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Sector 5 from Element Case order thread.
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I just thought the silver would look better on the white. I have a black one coming too for my black phone. I'm not worrying about wear, I take pretty good care of my stuff.
Poor packaging
Ok, I get why several have harped on the packaging now.
Not that the box even matters to me, it's just that you'd expect a little more (ok, a lot more) from a box for a luxury case.
My thoughts:
The box is surrounded by a paper sleeve. And here's why. Because the box that contains the S5 is a repurposed, unused Vapor Pro box. They wrapped the box with a black sticker to cover it up, but on the inside, they couldn't use a black sticker because they printed the S5 info on a white sticker and here is where you can see through the sticker and notice that the box was for a Vapor Pro. So I peeled back the sticker on the bottom and sure enough, there is an image of the Vapor Pro as well.
In addition, the transit case is also a hand-me-down. I'm sure it is the same transit case they have used for all other cases. Only problem is how much bigger the iPhone 5 is. The S5 does fit in it, but one should NOT have to manipulate the zipper to get it to close. It's such a tight fit, I feel like the zipper could very easily scratch the aluminum frame that is the Sector 5 - not cool, not cool at all.
Ok, my rant is over. The best news is that the case looks awesome. It's just a shame for the price point of the S5 that they repurposed the box and transit case.
I also must say that I have applied the ultra suede back plate and I like it far better than I ever thought I would. That said, it's coming off as soon as they rectify the CF.
Ok, I get why several have harped on the packaging now.
Not that the box even matters to me, it's just that you'd expect a little more (ok, a lot more) from a box for a luxury case.
My thoughts:
The box is surrounded by a paper sleeve. And here's why. Because the box that contains the S5 is a repurposed, unused Vapor Pro box. They wrapped the box with a black sticker to cover it up, but on the inside, they couldn't use a black sticker because they printed the S5 info on a white sticker and here is where you can see through the sticker and notice that the box was for a Vapor Pro. So I peeled back the sticker on the bottom and sure enough, there is an image of the Vapor Pro as well.
In addition, the transit case is also a hand-me-down. I'm sure it is the same transit case they have used for all other cases. Only problem is how much bigger the iPhone 5 is. The S5 does fit in it, but one should NOT have to manipulate the zipper to get it to close. It's such a tight fit, I feel like the zipper could very easily scratch the aluminum frame that is the Sector 5 - not cool, not cool at all.
Ok, my rant is over. The best news is that the case looks awesome. It's just a shame for the price point of the S5 that they repurposed the box and transit case.
I also must say that I have applied the ultra suede back plate and I like it far better than I ever thought I would. That said, it's coming off as soon as they rectify the CF.
I love it. Not crazy about the blue wrap but the colors look great. That's what I'm putting on mine.
My bony for the silver just took a huge leap down.. I'm disappointed.
Can I change my order or that's not possible ?
To FE
Can I change my order or that's not possible ?
To FE
it never hurts to call and ask. Probably not though because they probably sold out their allotment for now.
Depends on how far you are in. Preorders closed on the 16th. So not for a while if you order now
Can I request pictures of the white iPhone with the FE edition ? Thanks.
Btw just noticed. The SE has the "FLUX" finish aswell. Just to clarify.
Btw just noticed. The SE has the "FLUX" finish aswell. Just to clarify.
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What ?
only difference is transparent plastic,silver aluminium button
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Do you mean the power button?
And no, its not the same color obviously.
I don't think it's the silver. it's just that this case doesn't look good on white iphones, period.
It's that monolithic uniformity of the black screen that works well combined with the case.
Iam not sure. You are right, in a way, but then again I really liked the way the FE looked on the art description. Its more blue-ish there. Over at the unboxing videos and the screenshots all I can see is gray.
But I have changed my mind. Im going FE for my white iPhone. Wonder if Elements can solve this for me. My shipping isnt until the 26th so I hope they can/will sort it out.
As I stated before: If anyone here has pictures or personal screenshots of either the FE edition or the Silver one in sticky mode with the white iPhone, please ascend.
I believe this was answered 2 pages back .
https://www.elementcase.com/Sector-5-First-Edition-iPhone-5-Case-p/api5-1016-xx11.htm?trk_msg=MFV3SFPU2FV4LE3TF5P1E7RMBK&trk_contact=6A2DLLS37DG38NKEG345H8EKPG
If you guys look at the above link the FE looks pretty neat with the white iPhone.
I need personal pics of the FE matched with the white iPhone(sorry , I feel very disturbing)
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I don't think neither the black nor grey works with the white.
The problem lies within the transition by the white and silver. I thought they would blend in better...
My bets are on the FE.
BUT the pictures we've seen so far for that is a little false marketing . The FE clearly shows a mere blue color , rather than the grey which it is IRL.
I'm in huge doubt. I think we , owners of the white iPhone should come to a conclusion .
Well I got the white iphone specifically because of the black iPhones chipping problem. Many friends of mine who have black iPhones look like crap. The edges just start to show wear after little use. The phone should not have to be kept like a national treasure to stay nice. Just from setting it down it wears on edges and silver shows. But back to the white. Maybe it's the blue wraps that is the culprit. Can you get any better pics? I have had black bumpers on my white iphone that looked well, but wanted the silver to al blend together.
has the pre-orders for 16 been shipped yet? Anyone can confirm when they made their orders and when it was shipped?
I really hope i can get mine by Xmas
has the pre-orders for 16 been shipped yet? Anyone can confirm when they made their orders and when it was shipped?
I really hope i can get mine by Xmas
Lol I think so yes. Shouldn't take over 1 month to get it shipped to your address..
Wow! I think it looks freaking awesome bro! The silver with the silver Button and blue wrap look really really sweet!
The silver button in combination with the case was the only thing that looked good. But adding the case and the blue wraps make it look awful.
Taste is like the ass. Cracked.