Taking a breath. Oddly, after posting this, I received an email saying that they would have more blue parts in and would hopefully be able to ship next week. Thank you for your grounding advice.
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e13ctron aluminum case Full Review
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Taking a breath. Oddly, after posting this, I received an email saying that they would have more blue parts in and would hopefully be able to ship next week. Thank you for your grounding advice.
Well my girlfriend ordered me a case and I had no idea lol. She ordered me a hybrid black/dark grey. Anybody have a picture of that combo on a white iPhone?
Thanks.
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Really?! sigh... i've been waiting for like 2weeks and there isn't any updates. Going to start emailing now!!
Really?! sigh... i've been waiting for like 2weeks and there isn't any updates. Going to start emailing now!!
They did renovate the servers about 3 weeks ago iirc. Your order may have been eaten by the upgrade. Just call, Jacob does a fantastic job helping
Really?! sigh... i've been waiting for like 2weeks and there isn't any updates. Going to start emailing now!!
ordered on 1 nov. till now not yet shipped
I got my e13ctron S4V all aluminum (non-hybrid) case about a week ago and finally found enough time to post a few pictures of the minimal signal issues. I posted previously about the S4 not affecting my Verizon 4S signal significantly, but bought new S4V cases, so that the mute/vibrate switch cutouts were properly aligned.
Honestly, I believe the all aluminum cases work best for people who: 1) have AT&T AND live in a STRONG signal area or 2) have Verizon, who seems to have strong signal areas almost everywhere. I had the old e13ctron S4 (AT&T/GSM) case and used it in my area of southern California and areas overseas without deal-breaking signal loss or gps issues. I switched to Verizon with my iPhone 4S, as AT&T's signals actually got worse over the last two years to the point that I had to actually get an AT&T Microcell, just to make and receive calls while at home.
Here are a few photos of the iPhone completely naked (-94), then with only the back piece on (-90), then with the front piece on, but screws not installed (-92), then a shot with the full case with black screws fully installed (-95). The photos were taken within seconds to minutes of each other for comparative purposes.
The case works great for me, but again, your own experience will vary... most likely proportional to your physical location's signal strength and provider of choice!
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Honestly, I believe the all aluminum cases work best for people who: 1) have AT&T AND live in a STRONG signal area or 2) have Verizon, who seems to have strong signal areas almost everywhere. I had the old e13ctron S4 (AT&T/GSM) case and used it in my area of southern California and areas overseas without deal-breaking signal loss or gps issues. I switched to Verizon with my iPhone 4S, as AT&T's signals actually got worse over the last two years to the point that I had to actually get an AT&T Microcell, just to make and receive calls while at home.
Here are a few photos of the iPhone completely naked (-94), then with only the back piece on (-90), then with the front piece on, but screws not installed (-92), then a shot with the full case with black screws fully installed (-95). The photos were taken within seconds to minutes of each other for comparative purposes.
The case works great for me, but again, your own experience will vary... most likely proportional to your physical location's signal strength and provider of choice!
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ordered on 1 nov. till now not yet shipped
I ordered on October 31st, it shipped on November 7th, and I got it on 8th.
Here are some pictures of mine. S4V Hybrid chrome top with black acetal back
By pucchoo at 2011-11-14
By pucchoo at 2011-11-14
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Hey yo, may i know what colour of screw u use? or for the ordering of hybrid casing, is a default colour for screws?
Called E13ctron the other day and talked with Jacob and was told that all cases are shipped with both color screws.
Ordered mine on Friday and delivery is this Wednesday.
Ordered mine on Friday and delivery is this Wednesday.
Fast Shipping for me
I ordered on Friday the 11th. I asked on thier FB on Monday when would my order be shipped. They posted on FB to check my email. They shipped Monday USPS Priorty from California and is being delivered today in Ohio. I think that is fast since USPS was closed on Friday.
I ordered on Friday the 11th. I asked on thier FB on Monday when would my order be shipped. They posted on FB to check my email. They shipped Monday USPS Priorty from California and is being delivered today in Ohio. I think that is fast since USPS was closed on Friday.
Mine also shipped Monday and I am expecting it here in OK today. I ordered the dark grey hybrid on Sunday the 13th.
Hello,
I am a long time lurker and first time poster. I just got my order from E13ctron and will throw up some photos later. I ordered the Hybrid version and some extra top pieces. Matte Green, Matte Dark Gray, and Polished Clear.
I love this case. It does affect my signal but it is very minimal. I will post pics later of the Matte Green because I have not seen that color on this forum.
I am a long time lurker and first time poster. I just got my order from E13ctron and will throw up some photos later. I ordered the Hybrid version and some extra top pieces. Matte Green, Matte Dark Gray, and Polished Clear.
I love this case. It does affect my signal but it is very minimal. I will post pics later of the Matte Green because I have not seen that color on this forum.
I received my Polished Red / Black hybrid case yesterday and I am really unhappy with it. First, while I did not do specific dB test, I can say that a normal cell signal went from 4-5 bars down to 1 on an iPhone 4s on AT&T. I experienced that drop both indoors and outdoors.
Both WiFi and BT signals were not affected.
Second, the volume buttons are extremely difficult to access and I can't see myself wanting to go thru that every day.
Third, the case does make the iPhone heavier and bulkier that what I was expecting.
I hope to send the case back to E13tron for a full refund.
Both WiFi and BT signals were not affected.
Second, the volume buttons are extremely difficult to access and I can't see myself wanting to go thru that every day.
Third, the case does make the iPhone heavier and bulkier that what I was expecting.
I hope to send the case back to E13tron for a full refund.
Wow that's pretty much exactly the opposite of what I thought of mine. To each his own though I guess.
Received my dark grey/black hybrid today. Loving this way more than the black ops knock off I got from china. The fit is perfect and the case doesn't seem to mess up signal. They sent both black and silver screws and it was in retail packaging. Overall I give it a 10/10. Couldn't have asked for better quality. It looks great with my lucky labs real carbon fiber back. Will be ordering more colors soon.
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Those are some really nice pics Wolfman.
This better be worth wait, as I've been waiting from the 31st till now. Since mines taking forever to even get posted and i live in AU cant imagine delivery speeds. Still no signs of posting of my CASE. Really really frustrated
This better be worth wait, as I've been waiting from the 31st till now. Since mines taking forever to even get posted and i live in AU cant imagine delivery speeds. Still no signs of posting of my CASE. Really really frustrated
Authentic Here, i don't see another reason to go knock off for this case, since there many customization. And the price isnt too bad, when comparing to other aluminum cases.