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e13ctron aluminum case Full Review

TEHi said:
Any reasons..? My main concern is the signal
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My main concern was signal also.
Here is what I found out. The signal is not effected(if there is it is so minimal you can't really feel it). I have no problem with signal, 3g signal, WIFI signal.
They are all good. However, GPS signal is has very slight effect. I used to get right on spot in 4 seconds. Now, with case, I get spot on in 7second. This is when I turned on the map and 'center me' for the first time. Then, when I drive, the GPS is right on top of me(no delay). I had trouble with other aluminum case, but this case, although 'found me' takes 3more seconds, the GPS is on top of me on the right location while i am driving.
 
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light gray or clear color?? can't decide which color.... any recommendations or picture of both?
 
so i'm leafing through this thread, and it seems that people are using the term electron hybrid. now, is there actually an electron hybrid case? or are you considering this a hybrid case because of the plastic inserts? from reading these threads, this is the only case i'd consider buying of this sort.
 
Bonsai1214 said:
so i'm leafing through this thread, and it seems that people are using the term electron hybrid. now, is there actually an electron hybrid case? or are you considering this a hybrid case because of the plastic inserts? from reading these threads, this is the only case i'd consider buying of this sort.
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Look back at my posts. There is a true hybrid coming out soon, and I have been in possession of one for testing for a few weeks now. I give my review and opinion of it in my posts.
 
Just ordered the polished all red with black screws :D

Like my other macrumor reviews, I will post some HQ pics for everyone interested in this color.

I'm sure I'll be purchasing others after I get this one. Love the customer service they offer.

Also, the discount code on page 2 of this forum is good until 5/11 for free shipping
 
map1978 said:
Just ordered the polished all red with black screws :D

Like my other macrumor reviews, I will post some HQ pics for everyone interested in this color.

I'm sure I'll be purchasing others after I get this one. Love the customer service they offer.

Also, the discount code on page 2 of this forum is good until 5/11 for free shipping
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That sounds awesome, definitely want to see some pics!
 
map1978 said:
Just ordered the polished all red with black screws :D

Like my other macrumor reviews, I will post some HQ pics for everyone interested in this color.

I'm sure I'll be purchasing others after I get this one. Love the customer service they offer.

Also, the discount code on page 2 of this forum is good until 5/11 for free shipping
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Promotional code doesn't work for me.
 
chris975d, any news on when the black chrome would be available? It's been only a couple of weeks so far, but I just wanted to check if u have any info. thanks
 
I agree, the Black Chrome looks sweeeet!

I been reading all about the e13ctron, Atomic, Jett, Alumacase, Element Vapor....and I really want to get ONE. Which ONE? They all look pretty nice, much nice than the non-metal cases. But from the ones that are out there now, which ONE? I was leaning towards the Atomic Hybrid, but I don't like the bottom. Too me, it seems too deep, and the shipping to Hawaii was ridiculous. So now I'm leaning towards the e13ctron, which seems to have less metal at the dock connector, but does or does not affect GPS and signal, and now I'm reading that there is a hybrid version coming out. What to do, what to do.....

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iamartimus said:
I agree, the Black Chrome looks sweeeet!

I been reading all about the e13ctron, Atomic, Jett, Alumacase, Element Vapor....and I really want to get ONE. Which ONE? They all look pretty nice, much nice than the non-metal cases. But from the ones that are out there now, which ONE? I was leaning towards the Atomic Hybrid, but I don't like the bottom. Too me, it seems too deep, and the shipping to Hawaii was ridiculous. So now I'm leaning towards the e13ctron, which seems to have less metal at the dock connector, but does or does not affect GPS and signal, and now I'm reading that there is a hybrid version coming out. What to do, what to do.....

