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I’m tempted to try the PR Air but the weight preventing me. If I decide , fortunately ez returns with Amazon.
No I have not. Some users involuntary drop tests discouraged me from trying it 😅 and I was happy with the Silicone. Maybe you should give it a try! Form factor and weight should be right up your alley!
Tank is here!
Absolutely amazing case, love it. The orange buttons in the Amber set are pretty much perfect match to the Cosmic Orange (Caudabe need to offer a closer match than Ember).
Feels great in hand but it does feel like a tank after using my wife's Air to take the photos, that thing is so thin and light (even with a clear Ringke case on it). I'm a big, strong boy so no complaints from me there.
I fell in love with it as soon as it was announced and that hasn't changed now I actually have it.
A couple of negatives for me:
Yeah, the camera cutout misalignment is real unfortunately. Some angles and light make it look worse than it is. It's a little annoying but not a massive issue.
And the buttons are a little easy to press (apart from the cc button which is perfect in all aspects.)
Overall, very happy. 🙂
Absolutely amazing case, love it. The orange buttons in the Amber set are pretty much perfect match to the Cosmic Orange (Caudabe need to offer a closer match than Ember).
Feels great in hand but it does feel like a tank after using my wife's Air to take the photos, that thing is so thin and light (even with a clear Ringke case on it). I'm a big, strong boy so no complaints from me there.
I fell in love with it as soon as it was announced and that hasn't changed now I actually have it.
A couple of negatives for me:
Yeah, the camera cutout misalignment is real unfortunately. Some angles and light make it look worse than it is. It's a little annoying but not a massive issue.
And the buttons are a little easy to press (apart from the cc button which is perfect in all aspects.)
Overall, very happy. 🙂
I think I would like how the buttons are prominently defined. Some of these cases have the "one volume" button and etc and it's super hard to "feel them out" without looking.
I still have not ordered the Tank ☹️ I want it, but something keeps holding me back from ordering one 🤔
Yea, think I'm done with this preorder fiasco
Yea, think I'm done with this preorder fiasco
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Wait for it to be in stock. F the preordering!
Caudabe Sheath (gray precise), Paragon (black precise), and Synthesis Frost for my 17 Pro are out for delivery (finally)!
You wont regret it, I haven’t even thought about ordering another case or taking this one off since i got it
I am down to wanting to try the following:
-Aulumu A17(sideless case)
-Pitaka Ultraguard
-Mous THIN Aramid
-Dbrand Grip
-Phone Rebel Air2
-MAYBE Caudabe Paragon/Frosty
I think some combination of the remainder of my lists will satisfy my desire to "collect them all" LOL
-Aulumu A17(sideless case)
-Pitaka Ultraguard
-Mous THIN Aramid
-Dbrand Grip
-Phone Rebel Air2
-MAYBE Caudabe Paragon/Frosty
I think some combination of the remainder of my lists will satisfy my desire to "collect them all" LOL
Yeah I’m pretty sure that’s gonna be the case for me as well. First case I’m actually excited to get. Wish I’d known about this sooner, could have saved me a lot of trial and error (and money 😂). Guess because it’s not readily available here in Germany and Amazon only recently started free shipping from Amazon US, I never had it on my radar.
So I requested a cancellation of my Caudabe Paragon order yesterday and today I got a lengthy apology email (and confirmation of the cancellation) together with a 20% off code. Could be worse I guess. 😂
Doubt it will be available at Best Buy, even if it is, they will never stock the buttons.
Funny, I find the ghost more uncomfortable on my pinky than the Apple silicone.I'm with you re the CC button sensitivity of the Ghost. I have to change the setting to double-click to activate it when I am using the ghost.
Got in the updated 2.5 buttons today from Caudabe. Very nice, no rattle, tight fit, ultra clicky, made the ole Sheath much better. Tried to get some pics side by side with the 2.3 buttons. The bases seem a little larger and it's possible the buttons are a little fatter. My digital caliper is at my place down south so I can't measure them at the moment.
Wonder if all Caudabe cases will now take the 2.5 buttons?
Notice the wear marks on the backs of the 2.3's that have been in my Sheath for the past 2-3 weeks
Here are those pics:
Wonder if all Caudabe cases will now take the 2.5 buttons?
Notice the wear marks on the backs of the 2.3's that have been in my Sheath for the past 2-3 weeks
Here are those pics:
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Very interesting, thank you.Got in the updated 2.5 buttons today from Caudabe. Very nice, no rattle, tight fit, ultra clicky, made the ole Sheath much better. Tried to get some pics side by side with the 2.3 buttons. The bases seem a little larger and it's possible the buttons are a little fatter. My digital caliper is at my place down south so I can't measure them at the moment.
Wonder if all Caudabe cases will now take the 2.5 buttons?
Notice the wear marks on the backs of the 2.3's that have been in my Sheath for the past 2-3 weeks
Here are those pics:
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BTW, just had the latest email from Caudabe:
Paragon - Open cutout
- 17 Pro Max
- All colors expected to ship week of 11/17
- 17 Pro
- Ember expected to ship week of 11/17
- Midnight / Moonstone expected to ship week of 11/24
- 17 Pro Max: all colors expected to ship week of 11/24
- 17 Pro: all colors expected to ship week of 11/24
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I’m “on the list” for replacement Sheath buttons.
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Interesting! Glad this solves the rattles. It’s surprising to me that the 2.3 is visibly smaller than the 2.5–you wouldn’t think two tenths of a millimeter would be visible to the naked eye.Got in the updated 2.5 buttons today from Caudabe. Very nice, no rattle, tight fit, ultra clicky, made the ole Sheath much better. Tried to get some pics side by side with the 2.3 buttons. The bases seem a little larger and it's possible the buttons are a little fatter. My digital caliper is at my place down south so I can't measure them at the moment.
Wonder if all Caudabe cases will now take the 2.5 buttons?
Notice the wear marks on the backs of the 2.3's that have been in my Sheath for the past 2-3 weeks
Here are those pics:
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I assume that backing material is soft?
That orange CC button has me sold
The grease pit though 🤢 🤢
Guy throwing lotion on his hands for an aramid fiber case video, WTF is going on here 🤣 🤣
The grease pit though 🤢 🤢
Guy throwing lotion on his hands for an aramid fiber case video, WTF is going on here 🤣 🤣
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Got the case in today (about 8 days total from China to Ohio). Initial reaction is it’s pretty good for $20. Color is right on the nose for what Apple uses for Pacific Blue. Open bottom at the bottom for the people that like that (I do so I can use a specific dock of mine). Fit is real good, no camera control button so, at least for me CC is relegated to just pressing it to take a photo. Buttons are metal that match the case color, they are nice and responsive. Leather feels decent, a tad slick but honestly, most are when new. I’ll post photos later.
Same material as last year case has to be damp cleaned occasionally if you want to keep it pristine looking
Case is durable , grippy and protective
The backing just feels like a cheap paper sticker, not very soft.