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Djones96

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Iā€™ll join this club. I was supposedly done weeks ago, yet curiosity got the best of me and a Rebel Gen5 is arriving today. šŸ˜µā€šŸ’«
You really did let your curiosity get the best of you, huh? lol. My biggest regret is the Moft case I bought. Not because it's a bad case, it's actually a pretty good case, but because I spent $50 on a single case that doesn't get used.šŸ˜
 

Zensō

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You really did let your curiosity get the best of you, huh? lol. My biggest regret is the Moft case I bought. Not because it's a bad case, it's actually a pretty good case, but because I spent $50 on a single case that doesn't get used.šŸ˜
Yeah, curiosity killed the cat (again). It was one of only a couple of the heavy hitters that I didnā€™t try out this year. I already have a feeling it may go back to Amazon and I havenā€™t even seen it yet. šŸ™„
 
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Djones96

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Yeah, curiosity killed the cat (again). It was one of only a couple of the heavy hitters that I didnā€™t try out this year. I already have a feeling it may go back to Amazon and I havenā€™t even seen it yet. šŸ™„
That seems to be the recurring theme this year šŸ˜‚ I was never intrigued by the rebel gen 5 after I saw the weight of that case. 55 grams is definitely too hefty for my liking.
 

off2marz

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Anyone else extremely bored with phone cases right now, or is it just me? I swap between the Sheath and Synthesis, but all of the other cases I bought just sit inside a drawer collecting dust.
Iā€™m pretty satisfied w my Sheath & Synthesis that Iā€™ve put away my prior two cheaper cases (Alphex & Elago). Iā€™m still interested in getting a slim case similar to Pitaka or Benks Armor Air, and Iā€™m waiting to see irl pics of Bare Skin leather.
 
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JetBlack7

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My Ringke Silicone Magnetic has finally arrived. Love the feel and fit!


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Zensō

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That seems to be the recurring theme this year šŸ˜‚ I was never intrigued by the rebel gen 5 after I saw the weight of that case. 55 grams is definitely too hefty for my liking.
Yeah, 55 grams is up there, though I tend to prefer relatively protective cases so Iā€™m somewhat acclimated to cases in that range. Right now Iā€™m in the Mous at 49 grams which feels good to me. Weā€™ll seeā€¦
 

Knowlege Bomb

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Nice. Is it the slick type of silicone or similar to the Apple Silicone case? The Apple one is too much of a lint magnet to me.
That stickiness goes away after not too long. I wouldnā€™t let it discourage you from using it if you like it especially with the extended holiday return period.
 

macher

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Donā€™t hear much talk about Tech 21 cases. Anyone rocking one or know about them?
 

Itsedstech

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Finally got around to using the laser on the synthesis. It burns black instead of white like the sheath does. I dig it. I hate boring backs on cases but thatā€™s just me. Used an old Apple leather case for testing the alignment then taped off and did the rest of the measurement based on that šŸ˜‚
 

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macher

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Finally got around to using the laser on the synthesis. It burns black instead of white like the sheath does. I dig it. I hate boring backs on cases but thatā€™s just me. Used an old Apple leather case for testing the alignment then taped off and did the rest of the measurement based on that šŸ˜‚
I want an Apple logo on the back of my Synthesis!
 

The Destroyer

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Finally got around to using the laser on the synthesis. It burns black instead of white like the sheath does. I dig it. I hate boring backs on cases but thatā€™s just me. Used an old Apple leather case for testing the alignment then taped off and did the rest of the measurement based on that šŸ˜‚
That looks awesome! I am definitely diggin' it.

The Phone Rebel Gen 5 looks to be in rough shape, have you dropped it much? My Gen-3 didn't look that rough after a year of use. Was tempted to grab one for my aramid fix.
 

Itsedstech

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That looks awesome! I am definitely diggin' it.