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Wait for hybrid Yo come out which will be soon then choose they are great the best aluminum cases IMO
 
kazakh said:
chris975d, any news on when the black chrome would be available? It's been only a couple of weeks so far, but I just wanted to check if u have any info. thanks
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In talking to Jacob, I know they have gotten swamped lately. He's busting his rear to get everyone's orders out the door, but he's at the mercy of the anodizer in getting parts back to e13ctron. Plus, he's just bought another mill to handle the increased workout, but it will take a week or so to get the fixturing made for it to run the cases rapidly. This should triple his production numbers. He is shooting for mid-to late February for the chrome and black chrome backs. His main concern is to get all the current orders out first before working on new products. And as always, if you guys have any questions or concerns, he's always willing to answer you guys by email. Just try to be patient with them, as they seem to be working non-stop to keep everyone happy and orders going out as fast as they can.

iamartimus said:
I agree, the Black Chrome looks sweeeet!

I been reading all about the e13ctron, Atomic, Jett, Alumacase, Element Vapor....and I really want to get ONE. Which ONE? They all look pretty nice, much nice than the non-metal cases. But from the ones that are out there now, which ONE? I was leaning towards the Atomic Hybrid, but I don't like the bottom. Too me, it seems too deep, and the shipping to Hawaii was ridiculous. So now I'm leaning towards the e13ctron, which seems to have less metal at the dock connector, but does or does not affect GPS and signal, and now I'm reading that there is a hybrid version coming out. What to do, what to do.....

:confused:
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I'd recommend getting the all aluminum now and trying it. Most people have great results with the all aluminum version. And if that hurts your signal a little too much, you can always purchase the hybrid back separately later, once it's available. As far as I've been told, they plan on making the hybrid back available as a standalone purchase, so that the existing e13ctron customers can retrofit it to their existing all aluminum cases.
 
What is the anodizer the machine how make the cases ? My order is delay becouse of the anodizer
 
TheBigKing said:
What is the anodizer the machine how make the cases ? My order is delay becouse of the anodizer
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An anodizer is the shop that puts the color onto the case pieces. They are shipped from e13ctron (or delivered in person, if the anodizer is local) to the anodizer while they are "raw"...meaning, without color (bare silver aluminum). An anodizing shop colors the aluminum through a chemical process, which adds the color and also usually hardens the outer surface of the aluminum to be scratch resistant. Jacob/e13ctron can only go as fast as the anodizing shop can apply the color/finish. This is the hold up right now.
 
oh thanks yes the told me that the case are been delayed becouse this but i will wait jacob explain to me i will wait to gat my case :D
 
Chris, have you tried combining the matte top with the polished bottom? If so, is that a good feel (I assume it'd be similar to combining the matte top with the hybrid bottom)? I'm considering getting another bottom piece and prefer some of the polished colors more than the matte ones.
 
TheBigKing said:
oh thanks yes the told me that the case are been delayed becouse this but i will wait jacob explain to me i will wait to gat my case :D
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You're welcome! Trust me, he wants to get all the cases to everyone, but when he's having to wait for the anodizing shop to finish the coloring, Jacob is kind of stuck and it's out of his hands at that point. I don't know what anodizer he uses, but from my experience with anodizing shops (my father used to be in machining before he retired), they can be slow sometimes. They take jobs from a lot of different companies, and if they've just taken a big job from another company before you get yours there, then you wait until the prior order is done.

maverick86 said:
Chris, have you tried combining the matte top with the polished bottom? If so, is that a good feel (I assume it'd be similar to combining the matte top with the hybrid bottom)? I'm considering getting another bottom piece and prefer some of the polished colors more than the matte ones.
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I have, and it looks pretty cool actually. Let me finish up at work and get done at the gym tonight, and I'll see if I can put together some different pics of the two finishes together. I have a matte gold and a polished gold that would be a perfect example of the two finishes combined into one case.
 
Chris,

I know from reading every page of this thread that you have the black chrome case.
Any chance you have a red case to see how they might go together.
I have seen black and red from some of the other case manufacturers and was hoping to see these together from e13ctron.

Thanks
 
chris975d said:
I have, and it looks pretty cool actually. Let me finish up at work and get done at the gym tonight, and I'll see if I can put together some different pics of the two finishes together. I have a matte gold and a polished gold that would be a perfect example of the two finishes combined into one case.
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Cool, looking forward to the pics :)
 
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