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In the video, the presenter shares their experiences with Peak Design’s mobile accessories, particularly the everyday and loop cases and SlimLink accessories. With orders placed in October 2021, they received the items incrementally and found that only one case and accessory combination stood out favorably. During their review, the speaker highlights the slim profile, high build quality, and modular design of the everyday case, though it lacks significant drop protection and ease of use with buttons and screen protectors. The unique mounting systems of Peak Design are emphasized, particularly the Slim Lock mechanism that combines magnetic and mechanical attachment methods, useful for various accessories like wallets and tripods.
The wallet accessory is commended for its capacity and ease of use, though it does not effectively support phone charging and is best used with the Everyday Case. The tripod accessory stands out for its portability and versatility. However, they raise concerns about the strong magnets affecting the iPhone’s optical image stabilization (OIS) and comment that the loop case is uncomfortable and less functional.
Apart from product specifics, the video includes a casual conversation among the participants, humor, and user engagement. Viewers are encouraged to support the channel through Amazon affiliate links and social media. The video concludes with light-hearted banter about drinks, concluding with thanks to the viewers.
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In this part of the video, the presenter discusses their experience with Peak Design’s mobile accessories, which they ordered in October 2021 and received in a piecemeal fashion. They express that only one case and accessory combination truly impressed them. The discussion covers the design, protection, and functionality of Peak Design’s everyday cases and SlimLink accessories, with a promise to reveal a significant insight at the end.
Key points include:
– The everyday case has a surprisingly slim profile despite being modular, contrasting with bulkier competitors.
– The back of the case is just 2.2 millimeters thick and is protected by a thin layer of fabric.
– Build quality is high, with minimal seams and a smooth edge finish, though the back surface is slick.
– The case is compatible with MagSafe but uses a different magnet arrangement than Apple’s recommended setup.
– The magnetic strength on the finger loop accessory is weaker due to the placement of the magnets.
– At $40, the case alone isn’t considered special and is recommended only if additional accessories are also purchased.
– The case has potential issues with screen protectors and doesn’t offer significant drop protection.
– The buttons on the case are tough to use and lack the clickiness of the iPhone’s native buttons.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses the Peak Design Slim Lock case, highlighting its unique mounting system that features a small embedded square with reverse tapered edges allowing accessories to attach magnetically and mechanically without twisting. For removal, pressing one of two buttons on the accessories suffices. Another type of mounting system is purely magnetic, used in car mounts and wallets.
The wallet accessory is praised for its capacity and ease of use, equipped with a hinge for better phone handling and a more flexible viewing setup. However, it performs best with the Everyday Case, not the Everyday Loop Case, and shows some susceptibility to scuffing. Additionally, the speaker mentions the drawback of not being able to charge the phone through the wallet accessory effectively.
Lastly, they talk about the tripod accessory, highlighting its portability and versatility, which can replace a small Joby tripod due to its minimalistic design and the ability to mount the iPhone in both landscape and portrait modes.
00:06:00
In this segment, the speakers discuss their dislikes and mixed feelings about certain products, specifically a drink and phone cases. One individual expresses a strong dislike for Caesars and describes an unpleasant experience. The conversation then shifts to the loop case, noting it is uncomfortable and lacks functionality due to a missing magnet. They compare it unfavorably to the everyday case. Despite the discomfort, there is praise for the wallet functionality of the case, which allows convenient access to IDs and QR codes. However, there is concern about the strong magnets in some cases affecting the iPhone’s internals, particularly the optical image stabilization (OIS). The segment ends with an invitation for questions and comments, mentioning forthcoming reviews of other modular cases.
00:09:00
In this part of the video, the speaker encourages viewers to support the channel by using their Amazon affiliate links for any purchases, mentioning that the channel is not sponsored and that they personally funded all the items reviewed. They also remind viewers to follow them on social media and support through Patreon. The segment then shifts to a casual discussion about the timing of squeezing lime into a drink before one participant comments on the difficulty of taking a shot, especially since it wasn’t cold enough, likening the experience to consuming a warm oyster. They humorously express their regret and wrap up by thanking viewers for watching.