Sector 5 from Element Case order thread. - Page 49

swervinsuburban · Nov 29, 2012, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by trdspectacoma

Love it mines is the same combo but blue.
I wish the screws were black instead of silver

I was about to say the same thing about the screws, I'm thinking about painting them with some metal spray paint

tburk32 · Nov 29, 2012, 03:05 PM

Still waiting for my first edition sector 5 to ship but I just thought of something. Has anyone had any issues with the anodizing scratching off? I know it is a case and it is meant to be used but I'm trying to decide if I'll use the suede back plate or not. I want to avoid using the back plate if I can but I also don't want the sector 5 to be completely scratched on the back lip from sitting on my desk which has scratched previous phones from sliding it around. Anyone experience this? If I have to use the suede back plate to keep the sector 5 from looking like garbage from scratches I will use it but otherwise it will stay in the box.

Gonz19 · Nov 29, 2012, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by tburk32

Still waiting for my first edition sector 5 to ship but I just thought of something. Has anyone had any issues with the anodizing scratching off? I know it is a case and it is meant to be used but I'm trying to decide if I'll use the suede back plate or not. I want to avoid using the back plate if I can but I also don't want the sector 5 to be completely scratched on the back lip from sitting on my desk which has scratched previous phones from sliding it around. Anyone experience this? If I have to use the suede back plate to keep the sector 5 from looking like garbage from scratches I will use it but otherwise it will stay in the box.

So far no scratches. Not using the back plate but I am using some ********** skins on the back and there have are no scratches on the case so far.

fskywalker · Nov 29, 2012, 04:20 PM

I don't think using the back plate provided with the Sector 5 will necessarily prevent the aluminum frame of the bumper case from getting scratched, unless it raises the phone and only the back plate touches the surface, which don't think is the case.

swervinsuburban · Nov 29, 2012, 04:38 PM

What happened to that kaikai kid and shredder who were pushing fakes so hard, probably because they sell them, the fakes have painted on finishes and are horribly made terrible product

bloodninj4 · Nov 29, 2012, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by swervinsuburban

What happened to that kaikai kid and shredder who were pushing fakes so hard, probably because they sell them, the fakes have painted on finishes and are horribly made terrible product

please enough with that

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anyone have a nov 29 ship date get beyond "processing" as their status?

trdspectacoma · Nov 29, 2012, 06:06 PM

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anyone have a nov 29 ship date get beyond "processing" as their status?

I have a start shipping Nov. 26. Mines got a tracking number yesterday. but Either fedex did not scan it or pick it up.

but its supposed to come in today(estimated) if not I want some money back when I paid 20$ for shipping.

bloodninj4 · Nov 29, 2012, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by trdspectacoma

I have a start shipping Nov. 26. Mines got a tracking number yesterday. but Either fedex did not scan it or pick it up.

but its supposed to come in today(estimated) if not I want some money back when I paid 20$ for shipping.

if fedex already generated an estimated day as to when you would get it its hard to say why it would be delayed

unless fedex is backed up

I may be wrong but I don't believe fedex generates an estimated date until they have the package picked up and in transit.

trdspectacoma · Nov 29, 2012, 06:26 PM

Also on Black screws like the FE. I sent them a support email. They would not be selling it til later..(boo) I might just go to my small electronics drawer and finding the same screw. I might have this size!.

trdspectacoma · Nov 29, 2012, 07:06 PM

Update: they just picked up the package today

!!! and they will get it to me by tomorrow at 5pm. damn it.

totally wanted to see it today. hopefully the GLAStR comes in today or also tomorrow!!

swervinsuburban · Nov 30, 2012, 12:39 AM

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Originally Posted by trdspectacoma

Also on Black screws like the FE. I sent them a support email. They would not be selling it til later..(boo) I might just go to my small electronics drawer and finding the same screw. I might have this size!.

Looks like the black ops one has black screws, dumb....probably would have bought that case if I knew about it before

trdspectacoma · Nov 30, 2012, 12:41 AM

Oh well I'll just wait or find the screws

swervinsuburban · Nov 30, 2012, 01:01 AM

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Originally Posted by trdspectacoma

Oh well I'll just wait or find the screws

At first I didn't think it was worth it but for type 3 anodizing, all the pieces, the black screws "probably could get some of those for a few cents in reality" seems like it might have been worth it

NovemberWhiskey · Nov 30, 2012, 04:22 AM

What is on the inside to protect the phone's bezel? Are there rubber "bumpers" between the phone and the case?

Can someone post pics of the interior of the sector 5?

Hadi1985 · Nov 30, 2012, 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by trdspectacoma

Oh well I'll just wait or find the screws

Anyone tried to ask Element for the size of screw? I'm sure we can find the black screws somewhere very cheap

grnamin · Nov 30, 2012, 07:42 AM

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Originally Posted by NovemberWhiskey

What is on the inside to protect the phone's bezel? Are there rubber "bumpers" between the phone and the case?

Can someone post pics of the interior of the sector 5?

Here you go:

Dexy · Nov 30, 2012, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by grnamin

Here you go:
Image

This is FE or silver?

ECUpirate44 · Nov 30, 2012, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Dexy

This is FE or silver?

Looks to be silver.

