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This year im heading that way as well Lol.
No more than 5.
And Staying away from Caudabe.
Same here, only a few cases this year.
Did already order a couple from Caudabe though.
I know - was annoyed at first, but I am a spaz and probably would hit it unintentionally so think it will work fine for me. It feels fully accessible/not a pain to activate so far.
Süti’s shipping this year is horrible. I won’t be ordering from them again.
I’m cutting back. Last year I spent over $1K on cases, which I admit is insane. I have the entire collection for sale for $100 and I haven’t received one serious offer. They’re headed to the local Salvation Army soon. Not doing that again…
I use to buy a ton of cases too. I’m doing 1 this time, maybe 2. But that’s it. Unless I find a 3rd I like.
I didn't spend that much but I've got a few left over but no one on MR wants them.
I bought Apple Clear but want a leather one that's not $80.
I have to disagree (maybe you have a defective one?), as I have Nomad Traditional Leather Case in black on 17PM and it's great – has a smallish lip, but it certainly still has one, so the screen is definitely NOT touching the table top when flipped.
Additionally, I especially like the side & action buttons which have ridges so you can tell them apart from the other volume ones simply by touch. Also liking its Camera Control button, which is very nicely pushed out nice and flat, right towards the edge, making it easy to use, and IMO it's as good as the actual button on the phone.
Props to Nomad!
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Definitely an interesting case and I can see how it’s not for everyone. Not sure it’ll make the cut, but thank you Amazon test run service.
Just got a shipment notification from Caudabe for the black Synthesis case I ordered, no shipment on the Sheath or Paragon yet 
Mine also has the same issue with the bottom. The lip is noticeably less than the top half.
Back in the Apple Clear Frost (for now). Beats case will likely be going back. Felt grippy at first, but with more use, I found it was slipping too much when trying to one-hand the Air (especially reaching to the left side --I'm right-handed, or swiping up to go home). Despite the fingerprints and general smudginess that can develop, the Apple clear overall has more grip and is lighter and slimmer on the back. I really just wish Apple had released the silicone cases for the Air. They are already pretty light and thin cases so I think those would've been a great fit for the Air. Other silcone cases just don't have the same feel as Apple's.
Even with the lower weight, the super thin sides make the Air harder to hold than I thought it would be. I'm a pretty light user, so I figured the Air would be right up my alley, but now I'm rethinking things a bit.
I don't have a need for the Pro cameras and would prefer to stay on the lighter side, so I ordered a 17 base model in Mist Blue that I'm pretty sure I'll be switching to. I'm conflicted because I like the idea of the Air so much. I think it's the best looking of all the models released this year. And while the compromises don't bother me all that much, combined with the base model being nearly $200 less, I think that makes more sense for me.
I hope the official silicone case doesn't disappoint. Haven't been able to find many reviews on YouTube (besides just showing the colors) that mention the weight or buttons (are they redesigned this year?) but if they are no worse than previous years, I think it'll be perfect for my needs.
The hard part is that the 17s are 2-3 weeks out for delivery times (I'm nowhere near an Apple Store) and I'll have to return the Air before then. Wish I could compare at the same time and visiting a Best Buy with the security/charging thing attached is never a good indicator for me.
TL;DR I'm likely returning the Air and getting a base 17 primarily because I miss the official Apple silicone case too much.
Even with the lower weight, the super thin sides make the Air harder to hold than I thought it would be. I'm a pretty light user, so I figured the Air would be right up my alley, but now I'm rethinking things a bit.
I don't have a need for the Pro cameras and would prefer to stay on the lighter side, so I ordered a 17 base model in Mist Blue that I'm pretty sure I'll be switching to. I'm conflicted because I like the idea of the Air so much. I think it's the best looking of all the models released this year. And while the compromises don't bother me all that much, combined with the base model being nearly $200 less, I think that makes more sense for me.
I hope the official silicone case doesn't disappoint. Haven't been able to find many reviews on YouTube (besides just showing the colors) that mention the weight or buttons (are they redesigned this year?) but if they are no worse than previous years, I think it'll be perfect for my needs.
The hard part is that the 17s are 2-3 weeks out for delivery times (I'm nowhere near an Apple Store) and I'll have to return the Air before then. Wish I could compare at the same time and visiting a Best Buy with the security/charging thing attached is never a good indicator for me.
TL;DR I'm likely returning the Air and getting a base 17 primarily because I miss the official Apple silicone case too much.
Thank you for the link. I’m ordered the Ice color, while waiting for an update on my Süti case.Regret not choosing this over the Suti (Clear version).
Snap MagSafe Case for iPhone 17 Pro Max
The Snap is a 4mm thin case that snaps to the back of your device using built in magnets. It is minimalist, lightweight, and designed to celebrate the beauty of the iPhone while protecting its most vulnerable elements. Slim protection that is easily popped on and off with a snap. Improves grip...matterht.com
I ordered one of these from Speck today without the click lock. Its what I used on the 15 PM exclusively and I loved it despite the case cracking on both sides of the charging port cutout and around part of the magsafe ring. Not sure if it I will like it since I'm returning one from Best Buy with the click lock feature due to some iffy QC around the lip of the screen.
I did not think it would be this hard to find a case worth keeping.
Let me know how it is if you get it soon! They even properly did the magsafe ring (unlike the suti clear one)