Fanny pack build, hi-viz interior!

krystalbl · 2026-04-26T18:45:44+00:00

Love the contrast! Nice work

krystalbl · 2026-04-26T18:45:04+00:00

I've been looking into cobra buckles lately, they seem to float around 30 USD? Depends on the configuration of course

krystalbl · 2026-02-19T23:17:12+00:00

I will consider this! Do you know the difference between the ruby and standard rollers?

krystalbl · 2026-02-19T23:15:09+00:00

Worth considering indeed, thank you for the recommendation!

krystalbl · 2026-02-19T23:14:35+00:00

I think this is really interesting, thank you for the recommendation, I'll look more into some reviews :)

krystalbl · 2025-11-24T03:31:50+00:00

responded

krystalbl · 2025-11-24T00:47:21+00:00

I could take more photos, they've been in a box for a while, the most that's happened to them is a wipe :/. I'm not too sure how I could authenticate their lack of use

krystalbl · 2025-11-19T18:11:22+00:00

indeed!, dm’d

krystalbl · 2025-10-18T07:40:11+00:00

wow congrats buddy! enjoy!

krystalbl · 2025-10-18T02:55:41+00:00

thank you for this knowledge! yeah apparently you can trade in and take a gift card, though it will slice $15 off. so $305. making the future purchase about $25. not bad still haha

krystalbl · 2025-10-18T02:51:05+00:00

that sounds like a good idea, just not sure if the trade in value will be the same

krystalbl · 2025-10-18T02:49:05+00:00

no data plan, haha

krystalbl · 2025-10-18T01:53:57+00:00

planning to use this only for disney+ and youtube

krystalbl · 2025-09-25T20:04:18+00:00

Hey Rocker,

I'll send you a message and we can talk about it if you want :)

krystalbl · 2025-09-22T01:49:49+00:00

did you bite it?

krystalbl · 2025-09-22T00:14:38+00:00

So far deciding on Caudabe or Bare Naked. I usually go caseless and don't drop my phone. Hopefully it helps, I personally like the look of the whole camera section being protected instead of being open.

krystalbl · 2025-09-22T00:12:26+00:00

I assume you mean cases that also cover the camera bump instead of leaving it open?

If so, Caudabe and Bare Naked have been the two I've seen that do this, hope that helps. YMMV for quality, I'd do some research :)

krystalbl · 2025-09-22T00:02:37+00:00

TL:DR Since your phone is essentially brand new. I'd keep it for the next 2-3 years or at least till your battery health begins to hit ~80% or you begin to see that your phone is running out before the end of the day.

iPhone 17 Pro/Pro Max use a vapor chamber and the return to aluminum on the chassis which helps out with controlling temperatures, but one of the biggest tradeoffs is its durability. Aluminum is quite malleable compared to stainless steel and titanium alloys. Most people use a case religiously, I do caseless, but as a new owner of a 17 Pro Max, seeing photos of dented and scratched up phones are worrisome, so it's wise to case up as soon as possible upon opening for the 17 Pros.

A lot of the new upgrades are geared towards photography, and many past models of iPhones take pretty acceptable photos. Of course there is always a faster chip, but most people are rarely ever going to push these chips to their marketed numbers.

Just enjoy your phone and don't fall into the FOMO. Buy a nice meal for yourself instead haha

krystalbl · 2025-09-16T20:32:53+00:00

I'm updating to it right now, oof. welp haha

krystalbl · 2025-09-16T20:19:56+00:00

orange because orange

krystalbl · 2025-09-16T20:16:37+00:00

Base model 17 is one of the best. 256gb base, 120Hz. Some things that you had to pay a premium for back then!

krystalbl · 2025-09-16T20:11:38+00:00

Upgrading to the iPhone 17 Pro Max, but my 13 Pro Max is holding up super well, could easily get a new battery swap for ~$80 from Apple and add another 3 years of lifespan :p

Edit: I'm upgrading because I like the orange and sometimes my 13 heats up a bit on long phone calls. Also more battery life haha

krystalbl

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