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e13ctron aluminum case Full Review
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I would say all blue if you go full aluminum. Or all silver, or black/silver.
If you go hybrid, I would say black rear and blue or silver front.
My white iPhone with black and blue looks good (see previous page).
IT really depends if you want contrast like I did, or if you don't. If you don't then a white back with silver front could look good.
IT really depends if you want contrast like I did, or if you don't. If you don't then a white back with silver front could look good.
I didn't have any off the issues you guys have had with shipping and what not... went extremely smoothly for me... Love the feel of the case, well more of a bumper, but worth every last penny.
LuckyLabs Black Matte + e13ctron Black Matte Aluminum [full]
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I think I might be the slightest bit of a black matte fan
This looks fantastic. Any other shots? Do you have a skin on the back (matte texture perhaps... haha)?
I didn't want to do a drop test but I just accidentally dropped my phone from about waist height onto a tile floor and it landed on one of the corners of the e13ctron case. No damage to report!
How'd you know
SGP Ultra Fine front and back protectors, the home button is part of the Lucky Labs wrap. It's just perfect ^^
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Back:
@Jax: Good to know, hopefully will never need to qualify that statement lol
Well I finally received my hybrid today. Packaging was good, workmanship is excellent, and fitment spot on. I went with polished red front and black back. Not sure if I received the right part because the polished red seems to look like the matte red that someone else posted earlier in this thread. At best it looks more satin than polished to me. Maybe it's difficult to capture the exact color/texture in pics. Still looks good though. I'm not complaining.
Customer service was not terrible in my case. They did reply me within a day, but it was only a one-liner, "sitting on the desk, will ship today...". Not very professional. Though not the worst service I've come across, they could do with some customer service classes. Other than that, I should have gone with USPS. Fedex home service sure took its own sweet time. Still, a very good product and I wouldn't hesitate to buy some of the other colors.
Customer service was not terrible in my case. They did reply me within a day, but it was only a one-liner, "sitting on the desk, will ship today...". Not very professional. Though not the worst service I've come across, they could do with some customer service classes. Other than that, I should have gone with USPS. Fedex home service sure took its own sweet time. Still, a very good product and I wouldn't hesitate to buy some of the other colors.
Got mine in Yesterday. Combined it with Lucky Labs matte black wrap and carbon fiber back. Looks great and im really liking the case
So let me get this straight..
This case is covering the edges only and not the back - correct?
If that's the case, what back would you suggest that has a bigger cut-out for the camera? Also, does this case fit with a power support screen-film?
This case is covering the edges only and not the back - correct?
If that's the case, what back would you suggest that has a bigger cut-out for the camera? Also, does this case fit with a power support screen-film?
Received mine yesterday & love it.
Ordered a hybrid: black back & matte grey front with black screws.
Fitted to my white iPhone 4s with a lucky labs black carbon fibre skin on the back!
Really pleased overall, love the way it feels on the phone & improves grip!
Ordered a hybrid: black back & matte grey front with black screws.
Fitted to my white iPhone 4s with a lucky labs black carbon fibre skin on the back!
Really pleased overall, love the way it feels on the phone & improves grip!
1. Correct.
2. I personally am a fan of SGP's protectors, they're always perfectly cut, easy to clean if you watch dust under them and roll out bubbles extremely easily. All while adhering to the screen flawlessly. Yes they're expensive-ish for protectors, but it's well worth the investment imo. As are PowerSupport Protectors. For reference I used the SGP Ultra Fine backs that came in their EX Package, they fit perfectly... absolutely perfectly. I'd recommend pretty much any rear protector by SGP or PowerSupport. [Only products I've ever used and will ever use].
3.Any screen protector will work with the case. No chance of interference / bubbling on the edges due to clipping since the aluminum never touches the screen. Thin plastic frames are laid on the outer edges, that's what the case touches, the frames never touch your screen, so no bubbling is possible
1. Correct.
2. I personally am a fan of SGP's protectors, they're always perfectly cut, easy to clean if you watch dust under them and roll out bubbles extremely easily. All while adhering to the screen flawlessly. Yes they're expensive-ish for protectors, but it's well worth the investment imo. As are PowerSupport Protectors. For reference I used the SGP Ultra Fine backs that came in their EX Package, they fit perfectly... absolutely perfectly. I'd recommend pretty much any rear protector by SGP or PowerSupport. [Only products I've ever used and will ever use].
3.Any screen protector will work with the case. No chance of interference / bubbling on the edges due to clipping since the aluminum never touches the screen. Thin plastic frames are laid on the outer edges, that's what the case touches, the frames never touch your screen, so no bubbling is possible
Thanks for replying!
