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Are there any premium feeling cases that cover the plateau?
Working in CNC makes it susceptible to scratching by chips etc...

Havent found any that looks good/Feels good which isnt hampered by terrible delivery times like Caudabe.
 
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Back in the Apple Clear case today. This case is nothing like the prior iterations—this one is softer with much better buttons and hand feel. It’s also super light at 21 grams. I love it on the Air, which gives me iPhone X and iPod Touch vibes—so light, so comfortable, just perfect.

As for my other cases, the Andar Aspen is lovely, and will be my go to for travel, outdoorsy type stuff, etc. It weighs 37 grams though, which disqualifies it as my daily on this device.

The Beats is not bad, but at 32 grams and with a fairly slippery finish, it can’t compete with the Apple case, so it doesn’t make the cut and will end up on the Marketplace.

The Süti, at 41 grams, is just ridiculously heavy for a case that provides virtually zero protection (IMO, obviously). It also doesn’t make the cut.

Still to come this month are the Pitaka Moonrise Ultra-thin (20 grams) and the Arc Pulse (<20 grams) in polished silver. We’ll see, but I’m betting these two will make the permanent rotation.

So, the Aspen for certain situations that require a bit more protection and grip, then rotating between the Apple, Arc, and Pitaka for everyday use. I won’t be adding any beefier cases, which in my opinion defeat the purpose of the Air. Overall, I’m feeling pretty good about the case situation, and my wife is pleased that I’ve gone from nearly twenty last year down to under five keepers this year… lol.

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Agreed, it's one of the best cases for the Air, I have it in Shadow. There's not a thinner case with the CC button that i've been able to find. Apple uses a thinner CC button for all their cases. All the 3rd party brands are still probably sourcing their buttons from manufacturers that maintained the size from the 16.
 
Süti keep giving me a slight panic attack. AfterShip keep posting an exception and saying “package delayed due to unforeseen reason” because the estimated delivery date is 10/6 - 10/7, even though it’s moving through the network with USPS. I work with USPS and it’s just going from hub to hub and getting scanned in the process. It left NJ this afternoon so it’s still on schedule to be delivered.
 
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Caudabe sheath for 17pro came Thursday. Its amazing as usual.

Also have the Dbrand Ghost. It’s a good case too just hard to beat the sheath
 
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Caudabe Sheath arrived today for my 17 Pro with Scarlet Buttons. It's just perfect for me snd worth the wait IMHO I have a Zagg Screen Protector on.
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Caudabe Sheath arrived today for my 17 Pro with Scarlet Buttons. It's just perfect for me snd worth the wait IMHO I have a Zagg Screen Protector on.
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When did you order and from where?

Sadly the gray Sheath I ordered is one of the colors delayed that “supposedly” will ship the 2nd week of October, which I’m assuming is next week, but based on Caudabe’s track record, who knows when? 🤷‍♂️
 
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When did you order and from where?

Sadly the gray Sheath I ordered is one of the colors delayed that “supposedly” will ship the 2nd week of October, which I’m assuming is next week, but based on Caudabe’s track record, who knows when? 🤷‍♂️
Online September 16th I'm in NY
 
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