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Anyone else waiting for Power Support?
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I’ll probably pick up an ultrasuede, but I’m more looking forward to whatever the shock absorbing case is that they’re putting out. Definitely glad they’re working on new stuff since the airjacket oversights make it a hard pass for me this time around.
Interesting material on the Ultrasuede Flip Case. It looks like it will compete with the Apple Folio Case. I noticed there's a cut in the front so you can close the flap while on the phone...that's a plus over Apple. It would've been nice to include an insert for a card (or two). Check out the pictures below, this is the color Asphalt...available also in Red, Sky, and Blue. It's kinda expensive for $46.95 and I'm still on the fence.
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I don’t get why the ultra suede air jacket would cost the same as the folio style. Picked up a shock absorber.
Yes, it is easier to remove. Yes, it is slippery but it looks amazing for the Silver model. The shiny frames look great with the Air Jacket Clear. Think about it this way, without a case the phone is slippery and with the clear case it is less slippery but gives protection and looks great.
There is no lip on these air jackets and that is expected. It is like using a skin but with better protection.
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Received 2 replacement clear AJs from Power Support yesterday and just now tested them out. Unfortunately both exhibit the same issues I had before. They’re still creaky and have visible (and audible) signs of not fitting right. I’m convinced it’s because they made them easier to remove. They’re like a millimeter or two too big to get that snugness that the Air Jacket usually has. Bummer.
I absolutely love everything else about the case though. On another note, has anyone tried the black rubber AJ for the X? Maybe the creaks won’t be present due to the different material??
I absolutely love everything else about the case though. On another note, has anyone tried the black rubber AJ for the X? Maybe the creaks won’t be present due to the different material??
My same thoughts. I am very disappointed with the Air Jacket for the X. I have always loved their products. This is the first time in a very long time I will not ne using a power support case.
I agreed I bought two cases they were having same issues , I send them back for refund
I used the Air Jacket a few years ago for my iPhone 5 and loved it. They had the full coverage above the lightning port but that's where it broke apart. Guess that's why the later versions have it open.
Just a few questions for those who already have it for the X:
- Is the clear version scratch resistant to an extent? Is their claim of "self healing coating" true or does it scratch like all other hard clear cases?
- Does anyone have the "shock proof" version? How different is it from the standard version?
I always thought Air Jackets were made in Japan but the power support website is based in the US?
Just a few questions for those who already have it for the X:
- Is the clear version scratch resistant to an extent? Is their claim of "self healing coating" true or does it scratch like all other hard clear cases?
- Does anyone have the "shock proof" version? How different is it from the standard version?
I always thought Air Jackets were made in Japan but the power support website is based in the US?
Youtube video showing the creaking sound that others have reported:
According to the person who uploaded, Power Support apparently replied:
We apologize for the inconvenience you have faced due to the defective product. We have recognized that the Air-Jacket for iPhone X are not tight for a few customers. But it is cause the individual difference of iPhone or case. There are individual differences during silver one and gray one too.
We ask for your kind understanding and cooperation . Lastly, please accept our sincere apologies. Because of it cause the individual difference. So that is a difficult problem to address. We do not have any solution of it. We hope you understand. Thank you, Best Regards,
According to the person who uploaded, Power Support apparently replied:
We apologize for the inconvenience you have faced due to the defective product. We have recognized that the Air-Jacket for iPhone X are not tight for a few customers. But it is cause the individual difference of iPhone or case. There are individual differences during silver one and gray one too.
We ask for your kind understanding and cooperation . Lastly, please accept our sincere apologies. Because of it cause the individual difference. So that is a difficult problem to address. We do not have any solution of it. We hope you understand. Thank you, Best Regards,
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Yep, that’s exactly the issue I have. Furthermore, when you do 2 handed typing with your fingers resting on the back of the case you can hear the case tapping the phone with each keystroke. Super annoying.
I will say that one of the replacements I was sent doesn’t creak as bad as the others, but it’s still there.
I will say that one of the replacements I was sent doesn’t creak as bad as the others, but it’s still there.
i feel theyve been phoning it in ever since the 6 when people complained about the fit (i loved my clear airjacket for my 6 as well as my SE and i still swear by their films). 6S came out with different locations for the speaker holes, they said no biggie the 6 jacket will fit but it clearly didn't. Then the 7 came out and they made the current changes to make it easier to take off. However with the Jet Black they acknowledged that the clear case left the ugly watermark/splotching, said they'd fix it, to my knowledge never did. Then the 8 comes out, different dimensions in all three directions, glass back, and they just say the 7 cases are fine? With the same problem as the Jet Black watermarking on the glass of the 8? But meanwhile for the X they put the microdots inside the case to prevent the watermarking?
Not sure when they got so lazy.
Not sure when they got so lazy.
Already bought a shock proof, but this discount has me pretty tempted to grab an ultrasuede and dragontail glass as well
Received the shock proof yet? Looking forward to some impressions and real life photos
Agreed. I will say that the 7+ cases fit the 8+ just fine though. No issues there for me.
But yeah, it’s been a steady decline in overall quality and attention to detail. Seems like I noticed the decline after their products stopped being sold in Apple stores.
Is the Shock Proof a thin bumper (TPU) and the back is hard clear plastic (PC)? Also, is it one-piece like regular Air Jacket or two-pieces? Thanks in advanced.
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I found a close up picture of the Shock Proof Air Jacket. It's two-pieces, a transparent Air Jacket made of TPU (soft) AND a heat-resistant bumper made of PC (hard). I'm disappointed of the the two-pieces. I wish they made it just one-piece. Power Support need new case designers, no wonder they were taken off from Apple Store a long time ago. Personally, I think I'll stick with regular Air Jacket or the Lucid Clear case.
https://www.pawasapo.co.jp/review_image/22/108.jpg
https://www.pawasapo.co.jp/review_image/22/108.jpg
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The two piece design is probably for putting it on/removing. Personally rather deal with that than funky cut outs and recessed corners. Should have it in a few days for impressions.
