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Which case will you be getting for your new XS/XS Max? [MERGED]
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Thank you kind sir. Will need it I’m sure. I know it’s going to feel bulky but options are limited to wireless charging/ magnetic back cases.
I’m going back to the pitaka mag pro. Yes the finger prints are annoying, but thin with
Good protection.
Loving the Element Rally! It’s a fantastic case for 40 bones! My new traveler case and once I arrive I put the Enigma on lol 
I’m such a horror for Element
I’m such a horror for Element
I ordered a totallee, I’ll let you know when I get it.
My Totallee glossy clear (soft) arrived. There's not really a lot to say except it's really, really thin and feels very nice and grippy. I like it a lot, particularly the individual holes for the speaker holes (but especially its thinness). I think I found my permanent case.
What I will say is stuff that don't bother me but others might not like:
1. It's a clear case, so making sure there is no dust trapped inside the case as I'm putting my phone in is difficult.
2. It's a clear case, so it shows smudges. (The back has a bunch of tiny dots all over it. I can't remember if this is supposed to hide smudges better or prevent the rainbow effect.)
3. The sides produce a weird effect that makes it look like there are wet streaks (pictured). The back doesn't have this effect, just the sides. (Again, I don't know if the back doesn't have this effect because of the tiny dots all over it.)
4. There is no lip. As you can see in my picture, my screen protector (ZAGG) sits higher than the case.
What I will say is stuff that don't bother me but others might not like:
1. It's a clear case, so making sure there is no dust trapped inside the case as I'm putting my phone in is difficult.
2. It's a clear case, so it shows smudges. (The back has a bunch of tiny dots all over it. I can't remember if this is supposed to hide smudges better or prevent the rainbow effect.)
3. The sides produce a weird effect that makes it look like there are wet streaks (pictured). The back doesn't have this effect, just the sides. (Again, I don't know if the back doesn't have this effect because of the tiny dots all over it.)
4. There is no lip. As you can see in my picture, my screen protector (ZAGG) sits higher than the case.
Saw a post on one of the other forms that the Lifeproof Fre has a crystal clear (not grainy) screen now for the iPhone XS Max.
Maybe AE14 can chime in and let me know?
Maybe AE14 can chime in and let me know?
Did your case arrive yet? If so, what are your thoughts? I really like mine so far. The buttons are really tactile, too.
I did eventually get a reply from Totallee, and they confirmed that all of their cases have the buttons uncovered except the glossy clear (soft).
Used the loopy at the MLS championship tonight....Atlanta! United!! It was so helpful using my phone during the game to take pictures and getting bumped and pushed around on the train and in the stadium. Felt so safe. Love it.
I got the Apple leather back case and also the Otto defender prefer the defender it’s sleek and protects the back and front phone loving it .
Does add a bit of weight but I don’t care keeping the max in a nice prortrcgive case is what I want
Does add a bit of weight but I don’t care keeping the max in a nice prortrcgive case is what I want
Sorry, I'll never purchase another Fre case as long as I live.
Here you go
One other thing that doesn't bother me, but I can see it bugging others is that, although the case fits tight, it doesn't fit as tight around the power and volume buttons. There is a slight give in those areas. If I were to gently squeeze the case on the top/bottom/sides, there is no noise. When I gently squeeze the case where the buttons are, it makes a clicking noise (similar to the noise Apple keyboards make) because I'm pushing the case in (I hope that makes sense). Again, it doesn't bother me, but I wanted to share things that others might dislike about this case.
Oh, I guess another thing I just thought of is that there is absolutely no way this case has any drop protection. No way. Don't even think about it.
I know it sounds like I'm bashing this case, but I really like it. This is probably my final case (unless they miraculously create the Xs Max version of the 5s Apple leather case). I want to be honest and fair by giving people a heads up on what to expect before they order.
Love those Oil Slicks on the edges.
Between that and the other things wnyx posted I think mine will be going back. Sad, another failure for me. Nothings been able to kick the slippery suit out of my pocket.
The Mous is my last hoorah. Of it doesn’t work, I’ll just rotate the Speck Grip and microfiber solid suit.