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iPhone 17/Air/Pro/Pro Max Cases - Apple Silicone i.e The GOAT Case

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This thing worth $80. ?

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blaine07 said:
I very seldom use CC button but that falls right in palm of hand when holding phone. You may be onto something.
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Yea it’s not about the usage of the button but about not having that extra cutout there while holding phone in hand plus it’s more aesthetically pleasing imo with its more complete look.

Last year I had the Benks Ultra Slim with the cutout on my 16PM and this year’s Pitaka felt like a huge upgrade due to the integration. I personally wouldn’t want to go back to the cutout.
 
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Ava* said:
So, having tried way too many cases (though not all 😈) this year, I’ve now settled on a current personal Top Five. (I have the silver 17 Pro. The experience on a Pro Max might differ).

Without much ado:
  • 1: I’ve struggled a bit with that, but I think I have to give it to the Mous Limitless. If it were a bit more rounded and comfortable overall, it would be the absolute GOAT for me. It‘s probably still beating every other case I have here when it comes to protectiveness.
  • 2: Beats Rugged. Don‘t think I have to say much about it. It‘s decently protective, grippy, fits like a glove but is easy to install and remove without any sharp edges. Perfect case for a serial case changer. Wish it came in more fun colors.
  • 3: Phone Rebel Gen 7: Just took it off after over a week on my phone. Still like it a lot but I‘m not trusting it to be as protective as No. 1 and 2 on this list somehow (though it probably is). It just feels almost minimalist and snaps on like a thin Aramid case (way easier to remove though). Also wish it was a bit more grippy. MagSafe is craaaazy strong (struggled to get it off my ESR car mount). Notes: The metal camera ring is already showing some slight wear even though I’m always handling the phone like a raw egg. And after removing it after over a week, there was some detritus under the slightly loose top part...
  • 4: Dbrand Grip: Unique looking with the added option to personalise it. Tight fitting rigid case. One has to struggle a bit to get the phone in and out of it. Not sure how protective it is. It is a hard plastic shell without soft lining or additional shock absorbing material. Also: the integrated buttons with slits are a downside.
  • 5. Wiiuka Skiin: I wish this was a rugged case. It would be perfect. The nicest feeling case I have. Soft leather with very soft lining, clicky aluminium buttons. Half covered camera plateau. Comes from the same factory as the Bullstrap cases.
Honorable mentions that didn’t make the list:
  • Apple Silicone: Perfect fit, has the usual silicone problems though. Gets greasy and chips easily. Also don’t like the squishy buttons.
  • Apple Clear Case: sooo nice to hold, phone feels like a smooth pebble with it. Fits the aesthetic of the silver pro. But not very protective, has a loose fit in places that lets in a lot of dust and it’s still a pain in the a** to remove it.
  • Phone Rebel Air 2: Beautiful minimalist, affordable case. Redundant for me now that I have the Gen 7, because that is basically a more protective version of the Air 2.
  • ESR Hybrid Clear Case: Solid, comfortable, very affordable clear case with strong MagSafe.
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Nice fav line up!

It’s interesting that you have more confidence in the Beats Rugged over the Gen 7 in protection. Going to have to handle the Beats again.
 
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Ok. I think I finally got a sheath that doesn’t have any issues. I’m still curious though about whether it’s guaranteed that all new cases have instructions for how to install the case. Both replacement cases I got were supposed to be new stock, but neither have those instructions.

Out of curiosity, anyone know for sure?
 
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PaladinGuy said:
Ok. I think I finally got a sheath that doesn’t have any issues. I’m still curious though about whether it’s guaranteed that all new cases have instructions for how to install the case. Both replacement cases I got were supposed to be new stock, but neither have those instructions.

Out of curiosity, anyone know for sure?
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Are you speaker cutouts on the bottom aligned perfect?
 
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Hooterville said:
Are you speaker cutouts on the bottom aligned perfect?
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As close to perfect as I can tell. If they aren’t, it’s not noticeable to the naked eye.

I had button and camera cutout issues the first time. Second one didn’t fit correctly and made noises from picking it up even.

This one seems spot on. I’m just confused by the inconsistent packaging.
 
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PaladinGuy said:
As close to perfect as I can tell. If they aren’t, it’s not noticeable to the naked eye.

I had button and camera cutout issues the first time. Second one didn’t fit correctly and made noises from picking it up even.

This one seems spot on. I’m just confused by the inconsistent packaging.
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Did the first two with the issues have installation instructions in the packaging?
 
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