avoid it...good think you didn't buy it. the fake ones are going for $20-$30...that's the most you should be paying.
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Element Vapor Case
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1) Can you briefly go over the different product lines, I'm having trouble differentiating between the Vapor Pro models. Specifically the Spectra and Chroma models.
2) Are these cases lined with anything that will prevent scratches to the iPhone's antenna? That seems to get scratched easily with bumpers and any other cases.
3) Besides very nice eye candy, do these cases actually provide drop protection to the phone. And by drop protection, I mean multiple drops, not just one drop and the case will crack or be unusable.
4) Are front and back screen protectors compatible with this case? I think I noticed that your backing is larger than the actual screen, or is that me seeing it wrong?
Thanks for everyone's time
2) Are these cases lined with anything that will prevent scratches to the iPhone's antenna? That seems to get scratched easily with bumpers and any other cases.
3) Besides very nice eye candy, do these cases actually provide drop protection to the phone. And by drop protection, I mean multiple drops, not just one drop and the case will crack or be unusable.
4) Are front and back screen protectors compatible with this case? I think I noticed that your backing is larger than the actual screen, or is that me seeing it wrong?
Thanks for everyone's time
Great Case
Hope that answers some of your questions, all in all its a great case... no regrets spending the money at all. Will try and get some macro shots of the case.
Hope that answers some of your questions, all in all its a great case... no regrets spending the money at all. Will try and get some macro shots of the case.
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Regarding drop protection, it handles itself decently. I was skeptical at first but my phone survived a couple of drops on concrete. Case is also fine apart from a tiny clip. But then and again, if you are looking for solid protection, this probably isn't the case for you.
I was just about to buy the black ops but then saw their email signup. Is element sending out any % off emails with a new signup? I can wait if I know there is one coming?
1)So the Chroma has a "rough" feel to it where as the Spectra will feel like I'm touching a unibody macbook?
2)I saw the strips in some pictures, but what about the rest of the sides? If I were to squeeze my phone, the case will flex enough to come into contact with the sides, no? Or is the case already flush with the phone, and not "floating?"
Thanks again.
Did the tiny chip result from the first drop? Also, was it out of your pocket or something?
I'm not looking for solid protection, just to protect the actual phone from knicks and chips. But at $100-$150, I'm just hoping the case won't break after one fall.
you want protection from knicks and chips? I highly doubt this is going to protect that. I think it will protect it from turning into 100 pieces of glass...to crack lines here and there. It also depends on the angle of your drop and what's on the ground. If you have a piece of rock and the face or back impact on that rock...expect it to crack.
Just picture it...and you should see that it has minimum protection. I had a hard leather case wrapped all around it...a small drop caused a crack line to the front. That case has better protection than this case.
Just picture it...and you should see that it has minimum protection. I had a hard leather case wrapped all around it...a small drop caused a crack line to the front. That case has better protection than this case.
Okay, let me rephrase my question...
For those of you who have an elementcase, for the unfortunate who did drop their phone with the case on - what were your experiences? Thanks.
Please understand that the case is absolutely useless when it comes to protecting the front or back of your iPhone (glass). You may get lucky and the phone drops on a corner and the glass doesnt shatter, but that doesnt mean that the glass wont shatter the next time you drop it. There is very minimal "lay on the table" design, so the front screen will not be protected in drop that has the phone landing on it. For that matter neither will the back glass.
I guess if you put on the suede back or another plastic back you may be able to protect the glass back better.......but I dont have experience with that since I think the suede back makes it look really cheap.
Its a good looking case (the Pro). You want protection, look elsewhere.
i thought the suede back would look cheap but I actualy like it. It keeps the phone from sliding around on the desk etc and surprisingly the black one doesn't seem to get dirty yet 🙂
Second drop. It's very minor and not noticeable unless you are holding the case up to inspect. Slip of the hand. Both drops are near chest hight. I've also dropped it a few times on carpet with no damage to the phone or case. So no, the case is not gonner break or crack under normal use. Also, go for the sand blasted finish. Feels way better on the hand.
Lol more of my own fault trying to juggle multiple bags, car key and the phone really. Like someone said earlier, it's not gonner offer the protection of a ottobox but if you are looking for a well made aluminum case that stands out to enhance the whole iPhone experience, I would certainly recommend the Pro case. Only downside is the ecentric GPS signal. The case is expensive but the cost is offsetted slightly as I am planning to use this phone for the next 2 years
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Personally, I see these cases are more cosmetic enhancement than protection.
It is like people love to dress up their cars by buying body kits, new rims, etc....just to be different or look nice 🙂
If someone wants full protection, then buy a full closure case or warranty drop protection plan 🙂
Keep in mind, any drop with or without protection is never good for this phone...imagine all those tiny little circuit inside....it might stop working after 6 months....
Personally, I see these cases are more cosmetic enhancement than protection.
It is like people love to dress up their cars by buying body kits, new rims, etc....just to be different or look nice 🙂
If someone wants full protection, then buy a full closure case or warranty drop protection plan 🙂
Keep in mind, any drop with or without protection is never good for this phone...imagine all those tiny little circuit inside....it might stop working after 6 months....
Munkypoo7
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When I looked them up I saw that they were running a 10% off with the code "STEALTH"
I plugged it in and it was 15% off. Not complaining, was a happy discovery 🙂
Edit! Wahahahahaha they just shipped it too. Freaking sweet. 😀
@Maybee Good point. Get a 2 (3?) year squaretrade warranty for less than 100$ (they sometimes have 30% off coupons too) and enjoy your iPhone in peace. Then u can go naked 😉 or use whatever case you want even if it is purely cosmetic and does not provide protection.
I already bought my squaretrade 2 years warranty for $90. Knowing from my past experience, I'll be dropping my phone several times 🙂 Any glass break, low battery, etc...I'll be getting another one 🙂 with a $50 deductible each time 🙂 I paid a full protection case for $120 at vaja and I still get a crack line in the front of the case.... With the crack, I wasn't able to sell my used phone for much 🙁 Now, if I had put that $120 toward the warranty, then I would have gotten a minty phone back and sold it for much more.
As I see it, I don't stress out and worry about holding the phone everywhere I go. If I drop it, then no problem..get another one 🙂 If I drop again, then get another one again 🙂 Also, the iphone is beautiful as is being naked. I just don't know why so many people buy a 1 inch rubber protector around it...make it look so ugly. It's like buying a BMW and putting rubber around it to protect from door ding LOL....
As I see it, I don't stress out and worry about holding the phone everywhere I go. If I drop it, then no problem..get another one 🙂 If I drop again, then get another one again 🙂 Also, the iphone is beautiful as is being naked. I just don't know why so many people buy a 1 inch rubber protector around it...make it look so ugly. It's like buying a BMW and putting rubber around it to protect from door ding LOL....
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Thank you munky
Munkypoo7 said:
Thank you munky
😀 Ive had my iPhone naked for the past few days. WOW, just feels and looks so much better. The warranty definitely helps you enjoy it more 😉
What warranty do you guys have that's only a $50 deductible?
The Verizon iPhone warranty has a $170 deductible (which is ridiculous!)
The Verizon iPhone warranty has a $170 deductible (which is ridiculous!)
Pez555
macrumors 68020
applecare plus is $100 i do believe, and covers up to two accidental breakages.