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Danorak81

macrumors regular
Jul 21, 2013
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I don't know if you're looking at a certain style of case (I assume you're referring to Decoded's silicone case?), but Nomad's Rugged case is a slightly darker orange, albeit in a much more protective bulkier case.
A pic I had taken of my current orange cases (L to R: Nomad Rugged, Decoded silicone, Otterbox Symmetry):
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That Decoded orange is the one… Fir some reason they’re still not available to buy in the UK, and I want to get it from them as they’ve given me a unique discount code after the piss-poor CS from original order. I have been well impressed with my Decoded leather so far, so am happy to hang on for UK availability. I’ve got two cases already, and a third on the way so I’ve got enough to tide me over! Thanks for sharing the images though, cemented my decision that it’s the one I want!
 
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zekkragnos

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Jun 24, 2010
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I don't know if you're looking at a certain style of case (I assume you're referring to Decoded's silicone case?), but Nomad's Rugged case is a slightly darker orange, albeit in a much more protective bulkier case.
A pic I had taken of my current orange cases (L to R: Nomad Rugged, Decoded silicone, Otterbox Symmetry):
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That decoded looks really darn good, how do s it feel in a hand? Do you know any other case that it might remind you of it? How is it with lint getting stuck?
 
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jkel777

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May 10, 2014
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Just received my gray Synthesis and I'm THOROUGHLY impressed! It's such a rigid and tight-fitting case which was exactly what I was looking for. The alignment is perfect, the dot pattern on the sides really do help with grip, and the lip extends perfectly above the screen and camera lenses to offer protection. This definitely takes the place of the Smartish GripMunk for me.

If I had to complain about something... the back is kinda slippery, but the side grips more than make up for that. Also, it's tough to tell when I push the Action Button, but that could also just be an Action Button thing, not a case thing...
 

Hooterville

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Sep 24, 2012
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Speck has dethroned the "SlipperySuit" after less than 24 hours of use o_O

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justinf77

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May 18, 2003
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Just received my gray Synthesis and I'm THOROUGHLY impressed! It's such a rigid and tight-fitting case which was exactly what I was looking for. The alignment is perfect, the dot pattern on the sides really do help with grip, and the lip extends perfectly above the screen and camera lenses to offer protection. This definitely takes the place of the Smartish GripMunk for me.

If I had to complain about something... the back is kinda slippery, but the side grips more than make up for that. Also, it's tough to tell when I push the Action Button, but that could also just be an Action Button thing, not a case thing...

Haven't taken the Syntheis off my phone since I got it, it's easily my pick this year.

I have a brand new Benks ArmorPro if anyone wants it and lives in the NYC area. Benks sent me a brand new one since the power button on the original was messed up. Happy to just give it away for free as long as it can be a local pickup (don't feel like dealing with packing and shipping it).
 

Zensō

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Oct 9, 2015
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I’ve heard some people complain about the Speck cases peeling after only a short time.
Wasn’t that the older models with the protruding rubber ribs? These new ones have the ribs carved into surface instead of rising above the surface.
 

indigo9alpha

macrumors newbie
Nov 3, 2023
6
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Hi all, I've been lurking on this thread since the 15 came out and inspired me to post.

Moft Snap Case in Seafoam
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Caudabe Sheath in Gray with action button
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Nomad Leather in English Tan (been using since launch)
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Peak Design Everyday case with loop in Sage. I opted for the button cut out kit which is still TBA
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Benks MagClap Armor Pro
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All of them side by side
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I’m loving the feel of the Moft case even though it’s vegan leather. Sheath just arrived after 2 weeks in transit (I have a Blue with the cut out which I’ll ebay) and likely will sell the Benks armor, it’s nice but way too slippery for me.
 

lyceumHQ

macrumors 68000
Aug 4, 2010
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Looks like my ghost will be delivered tomorrow 😀.

I’m really hoping it’s everything it claims then I just need a solid case and I’ll call it quits (for now).

Caudabe are sending yet another synthesis, but in all honestly I’m over it. I was so excited for the case, almost two months ago when I ordered it. Now after the magnets and the wrong case etc I’m just over caudabe. So ill probably stick it on eBay when it arrives.
 

lyceumHQ

macrumors 68000
Aug 4, 2010
1,556
747
Hi all, I've been lurking on this thread since the 15 came out and inspired me to post.

Moft Snap Case in Seafoam
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Caudabe Sheath in Gray with action button
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Nomad Leather in English Tan (been using since launch)
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Peak Design Everyday case with loop in Sage. I opted for the button cut out kit which is still TBA
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Benks MagClap Armor Pro
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I’m loving the feel of the Moft case even though it’s vegan leather. Sheath just arrived after 2 weeks in transit (I have a Blue with the cut out which I’ll ebay) and likely will sell the Benks armor, it’s nice but way too slippery for me.

That moft looks lovely. How is the grip?

I always love how thin the leather cases are but don’t want to buy leather. First time I’ve seen a vegan ‘leather’ case that looks quality.
 

Zensō

Contributor
Oct 9, 2015
1,334
2,732
Hi all, I've been lurking on this thread since the 15 came out and inspired me to post.

Moft Snap Case in Seafoam
View attachment 2306879 View attachment 2306878 View attachment 2306880 View attachment 2306881

Caudabe Sheath in Gray with action button
View attachment 2306883 View attachment 2306884 View attachment 2306885 View attachment 2306886

Nomad Leather in English Tan (been using since launch)
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Peak Design Everyday case with loop in Sage. I opted for the button cut out kit which is still TBA
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Benks MagClap Armor Pro
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All of them side by side View attachment 2306898
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I’m loving the feel of the Moft case even though it’s vegan leather. Sheath just arrived after 2 weeks in transit (I have a Blue with the cut out which I’ll ebay) and likely will sell the Benks armor, it’s nice but way too slippery for me.
Nice looking cases. It’s interesting that the bottom cutouts on Nomad, Peak Design, and Moment cases are all virtually identical. I know the three companies have done some collabs, it makes me wonder if all of their cases are made by the same company.
 
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InsulinJunkie72

macrumors regular
Jan 12, 2022
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That decoded looks really darn good, how do s it feel in a hand? Do you know any other case that it might remind you of it? How is it with lint getting stuck?
Sorry - I can't really comment too much on the case yet, and am probably not the best person to ask about silicone case comparisons.

One, it hasn't really had any meaningful time in the rotation on my PM15 yet, unlike the Nomad Rugged (currently rocking Keyway Slate).
Two, my only other real experience with silicone cases was with cheap ESR silicone cases for my prior base 12.
 

indigo9alpha

macrumors newbie
Nov 3, 2023
6
21
That moft looks lovely. How is the grip?

I always love how thin the leather cases are but don’t want to buy leather. First time I’ve seen a vegan ‘leather’ case that looks quality.
The grip is good, the textured grain does really help avoid it being too slippery.

I feel I don’t need to be as careful with this compared to Nomad, splashes of water just drip off rather then stick. Only had it for a few days so time will tell how it holds up.
 
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