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Carbon Fiber iPhone 4 case reviews?
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I know Larrys recommendation carries a lot more weight than mine, but I second his suggestion about the M-Tech. I waffled for a long time about pulling the trigger as its an expensive case. I'll tell you this; its simply the best Carbon case out there.
There isn't a picture on the web that does it justice. Its stunning in person, people always notice it. It adds almost no weight to the phone and so far has been resistant to scratches.
Two huge thumbs up.
I like the Case Mate Barely There 2
This case has a carbon fiber insert on the back. The case overall doesn't provide a whole lot of protection against dropping it, as it's not very padded, but it does the job of protecting the back, eliminating the possibility of holding the phone naked and creating antenna interference, doesn't affect signal strength at all, and looks great doing it.
This case has a carbon fiber insert on the back. The case overall doesn't provide a whole lot of protection against dropping it, as it's not very padded, but it does the job of protecting the back, eliminating the possibility of holding the phone naked and creating antenna interference, doesn't affect signal strength at all, and looks great doing it.
How about this one Larry, I see you've reviewed it as well? How does it compare. Some other thread mentioned it too I believe
http://www.eurokoncepts.com/Carbon-Fiber-iPhone-4-Case_p_49.html
http://www.eurokoncepts.com/Carbon-Fiber-iPhone-4-Case_p_49.html
It's very nice too. It's a snap on back cover though where as the M-Tech is a hybrid.
M-tech Monaco and the annoyance of international shipping . . .
Well, my M-tech carbon arrived. Could have been my favorite case, but it arrived with cracks on the fragile area around the headphone/sleep button. I guess it was squeezed during shipping. The box it is packaged is is really a thin diplay box rather than a shipping box.
I contacted M-tech (with photos), and they offered to replace the piece if I shipped the defective one back. Frankly, with the amount of shipping I have into this anyway I am not sure I am going to spend more to ship it back.
Anyway, just a heads-up for potential buyers . . .
Well, my M-tech carbon arrived. Could have been my favorite case, but it arrived with cracks on the fragile area around the headphone/sleep button. I guess it was squeezed during shipping. The box it is packaged is is really a thin diplay box rather than a shipping box.I contacted M-tech (with photos), and they offered to replace the piece if I shipped the defective one back. Frankly, with the amount of shipping I have into this anyway I am not sure I am going to spend more to ship it back.
Anyway, just a heads-up for potential buyers . . .
I contacted M-tech (with photos), and they offered to replace the piece if I shipped the defective one back. Frankly, with the amount of shipping I have into this anyway I am not sure I am going to spend more to ship it back.
Anyway, just a heads-up for potential buyers . . .
It sounds to me (with limited information) like the problem is they shipped it inadequately if it was not a good box. I would make the case that THEY should pay shipping costs both ways. My opinion - I would fight it.
These home-brewed case companies are starting to get to me. I understand we're not talking about medical equipment here, but when products cost upwards of $100, they need to do a better job.
ive got one of the new DRO Concepts cases coming to replace my older version Guardian case. i'll post some details when it arrives in a week or so.
www.droconcepts.com
www.droconcepts.com
M-tech Monaco and the annoyance of international shipping . . . UPDATED
Hi again!
Regarding my earlier post: The team at M-Tech looked at the photos and very kindly came up with some options for me. While they mentioned a potential refund, I told them I would really rather have a replacement piece. This case is in the "work of art" category. They also mentioned that they were going to look at improved packaging for future shipments!
Hi again!
Regarding my earlier post: The team at M-Tech looked at the photos and very kindly came up with some options for me. While they mentioned a potential refund, I told them I would really rather have a replacement piece. This case is in the "work of art" category. They also mentioned that they were going to look at improved packaging for future shipments!
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