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It never ceases to amaze me the market for “protection” for Apple devices. I recently discovered that you can buy silicone covers for the AirPod Max cups, a silicone cover for the band and a silicone protector for the earpads. Apple is not the first in the “high” audio headphones market, there are several brands selling products over $1k, beyond cases I never saw the same protection-craziness that happens around the Max.

Not sure if this came from the idea that Apple products keeps its value over time (not sure if it’s true anymore -ask anyone trying to sell a 2016 or 2017 MB Pro) and for that they should keep them pristine for the next user.

But for me is an unhealthy relationship with stuff, stuff that you paid a premium to enjoy the design instead of cover it with ten’s of $5 silicone pieces.

I agree. Cases can prevent damage from drops and add function for some people, but I do hate having to cover up the devices.

I’ve went months without a case on my iPhone 12 and it’s holding up surprisingly well. No major scuffs or scratches even with a couple of indoor drops, and you really have to hold it at a certain angle in the right light to make out a couple of hairline marks on the edges. By far the most aesthetically-durable iPhone I’ve owned. (Just hoping I don’t drop it on the bare concrete tomorrow).
 
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It never ceases to amaze me the market for “protection” for Apple devices. I recently discovered that you can buy silicone covers for the AirPod Max cups, a silicone cover for the band and a silicone protector for the earpads. Apple is not the first in the “high” audio headphones market, there are several brands selling products over $1k, beyond cases I never saw the same protection-craziness that happens around the Max.

Not sure if this came from the idea that Apple products keeps its value over time (not sure if it’s true anymore -ask anyone trying to sell a 2016 or 2017 MB Pro) and for that they should keep them pristine for the next user.

But for me is an unhealthy relationship with stuff, stuff that you paid a premium to enjoy the design instead of cover it with ten’s of $5 silicone pieces.
I have the Spiegen clear covers and silicon cover for the band. For what I paid I want them super safe.
 
The Leather Cover for ‌MagSafe‌ is available in rustic brown and black Horween leather, and each cover has a soft microfiber exterior that does not do any damage to the ‌MagSafe‌ Charger.
Uh, I thought it was leather on the exterior. Pretty sure the microfiber is on the interior if there's concern about it causing damage to the charger.
 
I think I am going to produce (and sell, for sure...) a cover for the charging cable.
"skin" I will call it..
 
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The Magsafe charger is one pf the most unintelligent and worse products Apple ever made.
 
hey baby, feel that leather wrapped phone charger. feels so good in your hand don't it
 
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