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jldesutter83

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I suspect I might be poking a hornet’s nest here, but does anyone have a problem with supporting these counterfeiters? Being a person who has had intellectual property stolen a few times, perhaps I’m overly sensitive to the issue. To be clear, I’m not directing this at jldesutter83 specifically, their post just piqued my curiosity about the general consensus here.
Normally I don’t use like to use the China apps. But I really was hoping for the leather cases this year so that’s why I ordered one.
 

Djones96

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Nothing too special, but my black caudabe sheath came in today! Love this case, perfect fit, grip is great in my opinion. My gray synthesis says it’ll be here on Friday, will see if that holds true, but can’t wait!
 

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Zensō

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Nothing too special, but my black caudabe sheath came in today! Love this case, perfect fit, grip is great in my opinion. My gray synthesis says it’ll be here on Friday, will see if that holds true, but can’t wait!
Nice! How are the buttons?
 
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Djones96

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I think they feel good! I have the gray sheath, the blue synthesis with the action button cutout, and now the black sheath, and the buttons on all of them have felt great. No complaints 👏🏻
 
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ricktat

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I appreciate your info on the rebel gen 5. I received it earlier and I must say, the case is actually really good. The fit is phenomenal, the grip on it is very good (sides and back), the buttons are great, the cutouts aren’t any bigger than needed, MagSafe is very strong and the Flo Lab 3d protector fits perfectly with it. Like literally, no gap at all on the edges between case and screen.

It’s a little heavy coming from the Ringke onyx but that’s to be expected.

Thanks again. 👍🏼
You again? Just kidding.

My Rebel arrived today and for a sub $50 it’s really nice. Grip and cutouts are great.

3D Flolab also works perfectly with the case. 15 Pro for mine
 

richxps

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Jun 9, 2008
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Can anyone that has the peak design case yet confirm if the fit is nice and tight around the edges ?
 

JBlass421

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Oct 29, 2019
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Nothing too special, but my black caudabe sheath came in today! Love this case, perfect fit, grip is great in my opinion. My gray synthesis says it’ll be here on Friday, will see if that holds true, but can’t wait!

The black sheath is always so clean! Currently rocking it as well. My other ones action button cover gray, celestial blue and amethyst arrive tomorrow
 
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Djones96

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The black sheath is always so clean! Currently rocking it as well. My other ones action button cover gray, celestial blue and amethyst arrive tomorrow
I agree! Can’t go wrong with black. I’m liking how well the white color of my phone works with the black sheath! Not sure if I like it more than the gray sheath I have, but I’ll definitely rock the black case on and off after my gray synthesis arrives 💪🏻
 
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Surfsalot

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I prefer the smooth back on my mous carbon than the sandpaper feel of my sheath, buttons are much better too.

Why isn't anyone complaining about the synthesis back cut out lol would look better without it.
 

UnjustifiedBot

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I prefer the smooth back on my mous carbon than the sandpaper feel of my sheath, buttons are much better too.

Why isn't anyone complaining about the synthesis back cut out lol would look better without it.
I advised Caudabe that the cutout was one of the reasons I was returning the case. It looks odd.
 
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InsulinJunkie72

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Here's the Decoded Leather Back Cover in Clay for a Natural PM15. WARNING - photo from 2019 model Ipad incoming!

One of the three covers ordered on the 10th from Decoded's website - the other two (Navy Leather and Orange Silicone) appear to have been taken from Decoded's Amazon stock, and shipped via Amazon. Those came several days ago. The Clay shipped from the Netherlands yesterday via FedEx, and arrived today in Wisconsin.
 

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iGeneo

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Just got a sweet bonus.. spoiled myself and got the Leather Enzo.. loving it.

I'll switch between this one, the Caudabe Veil (frost) and the Pitaka Mag EZ4

* Selling my Apple and ESR Clear cases over in the MR Marketplace if anyone would like them for a good price
 

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salafman

macrumors newbie
Aug 4, 2022
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Just got a sweet bonus.. spoiled myself and got the Leather Enzo.. loving it.

