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pin87a

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Wow, Mine is holding strong. Did it pop out removing the case from the phone?
I noticed it when the case was off of the phone. I don't know if it came that way or if it did pop off at some point. I will be a bit more careful and make sure I don't flex the case when removing it since this seems to be a weakness in the design.
 
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Zensō

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The Smartish case, do you use it, if yes, how do you find it?
I must admit, I have never heard of the case before!
I had a Gripzilla in the past. It’s a very good case, though a little bulky for my current preferences. Here’s TT’s review:

 

Surfsalot

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This has been a regular problem for the Symmetry and quite a few cases from various manufacturers over the years. Personally, once I saw it, I wasn’t able to unsee it, so it’s one of the first things I check when trying out a new case. Phone Rebel has been criticized for their small opening around the port, but it seems they’ve done that to prevent this issue and the dreaded saggy bottom. Caudabe has dealt with it by adding a small horizontal shelf above the port which stiffens the area without having to make the opening smaller, which is something other manufacturers should copy (looking at you Otterbox).

This year I had this problem with the Pitaka Pro, had to return a couple before I received one without the gap...
no gap on my symmetry
 

Zensō

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no gap on my symmetry
I’m batting 50/50 this year (one with gap and sag, one without). In my experience, Otterbox cases in general have sometimes had gap/sag issues due to the softer than average TPU they tend to use.
 
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aldo82

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What would you guys say is the best case for grip?
Personally having tried so many cases I would say the Pitaka MagEZ. It’s a thin case but the fact that it doesn’t overly bulk up the phone helps and for my hands, the material just seems to grip really well
 

RustyFox

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I've not normally been one for 'fiber' type cases, mainly because fingerprints have always bugged me too much. I tried the Rebel Gen-5 this year and thought it was poor, I particularly disliked the gaps between the fiber backing and the TPU sides, grime just seemed to always be stuck in there.

But.. someone just gave me a Benks MagClap ArmorPro and I am pretty impressed. It feels beautifully made and high quality, a few hours in I'm not seeing many fingerprints, cutouts don't hurt my pinky, and the buttons are fantastic. It's taken me by surprise but I'm loving it. One of the most impressive cases I've had this year.

And makes me think.... has anyone got any other fiber cases they'd recommend trying? As above, I really didn't like the Rebel, and I did try the Pitaka but found the cutouts sharp on my pinky.
 

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vine-boating

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Personally having tried so many cases I would say the Pitaka MagEZ. It’s a thin case but the fact that it doesn’t overly bulk up the phone helps and for my hands, the material just seems to grip really well
Isn't the case supposed to be slippery and sharp around the edges?
 

Delorean2006

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Finally got my OtterBox Cactus Leather. Fit is excellent, the size is excellent, what I’m most surprised by is the grip of it especially being brand new. The texture just makes it super grippy and I feel it will be very durable as well. Very happy with the case overall.
 

Pug72

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I've not normally been one for 'fiber' type cases, mainly because fingerprints have always bugged me too much. I tried the Rebel Gen-5 this year and thought it was poor, I particularly disliked the gaps between the fiber backing and the TPU sides, grime just seemed to always be stuck in there.

But.. someone just gave me a Benks MagClap ArmorPro and I am pretty impressed. It feels beautifully made and high quality, a few hours in I'm not seeing many fingerprints, cutouts don't hurt my pinky, and the buttons are fantastic. It's taken me by surprise but I'm loving it. One of the most impressive cases I've had this year.

And makes me think.... has anyone got any other fiber cases they'd recommend trying? As above, I really didn't like the Rebel, and I did try the Pitaka but found the cutouts sharp on my pinky.

Yes! Best case IMO.
First case I bought and have a big pile of shame of eight other cases as I always go back to the Benks Armor Pro.
 

Hooterville

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Otterbox Cactus Green in the house :oops:
Was kind of hoping the green was more like the stock Otterbox pics, but it is what it is.

What ya think about this green?

Wonder what the brown is like in person?
 

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