1) Why does it look like a cartoon & not "real"?
2) How did he get 2 cases?
I'm thinking he's using green screen software, doesn't look very good. Maybe his dad owns the company
1) Why does it look like a cartoon & not "real"?
2) How did he get 2 cases?
Has anyone else seen this review. This guy seems to really like his Atomic case.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vopb9QJCt-E
Hey, that' this dude from the other Atomic thread here: https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/1014296/
Look down to post #95 where he starts talking.
Good catch. Looks like he is still sold on his case. I ordered mine 5 days ago. I wish it would get here so I could test it AND POST PICS for everyone. As it stands now there isn't enough info out there.
For most of that I agree. It's very very hard to get these cases working properly. But in all honesty it's a very sharp case in person. It really is.
Holy crap there is another thread about this case.
Anyway, nolesfan,
First off, it is not a sharp case in person. It is literally a piece of metal that comes in a plain white box wrapped in shrink wrap. I had to straight up destroy the box getting into it.
Second, the case does look cheap as hell. The case literally rests right in top of the metal band and scrapes against it. I know this will damage my phone on day to day use, hence one of the reasons I'm not using it.
Third, I truly feel like I was tricked. I have a couple of e-mails from the sales guy (Uddi I think is his name) and he said they could do a Black frame with a red cap, but they sent me the opposite. Not to mention the carbon back plate was literally a Lucky Labs.
Finally, it doesn't look like the pictures on their site when on the phone. Mine hugs the antenna band like a glove and when it was on my phone, I could hear the metal on metal contact.
Now I will say, at least contact with the company was good and quick. Also, the color/finish of the case is pretty good. Not Element quality but decent. The lack of logos again, is a plus. Also the dock port isn't as deep as the Element case but still requires an "Apple-sized" charger.
Also, the reception issue really wasn't an issue. My theory is that my iPhone 4 is literally brand new (less than 2 weeks when I received the case). I don't have the "death grip" problem at all. Even without a case. I was worried because I am left-handed but I have tried to kill the reception and I couldn't do it. I'm thinking Apple silently has been rolling out an updated iPhone 4, hence the reason they are killing off the case program.
I will be sending Atomic an e-mail to find out what the return policy is. I feel like I just wasted $85 bucks (70+15). I don't feel that way with the Element case at all.
Sorry, giant rant I know. Look, the case isn't terrible for me reception wise, but it is still a cheap knock off overall. Also, I made the pictures huge because I wanted to make sure people could see the fine details or lack thereof.
Side-note: I honestly can't believe they sent me the wrench and the screws in a dime bag. Haven't see one of those since college.
Holy crap there is another thread about this case.
I will be sending Atomic an e-mail to find out what the return policy is. I feel like I just wasted $85 bucks (70+15). I don't feel that way with the Element case at all.
Sorry, giant rant I know. Look, the case isn't terrible for me reception wise, but it is still a cheap knock off overall. Also, I made the pictures huge because I wanted to make sure people could see the fine details or lack thereof.
Side-note: I honestly can't believe they sent me the wrench and the screws in a dime bag. Haven't see one of those since college.
No, I can tell you that apple has not addressed the issue with any up date because it can not be fixed with any update!! Its HARDWARE people. I promise that your phone has the death grip. Put your phone in field test mode and then tell me it does not. My phone is less than two weeks old because I had to get it replaced and it has it. They all do and will continue to and long as they keep this design. Plain and simple. So I can already tell your one of those people.
Holy crap there is another thread about this case.
Anyway, nolesfan,
First off, it is not a sharp case in person. It is literally a piece of metal that comes in a plain white box wrapped in shrink wrap. I had to straight up destroy the box getting into it.
Second, the case does look cheap as hell. The case literally rests right in top of the metal band and scrapes against it. I know this will damage my phone on day to day use, hence one of the reasons I'm not using it.
Third, I truly feel like I was tricked. I have a couple of e-mails from the sales guy (Uddi I think is his name) and he said they could do a Black frame with a red cap, but they sent me the opposite. Not to mention the carbon back plate was literally a Lucky Labs.
Finally, it doesn't look like the pictures on their site when on the phone. Mine hugs the antenna band like a glove and when it was on my phone, I could hear the metal on metal contact.
Now I will say, at least contact with the company was good and quick. Also, the color/finish of the case is pretty good. Not Element quality but decent. The lack of logos again, is a plus. Also the dock port isn't as deep as the Element case but still requires an "Apple-sized" charger.