I'll switch between this one, the Caudabe Veil (frost) and the Pitaka Mag EZ4

* Selling my Apple and ESR Clear cases over in the MR Marketplace if anyone would like them for a good price
If only this wasn’t 100+ dollars lol
 

Zensō

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Oct 9, 2015
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Just got a sweet bonus.. spoiled myself and got the Leather Enzo.. loving it.

I'll switch between this one, the Caudabe Veil (frost) and the Pitaka Mag EZ4

* Selling my Apple and ESR Clear cases over in the MR Marketplace if anyone would like them for a good price
Sweet! I can’t help but feel like this case needs its own case. 😉
 

Surfsalot

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Just got a sweet bonus.. spoiled myself and got the Leather Enzo.. loving it.

I'll switch between this one, the Caudabe Veil (frost) and the Pitaka Mag EZ4

* Selling my Apple and ESR Clear cases over in the MR Marketplace if anyone would like them for a good price
too much silver for me, each to their own though :)
 
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gagee

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Oct 21, 2019
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Here's the Decoded Leather Back Cover in Clay for a Natural PM15. WARNING - photo from 2019 model Ipad incoming!

One of the three covers ordered on the 10th from Decoded's website - the other two (Navy Leather and Orange Silicone) appear to have been taken from Decoded's Amazon stock, and shipped via Amazon. Those came several days ago. The Clay shipped from the Netherlands yesterday via FedEx, and arrived today in Wisconsin.
What are your thoughts on the decoded cases?
 

ricktat

macrumors 68000
Feb 18, 2013
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Just got a sweet bonus.. spoiled myself and got the Leather Enzo.. loving it.

I'll switch between this one, the Caudabe Veil (frost) and the Pitaka Mag EZ4

* Selling my Apple and ESR Clear cases over in the MR Marketplace if anyone would like them for a good price
You do you. Even if your coworkers can’t tell between this and something you got on Aliexpress….your forum friends know
 
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JBinPDX

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Oct 19, 2021
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The Cypress Apple silicone case came today. It's a lot darker than the pictures on the Apple site, but I knew that already. I like it, and I'll probably use it for a while. I may get the Phone Rebel frosted when it becomes available. Or not.

I plan to keep this phone for at least a couple of years, so it's good to have choices and backups. 😁

I saw all of the colors of the 15P while I was in the Apple store yesterday. I do love my natty, but I must say that the white is a really fine looking phone. If I'd seen that first, I might have gone that way.
 

InsulinJunkie72

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Jan 12, 2022
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WI, USA
What are your thoughts on the decoded cases?
These I just got (and the phone was only delivered Monday), so too early to tell. Early impressions are good.

However, I had several Decoded cases in the rotation for my base 12 that was just replaced by this 15PM, so I'm not unfamiliar with Decoded. I used those off and on for over 2.5 years, and I was happy with them.
 
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gagee

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Oct 21, 2019
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These I just got (and the phone was only delivered Monday), so too early to tell. Early impressions are good.

However, I had several Decoded cases in the rotation for my base 12 that was just replaced by this 15PM, so I'm not unfamiliar with Decoded. I used those off and on for over 2.5 years, and I was happy with them.
Oh ok good to know. Thanks.
 

MM301

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Apr 29, 2020
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Nomad Modern Leather...I posted positive first impressions earlier in this thread but this will not be a long term case for me. It adds too much height / bottom depth and makes the device feel bigger than it should with a case, in my opinion.

I was an Apple leather fan, not for the leather but for the fit. I think Caudabe won this year. Fit is incredible with a minimal interruption for swiping and gestures. Excited to try on the Synthesis.
 
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maverick22

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Sep 30, 2012
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I prefer the smooth back on my mous carbon than the sandpaper feel of my sheath, buttons are much better too.

Why isn't anyone complaining about the synthesis back cut out lol would look better without it.
The carbon / aramid fiber shows too many smudges for my liking though.

Also, the edges all over are sharp on the Mous!

I liked everything else about it though.
 
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