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Element Vapor Case

I just received my Rev 2 black/red case today and it's going back. First and foremost, the connectors I have in my car for my integration kit and charging do not fit with the Vapor on. I was hoping the larger opening would accommodate the plugs unlike the Apple Bumper.

Second, radio signal indefinitely affected. Bluetooth signal drops significantly so that when streaming to my A2dp headset skips frequently when the iPhone is in my front pocket.

Otherwise the quality of the case is very nice. The power button is a little soft meaning there is not much tactile feedback.

Wish me luck trying to get a RMA on this thing.
 
JNGold said:
I just received my Rev 2 black/red case today and it's going back. First and foremost, the connectors I have in my car for my integration kit and charging do not fit with the Vapor on. I was hoping the larger opening would accommodate the plugs unlike the Apple Bumper.

Second, radio signal indefinitely affected. Bluetooth signal drops significantly so that when streaming to my A2dp headset skips frequently when the iPhone is in my front pocket.

Otherwise the quality of the case is very nice. The power button is a little soft meaning there is not much tactile feedback.

Wish me luck trying to get a RMA on this thing.
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Sell it on Ebay! I'd do it quick before there are lots more out in the wild.
 
JNGold said:
I just received my Rev 2 black/red case today and it's going back. First and foremost, the connectors I have in my car for my integration kit and charging do not fit with the Vapor on. I was hoping the larger opening would accommodate the plugs unlike the Apple Bumper.

Second, radio signal indefinitely affected. Bluetooth signal drops significantly so that when streaming to my A2dp headset skips frequently when the iPhone is in my front pocket.

Otherwise the quality of the case is very nice. The power button is a little soft meaning there is not much tactile feedback.

Wish me luck trying to get a RMA on this thing.
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Good luck with the RMA. I cancelled my order (which they never shipped) several days ago and got an immediate email saying my status was changed to refunded -- except they haven't actually returned my money yet! Return it quick because I suspect a lot ilk be going back for signal issues and I doubt they will be all that fast processing a ton of returns.
 
JNGold said:
I just received my Rev 2 black/red case today and it's going back. First and foremost, the connectors I have in my car for my integration kit and charging do not fit with the Vapor on. I was hoping the larger opening would accommodate the plugs unlike the Apple Bumper.

Second, radio signal indefinitely affected. Bluetooth signal drops significantly so that when streaming to my A2dp headset skips frequently when the iPhone is in my front pocket.

Otherwise the quality of the case is very nice. The power button is a little soft meaning there is not much tactile feedback.

Wish me luck trying to get a RMA on this thing.
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Just curious
When did you get your shipping notice and tracking number?
 
Ok - did you see that Black/Black Vapor case just sold for $275 on eBay? I think it's a V1 too! Wait until the buyer finds out what it does to his reception .... Those of you who cancelled your orders might want to rethink things though .... Random Person - I'll bet your black and pink one would do very well on eBay! I know you cancelled, but .....
 
I emailed Element Case last night and got a reply a little while ago. This was about my 3rd or 4th email to them, though. I like the look of the case, specifically, the Black/Pink (it looks as good in the wild as it does in the renders). However, I'm concerned about how it will affect signal strength (I'm afraid the impact is going to be too great). I wonder why they didn't line the inside of the case with a thin layer of rubber, it wouldn't have added any bulk to it, certainly nothing noticeable. I will probably pass on this one. Wish my Apple Bumper would hurry up and get here. :). I also have some Lucky Labs bumper decals coming.

KB0616,

You are on the list. We are currently sending out the new order form to those who registered in early/mid July, and we will be sending out to those for late July after that. Depending on how many people in front of you actually place an order, you may be able to get in on this batch.

Feel free to contact me if you have any questions.

Adam
ElementCASE Customer Service
 
Red/Black Has Arrived

Just arrived and installed. Looks nice. Signal strength has gone from 2 bars down to one in my home bedroom. No problem will calls though. Of course every bar counts when your in a low signal strength area. Wifi has lost a bar part of the time. It is hard to tell if this is normal or not because I really don't fixate on the Wi-fi signal strength unless it is giving me trouble.

