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Replica Taktik cases on ebay?

terry8000 said:
all the knockoff versions that are recommended are metal. The plastic versions for the iphone 5 whether genuine or knockoff are no good and not recommended to buy. If there is a white one come available from iphonecase2011, it would be metal to the best of my knowledge. I cannot speak for cases found elsewhere. Hope that helps. Always confirm with your seller the construction material when you decide to purchase :)
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I emailed iphonecases2011 - my wife is picky on colors. But I purchased one from another seller before I found this thread anyway. I'll give him my business next time. Mine is metal.

Thanks for pointing the guy out - at least there is some customer service left in this world.
 
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Mine came today. Love it so far. Data seemed to slow a bit has anyone had that problem? It's possible that its just a fluke. Adds just the right amount of weight to the phone. I like for my phone to be heavy enogh for me to know its there.
 
Xanderstone12 said:
Mine came today. Love it so far. Data seemed to slow a bit has anyone had that problem? It's possible that its just a fluke. Adds just the right amount of weight to the phone. I like for my phone to be heavy enogh for me to know its there.
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I had that problem, weakened my signal quite a bit, but it seems like I'm the only one.
 
I love the case. The weight and feel are exactly what I wanted. Is a little bulkier than I had expected but I can deal with that. The seller "iphonecases2011" has been excellent. He sent the item very fast and it came pretty fast for coming from china.

I do have a bit of a rainbow that isn't going away. I can deal with it because i can only see it when the screen isn't lit.

However, my signal right now is total ****. I am at work and I never get a really good signal here but today it's so bad that I cannot use any data at all and my texts won't send. I do not have the Allen Wrench with me to remove the case. This may be a deal breaker for me and cause me to have to return it. I wouldn't like this case as much if it were plastic but I also need my cell phone to work. Kinda bummed out about this.
 
Update: I wrote iphonecases2011 and he apologized for my signal loss and is going to give me a great deal on the plastic parts to replace the aluminum to see if that helps. I love the aluminum but may have to live with the plastic. Either way I cannot stress how awesome this guy has been with his customer service. I have never had any seller be this good.
 
To be fair to this case, when I walk outside my signal is just fine. I was barely holding a signal in this building without a caseand I think the signal loss is so slight but just enough to make a difference here for me. My Verizon lte signal hasn't been very good the last few wks at any rate.
 
No it is definitely the metal case unfortunately. I tested it just to be fair. I drive all over the place for my job and I do it frequently enough to know what spots get lte and what spots don't. I also spoke with iphonecase and he is sending me the plastic version as well. I will give you an update on signal strength and compare it with the metal. It sucks because the metal was awesome but for my job I need to be able to make calls and I need every extra bar I can get. But once again iphonecase was very professional and replied back to me. Awesome to work with.
 
It definitely sucks that some are having signal problems with the metal case, but, I guess I've just been lucky.
My phone makes and receives calls everywhere I've used it (in the metal case) without any loss of signal(strength). The only place I've ever had any signal loss was in my basement or where I used to work in a metal framed and roofed building and that was with a non-metal case.
I have Sprint as my service provider (I don't know if that has anything to do with it). Anyway, I've experienced no signal loss - whether using the older aluminum models or the newer version.
It's just weird to me because the aluminum doesn't encase the entire phone, only the outer edges and minimal areas on the front and back.
I can only hope that somehow the signal problem is rectified for those experiencing it.
 
stratblues23 said:
It definitely sucks that some are having signal problems with the metal case, but, I guess I've just been lucky.
My phone makes and receives calls everywhere I've used it (in the metal case) without any loss of signal(strength). The only place I've ever had any signal loss was in my basement or where I used to work in a metal framed and roofed building and that was with a non-metal case.
I have Sprint as my service provider (I don't know if that has anything to do with it). Anyway, I've experienced no signal loss - whether using the older aluminum models or the newer version.
It's just weird to me because the aluminum doesn't encase the entire phone, only the outer edges and minimal areas on the front and back.
I can only hope that somehow the signal problem is rectified for those experiencing it.
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I think the signal loss is so slight most won't notice. However I spend 9 hours a day in a spot where I'm lucky to grab one bar.


Again, soo impressed with the seller.
 
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Here is a quick video that kinda shows my problem but not all the way. I was actually getting a decent signal here but most of the time I have a "o" where the "lte" or "3G" goes.
 
Thanks for posting your experiences guys! And thank you iphonecase2011 fro continuing to be a great a trusted seller with exceptional customer service!

As far as signal loss, the best thing to do is to monitor your phone in field test mode and you can find out the precise decibel loss present. My feeling and based on my tests posted earlier in this thread that the signal loss is not significant as to be accurately measured or reproduced under normal circumstances, but I can see where phone companies cheaping out in their cell tower strength in certain areas can be cause for frustration. Now we need to get iphonecase2011 over to some of them cell phone companies and give them a lesson in customer service :)
 
Received my plastic replacement. So what I did was use the back plastic piece along with the metal front original piece. I tried the front plastic piece but the front bowed in the middle of each space between the 6 screws due to weak plastic construction or something. Also when you tighten down the front plastic part since the case bowed it caused the glass to separate from the case due to weak glue and to much pressure i guess which made the bottom area of screen unresponsive .Anyway the plastic in back and metal in front makes a huge difference. Now I have perfect signal. So anyone planning on buying this case I recommend the same setup as mine.
 
I received mine and its great. I received the white metal case. Weight is good- makes it feel like I am holding something.

