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That's one thing I don't like about the 600D aramid on these shells, how sharp they can be on the edges and cutouts. They also feel extremely flimsy compared to 1500D. I remember my first aramid shell was when Pitaka came out with 600D and i broke it taking the case off one hour after I got it. 600D is also harder to manufacture into a case, shows less fingerprints, and lets you make cooler patterns because of how small the weave is, but I would take 1500D over it because it just feels a bit more substantial. Benks and Pitaka have gone in full with 600D sadly. One of the reasons I didn't order the Pitaka was I have one for the Pixel 9 Pro XL and it just feels overly thin and sharp.
Also, is that CC cutout cut in deeper to the rear of the case compared to the Power button cutout?
Pitaka still has 1500D
Benks Aurora and Prestige are 600D according to their description. I could of sworn they were 1500D.
Benks Aurora and Prestige are 600D according to their description. I could of sworn they were 1500D.
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I’m with you, I prefer the 1500D which is slightly thicker and has a more textured surface. Only the black/gray is 600D though; the colored versions are still 1500D.
I guess Pitaka still does 1500D for the color plain weave. I assumed all the patterns and designs are 600D since you need a higher "resolution" to make those patterns look good.
Surprised I actually found a nice 1500D case for the Air off AliExpress for 16 bucks that arrived yesterday, it got raised to 30 dollars now. I was thinking it was from the same factory Benks makes theirs as the cutout shapes and fitment slots match along with the sharp as $h1t camera protector, but seeing as how Benks only does 600D, who knows.
Surprised I actually found a nice 1500D case for the Air off AliExpress for 16 bucks that arrived yesterday, it got raised to 30 dollars now. I was thinking it was from the same factory Benks makes theirs as the cutout shapes and fitment slots match along with the sharp as $h1t camera protector, but seeing as how Benks only does 600D, who knows.
My ESR clear case arrived today (from Amazon).
Looks and feels good on my sage iPhone 17. Camera control button works well.
However, I've already had the phone for two weeks caseless, including taking it with me on a city break. I'm not sure if I want to keep the case on all the time. I'll leave it on for a couple of days and decide.
Looks and feels good on my sage iPhone 17. Camera control button works well.
However, I've already had the phone for two weeks caseless, including taking it with me on a city break. I'm not sure if I want to keep the case on all the time. I'll leave it on for a couple of days and decide.
I’m pretty sure the colored patterns are also still 1500D (I had most of them last year). If you dig into the specs, the black/gray twill is the only one that’s thinner and labeled specifically “600D”. It also has a distinctly smoother finish and is sharper around the edges.
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Okay. I recognize that I am talking to true iPhone case connoisseurs and what I’m about to say is likely blasphemy but I wanted something a little more interesting than plain silicone and I have a pet so the tech woven is likely a terrible idea. I trolled Amazon searching and searching, found a $20CND case from overseas and hit buy.
My little case planes, trains and automobiled it to me and it is finally here. I didn’t expect much but I kind of love it. I need a black bezel. And the bumper is strong enough to not gap, provide good protection in case of a fall and fits perfectly. The cut outs are good and the buttons work well. And the faux alligator (it claims to be leather) feels quality. The badge could be smaller or less obtrusive but, overall, I’m surprised and very happy. It is exactly what I was looking for. (DISCLAIMER - it is a $20 case from Amazon).
Okay. Bring on the Memoji trolls. I can take it.
My little case planes, trains and automobiled it to me and it is finally here. I didn’t expect much but I kind of love it. I need a black bezel. And the bumper is strong enough to not gap, provide good protection in case of a fall and fits perfectly. The cut outs are good and the buttons work well. And the faux alligator (it claims to be leather) feels quality. The badge could be smaller or less obtrusive but, overall, I’m surprised and very happy. It is exactly what I was looking for. (DISCLAIMER - it is a $20 case from Amazon).
Okay. Bring on the Memoji trolls. I can take it.
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It’s a phone case at the end of the day. The terms trolling and rehashing a topic that was put to bed is childish behavior. Time to move on bloke.
I sit back and laugh at it all. It’s an opinion on user experience on a phone case forum 😂. Anyone triggered by that I don’t know what to tell ya 🤦
Only about 7 and there won't be many more.
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I ordered my Caudabe Celestial Blue Sheath for the 17 PM on September 10 and since it completely missed its late September window, I sent Caudabe support an email about my frustration with the lack of proactive communication regarding shipment delays.
They sent me a partial refund, as well as noting that the blue Sheaths are just starting to show up at US warehouses next week :/
They sent me a partial refund, as well as noting that the blue Sheaths are just starting to show up at US warehouses next week :/
Let me translate this for you - If your lucky you might have the case by the end of November 🤣
The lips is 1.85mm. Most cases are around 1mm. It's really high. The only issue I had with this case is the Camera Control is supper sensitive. Build quality is very good.
Prime special just showed up…love this color and the sili is easily in my top 3 so far
It’s the usual small case company implosion that happens every year at this time.
So I placed one caudabe order, then decided I wanted to use a 15% off code so I created a new order. I sent in a request to cancel the first order.
Of course, it’s been many days now with no response. How long would you give them before just doing a chargeback? I know exactly what’s going to happen: they aren’t going to reply to my cancellation request until shortly after they’ve mailed the order out, conveniently, at which time my only option will be to wait for it to arrive and then pay return shipping to return it, so I’d like to order that.
Of course, it’s been many days now with no response. How long would you give them before just doing a chargeback? I know exactly what’s going to happen: they aren’t going to reply to my cancellation request until shortly after they’ve mailed the order out, conveniently, at which time my only option will be to wait for it to arrive and then pay return shipping to return it, so I’d like to order that.