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Just got the Aulumu. Like the look of it. It will be a finger print magnet i think. Hard to see though due to the dark back but could see in the photo.
 

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Just got the Aulumu. Like the look of it. It will be a finger print magnet i think. Hard to see though due to the dark back but could see in the photo.
Another thing is that I use the camera lip for support while holding but this has another thin layer around it which i need getting used to. Buttons are nice and clicky. Back is slippery, i had the Apple clear case for 2 yrs on my 13 so ok with it.
 
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One of their social media reps told me the black and gray they are now shipping are the new and improved versions. Too little too late for me though.
I recently got a new sheath in as a replacement for my gray synthesis. The CS sent it for free since the synthesis turned colors all around the edges.

It came in this past Wednesday (12/13). I believe it’s a new one, as I typically only charge my MagSafe, and there’s not a mark on the case
 
I recently got a new sheath in as a replacement for my gray synthesis. The CS sent it for free since the synthesis turned colors all around the edges.

It came in this past Wednesday (12/13). I believe it’s a new one, as I typically only charge my MagSafe, and there’s not a mark on the case

When I had the Synthesis it turned colors on the top corners and I was like WTF. But it wiped off. I keep my phone in my work pants cell phone pocket mostly and it’s not uncommon for that to happen for me with any case.
 
I recently got a new sheath in as a replacement for my gray synthesis. The CS sent it for free since the synthesis turned colors all around the edges.

It came in this past Wednesday (12/13). I believe it’s a new one, as I typically only charge my MagSafe, and there’s not a mark on the case
You MagSafe it daily? How are the buttons?
 
I pretty much agree with his list though I’d drop the Sheath behind the Synthesis, bump the Mous up to #2, and move the Phone Rebel to #1. My problem with the Sheath is the MagSafe indentation on the back (you can even see it in the video). Hoping that’s something Caudabe corrects as it’s a good case otherwise. All of these companies need to work on quality control.
IMO you can’t compare the PR to the Sheath or Synthesis anyway because to me in different categories.

For a slim everyday case I might want the Sheath. When I want a more rugged case for situations I might want the PR. If I was doing construction I definitely wouldn’t run the Sheath but the PR.
 
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IMO you can’t compare the PR to the Sheath or Synthesis anyway because to me in different categories.

For a slim everyday case I might want the Sheath. When I want a more rugged case for situations I might want the PR. If I was doing construction I definitely wouldn’t run the Sheath but the PR.
Like most top 10 lists, his wasn’t divided into categories, which forces the comparison between various types of cases.
 
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Ok here’s a question hopefully can get answered. What is this compound on the bumper? As you can see it’s not smooth, but sort of porous and has some give meaning it’s not rock solid hard(almost rubbery).
 

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Speaking of Mous cases, I just woke up to an email from them (UK company, I believe).

They did get confirmation from the shipping partners that the package is nowhere to be found, and they're sending replacements.

Meanwhile, Hooterville ordered after I did, got his, and is already selling it on before I get mine 🤦‍♂️ :p
 
I also prefer the Mous over the Synthesis, by a fair margin. I find it more comfortable, more protective, with far better buttons, and I also think it looks and feels more premium. As for grip, which seems to be highly subjective, I find the Synthesis overkill and the Mous just about right - others will differ.
Just curious, do you have the pro or pro max? Because the Mous on my pro feels like jagged edges on the back when holding it for more than a minute at a time. Prob feels different on a wider Pro Max
 
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Do you folks think it'd be possible to pop-out the action button, so that the case would work for use with iPhone 14 Pro?
No, even if you pop the button out, the 14 pro is a little bit larger than the 15 pro so it’s not going to fit properly. Why not just order the 14 pro version? They are the same thing except no action button to pop out lol
 
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Has anyone taken a flyer on this? Wish there were other color options but looks nice for the $$$:

araree Aero Frame Designed for iPhone 15 Pro Max Case,Compatible with MagSafe,Hard PC Slim Protective Translucent Matte Non-Slip Full-Body Shockproof Phone Case for iPhone 15 Pro Max Case - Dark Green https://a.co/d/huqXN4c
 
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