Also, the reception issue really wasn't an issue. My theory is that my iPhone 4 is literally brand new (less than 2 weeks when I received the case). I don't have the "death grip" problem at all. Even without a case. I was worried because I am left-handed but I have tried to kill the reception and I couldn't do it. I'm thinking Apple silently has been rolling out an updated iPhone 4, hence the reason they are killing off the case program.
I will be sending Atomic an e-mail to find out what the return policy is. I feel like I just wasted $85 bucks (70+15). I don't feel that way with the Element case at all.
Sorry, giant rant I know. Look, the case isn't terrible for me reception wise, but it is still a cheap knock off overall. Also, I made the pictures huge because I wanted to make sure people could see the fine details or lack thereof.
Side-note: I honestly can't believe they sent me the wrench and the screws in a dime bag. Haven't see one of those since college.
Wow a lot of hot posts removed. Glad I got to read the drama.
rapaleeman, how was the GPS in your experience with the Atomic? Did you try it? Wifi or bluetooth? And did anything keep the case off the antenna? Is it designed to ride on the edge of the glass surfaces (front and back)?
rapaleeman, how was the GPS in your experience with the Atomic? Did you try it? Wifi or bluetooth? And did anything keep the case off the antenna? Is it designed to ride on the edge of the glass surfaces (front and back)?
I have to put my phone on silent pretty often, how easy is it to switch the toggle for that with either case?
That is the same on both cases as they have identical cutouts. The Element cutouts are a little deeper in total, but for the volume and vibrate switch it doesn't matter since the cutout is huge.
The Element case is deeper at the dock port and the volume isn't as cutout. The actual on/off button is permanently mounted in the Element case and just a slip in/out (fake button) on the Atomic.
Thanks, I appreciate the info. I am still waiting for my Element to show up. I am getting the feeling that it was a better choice to go with the Element as opposed to Atomic. Sad, though I really wanted them to be on par with each other. They feeling I get is Atomic is inferior, or am i off base?
Inferior in what way exactly? They look close to the same but I think its like anything else, they both have faults and quality's. I have looked at them both pretty hard and have decided to try an Atomic. But I tend to go against the grain.
Inferior in that from what i have read from people who have actually received the Atomic and the Element, that "fit" is better on the Element and that the overall feel is that the Element is better. Being that is based off of other people's opinions it make it hard for me make my own definitive opinion without having a sample of both. That was aimed more as a question than a statement anyhow.
Thanks, I appreciate the info. I am still waiting for my Element to show up. I am getting the feeling that it was a better choice to go with the Element as opposed to Atomic. Sad, though I really wanted them to be on par with each other. They feeling I get is Atomic is inferior, or am i off base?
My reason for ordering the Atomic was mostly curiosity. I really wanted to see how it would stack up against Element. The Element is a very well made case. It looks and feels very high end. They did a lot of things right and a lot wrong. That's what happens when things get rushed to the market. The size of the headphone jack and 30 pin connector cut out need to redesigned on the Vapor 4 .I found that i was always trying to cut down my accessories or buy new ones and that's became a total hassle. The case itself I found very slippery. I didn't want to drop my IPhone with only 5 micro thin pieces of foam and a thin metal shell to protect it. I didn't have signal problems but I don't attribute that to the design as much to the signal strength for my Mobile provider. I ran quite a few test with two different service providers using the same handset and had completely different results. My Iphone 4 is unlocked and can use any providers chip just by popping it in.
I think that the two new cases form Fusionwerkz & Alumacase have taken the good features of the Vapor and will address some of the not so good features. My money is on the Fusion Raw.
My reason for ordering the Atomic was mostly curiosity. I really wanted to see how it would stack up against Element. The Element is a very well made case. It looks and feels very high end. They did a lot of things right and a lot wrong. That's what happens when things get rushed to the market. The size of the headphone jack and 30 pin connector cut out need to redesigned on the Vapor 4 .I found that i was always trying to cut down my accessories or buy new ones and that's became a total hassle. The case itself I found very slippery. I didn't want to drop my IPhone with only 5 micro thin pieces of foam and a thin metal shell to protect it. I didn't have signal problems but I don't attribute that to the design as much to the signal strength for my Mobile provider. I ran quite a few test with two different service providers using the same handset and had completely different results. My Iphone 4 is unlocked and can use any providers chip just by popping it in.
I think that the two new cases form Fusionwerkz & Alumacase have taken the good features of the Vapor and will address some of the not so good features. My money is on the Fusion Raw.
So you didn't like the Atomic or have you not got it yet? Any pics you could share?