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I’ve been running my Caudabe Synthesis since I got home from work at 1:30 so I can get a good feel of comparison to the Gripmunk when I get it tomorrow.
 
I have the Gripzilla somewhere I had a few gens back, was my go to rugged case for a while. Looking forward to trying the Gripmunk.
 
I agree, Caudabe has more of an established and well-liked brand. But Smartish was featured in wirecutter and other publications the last few years for having great phone cases. Their rep is definitely increasing. Hope their prices don't follow suit!

Well I hope they make the slight improvements needed for next year. I little more snug is all that's really needed. Would be very disappointing to see increase prices like crazy. I would def be out then lol
 
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I have a $200 Amazon gift card burning a hole in my pocket. Suggestions?👿 And no I will not send it to any of you. 🤣
 
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Well I hope they make the slight improvements needed for next year. I little more snug is all that's really needed. Would be very disappointing to see increase prices like crazy. I would def be out then lol
Let’s face it cases like Caudabe are really low $30 cases. That’s how much I got mine with sale and discounts. Look at Spigen the quality seems good and they always have good prices on Amazon. Also the likes of Pitaka. Why would you pay $70 for a Pitaka when you can get a Spigen Enzo for low to high $30’s. Same with Mous not a $60 - $70 case but when on sale for low $50.
 
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In the photos it looks like the case does come with the titanium buttons like all the other phone rebel gen 5 cases.
Yeah that’s why I almost ordered but the description states aluminum. So I’m guessing those buttons are just for the promo pics and it comes with regular aluminum gunmetal grey ones
 
Yeah that’s why I almost ordered but the description states aluminum. So I’m guessing those buttons are just for the promo pics and it comes with regular aluminum gunmetal grey ones
Supposedly next week for the natural titanium kits
 
Yeah that’s why I almost ordered but the description states aluminum. So I’m guessing those buttons are just for the promo pics and it comes with regular aluminum gunmetal grey ones
What you going to put the natural titanium buttons/camera ring on?
 
I prefer both the sheath and the synthesis to the gripmunk. The back on the gripmunk feels slick to me. Grip on the side helps but it was noticeable. It's great for the price though.
Thanks for saying this.. I was actually contemplating if I should initiate a return of my black Sheath with all this talk about the Gripmunk & today being the last day to possibly return. I do love the texture & fit of my Sheath, so I’ll be keeping it. Decided! 😅 The influence in this thread is real.
 
Thanks for saying this.. I was actually contemplating if I should initiate a return of my black Sheath with all this talk about the Gripmunk & today being the last day to possibly return. I do love the texture & fit of my Sheath, so I’ll be keeping it. Decided! 😅 The influence in this thread is real.
Why couldn’t they make the sheath with the matrix grip? Would that make it a Synthesis ?
 
Got in the replacement Mous leather today and the leather is nice and flat in the corners but the MagSafe bulge is still there. Think when using this case I'll just charge with the cable.

Wow still the MagSafe bulge?
 
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