I ran some Wi-fi speed test but frankly my Mediacom service is so crazy I won't bother to publish them.

There is a very small gap at the top and bottom of the case where the stainless steel peeks through. Maybe that is a good thing if you drop your case so the frame isn't in direct contact with the screen?

The carbon fiber stick-on back looks great!

Probably not a drop proof as my Speck Candycase Shell, but it fits in my pocket better as it is thinner (although taller).
 

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I live 30mins away...

I'm order number 26##

All paid for and I still have not received my case.

WTF!!!

I've e-mailed Element numerous times and still have yet to receive a reply. I've called them and no one is picking up. I'm tempted to go to their address and pitch a fit at them, I live about 30mins away.

You know what? I think I'll do that. :mad:
 
xraytech said:
I'm order number 26##

All paid for and I still have not received my case.

WTF!!!

I've e-mailed Element numerous times and still have yet to receive a reply. I've called them and no one is picking up. I'm tempted to go to their address and pitch a fit at them, I live about 30mins away.

You know what? I think I'll do that. :mad:
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What colors did you order? Has anyone who has had reception issues with version 2 contacted them successfully and been told what they are doing to fix it? lol I'm sure there already working on version 3
 
mackley4350 said:
What colors did you order? Has anyone who has had reception issues with version 2 contacted them successfully and been told what they are doing to fix it? lol I'm sure there already working on version 3
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I think mine is a 1st Batch number ordered on July 1st. So all they offered was Black.
 
xraytech said:
I think mine is a 1st Batch number ordered on July 1st. So all they offered was Black.
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Just curious since my black/black shipped 3 days ago and I'm in the 47XX's. I have emailed them probably 6 times and they responded about 4 times. They seem to respond sometimes to some people and sometimes not at all. I'm sure they are very busy but order questions like yours they need to answer.
 
mackley4350 said:
What colors did you order? Has anyone who has had reception issues with version 2 contacted them successfully and been told what they are doing to fix it? lol I'm sure there already working on version 3
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What are they going to do to fix reception issues? Cut out more holes or make existing holes bigger.
 
xraytech said:
I'm order number 26##

All paid for and I still have not received my case.

WTF!!!

I've e-mailed Element numerous times and still have yet to receive a reply. I've called them and no one is picking up. I'm tempted to go to their address and pitch a fit at them, I live about 30mins away.

You know what? I think I'll do that. :mad:
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Early adopters are getting the shaft! People who ordered weeks after you are getting their cases. That doesn't seem very cool. Maybe they lost orders in all the craziness and are hoping you bumped your head and forgot about your order. :eek: You should have been 1st on their list with that order # and living next door to them.
 
White/Rhino said:
Early adopters are getting the shaft! People who ordered weeks after you are getting their cases. That doesn't seem very cool. Maybe they lost orders in all the craziness and are hoping you bumped your head and forgot about your order. :eek: You should have been 1st on their list with that order # and living next door to them.
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Element Case can just kiss my ass!!!

This is not how you do business!!!

Either ship me my case or refund my $119.

That simple!!!
 
I found a buyer on Twitter. Sold for 120 (with Carbon Back). Beautiful case but there are definitely radio issues which include BlueTooth. Lack of connectivity and docking is the deal breaker (for me).

Oh well. Good luck all.
 
The Official Element Case Bitch Board

This thread will probably be sent to the grave yard as soon as an Admin sees it.

I am one of the Early Adopters with an order number of 26##. Paid in full on July 1st thru PayPal with e-mail verification on July 1st from PayPal that funds have be transferred. And I have yet to receive my Element Vapor 4 case.

I've set numerous e-mails and have yet to receive a reply. I've called the company and no one is picking up.

WTF?!? I've just filed a Dispute thru PayPal in hopes of get my case or at least a refund of my $119.

Just a show of hands how many have been screwed by the Element Case Company?
 
mackley4350 said:
If I knew I would tell them, that's not my job that's there's unless you have an idea?
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There is no other solution but when they designed the case they clearly did not have the first idea that metals and RF transparency do not go together. Several people before the case was released pointed this out.

On rethinking this, perhaps they knew they would have a problem but thought "Hey, people will fall in love with the case no matter what".
 
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