Copying and pasting this from the Fusionwerkz RAW thread I just created:
I received my Fusionwerkz Raw-C and Raw-O today via USPS, and have been trying it out as far as reception, GPS, and wifi is concerned.
First of all, let me say that Fusionwerkz has the best unboxing experience yet! I've purchased the Exovault, Element Vapor, and Alumacase aluminum cases, and this was by far the biggest (pleasant) surprise when I opened the box. First of all, my 2 cases came in a Fusionwerkz silver tin, with foam padding inside. Each came with a small bag that includes the hex wrench, and 2 extra screws per case. There is a silver decal with each Raw case that shows the serial number of the case as well.
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Inside this, each case came in its own felt drawstring pouch for storage when not in use.
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I purchased the Raw-C (closed back) in clear anodizing, and the Raw-O (open back) in gunmetal. So far, I like the looks of the Raw-O better, as it still shows off the back of the phone. It's a symetrical design, and looks like it could be installed either way, hex heads facing up, or hex heads facing toward the back of the phone if you didn't want to see them when looking at the screen of the phone.
Pics: (I have a black Lucky Labs Spectra wrap installed on my antenna, so that is why my antenna appears black in these pics)
From the above pictures, you should be able to see that each case is lined with VERY thick felt to keep the case from coming into contact with the phone. This is the best insulation I've seen in an aluminum case so far. I would feel very safe that my phone would not be scratched by this case at all.
Here's the question that I'm sure a lot of people are wanting to know..."how's the case on reception, GPS, etc?" Well...so far, this case shows almost no impact on my reception whatsoever. In fact, the RAW-O (open back, the gunmetal one above) shows NO impact on reception. Before I put the case on (naked phone), I was reading -85dB in my office. After installing the RAW-O, it didn't change at all. Compare this with installing a Vapor, which takes it to around -100dB, Alumacase which takes it to -94dB, and Exovault which takes it to -91dB. The RAW-C (closed back, shiny aluminum one above), only knocked my reception down to -88dB.
Pic of reception with RAW-C installed:
As far as GPS, no noticeable hit on location lock at all. As soon as I walked outside with each case installed, my position was locked in less than 10 seconds. No noticeable hit on wifi whatsoever either. Again, these are early observations, but they are much, much better than any of the other aluminum cases I own/have owned. I will continue to update all of these areas as I continue to test the case.
Overall, this is by far the best performing aluminum case so far (for me). I love the gunmetal RAW-O. The finish on it is superb, and is as good as my Element Vapor or Exovault was (I consider these two cases to have the best finish of the other aluminum cases). The finish on the back piece of my clear anodized RAW-C isn't quite as good as I would like it. Some of the brushed marks aren't uniform or all in the same direction. I'll email Fusion about this to see if there is anything that can be done about it. But, the RAW-O knocks my Exovault EXO5 out of top place as my choice of my favorite, and best performing aluminum case. The total package is great..from customer service and communication (the owner has emailed me back within 10 minutes, even at midnight some nights!), presentation, and actual case performance.
