reco! :D

Sweeeet! The Sheath is such a great case! Glad you’re enjoying it.
 
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VaderRulez

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Dec 2, 2019
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Defender Pro XT in today from Verizon. Verizon sent me a used case that someone must have returned. It was covered in fingerprints, several good scratches on the back and inside. The frame piece was not even installed in the case. I've been dealing with Verizon for 15 plus years and they have always sent me fresh/prefect/new items every time. Called customer service and they are going to ship a another one and credit me for this one and the new one so basically, I'm getting it for free.

After polishing it with some plastic polish, it's looking pretty good. The scratches are still there but you can't notice them in the pictures. The case is nice, looks fantastic, wth great grip and pretty good Magsafe strength. Otterbox just fused a second piece of clear on the back to sandwich in the Magsafe magnets. Overall, a pretty decent case but like Joe said, need that black rim piece for the front. Couple fast pics:

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Holy smokes that is hot!!! How much do they run? Anybody have a discount code? Lol.

I just ordered this today. A co-worker has one and it is quite nice.

 
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