I also reasoned like you, it's worth it to pay a little extra for a really good protective screen-film. Good to hear that the case fits with a screen-film!
Oh okay, good that it doesn't bubbling the edges of the screen-film but the case does protect the sides of the glass-screen, doesn't it? Because that's the weakest point on the iPhone screen so it's kinda important to encase that
Regarding the back, you are just using a protective film on the back then? Is this what you recommend? Or do you know any good hard/rubber/w.e back-case?
=)
so even with protectors on the front and back, there's still a gap between the bumper and the screen?
I'm just wondering how likely it is that dirt and dust will get into the gap..? could someone take some photos that illustrate this for those of us that haven't received cases yet?
I'm just wondering how likely it is that dirt and dust will get into the gap..? could someone take some photos that illustrate this for those of us that haven't received cases yet?
i'd like to know this too seeing how I won't be going with the Graft Leverage and Draco IV...
Thanks for replying!
I also reasoned like you, it's worth it to pay a little extra for a really good protective screen-film. Good to hear that the case fits with a screen-film!
Oh okay, good that it doesn't bubbling the edges of the screen-film but the case does protect the sides of the glass-screen, doesn't it? Because that's the weakest point on the iPhone screen so it's kinda important to encase that
Regarding the back, you are just using a protective film on the back then? Is this what you recommend? Or do you know any good hard/rubber/w.e back-case?
=)
Yeah, the back is lipped out just enough so it lays on the case instead of the rear glass. It's a lay on the table design for broth the front and back.. that's the best way I can think to describe it :\
I use just a protective back, it's the same material as the front screen protector.. though you have other options like iCarbons and SGP Leather backs, as well as PowerSupport rear protectors, just to name a few... there are plenty out there.
I personally use this whole set... well the front and back protectors, not the sides, that's where my Lucky Labs film came in
A tiny gap, yes. Which in of itself isn't a bad thing. Means any protector works. The plastic frames line the case, so no dust or anything can get in that way.
My camera just doesn't want to zoom in properly, but the GadgetMac review does an excellent job ^^
Absolutely awesome review... though it was to be expected. GadgetMac is just awesome with reviews.
Yeah, the back is lipped out just enough so it lays on the case instead of the rear glass. It's a lay on the table design for broth the front and back.. that's the best way I can think to describe it :\
I use just a protective back, it's the same material as the front screen protector.. though you have other options like iCarbons and SGP Leather backs, as well as PowerSupport rear protectors, just to name a few... there are plenty out there.
I personally use this whole set... well the front and back protectors, not the sides, that's where my Lucky Labs film came in
Cool! Thanks a lot for the replies!
Now I just have to decide if I'm going with the regular version or the hybrid...
I got the 4S, any suggestions as to which one is the better?
And I'm getting overwhelmed by the color-combination-possibilities, lol. Is there an image gallery(aside of their own) with color-combinations? I've looked through this thread and found many interesting combinations but still want to see more(in particular pictures with a white iphone since I got the white one).
The gap might be too small to take a photo of. The metal actually seems very tight against the sides of the iPhone, it's just that it doesn't touch the screen so screen protectors aren't affected.
I tried to take a photo with my iSight and it's not great, but it gives you a bit of an idea of where the screen protector comes to and how the case fits on the side. You can just barely see the edge of the screen protector in this photo.
I got my case today, and it looks really nice. It took me about 10 minutes to install it along with the Trunket wood case for the back.
However, I got some issue with the signal. Prior to the case, my 4s got 4 bars of signal in side my house. But now with the case on (all aluminum), the signal decreases to only 1 bar constantly. Is that normal? If no, should I exchange it or request a refund?
However, I got some issue with the signal. Prior to the case, my 4s got 4 bars of signal in side my house. But now with the case on (all aluminum), the signal decreases to only 1 bar constantly. Is that normal? If no, should I exchange it or request a refund?
Not sure but I did a signal test and there was no drop in signal with the hybrid case on.
Enter *3001#12345#* on the phone keypad and the signal strength will appear as dB instead of bars and that will give you a better idea of how much the case is affecting the signal
I forget what all that stuff means but just look at the signal strength in the upper left corner. Rather than showing bars it will show a number in the decibel scale. Basically, the closer to zero, the better.
Mine shows -58 with the case and -58 without the case (exactly the same) but -58 dB is really good (remember closer to zero is better).
-100 is a lot weaker so it would be interesting to see what the difference with and without the case is.
(here's a graphic showing the relationship between dBs and bars)
Mine shows -58 with the case and -58 without the case (exactly the same) but -58 dB is really good (remember closer to zero is better).
-100 is a lot weaker so it would be interesting to see what the difference with and without the case is.
(here's a graphic showing the relationship between dBs and bars)