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I had a 10% discount code and shipping was free, so $72. It’s been on my phone since the phone arrived. I do like it a lot.
As a side note, I’ve purchased two other cases: an Andar Aspen that I returned because the color wasn’t even close to what was shown on the website and a Quadlock case that fits decent but the buttons suck. I’ll be keeping so I can use my phone as a pseudo cycle computer on my bike.
I usually only try to buy a couple cases per phone. One slimmer/easier handling daily driver for light/medium duty, and a more rugged case for travel.
The Spigen Rugged I bought as a stopgap for the new phone is a very nice case, considering its price, but I've been keeping an eye out for something hardier.
I like how the Grip basically ignores the camera bump and doesn't try to mimic a kiddie pool sitting on the surface of the phone. Way too make case designs erect a wall around the plateau and call it a day, which IMO is unimaginative and uninspired.
But if it's simply a plastic shell, then I'm going to lean toward the Mous, who also does actually seem to perform some engineering on their cases, or at least market them that way.
Dbrand's customization options are appealing, but one would think it would be easier to order an extra $20 piece of vinyl with each base case, without having do a kludge on their site by ordering a second, then omitting the case. There's also such a thing as trying too hard with the marketing, but maybe I'm just the kind who likes to keep my lawn clear.
I want to try one so bad. As someone else mentioned; reminiscent of the Evutec days.
I've had a couple Evutec cases, and have handled the Pitaka Summa (cough), or whatever they're calling it this month. Their cases are sold in retail stores in Asia, with display samples. That's exactly how I'd describe it.
Worth 80 bucks? TBF, I don't think most cases are remotely worth what they retail for, intrinsically, but that's what the market will bear, and rationality is often put aside when it comes to buying cases.
Forgot one case in my honorable mentions:
The „regular“ Beats case. So nice to hold, perfect buttons, so pretty… Albeit not the most protective and also super hard to get off the phone again… And a bit slippery with very dry hands.
Which brand does it look like this case? Smells like real leather,CC button…
Looks like he’s been suspended according to his profile
On another note. You mentioned that the Gen 7 was on the “minimalistic” side, more than the Mous. However does that necessarily mean it’s not as protective as the Mous though?
If we are talking about the open bottom Beats case I gave it a go. Fit is immaculate, buttons are darn near perfect, super light..feels like you just have the phone in your hand. The material is more of a hard plastic. I’d still be using it, it’s just super super slippery with dry hands. I will say any touch of moisture and the case feels much much gripper.
I wish I knew. I have not seen any drop tests of the Gen 7 yet.
Just picked up this beauty on a whim and I’m more than pleasantly surprised. Torras shockproof 17 bucks on Amazon. This is the best fitting case I have tried, I like the frosted back (right where the color change is on the phone). Buttons are super super snappy and clicky. Really light at least it feels that way. Cutout alignment is spot on also.
It seems pretty obvious that the Gen 7 is in the ballpark with the Mous, but is not quite as protective. For one, the sides on the Gen 7 are flush with the screen, whereas the Mous has slightly raised sides. Also, the Mous is more rigid than the PR above the plateau. Just those two factors give the nod to the Mous.
On the Air, Phone Rebel also dispensed with the TPE corner inserts, which even more tips the scales toward the Mous.
That’s what caught my eye also. No sir, no MagSafe. They do include 2 other color buttons as well.
Would a drop test convince you that the Gen 7 would be your #1 if the results were good?
I know the Mous has raised top and bottom lips. So the middle of the Mous is slightly raised and not flush?
I normally don’t like pink but that case is beautiful.
I don’t think so. The not so well fitting top with dust creeping in is a bit of a bummer I have to say. I guess not a problem with a regular wipe down of the phone.
It’s a very close top three though otherwise. Can’t really go wrong with any of these cases.