I did notice the rainbow effect with the glass. I went and got a screen protector to see if it helps. I'm waiting for it to fully dry - I got the Zagg HD invisible shield.

Signal loss is not present on my phone - I use the CDMA world version with Sprint. Are you guys that are experiencing loss of signal using GSM?
 
fyi the invisible shield most likely wont help. it is a permeable material and will not help in the way a standard antiglare would. just letting you know
 
Andyyyy said:
fyi the invisible shield most likely wont help. it is a permeable material and will not help in the way a standard antiglare would. just letting you know
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I just found that out - it looks like water. I will just request a free replacement for it and use it in another phone.
 
I encourage people who have questions or experiences with the issue of potential signal loss to put their phone in field test mode and do actual comparisons in a very controlled setting like I did in the onset of this thread. We must always be governed by scientific reasoning and definitive proof and not conjecture, otherwise our sharing of experiences will simply devolve into nothing more than anecdotal hearsay. I have posted my findings earlier in this thread documenting the exact location of the phone with 10 second intervals in varying combinations of case and phone. I feel its important for the information of those who may want to find a definitive answer to this question top see actual decibel readings in a controlled scenario. You also have to realize that when loading webpages you're dependent on the servers time which can vary and also whether or not the phone is reading from predownloaded temp files of the site or is trying to load it fresh. Basically I want to see as much data compiled as possible here, but you have to use controlled settings and decibel readings and numbers or the test really doesnt mean anything. So hopefully that helps in your testing and posting results.

As far as the screen protector I too have hear that the antiglare protectors are the ones to use if trying to avoid any rainbow. This winter ive gotten the odd rainbow blotch but since the nice weather its been perfect. I think it has something to do with humidity levels as well and obviously the frame fitment as you brought out with the plastic models which tend to warp slightly upon being tightened.

And glad to hear your enjoying the white model thronka, post up pics !
 
terry8000 said:
I encourage people who have questions or experiences with the issue of potential signal loss to put their phone in field test mode and do actual comparisons in a very controlled setting like I did in the onset of this thread. We must always be governed by scientific reasoning and definitive proof and not conjecture, otherwise our sharing of experiences will simply devolve into nothing more than anecdotal hearsay. I have posted my findings earlier in this thread documenting the exact location of the phone with 10 second intervals in varying combinations of case and phone. I feel its important for the information of those who may want to find a definitive answer to this question top see actual decibel readings in a controlled scenario. You also have to realize that when loading webpages you're dependent on the servers time which can vary and also whether or not the phone is reading from predownloaded temp files of the site or is trying to load it fresh. Basically I want to see as much data compiled as possible here, but you have to use controlled settings and decibel readings and numbers or the test really doesnt mean anything. So hopefully that helps in your testing and posting results.

As far as the screen protector I too have hear that the antiglare protectors are the ones to use if trying to avoid any rainbow. This winter ive gotten the odd rainbow blotch but since the nice weather its been perfect. I think it has something to do with humidity levels as well and obviously the frame fitment as you brought out with the plastic models which tend to warp slightly upon being tightened.

And glad to hear your enjoying the white model thronka, post up pics !
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I have no clue what field test mode is. I have been very happy with the sellers customer service and have given him praise in here. So I wouldn't knock his product without having a legit issue. My phone flat out does not work right at my work with this case on. It may not effect anyone else in the world iPhone but mine is useless at my workplace with the case on. Take it off and it starts working fine.
 
Not saying your knocking it without good reason. On the contrary, it has always been my intention to provide the greatest number of facts to allow for others to see exactly what is going on before they put down hard earned money for a product. I am as curious to see findings as anyone, Im merely encouraging a scientific process so we as a community can isolate and define possible problems and issues.

Is it carrier specific? Is it weather dependent? is it a faulty phone etc etc. You see its all very helpful and informative if when we test things out we can do so with some frame of reference if at all possible. Thats all Im trying to encourage; So we can help gather information and in doing so help others.

A quick search of google these days will provide instructions on how to do just about everything http://www.geekwithenvy.com/2013/04/how-to-put-your-iphone-in-field-test-mode/

I realize not everyone has the time for an indepth review, but if the opportunity presents itself, scientific process is always of benefit.
 
yes -130 is generally the far end of the spectrum for low signal and -50 is excellent signal.
 
Hi everyone, I stumbled upon this tread a few weeks ago and read it through start to finish causing me to use iphonecase2011 and purchase two of the metal cases one for my wife and one for me. One white and one black, a week later cases arrived as expected and the construction quality was more than adequate, everything functions as it should. There is one con found for us personally and that is the issue of signal degradation. My wife and I are both using Verizon iPhone 5's in white.

I am a man of numbers and had to verify through tests and found the evidence to be, at least in my case, substantial proof that the metal is causing interference.

Onto the pictures,
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Signal levels in 3 areas of my house, again on Verizon network. I did 4 tests in each location; bare phone, silicone housing, silicone + rear bezel, and finally full case below are the results:

Location 1
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Location 2
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Location 3
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In between each change in either location or case change a period of 45 seconds was given to allow phone to pickup the change if any.

Hope this data is useful in the future. I love the case and have enjoyed dealing with iphonecase2011, he has lived up to the customer service claims made here. Is sending plastic bezels to me tomorrow to try out at no cost to me.

Lastly sorry for the lengthy first post, just trying to help out others.
 
great tests Joe. I think that explains why Lunatik Taktik dropped metal and went with plastic only.
 
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