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Caudabe Lucid Clear Impressions
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I posted on this on the other thread, but I like mine a lot. Very light and slim, fits really well as would be expected. They make great thin cases. Loving the totally clear back. Great for this phone particularly with the stainless steel band. There definitely is not much of a lip so that’s something to take into account if that’s important to you. Not an issue for me since I prefer the lip-less swiping feel. Also about to slap a nice glass screen protector on this thing so the lip will matter even less.
All in all, I’m either going with this or the Caudabe Sheath I got as my daily driver. I might pick up the Apple leather case too - almost did at the apple store, but it’s just still too thick for my liking.
It's great, I love mine on my silver X. Very clear, super thin. It is a bit slippery but probably about the same as the glass on the iPhone itself, a colored case or something with rubbering would be more secure. They say it has a raised lip but it really doesn't its pretty darn flush with the X, maybe the smallest bit of a lip but I wouldn't count it... I like it better this way. I've never had a glass screen protector before on any iPhone (since the 3G) but I've always gotten some minor scratches so maybe I'll pair this with a Belkin in store applied protector?
cross posting from the clear cases thread:
Caudabe - Got a Lucid Clear and its almost perfect but has one dealbreaker. Its super slim when on, and in terms of protection without detracting from the phone, its great. It does feel a little slippery in the hand though. The dealbreaker is that it doesn't seem to have any front screen protection - no lip at all. Not sure if it was supposed to, but this pretty much kills it for me. their box says 'raised edge screen protection' so I'll have to contact them and see what they say. Particularly disappointing as this was the most expensive for me.
So from my initial look at the cases I have with me, the Ringke Fusion seems the better one for now. But maybe Caudabe will provide a replacment with a decent lip - if so that definitely looked the nicest.
Caudabe - Got a Lucid Clear and its almost perfect but has one dealbreaker. Its super slim when on, and in terms of protection without detracting from the phone, its great. It does feel a little slippery in the hand though. The dealbreaker is that it doesn't seem to have any front screen protection - no lip at all. Not sure if it was supposed to, but this pretty much kills it for me. their box says 'raised edge screen protection' so I'll have to contact them and see what they say. Particularly disappointing as this was the most expensive for me.
So from my initial look at the cases I have with me, the Ringke Fusion seems the better one for now. But maybe Caudabe will provide a replacment with a decent lip - if so that definitely looked the nicest.
Yep, got mine and love it too. There seems to be a more pronounced lip around the corners, but otherwise it's pretty minimal, which I agree is preferable. Anyway, I got that exact Belkin screen protector applied for me at the Apple store. It cost more than my Lucid Clear for a really thin piece of glass, but the combination with the Lucid Clear is flat out awesome. The screen protector doesn't go all the way to the edge (which is a good thing in my book) so there's a little bit of a gap, but the phone otherwise looks nearly naked. Very happy with this setup.
i already posted in the merged cased thread but I'm leaning towards returning. It just is too slippery for me. I do like how it feels as if the phone is naked but I already have issues with dropping phones so I'll likely go with something with just a little more grip.
Couldn’t be happier with this case. It’s much thinner than what comes across in the pictures. Time will tell if it will show scratches but so far so good. And me being me I’ve already dropped my phone from about 2 feet into a hardwood floor *facepalm*
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I agree with the others. Love the case. I've carried my iPhone naked since the 5, but with the switch back to glass, decided to get a case but wanted the thinnest one I could get that provided decent protection. This fits the bill perfectly. When people look at the phone, I actually have to tell them that there is a case on it. Another plus is that it is essentially flush with the camera, so my phone doesn't rock on the desk.
As noted, there is not much lip protection. I also ordered Speck Presidio clear cases as a backup, and my wife will definitely be using one of those since she drops her phone all the time. It's noticeably bulkier though.
As noted, there is not much lip protection. I also ordered Speck Presidio clear cases as a backup, and my wife will definitely be using one of those since she drops her phone all the time. It's noticeably bulkier though.
I have the silver metallic version.
My only concern with this case is that it doesn't look tough enough to protect the phone, but I'm happy to read this (though I'm sure you didn't feel that way when you dropped it!).
It's as slippery as a bar of soap, so not sure if it's ideal for a butterfingers like me!
Otherwise, it looks very nice on. I added some thoughts and pics to the other thread too, direct post here: #824I have the case on as well. Like what everyone else has said, the case is very thin. It looks awesome on the silver version. The case is very slippery though. I almost dropped it a few times already.
Putting on the case seems like it was gonna scratch the chrome sides though. Especially if you you switch this case often.
Putting on the case seems like it was gonna scratch the chrome sides though. Especially if you you switch this case often.
Yeah, it's definitely a slippery bugger. I love it for now just because of how good it looks and fits. (And I agree that the buttons are really easy to press.) This phone is just too stunning to keep hidden. I do suspect after the honeymoon is over that I'll go back to the Sheath though, like someone else mentioned. That case is basically perfect except that it's not clear. Tons of grip.
Yes mine has a small caudabe logo printed in dark grey on the bottom right side of the case
Since it's on the side, in gray print, and at the bottom where your hand would normally be, it's really not that noticeable.
The silver and gold metallic ones have branding right at the bottom on the rear. It's not particularly intrusive, especially compared to some cases which like to plaster their name all over.
It is very easy to push all the buttons with this case on. This issue has always been one of my biggest complaints against cases, but with how thin and form fitting this case is, as well as the shape/size of the cutouts, I’ve never had an easier time pushing the buttons through a case (almost as if there’s no case on there). This includes the mute switch, by the way - incredibly simple to switch it back and forth (and the best I’ve seen).
Like others have already said, the case is not super grippy (similar to the glass of the phone itself) and there is barely a lip, although I thought it would be more pronounced given that they did advertise a lip. Still, the company claims they’ve drop tested to a little more than 6 feet - it’s not completely reassuring since phone damage is all about luck and how the phone falls and absorbs the damage, but since I have AppleCare+, I’m willing to take that risk.
Overall, the case is pretty damn nice - one of the highest quality cases I’ve had, from the look, feel, and quality of the material. Like I hinted at above, it almost feels like there’s no case on at all. And it really compliments my silver iPhone well. I’m thrilled that forum members recommended Caudabe and that the company released a clear case this time. Clear cases are what I’ve opted for the last few years, but the ones I’ve gotten before have been made out of TPU and over time they start to look kind of nasty. Hoping this one wears well!
Just put mine on.
I've always HATED cases, but have to say that this one looks and feels incredible. Doesn't add any notable weight or thickness, it seriously doesn't look/feel like there's a case on. My only concern is protection during a fall, I don't like the chances of the phone making it alive unscathed on a hard surface. Like others have said, it is a bit slippery, but not more than a naked phone.
I've always HATED cases, but have to say that this one looks and feels incredible. Doesn't add any notable weight or thickness, it seriously doesn't look/feel like there's a case on. My only concern is protection during a fall, I don't like the chances of the phone making it alive unscathed on a hard surface. Like others have said, it is a bit slippery, but not more than a naked phone.