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e13ctron aluminum case Full Review

cmoore49 said:
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
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Unfortunately, I don't have red. I'd order it to show you guys, but Jacob is backed up pretty hard already, and I'm not ordering right now to add to it! 😀 I'll wait till the backorders are fulfilled first.

maverick86 said:
Cool, looking forward to the pics 🙂
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Just don't shoot me if I don't get the pics up tonight! I just finished up a review of the JackBacks custom wooden backs that I have to get posted everywhere that I post. It looks surprisingly good with the e13ctron! Look at the JackBacks thread here in the forums to see it, I added it to that thread.
 
chris975d said:
Just don't shoot me if I don't get the pics up tonight! I just finished up a review of the JackBacks custom wooden backs that I have to get posted everywhere that I post. It looks surprisingly good with the e13ctron! Look at the JackBacks thread here in the forums to see it, I added it to that thread.
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Heh no worries, I'm not in a rush to spend even more money now 😛

In any event, I did see the pics you posted in that thread and it looks really good!
 
maverick86 said:
Cool, looking forward to the pics 🙂
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Here's a few quick ones, just for you!

This is the polished gold front with the matte gold back. I'll try to get some pics of the reverse combo tomorrow. I'd do it tonight, but it's a tedious process to switch all this out over and over and get away from my normal combo! 😀


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karleaglemac said:
This looks VERY smooth! I have to admit, I still like the black one better though.
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Black matte front and black hybrid back, or black chrome front and black hybrid back are still my favorites as well. This was just to show the poster what a matte half and polished half would look like in the same color. Gold is the only color I have both the polished and matte finishes in.
 
chris975d said:
Here's a few quick ones, just for you!

This is the polished gold front with the matte gold back. I'll try to get some pics of the reverse combo tomorrow. I'd do it tonight, but it's a tedious process to switch all this out over and over and get away from my normal combo! 😀


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What is this sweet back cover and where can I get one similar?
 
ThiagoAlencar said:
What is this sweet back cover and where can I get one similar?
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It's by Jack Backs, and you can read my (and karleaglemac's) review in the Jack Backs thread here: https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/1078594/

Also, you can see the company's website here: http://www.jackbacks.com/

Mine is a custom engraved, mahogany version. They are complete back plate replacements (meaning you remove the glass back and replace it with this), not just skins that go over the top of the existing glass back.
 
2 weeks to come from the USA to France by usps Express Mail Int. 😡 but finally I got it and by the first use, I'm satisfied with my order 🙂
during a walk with the dog on the country sides this morning no trouble with the signal was visible, only the GPS needed 2 attempts to locate me.

black/black polished anodized & black screws:
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..& please, don't mind my poor English.
 
chris975d said:
Here's a few quick ones, just for you!

This is the polished gold front with the matte gold back. I'll try to get some pics of the reverse combo tomorrow. I'd do it tonight, but it's a tedious process to switch all this out over and over and get away from my normal combo! 😀
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Very nice pics 🙂. You got that whole professional photographer thing going on lol. Anyway, the matte and polished combo looks good so I'm thinking I'll end up buying a polished bottom to compliment the matte clear top (just need to decide on a color).
 
maverick86 said:
Very nice pics 🙂. You got that whole professional photographer thing going on lol. Anyway, the matte and polished combo looks good so I'm thinking I'll end up buying a polished bottom to compliment the matte clear top (just need to decide on a color).
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Ha! Thanks. It's not so much me being able to photograph, but learning how to use Photoshop to correct for my lame attempts at lighting!

Are you looking to go with a color (i.e., red, blue, etc) for the bottom? Personally, I think a complimenting grey color would look good for the bottom...like the dark grey bottom with your clear top. I think the two tone silver/grey or dark grey combo would great.
 
chris975d said:
Ha! Thanks. It's not so much me being able to photograph, but learning how to use Photoshop to correct for my lame attempts at lighting!

Are you looking to go with a color (i.e., red, blue, etc) for the bottom? Personally, I think a complimenting grey color would look good for the bottom...like the dark grey bottom with your clear top. I think the two tone silver/grey or dark grey combo would great.
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My original purchase actually was the clear top and dark grey bottom so I'm looking at getting a color of some sort.
 
Here's mine that I've been using for the past 3 weeks. It's red top with black bottom all polished. So far it's been great. No signal loss and my GPS tracks me everytime. The only signal loss I would get is at home where it's very low to start with but I usually just switch off 3g and run edge which I never have a problem with. I'm probably gonna try the Hybrid bottom whenever they release it. I ordered the Case-Mate Jett before this and that case scratched the hell out of my plastic surrounding the glass. Not only that but it really killed my signal. Glad I returned it and went with the E13ctron. Sorry if the pics came out big.
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i like that carbon fiber wrap and back skin look i had it on mine to but it looks much better with the red and black
 
The more I see the red pieces the more I like them and normally I'm not a fan of the color. I'm guessing I'll do either a red or orange bottom.
 
Cant wait to get my all red polished from Jacob. That red reminds me of the metallic red color of the incase slider for the 3G and 3GS, which I loved.

You need the black screws though bad!

Will post back with HQ Pics when I receive it 😀
 
str8spd2001 said:
Here's mine that I've been using for the past 3 weeks. It's red top with black bottom all polished. So far it's been great. No signal loss and my GPS tracks me everytime. The only signal loss I would get is at home where it's very low to start with but I usually just switch off 3g and run edge which I never have a problem with. I'm probably gonna try the Hybrid bottom whenever they release it. I ordered the Case-Mate Jett before this and that case scratched the hell out of my plastic surrounding the glass. Not only that but it really killed my signal. Glad I returned it and went with the E13ctron. Sorry if the pics came out big.
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where i found that home button stiker ?
 
I got a video review of this case exporting now... I'll have it up tomorrow 😎 But man is this case awesome, I love it. It's such a great change from the normal issue cases out there.

Btw: My review sample is of the gray/blue in matte finish.
 
flatline82 said:
I got a video review of this case exporting now... I'll have it up tomorrow 😎 But man is this case awesome, I love it. It's such a great change from the normal issue cases out there.

Btw: My review sample is of the gray/blue in matte finish.
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Thanks for taking the time to do a review...always nice to see other colors

blackberrypilot said:
Just received one... my call quality is now worse. Returning.
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Worse? Do you live in a bad service area to begin with?
 
Does anyone have pics of this case with the all aluminum (clear) color? I think that might look cool on the all black iPhone 4 but want to see images before I purchase.
 
would you guys say the matte finish is a bit more grippy than the polished? with all of these pictures being posted i dont know which finish to buy now 😕 . im pretty much set on light grey for both top bottom though, as id like to match the phones antenna. that blue looks absolutely amazing though
 
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