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e13ctron aluminum case Full Review
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I have been using them for roughly a month plus now. No signal issues. My Monster Turbine's jack fits in nicely, but the Monster Turbine Pro Gold's jack is a little tight.
This is the Matt Aluminium(Clear) top and back with black screws.
I wouldn't recommend this color because after a month, the color of the case have dulled. The matte finish seems to attract all the dirt/sweat and it is almost impossible to clean them away. I've a feeling it will be even blacker after time.
I should have gotten dark grey matte for both. :/ Shipping here was a pain in the ass, 30 USD.
I am also considering getting the Replacement Screw Set. However shipping just one set to my country is 20 USD. :faints:
This is the Matt Aluminium(Clear) top and back with black screws.
I wouldn't recommend this color because after a month, the color of the case have dulled. The matte finish seems to attract all the dirt/sweat and it is almost impossible to clean them away. I've a feeling it will be even blacker after time.
I should have gotten dark grey matte for both. :/ Shipping here was a pain in the ass, 30 USD.
I am also considering getting the Replacement Screw Set. However shipping just one set to my country is 20 USD. :faints:
The liners keep the iPhone away from the metal. If the iPhone is touching metal, yes, it will affect the signal.
My case arrived today, and besides the awkward miniature allen key...I love it. My signal hasn't changed at all, the case doesn't make the phone feel bulkier, and it fits absolutely perfectly. Great design and craftsmanship.
Chris, you seem to have a direct line to these folks, and they haven't really responded to my inquiries. Any idea when the CDMA and hybrid versions are going to be out (since it's past "the end of the month" stated on their site)? Will the hybrid be available for both versions of the phone?
Thanks in advance if you can get this info...
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Chris, since you're contacting them, can you find out the cost of the hybrid back and also when the black/chrome is gonna be released? Thanks in advance!
Chris, since you're contacting them, can you find out the cost of the hybrid back and also when the black/chrome is gonna be released? Thanks in advance!
i just got the matte dark gray setup for the front and back. Great quality. The problem is i had at best 3-4 bars of service in my house and at worst 1 bar of service. Actually it's just as bad if I go outside, same thing 1-3 bars of service.
With this case i go from my standard -78 without the case to 100 with the case. Liners are installed right and i also lined the small gaps above the liners with electrical tape. no change. However Im getting a microcell on monday so hopefully that clears the signal issues up. if i go to a heavy covered area in my town, the signal is great with the case on.
With this case i go from my standard -78 without the case to 100 with the case. Liners are installed right and i also lined the small gaps above the liners with electrical tape. no change. However Im getting a microcell on monday so hopefully that clears the signal issues up. if i go to a heavy covered area in my town, the signal is great with the case on.
uses your ISP to give you a stronger signal inside your home. It uses your ISP and routes your cellular calls/data to ATT's system
Not a fan. I love a simple look. I loved the first gen iPhone because of the simple brushed aluminum look.
Are you saying your taste is more incline to the iPhone 3 over the iPhone 4, thinking the 3 is a cleaner / simpler brushed aluminum look
.Edit: I stand corrected... Here's a previous post showing the original and 3G side by side
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Been waiting so long for the black chrome and the hybrid. Haven't heard anything much about it since early February when they said that the hybrid will be available by the end of February. Taking so long I kind of lost interest. Hopefully it will be coming out very soon and I just might get excited again. Or maybe not.
Been waiting so long for the black chrome and the hybrid. Haven't heard anything much about it since early February when they said that the hybrid will be available by the end of February. Taking so long I kind of lost interest. Hopefully it will be coming out very soon and I just might get excited again. Or maybe not.
im with you on this, still waiting for the black chrome to come out. must buy a new case soon, since my phone is beginning to look bad.
Anybody after a case?....iv got a clear aluminium matte back,orange matte front and a red matte front,brand new in a box with everything from e13ctron...PM me...
Parts of the S4's aluminum do touch the iPhone 4. Nonetheless, it is my favorite aluminum case.
It's too bad I didn't get a chance to try out the matte versions because those look like pure awesomeness.