Partridge · Nov 30, 2012, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by ECUpirate44

Looks to be silver.

Looks like first edition. Spacers are black, not clear.

So far:

FE: Grey with black spacers and black screws
SE: Grey or silver with clear spacers or black with black spacers, all with plain screws
BO: Black with amber spacers and black screws

ECUpirate44 · Nov 30, 2012, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Partridge

Looks like first edition. Spacers are black, not clear.

So far:

FE: Grey with black spacers and black screws
SE: Grey or silver with clear spacers or black with black spacers, all with plain screws
BO: Black with amber spacers and black screws

Ah yes, you're correct.

swervinsuburban · Nov 30, 2012, 11:04 AM

I don't understand why they wouldn't use black screws on the black case, they have them readily available.

trdspectacoma · Nov 30, 2012, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by swervinsuburban

I don't understand why they wouldn't use black screws on the black case, they have them readily available.

to be honest I don't know why either, it is like having a nice clean polished black car and having white specks of polish that you can't take off.

I also sent an email to them about size. but they probably would not want to tell me. they would not give me a answer on why they used silver.

Partridge · Nov 30, 2012, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by trdspectacoma

to be honest I don't know why either, it is like having a nice clean polished black car and having white specks of polish that you can't take off.

I also sent an email to them about size. but they probably would not want to tell me. they would not give me a answer on why they used silver.

I can guess. First of all, some people like contrast for the industrial look. Much more likely, however, is that this leaves it open for them do an "Ultra stealth black elite" version later.

fskywalker · Nov 30, 2012, 12:51 PM

Agree, more special editions and accesories sales!!!

Sora · Nov 30, 2012, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Dexy

The FE and the SE gun metal is the SAME color and finish....

This is posted by Element on their official facebook page : "he color of the anodizing on a Sector 5 FE and Sector 5 SE in Gun Metal are the same. The difference is that the corner links are black on the FE and there is no FE logo on the inside of the SE"

I can confirm that this is indeed true. I contacted them today via phone to check on my order and clarify the difference between the FE and SE.

My order has now shipped (11/29), ordered on 11/7. I have fedex information, but it still is stuck on "initiated".

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fskywalker macrumors 6502 Join Date: Nov 2009	I don't think using the back plate provided with the Sector 5 will necessarily prevent the aluminum frame of the bumper case from getting scratched, unless it raises the phone and only the back plate touches the surface, which don't think is the case. __________________ 2012 15" rMBP 2.7 \| 16 \| 768 \| (Full Samsung) \| 64GB Nifty Micro SD I5 \| 64 \| JB \| EC Black Ops \| AT&T ∞ Data iPad 4 \| 6.1.2 \| 32 GB \| AT&T + LTE Mac Mini \| 2.5 \|500 \| 120GB SSD
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trdspectacoma macrumors regular Join Date: Jul 2010	Update: they just picked up the package today!!! and they will get it to me by tomorrow at 5pm. damn it. totally wanted to see it today. hopefully the GLAStR comes in today or also tomorrow!!
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fskywalker macrumors 6502 Join Date: Nov 2009	Agree, more special editions and accesories sales!!! __________________ 2012 15" rMBP 2.7 \| 16 \| 768 \| (Full Samsung) \| 64GB Nifty Micro SD I5 \| 64 \| JB \| EC Black Ops \| AT&T ∞ Data iPad 4 \| 6.1.2 \| 32 GB \| AT&T + LTE Mac Mini \| 2.5 \|500 \| 120GB SSD
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Nov 29, 2012, 03:05 PM	#1202
tburk32 macrumors member Join Date: Oct 2011	Still waiting for my first edition sector 5 to ship but I just thought of something. Has anyone had any issues with the anodizing scratching off? I know it is a case and it is meant to be used but I'm trying to decide if I'll use the suede back plate or not. I want to avoid using the back plate if I can but I also don't want the sector 5 to be completely scratched on the back lip from sitting on my desk which has scratched previous phones from sliding it around. Anyone experience this? If I have to use the suede back plate to keep the sector 5 from looking like garbage from scratches I will use it but otherwise it will stay in the box.
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Nov 29, 2012, 04:38 PM	#1205
swervinsuburban macrumors regular Join Date: Nov 2012	What happened to that kaikai kid and shredder who were pushing fakes so hard, probably because they sell them, the fakes have painted on finishes and are horribly made terrible product
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Nov 29, 2012, 06:26 PM	#1209
trdspectacoma macrumors regular Join Date: Jul 2010	Also on Black screws like the FE. I sent them a support email. They would not be selling it til later..(boo) I might just go to my small electronics drawer and finding the same screw. I might have this size!.
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Nov 30, 2012, 12:41 AM	#1212
trdspectacoma macrumors regular Join Date: Jul 2010	Oh well I'll just wait or find the screws
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Nov 30, 2012, 04:22 AM	#1214
NovemberWhiskey macrumors 65816 Join Date: May 2009	What is on the inside to protect the phone's bezel? Are there rubber "bumpers" between the phone and the case? Can someone post pics of the interior of the sector 5?
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Nov 30, 2012, 11:04 AM	#1221
swervinsuburban macrumors regular Join Date: Nov 2012	I don't understand why they wouldn't use black screws on the black case, they have them readily available.
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