Thanks.. I’m still on the fence. But for more I’m rocking the Apple Techwoven case.
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Thanks.. I’m still on the fence. But for more I’m rocking the Apple Techwoven case.
Look, I'm in the same boat. Pre-ordered a black open Sheath and silver buttons for 17PM (silver) on 10/9 for mid-October delivery which is now early to mid-November. I'll just have to wait, simple as.
Currently using a Spigen Liquid Air (£12.74) which is ok (covered TPU CC button). Great value cases, as always. Although, returned a Spigen Ultra Hybrid T Magfit as I didn't like it at all.
Ordered a Rebel Air 2 yesterday morning from Amazon UK, although shipping from Amazon US for £24.98 (delivered) arriving 29/10. @AE14 mentioned this case yesterday evening, which is good news, thanks.
Im only messing with you bud. Plus trying to add little humour to the thread.
I sincerely hope you get your case before new iPhone is announced.
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I don’t have the TW, but I do have the Beats Rugged and the Silicone (with a Spigen screen protector) and they both show the same amount of frame on the front, so you should be fine with the Belkin Screen protector.
How you liking the Beats Rugged? Tried it out in the store. Wasn’t impressed with the grip, thought it would be better.
I’m glad that you told Caudabe to hold off on sending you a case before they send paying customers their orders. This is user friendly, and helps bring credibility to your brand (channel).
Regarding your comment about being a “paid shill”...
I have seen your posts defending Caudabe while at the same time telling people they “are ordering it wrong” or implying that it’s the customers fault, and if they don’t like it, then they can walk away. That’s good advice, but again shifts the blame to the customer, when it’s actually Caudabe’s responsibility to get it right.
With that said, I like your honesty. It’s one of the reasons I have enjoyed your videos. Then I see you on Instagram in a Caudabe “commercial” …
Honestly, that makes it hard to delineate your position. I get that it’s hard to be where you are - having a relationship with Caudabe and your followers, but you are there by choice.
I am not attacking you. I am being honest - just like you are.
For the record: I do not have an iPhone 17, so I have no money on the table, but I do have an interest in the game.
Thanks for the comments, much appreciated.
As for the “commercial”, it’s honestly just clips taken from my regular video. Also I’m not being paid for that, I just give them permission to use my content. Also it’s a very hard position to be in but honestly I don’t hear a work from my normal audience and I get so much flack in here, my name is just bad in here for some reason but I could care less. I have many followers and not being supported by 8 people is fine with me.
I like Caudabe cases, I’ve used them probably before majority of people in here even knew about them for the iPhone 7 Plus. Thousands of people love them so why is it my name is drug through the mud because I enjoy a case alongside many others?
I’m not throwing the blame on the customer, they are struggling BAD with this shipped and no it’s not a good look, they know that along with everyone else. So I’m suppose to blackball them because people are mad at them for shipping issues? I just simply said I would do any content until they are readily available and that’s all I can do.
As a creator it’s a lose lose situation when you deal with paid sponsorships and I’ve been very vocal about only working with brands I trust and would use personally. You don’t see my doing all these Torras, Casekoo and VPNs and crap like that. I typically don’t care for those cases outside of the Q3 Air so I stay away from those.
Caudabe is in a bad place right now and with all that said, once stock normalizes, majority will still place that order.
I didn’t expect it to, but it became my daily driver case. Haven’t touched any of the other cases since I put in on my phone. And even went so far to order it in grey as well 😂 I have no problem with the grip, quite the opposite. Buttons are super clicky. MagSafe is strong enough not to fall off my ESR MagSafe mount in the car on bumpy roads. So all in all, a very happy camper here.
The Otterbox Cactus Leather case for the iPhone Air is very fragile around the camera control button. Mine cracked while attempting to remove the case.
It also weighs 37 grams which is a bit much for an iPhone Air case IMO.
It also weighs 37 grams which is a bit much for an iPhone Air case IMO.
TL;DR - It’s nearly impossible to find unbiased reviews in the current online landscape.
Well said. First, what follows is not about anyone specifically. This is a topic I looked into deeply back when I ran a popular website reviewing bicycles and gear. We had relationships with many manufacturers who were also often paid sponsors. We eventually realized these arrangements made it impossible to remain unbiased and ended up changing the focus of the site away from reviews.
Confirmation bias, the tendency to seek, interpret, and recall information that supports one’s existing beliefs or interests, is one of the most powerful and insidious distortions in human judgment (politics anyone?). In the context of product reviews, it makes true objectivity exceedingly difficult, particularly when reviewers have any kind of relationship with the manufacturer, financial or otherwise.
When a reviewer is affiliated with a company, even peripherally, a subtle psychological alignment forms. The reviewer wants the product to be good, because admitting flaws can create discomfort, cognitive dissonance, or even social or financial repercussions. As a result, weaknesses are minimized, rationalized, or framed as minor trade-offs. Strengths, on the other hand, are amplified and celebrated. This isn’t necessarily dishonest, it often happens unconsciously. The reviewer may genuinely believe they are being fair, but their perception is tainted.
The result is the current shift in the online ecosystem from reviewers to influencers. This flawed system, which is supported by free gear and affiliate links, rewards affirmation over accuracy. We consumers are left navigating a landscape of opinions shaped less by hard analysis and more by subtle self-interest. To counter this, a complete separation between reviewers and manufacturers is essential. Of course, there are many disincentives that prevent this from happening.
I understand most folks on this forum are enthusiasts, but we complicate this more than needed. A review is an opinion. Watch the case review, buy the case and see if opinions line up with yours about the features that are important to you. If not return it. I appreciate anyone who takes the time to post pictures, create a video or share their thoughts on a case. Allows me insight into a lot of brands I would not have considered otherwise.
Way more complicated. Completely ruined this thread for me which I’ve taken part (when I can) for years and enjoyed just browsing when I can, it’s where I learn about cases that I may have overlooked. Was a place I could enjoy where there isn’t many places where crazy people talk about cases lol.
My Yun Express hasn’t moved since Sunday early morning 😔.
They do a lot of sitting around. Mine took just over two weeks to get from China to the U.S.
My Torras orders got processed pretty quick tbh .. I think Yun Express knows its my Caudabe order so they taking their time lol.
Nah. Liz and me are besties atm .
I agree this is mostly true today, but it hasn’t always been this way.
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I wonder how many actually made it out into the wild? Very few I assume…Selling the black shadow Synthesis for the 17 Pro Max over on the Marketplace, incase anyone wants this rare specimen
I know Joe received one for the Pro and that's about it. Maybe I should raise the price on this rare commodity
Will I get eucalyptus 17 pro non-max tracking info today?
Probably not
And even if I get it, it’s guaranteed to come with the malformed buttons that rattle excessively
Probably not
And even if I get it, it’s guaranteed to come with the malformed buttons that rattle excessively