Not a promising first hand review lol.
I guess mine will be going on ebay if i feel same as you when Ember drops next week,
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I guess mine will be going on ebay if i feel same as you when Ember drops next week,
Perhaps I sounded too harsh. I actually overall like the cases, but just think I might like the Apple Silicone better. If Apple silicon didn't exist I'd probably be perfectly happy with these.
If it makes you feel better, I barely see anything in your photo. I just looked at mine and mine seems fine. If I tilt the case and have the light hitting it at an extreme angle, I can maybe see a faint outline of one part of the ring. Maybe? Can't tell if I'm seeing things or not, so for all intents and purposes nothing is there.
Even if there were something a little more visible, I wouldn't care. I've never been bothered by this issue unlike some others on here.
Oh wow, I'm jealous. Those colors are beautiful. I'm really liking the white and teal ones. Might have to pick one up.
My replacement Paragon will be here on Saturday.
I have to give a huge amount of kudos to CAUDABE. They did not hesitate to replace my Paragon when it seemed as if it was stolen at USPS.
Not only did they immediately send out a replacement, but they gave me a 10% refund for the inconvenience.
That is how you offer great customer service
I have to give a huge amount of kudos to CAUDABE. They did not hesitate to replace my Paragon when it seemed as if it was stolen at USPS.
Not only did they immediately send out a replacement, but they gave me a 10% refund for the inconvenience.
That is how you offer great customer service
It is rougher than the Sheath I had for my 13 Pro Max, but it is a change I welcome very much, love the grippy feel.
The texture of the Sheath is one of the things I like the most about it. It may not be for everyone, but I’ve yet to find a case with a texture I like better. Don’t get me started on Apple Silicone. I think it feels like mush.
Just got a Caudabe Sheath after using an Apple Silicone case since launch and wondering if you get used to the cutout on the side.
i can't give you a firm answer but maybe?
i think i can use the cutout very well for activating the camera, and doing the swipe controls. but the experience using it as a shutter release is diminished with the cutout vs the silicon's "button."
to be frank, i still thought the silicon case button required too firm a push to release the shutter and the Sheath's cutout made this issue worse.
yet, i'm almost a 2 weeks of trying out the Sheath and while still on the fence about returning it, am leaning towards keeping it for reasons other than the cutout...namely, the texture, build quality, and familiarity of the case (i've used a Sheath with my XS, 11 Pro, and 13 Pro)
i used the silicon case for a week prior to getting the Sheath, and 1 day this week, but then went back to the Sheath. i like the slimness of the silicon case and its lighter weight and camera control, but the Sheath is slightly ahead of it in the race to be my daily case.
See my response to you in the other thread where you cross posted this.
I posted earlier, but I have no problems using the cutout on the Sheath. It works well for me. I’m past all the cutout drama.
But, what I’m surprised about is that I’m 50-50 on Sheath or Paragon. Never thought I’d say this, but I got my white Paragon in and I like it as much as the sheath! It’s not as grippy as my Sheath, but it’s grippy enough and the case feels slimmer. I also am really starting to like how the lip is not as high in the middle. It’s one of those things you don’t know you want until you have it. And it just plain looks cool with the really white back and gray sides. I’ve had dark colored sheaths for so many years, this is a nice change.
Finally received my orange Paragon. The case looks nice, but coming from a Sheath, I am not particularly fond of the smooth backing of the case. Wish there was a textured grip backing. Fortunately, there's grip material on the sides of the case.
Next year I'll go back to Sheath or try Synthesis
Next year I'll go back to Sheath or try Synthesis
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disagree. on my 14 Pro synthesis, it was evident the first time i used magsafe with it
I have not used magsafe with my 16PM sheath and I have a very faint marking of the magsafe ring and alignment magnet on the case.
Different dates for me, but similar ship times. Not Prime shipping, but fast enough.
Ordered mine Oct 11. Shipped Oct 12 and could've been delivered on Oct 14 but it was a holiday. Delivered Oct 15.
Loved the Sheath in years past but couldn’t get over the camera cutout this time. Ended up returning it.
It’s a shame because the new buttons are really nice.
It’s a shame because the new buttons are really nice.