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Most have the Caudabe logo, so a couple Sheaths (Air & Pro), whatever their clear case is called, Synthesis and a Paragon? Not sure on the far right since no logo is visible. The Paragon logo isn’t on the back, it’s on top so may be that?
Caudabe Sheath for Air and 17 Pro Max, Synthesis Frosted and Black, and Paragon.
Out of the blue in todays mail is a package from Caudabe with a 17PM Midnight Paragon and one set of ember buttons. No shipment notification, not showing in my orders or anywhere else. Still no ember Paragon or the other button sets I ordered back on 9/15 or replacement Sheath buttons that were suppose to be shipped.
This case is the best out of the bunch. The fit is massively tight, the buttons rattle but not after putting the phone in the case, they are solid, tight and work perfect. This Paragon is way slimmer than the Sheath or Synthesis. It's kind of like the Mous case with a higher top and bottom front lip and very low sides for swiping left & right on the screen.
Magsafe magnets are super strong (not in backwards) and no sharp seams like the Sheath has. The feel in hand is slim and nice, but the back is mighty slippery. Also the camera cutouts on the plateau maybe off center by a little, but what ya going to do. Overall this one is a winner. Here are same quick pics:
This case is the best out of the bunch. The fit is massively tight, the buttons rattle but not after putting the phone in the case, they are solid, tight and work perfect. This Paragon is way slimmer than the Sheath or Synthesis. It's kind of like the Mous case with a higher top and bottom front lip and very low sides for swiping left & right on the screen.
Magsafe magnets are super strong (not in backwards) and no sharp seams like the Sheath has. The feel in hand is slim and nice, but the back is mighty slippery. Also the camera cutouts on the plateau maybe off center by a little, but what ya going to do. Overall this one is a winner. Here are same quick pics:
Yep! My favorite case! Looks great! What plug do you have in your port?
I love the Apple silicone, dream to hold. Don’t have problems with pockets because I wear pants with a dedicated cell phone pocket.
Little silicone USB-C plugs made by a company called Port Plugs. I believe they are still available on Amazon.
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Same the Paragon is better in my opinion.
Couple quick side shots of the 3 Caudabe cases together.
Top: Synthesis Frost
Middle: Sheath Precise
Bottom: Paragon Precise
Top: Synthesis Frost
Middle: Sheath Precise
Bottom: Paragon Precise
I also love how the top corners are on the Paragon this time
Alpaka Flight Sling 1L was perfect for me.slightly off topic. i’m looking for a small sling for my edc. my phone is the air. i think @Hooterville and @Sal09 have the alpaka flight sling 1l. do you think my phone, folding readers (without case), folding sunglasses (without case), magsafe wallet & airpods pro would all comfortably fit?
i want the smallest bag. i was thinking i could fit the wallet in the rear slip pocket, the readers in one of the stretch pockets in the main compartment, the sunglasses in the other stretch pocket and the airpods pro just stuffed in between glasses and phone. 🤔
thanks if you know
17 Pro, Two Battery Packs, Magsafe Wallet and a Passport all were sitting in their comfortably.
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No label on button box?
Nice. I’m so close to pulling the trigger on stone gray for my orange pro max. I think it’ll pick up some nice patina being a lighter color.
O also like to mention looks like I got the Sheath with the new buttons. They don't even rattle or move at all.
Mine was a messed up unit with sharp edges but (at least for base 17) it feels way boxier than Apple Silicone. Paragon feels more like Apple silicone curvature while holding it. Can’t compare this Sheath to previous 13 rn, I gave it to my sister - but I remember it having more curved edges than this one. It’s weird because the 17 model is more curved than the 13 so I’m disappointed the case feels boxy - it definitely looks curved in the pictures I see on here and reddit.
That was my overall take on the Paragon vs. Sheath. I think it just feels slimmer though, due to the recessed sides. If you put both the Sheath and Paragon face down on a table next to each other they look like the same height to me. But the Paragon def feels thinner. I’m really bummed the Sheath is so thick on the back. If this is 20% thinner I can’t imagine last year’s model. I’m used to the 12 which was truly a thin, yet protective case.
Not trying to piggyback but these little fellahs been working pretty good here as another option:
USB C-Type Anti Loss Dust Plugs,... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CD3FVSH9?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
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Looks great! The Paragon for my 16PM was the only Caudabe case I liked much over the past couple of years.
Yep been using them
Yea curvature is important, however I prefer same all around texture.
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