darrinS
macrumors 68000
i have one for the air and it does provide screen protection even with a screen protector. it is slight but does have a lip. placing phone face down is protected. maybe a hard fall will be different. š¤
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macher
macrumors 603
Love the look of the Sheath precise this year. Wanted to pick one up since they seemingly have their stuff figured out now, but not in love with the price and the overall weight compared to my Apple techwoven.
KentuckyHouse
macrumors 68030
One thing I haven't seen anyone mention about the Synthesis Frosted, and something that's a nice touch, is how they put that black rim at the top of the camera surround. It really helps make it stand out when you look at it straight on when it's on one of the lighter colors.
Boris888
macrumors member
No I havenāt tried it in a different colour way. The other ones I donāt like.
macher
macrumors 603
Didnāt like the weight of the Sheath compared to the Apple Silicone. The Sheath weighs 14g more. However Iāve gotten used to the weight and donāt even think about it. Itās also way more protective.
As far as price is comparable to Apple. You can get discount codes I think.
ZensÅ
Contributor
Mous Limitless Walnut for the Air. Iām loving the Mous this yearāeverything about it is improved over the past few versions.
Everyone always asks, and the answer is yes, itās real walnut. Classic Woody vibes. š
Everyone always asks, and the answer is yes, itās real walnut. Classic Woody vibes. š
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That sock pocket thing needs to happen.
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blaine07
macrumors 68040
All these reviewers on YouTube attaching random MagSafe accessories to cases and shaking to ātest strength āā¦ can someone get them a fish scale or something maybe so they can at least see how many pounds of force they get before phone careens off into oblivion with such a useless method of testing MagSafe strength lol.
Grinds my gears.
Grinds my gears.
ZensÅ
Contributor
Iām with you. Thereās too little actual testing going on, just vague opinions for the most part. MobileReviewsEh is the only one I know of that is using any controlled, repeatable methods.All these reviewers on YouTube attaching random MagSafe accessories to cases and shaking to ātest strength āā¦ can someone get them a fish scale or something maybe so they can at least see how many pounds of force they get before phone careens off into oblivion with such a useless method of testing MagSafe strength lol.
Grinds my gears.
blaine07
macrumors 68040
I do, too, really enjoy his testing methodology and channel.
Hooterville
macrumors G4
China X-One plateau protector too thick to work with precise cases š
Just put the Sheath back on and the cameras are noticeably deeper in the case and some of the orange edges of the phone are showing along the top edge and top sides of the front š
If you want to use precise cases, forgot about this one.
Peeling this crap off and running naked again š
Without protector:
Just put the Sheath back on and the cameras are noticeably deeper in the case and some of the orange edges of the phone are showing along the top edge and top sides of the front š
If you want to use precise cases, forgot about this one.
Peeling this crap off and running naked again š
Without protector:
Hooterville
macrumors G4
Damn, that's some "Good Wood" š
blaine07
macrumors 68040
Wow, sure doesnāt look like that film is that thick. Definitely a difference. Still doesnāt look as bad as DBRAND tank cut outs though lol.
TechnicallyTee
macrumors 68020
With all due respect, the average viewer isnāt going to know how in the world so many newton pounds or whatever the measurement feels. Thatās why I personally use items that someone everyday would use. A bunch of numbers means absolutely squat imo because you have to think the majority of people watching case reviews are the regular average person who MAY be using a MagSafe wallet.All these reviewers on YouTube attaching random MagSafe accessories to cases and shaking to ātest strength āā¦ can someone get them a fish scale or something maybe so they can at least see how many pounds of force they get before phone careens off into oblivion with such a useless method of testing MagSafe strength lol.
Grinds my gears.
TechnicallyTee
macrumors 68020
I actually have one of those tools that displays how much force it takes to remove an accessory and I tried it and you have to have proper setup to even have a consistent reading, itās too sensitive and inconsistent. The number of people who truly care about that is super case enthusiasts āmaybeā and people on this forums like ourselves is such a minuscule number on the grand scheme.
Hooterville
macrumors G4
Just measured those protectors and they are 0.4mm thick.
Peeled it off, can't live with that.
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Hooterville
macrumors G4
Nice looking slab of Walnut on that one.
Thought you were only getting a couple cases this year?
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Thatās very trueā¦ I wouldnāt even know what to do with those metrics to be honest. More useful for me to see how easy it detaches from a charger or accessory with regular everyday type of movement.
Agreed. How many newtons of forces doesnāt mean anything to me. Instead, how easily a wallet or charger comes off is much more useful
TechnicallyTee
macrumors 68020
Nobody can do anything with numbers unless youāre a physics nerd or something and nothing against anyone that may be that, more power to you. Itās a difference between everyday reviews and scientific with a bunch of numbers that doesnāt mean much.
leather feels fine. Not very āsuppleā if that makes sense. Feels like apple leather case back in the day. Veryvery minor screen lip yes. Iām super happy with it!
blaine07
macrumors 68040
I understand your prospective.
Shaking around a phone in a case on an arbitrary MagSafe pop socket until it falls doesnāt particularly tell me anything useful either, though.
Adding: maybe newtons or force wouldnāt mean anything to anyone, but us, but knowing XXX case was XX and XX case was XXXX would be helpful. Better VS worse.
Adding 2: kind of like weight; we just compare that amongst the others for same principle. Better VS worse; lighter VS heavier.
ZensÅ
Contributor
Yeah, got lucky with the wood grain this time.
My plan was to end up with no more than 4-5 (I think I stated that somewhere in this thread). Iām looking at a stack of 6 in front of me, but one of them is likely going back, so Iām pretty much on target (itās been a revolving door of incoming cases and outgoing returns for a while now). š
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