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Aluminum frame + TPU layer: signal loss?

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I was thinking of buying this new case but I'm worried it will affect my phone's signal. Does anyone with similar cases (with a rubber layer in-between) experience signal loss?

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http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KVRAVMY/
 
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Interesting.

Verus (also a Korean company) seems to be unabashedly cloning some of Spigen's products. A Neo Hybrid with an Al bumper.

I'd never heard of them before I saw some links here. Anybody know how long they've been around?
 
I had a full metal case for my iPhone 4 - really killed the signal, was 2 bars better as soon as you took it off.
 
TheIntruder said:
Interesting.

Verus (also a Korean company) seems to be unabashedly cloning some of Spigen's products. A Neo Hybrid with an Al bumper.
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I too noticed they are very similar, it's just that I like this one better (the back). If the phone's signal weren't/isn't a problem I'd definitely pick this one.

Chundles said:
I had a full metal case for my iPhone 4 - really killed the signal, was 2 bars better as soon as you took it off.
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I know there are problems with full metal cases, I'd just like to know if people experience them with cases where you have a rubber layer in-between.
 
TheIntruder said:
Interesting.

Verus (also a Korean company) seems to be unabashedly cloning some of Spigen's products. A Neo Hybrid with an Al bumper.

I'd never heard of them before I saw some links here. Anybody know how long they've been around?
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http://www.amazon.com/Verus-Aluminu...2105&sr=8-1&keywords=verus+iron+shield+iphone

I think you're talking about this one? I think it also looks pretty nice but I guess we're going to have to see once it's actually available. I'd like to see a review on it compared to the neo hybrid :)
 
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Any metal case will degrade your signal-even if the metal is not in direct contact with the phone. Same as stepping into a metal building-bye bye signal.
 
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I was about to buy an aluminum bumper for my phone but now after reading this I having second thoughts.

Is there an app that shows signal strength so I can test?
 
I have an aluminum bumper with cutout holes for the antenna. I've experienced no signal loss.
 
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Raffi said:
I've owned over 10 metal cases and it doesn't matter whats in between, you will lose signal.
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Jalopybox said:
Any metal case will degrade your signal-even if the metal is not in direct contact with the phone. Same as stepping into a metal building-bye bye signal.
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thanks. I purchased the Spigen Neo Hybrid instead. Where I live I usually only get 2 to 3 signal bars at most, so I'm definitely not going to risk spending money on a case that could leave my phone useless.:)
 
This case is the real deal. Yeah, its a carbon of the Neo Hybrid by Spigen but still its pretty awesome.

I review tons of cases and to date the Neo Hybrid has been my favorite however this case has now replaced it.

I have all colors, tested it out, no signal loss, feels awesome in hand, weighs a little more than the neo hybrid, etc...

I will be doing a full video and written review over the weekend and giving some away too.

Any questions about it ask away...

Update info: In the pic above it shows some branding on the bumper that says Iron Shield, all the ones I have do NOT have that branding... the only branding is on the back that says Verus... not very big either.
 
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