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I have the nomad rugged case arriving today. Very curious to see the feel of it and the fit. Based on the youtube review, it seems pretty good as long as you don't have an E2E SP
 
Hi guys. Just dropping in to let you all know I just uploaded my competition video of clear back cases. I pitted the UAG vs the Unicorn Beetle vs the Spigen Ultra Hybrid v2 and the Spigen Neo Hybrid Crystal. Check it out here:

 
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I got my ThanoTech K11 in today. I'm really liking for form, fit & finish. It's also much easier to remove than the RhinoShield.

I'm not sure it'll have the protection and durability of the RhinoShield, but this is a top notch bumper.
 
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Cracking review, and I mean cracking!!!

I know you didn't think it was worth the money but I have just ordered, if I don't like it it will just go back.

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Have you received the PITAKA iPhone case? Would you recommend that or not? Would like to know and decide whether to buy it.;)
 
I have the nomad rugged case arriving today. Very curious to see the feel of it and the fit. Based on the youtube review, it seems pretty good as long as you don't have an E2E SP

Good fit. The bottom lip is too flexible. Buttons are somewhat stiff.
 
Have you received the PITAKA iPhone case? Would you recommend that or not? Would like to know and decide whether to buy it.;)

Yes I got it last week. Would I recommend it, yes but only if you're okay with no lay on table on the front of the phone.

It is without doubt my favourite case. I also have the Apple silicone and leather cases and I don't use a case that often, I'd say about 20% of the time only. The last week it has been 99% though, that's how much I like this case.

I'm very carful with my phones and I never use screen protectors so for me this case is perfect. I would recommend this case to anyone that doesn't need front protection and I'm going to get one for my iP7 as well.

They are now making the case without the removable piece around the camera which I think is better but I didn't try the other type.

I can get some pics later if you want them.
 
In the past 2 weeks, I must have tried almost EVERY single case/wallet combo, for my iPhone 7.

I was looking for a wallet/case combo which would hold my iPhone 7, 2 credit cards, 2 office door passes (both credit card sized), 1 driver's licence (again, credit card sized), 1 card annual train ticket and a business card.

Could I find a case which would work for me? NO. :eek::mad:

Either they were too bulky, wouldn't close (some had magnetic flaps, others had magnetic closings and others had none), or I just didn't like the look of. I have accumulated about 10 of these, over the space of last week!!!

These are of the ones I purchased:


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Out of all of these, the Shieldon case actually works the best as it stays closed + houses all my cards quite comfortably (best thing is that I can swipe my case, with my door passes inside, in my office, to gain access, without having to remove my door passes), but is a little bulky.

The VRS Design case, probably was the best for form factor - it was the slimmest (that fitted all my stuff) plus it stayed closed with the magnetic clasp and also looked great but unfortunately, was a poor quality case (the tpu section which holds the phone is purely stuck in the case using a double sided sticker - its not glued in, so the tpu started peeling away from the wallet on the first day. Returned it for a refund - a shame as the case looked gorgeous. :(

The Porter Riley case is also a looker and has a magnetic closure however, once all my stuff was put inside, the magnetic closure would no longer close!! Also, another slightly bulky case!!

All other cases in between were either too large or wouldn't close at all even with 3 cards in the 3 slots inside.

I ended up going back to my official Apple Leather case (Midnight Blue) for my iPhone 7 and my minimalist wallet.

What a waste of money and effort on my part.....:rolleyes::rolleyes:o_O

My name is Dino F and I am an iPhone 7 case junkie.
:p:p:p:D
 
I've been using the Spigen Thin Fit for the last 3 months. It's a great case and very comfortable to use with very little bulk. However, I keep hearing stories of people shattering or scraping up their $700+ iPhones, so I decided last week that I need something that will actually protect my phone if I was to drop it.

So on my first trip to Best Buy a few days ago, I ended up coming home with a Otterbox Symmetry Clear case. I figured Otterbox is well known for their good protection, and figured the clear case would look good on my matte black iPhone 7. However, because of the frosty nature of this "clear" case, it made my black iPhone look like it is grey. So after a couple of days, I took it back to Best Buy to exchange it for something else.

The Otterbox Symmetry is a nice case, so I figured maybe I'd get the black one, but I would prefer a case that shows off the nice Apple logo, and the black Symmetry has a solid black back. I was aware that the Defender has a clear space/circle on the back to show the Apple logo, but the Defender is way larger than what I want and is not very pocketable. Plus I play games on my phone and the Defender is way too intrusive around the screen and would make swiping very difficult.

So after looking through many cases, I noticed that there is a third option: Otterbox Commuter. It has the same rugged looks as the Defender, but is the same size as the Symmetry. And it does come in black with a clear space/circle on the back to see the Apple logo.

I've been using the Commuter now for a couple of days, and I really like it. It's nice and slim (although not as slim as the Spigen Thin Fit) and has a really good grip. It's also one of the few iPhone cases I've had that does not feel like you are going to break your iPhone when you install or uninstall it. Because the case is a 2-part case, it is very easy to install and uninstall without much effort or struggle. It was on Sale at Best Buy for $27.99.

My only possible issue is that I'm not sure how I feel about the lightning port cover. It seems like a pain to deal with whenever I need to charge the phone. I think over time I will get used to it, however it seems easy enough to remove if I decide I don't like it.
 
Yes I got it last week. Would I recommend it, yes but only if you're okay with no lay on table on the front of the phone.

It is without doubt my favourite case. I also have the Apple silicone and leather cases and I don't use a case that often, I'd say about 20% of the time only. The last week it has been 99% though, that's how much I like this case.

I'm very carful with my phones and I never use screen protectors so for me this case is perfect. I would recommend this case to anyone that doesn't need front protection and I'm going to get one for my iP7 as well.

They are now making the case without the removable piece around the camera which I think is better but I didn't try the other type.

I can get some pics later if you want them.
Sounds like a really good iPhone case. And yes I do want some real shots to have better check. Thanks so much!!!
 
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Hi guys, can you recommend me case stores in New York or New Jersey with quality cases?

And is there any reseller for dbrand or slickwraps skins?

Thanks :)
 
Got my rhinoshield playproof today, really nice. Either the white color or the custom print make it less slippery than the solid black I tried and sent back. Now if they'd just get around to releasing the solid suit I might finally stop buying cases.
 
Got my rhinoshield playproof today, really nice. Either the white color or the custom print make it less slippery than the solid black I tried and sent back. Now if they'd just get around to releasing the solid suit I might finally stop buying cases.
My mom's custom PlayProof should arrive any day now.

She had an OtterBox that was absolute crap with buttons breaking and constant oil slick. I think she'll be much happier with this and an E2E glass screen protector.
 
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Got this today and as always messed it up despite trying my hardest. I really like the protector and it feels great. Managed to fit it 99% accurate but has these bubbles. Says on the lack to give it 48 hours to settle but can't see these going away. Can't see them when phone activated. Anyway, this is the product.

iPhone 7 Plus Screen Protector, Techump 2.5D Full Cover iPhone 7 Plus Premium Tempered Glass Curved Screen Protector with [9H Hardness] [3D Touch Compatible] [Bubble Free Installation] for iPhone 7 Plus - Black (TU020501) https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01M3X70CT/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_G26Myb24EKY3Z

And here's a couple of pics.

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