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Oh ok. I’m looking forward to your review on the ultra guard once you get it.
Try the OtterBox Cactus. It’s been my #1 case since release.
I’ve heard about that one. I might have to try it out. Vegan leather type material? If it’s anything like the Moft Movas, I’ve REALLY been liking that. MagSafe could’ve stronger and it’s a little slippery but I’m really liking it.
Just watched the video 👍
On Amazon only $23.33 to try it with monthly payments.
Otterbox Sole looks interesting as well. Just for Pro models IMO, I don’t like the cutout for base 17 (but still not as bad as Rhinoshield for base model 😅)
Watching the Tank vid now - you got a new sub - will be watching the others. Very cool. Huge dbrand fan here - absolutely loving my grip. Not planning on buying another case for the life of this phone.
Yeah, bought the red for my Air before I returned it.. (still need to sell that case)
Was wondering how it would look in real life with the purple.. may just go for it
Damn it! Was thinking on holding out a little while.. just ordered
I thought about ordering one. $60 and same, I’m worried about the metal on camera plateau cause scratches to the phone
Additionally worrisome. $16 shipping and they’re not paying any US tariffs or taxes.
So could be additional $20 to $60 according to their website and some here have gotten $60 bill from fed ex.
Just tried the OtterBox Defender Pro on my iPhone 17 Pro.
I'm a fan of how it's basically covered with rubber. It's definitely one of the grippiest cases I've used (lots of "grip" cases have a slippery smooth back).
I had read about Camera Control button issues with other OtterBox cases. This ones seems fine. Clicky and responsive.
But, I would not trust this case to protect my phone.
My concern is the "void" around the phone. The inside plastic shell is quite a bit bigger than the phone. With the case put together (it is 3 pieces), if you twist it you can feel the movement around your phone. You can even pop the phone out of the case when it's put together. There is simply too much empty space around the phone. Yeah, the fit is so loose on OtterBox now that you can pull your phone out without taking the case apart.
This review on Amazon (my review isn't up yet, but will be similar) nails it exactly. Their review points out the poor fit on their Pro Max case (I have the regular Pro). Your phone basically rattles around inside the case.
You don't want a bunch of empty space around your phone when it drops!
It's almost like there was supposed to be foam padding on the inside layer but OtterBox completely forgot to add it.
There is some foam on the inside plastic part, but it barely covers part of the back.
After having 40+ cases on my iPhone 17 Pro, it's clear these manufacturers didn't all design them to the same leaked(?) iPhone dimensions/specs.
I've never experienced so many cases that were either too small or too big for the phone.
I'm a fan of how it's basically covered with rubber. It's definitely one of the grippiest cases I've used (lots of "grip" cases have a slippery smooth back).
I had read about Camera Control button issues with other OtterBox cases. This ones seems fine. Clicky and responsive.
But, I would not trust this case to protect my phone.
My concern is the "void" around the phone. The inside plastic shell is quite a bit bigger than the phone. With the case put together (it is 3 pieces), if you twist it you can feel the movement around your phone. You can even pop the phone out of the case when it's put together. There is simply too much empty space around the phone. Yeah, the fit is so loose on OtterBox now that you can pull your phone out without taking the case apart.
This review on Amazon (my review isn't up yet, but will be similar) nails it exactly. Their review points out the poor fit on their Pro Max case (I have the regular Pro). Your phone basically rattles around inside the case.
You don't want a bunch of empty space around your phone when it drops!
It's almost like there was supposed to be foam padding on the inside layer but OtterBox completely forgot to add it.
There is some foam on the inside plastic part, but it barely covers part of the back.
After having 40+ cases on my iPhone 17 Pro, it's clear these manufacturers didn't all design them to the same leaked(?) iPhone dimensions/specs.
I've never experienced so many cases that were either too small or too big for the phone.
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Meh null and void. I’m here to talk cases for the people who wants to, not to go back and forth whether I can be trusted, old beat down conversation.
After watching that video has made me not want an Andar aspen case anymore for my Air. The camera control button looks really offset. Is this actually the case ? Both my Torro and Bellroy are pretty much aligned in the middle.
Actually ignore me. I think it is the camera angle and quality.
Actually ignore me. I think it is the camera angle and quality.
Order this yesterday in the Pacific Blue. I know it’s not OEM but damn, it’s too damn expensive to get a decent leather case in blue.