The Phone Rebel Gen 5 looks to be in rough shape, have you dropped it much? My Gen-3 didn't look that rough after a year of use. Was tempted to grab one for my aramid fix.
Oh nah man itā€™s still 99% perfect, just needed a wipe down. Work as a programmer in maintenance but I usually help the guys in my free time so I get oil/ink/motors fluids, etc on my hands a lot. I highly recommend it. Still my favorite case for the 15PM. Only wear on it I can see is the camera ring. Eagerly awaiting the titanium camera ring and buttons šŸ„¹
 

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jkel777

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Anyone else extremely bored with phone cases right now, or is it just me? I swap between the Sheath and Synthesis, but all of the other cases I bought just sit inside a drawer collecting dust.
I went through the most cases for the 15 PM than any other iPhone I've had lol. Tried a few cheap Amazon cases that didn't do the job and returned them. Tried the Apple Silicone and really liked it but wanted a bit more protection and longevity, so I returned it. Then I got the Caudabe Synthesis and Sheath and will be sticking with the Synthesis from here on out. Just a really solid case all around. I also have a cheap Amazon case that I really liked and fit great but the Synthesis and Sheath are miles better. Plus I'm out of my Amazon return window for that one lol.
 

Djones96

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Iā€™m pretty satisfied w my Sheath & Synthesis that Iā€™ve put away my prior two cheaper cases (Alphex & Elago). Iā€™m still interested in getting a slim case similar to Pitaka or Benks Armor Air, and Iā€™m waiting to see irl pics of Bare Skin leather.
I definitely am satisfied with those 2 as well, with the Synthesis actually probably being my favorite case this year, I guess I'm just feeling "bored" because I'm a nerd and like buying new phone cases lol. Maybe a new color for the Synthesis would satisfy me?
I would be interested in a slimmer case too at some point, but idk what that'd be. The pitaka to me seems too boxy, and had a Benks for my 14 last year, so we'll see.
I went through the most cases for the 15 PM than any other iPhone I've had lol. Tried a few cheap Amazon cases that didn't do the job and returned them. Tried the Apple Silicone and really liked it but wanted a bit more protection and longevity, so I returned it. Then I got the Caudabe Synthesis and Sheath and will be sticking with the Synthesis from here on out. Just a really solid case all around. I also have a cheap Amazon case that I really liked and fit great but the Synthesis and Sheath are miles better. Plus I'm out of my Amazon return window for that one lol.
I think the phone I bought the most cases for was actually my 13 PM, but they were all little dinky cases that cost like $20 so none were really that solid. I'm out of the return window at this point for all cases I've bought so no going back at this point šŸ˜‚ Might just get a new color for the Synthesis to satisfy my need for a new case lol.
 

leviathan1

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Donā€™t hear much talk about Tech 21 cases. Anyone rocking one or know about them?
I have been using the Evo Check on the iPhone 15 Pro and like it a lot. I used it on the 12 pro and love the look and feel. It does show fingerprints, but they clean off well.
 
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macher

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I have been using the Evo Check on the iPhone 15 Pro and like it a lot. I used it on the 12 pro and love the look and feel. It does show fingerprints, but they clean off well.
Thanks! Does it have a frosted back?
 
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Sal09

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Finally got around to using the laser on the synthesis. It burns black instead of white like the sheath does. I dig it. I hate boring backs on cases but thatā€™s just me. Used an old Apple leather case for testing the alignment then taped off and did the rest of the measurement based on that šŸ˜‚
Looks like as if that Rebel 5 just came back from KFC

Loving that logo on Sheath.
 

Itsedstech

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Looks like as if that Rebel 5 just came back from KFC

Loving that logo on Sheath.
Could be worse, it could look like one of those forced patina leather cases in the patina thread ā€œI sandblasted the case, rubbed horse radish on it, left it under water for a week, then ran it over twiceā€. But yeah man, I wish you could choose your back type like on the Debrand cases. Would get rid of the oil trap asap.
 

kvlq

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Finally got around to using the laser on the synthesis. It burns black instead of white like the sheath does. I dig it. I hate boring backs on cases but thatā€™s just me. Used an old Apple leather case for testing the alignment then taped off and did the rest of the measurement based on that šŸ˜‚
OMG, that's just wow.
how much for printing the Apple logo on Synthesis? šŸ¤£šŸ¤£šŸ¤£
 
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leviathan1

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Thanks! Does it have a frosted back?
I have the Smokey black evo check so it shows way less smudges and fingerprints. The evo lite has a more frosted back to it and shows less. The evo check has a better drop protection (16 feet) vs the lite (10 feet). Both cases are thin and feel good imo.
 
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