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e13ctron aluminum case Full Review

essdee said:
Just came in today. Very pleased with the case :D So far I have not noticed any signal/reception issues. It also actually has improved my 3G download speeds?! Of course this is just for the first few hours of using it, so I'll see if that changes over the next few days as I start using it in multiple locations.

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Hey anyone know what color combo this is? I wanna put in an order and wanna make sure I get it right!!

Thanks mates!
 
I'm still really enjoying this case - I however have noticed they havent been the quickest at responding to e-mails these days. Likely cause they are trying to meet demand?
 
Finally received the case yesterday. I ordered the silver (clear) polished aluminum, 007 style.
This case definitely rocks! I love the design and how it flows so well with the phone. Putting it together was a breeze, but I was pretty surprised at how tiny the hex screwdriver was. It was like half the size of a toothpick.
One of my liners had the float in the middle that some members were talking about and after emailing Jacob about this, he sent a replacement right away.
I'm not sure if it was because of the bad liner, but in my house, reception has gone from 3-4 bars to 1-2. I still get the full 5 bars when outside of my house so thats good news.
Overall, I love this case and definitely recommend it.
I love it so much I'm going to place a couple more orders, but first matte black or polished black? :p I'm leaning towards the polished, but this is becoming a big dilemma for me. HELP! lol
 
Any of you guys can help me on this query?
Is the black polished on e13ctron's site the same as Black Chorome? **** it looks damn nice but I just wanted to check before I placed an order for it.
 
elmariachi81 said:
Any of you guys can help me on this query?
Is the black polished on e13ctron's site the same as Black Chorome? **** it looks damn nice but I just wanted to check before I placed an order for it.
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No, they aren't the same. The black chrome front that I've photographed earlier in this thread is a prototype that's not yet available for purchase. The polished black is the same color as the matte black, just a smooth, somewhat polished finish. Not the same as the chrome.
 
Nykwil said:
speak of the devil...just got my tracking info lol :cool:
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Just an FYI... my expected delivery date was the 14th, however I got it on the 12th. My total wait time from placing my order was 8 days. I e-mailed Jacob one time and he replied within 10 minutes, and this was at 7pm their time. Very friendly and very prompt!

Also, I asked for e-mail notifications and received nothing from USPS until after my package had arrived.

Good luck, you're going to love your new case!!!

Oh, also, I'm in the same boat as someone above in that my bars inside went from 2-3 to 1, sometimes even jumping to Edge, however outside is consistent at 5 bars. I've also not seen any decline in call or download/upload speeds and quality, just the bars themselves. Hope this helps!
 
elmariachi81 said:
Hey anyone know what color combo this is? I wanna put in an order and wanna make sure I get it right!!

Thanks mates!
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As previously stated it is the matte dark gray bottom with the matte clear top and red lucky labs wrap.

I sent them an email asking for a refund since it did knock my reception a couple bars but haven't received any response yet. Hopefully I can make the return but if not I guess I'll have to sell it :rolleyes:...
 
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I placed an order over xmas and got the free shipping and only took 5 days.
Great case and no antenna problems.
 
Ordered 3 Feb (#AB-1359)....Item yet to be dispatched?
Was advised it would be sent this week but still no sign of tracking #.
Pity, as it appears to be a good product, will comment if & when I receive it.
Seems redundant paying $29 (international) Priority post when there is a 2 week delay in actually sending it.
 

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Protection from e13ctron s4

Well I'm one happy camper... I dropped my iPhone4 a few weeks ago that was in-cased in a e13ctron s4. Bouncing from a smooth stone floor from about two feet the iPhone sustained no damage and the e13ctron only had two small pinhole scratches. I was glad it wasn't from a higher elevation than the two foot drop. Last night was a repeat performance but from four feet on the same stone floor :eek:. To my amazement the iPhone's glass was intact w/o as much as a scratch, with a very small corner ding on the case. This case by all means protects the iPhone4, proven :D.
 
zornet said:
Well I'm one happy camper... I dropped my iPhone4 a few weeks ago that was in-cased in a e13ctron s4. Bouncing from a smooth stone floor from about two feet the iPhone sustained no damage and the e13ctron only had two small pinhole scratches. I was glad it wasn't from a higher elevation than the two foot drop. Last night was a repeat performance but from four feet on the same stone floor :eek:. To my amazement the iPhone's glass was intact w/o as much as a scratch, with a very small corner ding on the case. This case by all means protects the iPhone4, proven :D.
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Sounds like you need carpet installed over those floors :D

Nice to hear a good protection review about the case
 
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