Introduction.
Exovault is a company originated in Brooklyn, and produces a relatively low volume of cases. The company believes in the concept, that each product has its own unique and therefore produces in low volume. The company's products are manufactured in a process that includes manufacturing machinery and handmade Ending, making luxury products. Their products are characterized by similar high quality materials (wood, aluminum, titanium and even gold). The company describes its products as those " Who are not for everyone, but designed for those with a higher standard'.
Dimensions: 127.58 mm by 62.83 mm by 11.02 mm.
Materials: wood and aluminum.
Price (sale): $ 172.5.
Packaging: The case comes in a black cardboard box. On the front of the box you can see the company logo. The interior is nicely decorated and original; it is padded and wrapping the case. Also in the box are attached two additional screws (in addition to four inside the case) and a screwdriver, and the company's business card with contact information. First impression of the case is very high, both because of the packaging and the design.
Packaging: 9.5/10
The design and the quality: The case made of two parts: the front and rear. The back part which covers the back of the phone is made of Pau Ferro wood which is waterproof, strong and is not fragile. It is also characterized by a delicate texture, which is noticeable when holding the case. The opening of the camera, a small opening and minimal but not disruptive to the quality of photography and the addition of a company logo engraved at the bottom. On the inside of the back you can see a black coating which is a thin layer from that part and role to provide cushioning to the device and prevent scratches. The front is made of the same wood. The front part designed to be opened Home button and two separate openings and adjacent front camera and sensors. Aluminum which is in the upper and lower side of the case corners covers the device, and found around the home button and sensors around the front of the device. Designed to cover all four corners are screws that connect the two parts. The case corners are designed so they do not touch the device, so there is no fear that the screws will scratch the device. Another detail that characterizes this particular case is that all the sides are built so you can see the phone itself. The device actually exposed throughout all the sides except in the corners where the aluminum covers it. The wood sided constructed so that they form a versatile protection of the device and actually protrude above the sides of the device. The wooden parts on the sides coated with a rough material which improves the grip. In closer to the volume switch you can see the small details of this case, which makes it all so beautiful: those parts of the switch constructed thinner in this area, and all of these in order to facilitate the access to the volume buttons and vibration switch with your finger without having to be disturbed from the wood. This case has a lay on the table design, namely margin is protrudes above the screen and actually protects it from fallings.
Summary: After observing the case and holding it I conclude that the case is made from very high quality materials. It is noticeable that the company has designed the case with great thinking.
Design and quality: 10/10
Appearance and Style: There is no doubt that the appearance of this case is unique. Wooden cases are relatively rare and appealing to the eye when you see them, as this case. The brushed wood in the back and the combination with aluminum edges give a winning look that leaves an impression of luxury .Front side of the case also adds to its appearance : aluminum which " wraps " the home button and sensors. The fact that the sides of the phone are exposed adds to the appearance of the case and combines the iPhone design with the case.
Summary: The case gives your device a unique and luxurious look which attracts a lot of attention because of the fact made of wood. In terms of appearance, the case is a few levels above all the simple silicone and plastic of cases.
Appearance and Style: 10/10
Functionality: The case made of two parts connected by four screws. To disassemble the case removing all four screws is necessary. Removing the screws is very easily done due to the supplied screwdriver to the case. The screwing process takes two minutes max. To remove the device you must use a screwdriver, so problems may arise for those who love to remove the device frequently. Regard to the accessibility of the buttons: All buttons and openings of the device are open and can be accessed directly (not with a button located on the case like most cases). Home button is very accessible, and volume buttons, vibration and shutdown. Charging and headphone openings are also open and even the opening for the sim card (very rare with cases). The case does not affect signal strength.
Summary: The buttons are accessible; no damage to the signal and removal of the case was made relatively easy. But you cannot ignore of the screwing process which is not an easy process relative to other cases.
Functionality 9.5/10
Protection: The protection capabilities of this case are surprising, especially because rarely found cases are also beautiful and provide adequate protection. Pau Ferro veneer which is capped on the ends with impact resistant Anodized Aluminum is a strong material that is resistant to bending and tearing (because the fibers from which it is built). Therefore we can say that it gives protection to your device from fallings. The second main material from which the case is made of is the aluminum which provides great protection when the device falls on the corners. The case design contributes greatly to the protection in several ways: It designed with lay on the table, which means that the case edges protrude above the screen and protect it while falling. It also protects the sides by providing lay on the table design over the sides of the device and also actually protects them from falls, and leaves them visible. Also the top of the case covers the parts of the device are not related to the screen (in the home button and front camera area) and also protects them.
Summary: This case is not an extreme one but it provides excellent protection against fallings on all the sides of the case.
Protection 9.3/10
Price and purchase options: the case can be purchased in the company's site discounted at 172.5$ (price minus shipping and taxes). EXOVault cases are hard to find on the internet. While purchasing the case on their website you can add an engraving for additional 40 bucks.
Final conclusions: EXO16 Pau Ferro is a case that provides a winning look that combines quality materials and built with care. It provides protection to your device from fallings, it allows full accessibility to all buttons and connections and its highlight is its unique and original look. The combination of wood with aluminum contributes mainly to the appearance of the case as well to the protection. The main question asked about this case: Does it worth the money? There is no doubt about the fact that it is a very expensive case and most of the people would think it's a waste of money but for those who can afford to spend 172 bucks on a case it's the right choice. It is expensive and rightly so - it produced by hand, high quality materials and combines a winning look with good protection. Beyond what I mentioned, the case attracts attention from anyone who noticed it; it transmits luxury and a classic look.
Final Rating 9.6/10
Link for the case: http://exovault.com/shop/exo16-silver-aluminum-pau-ferro-copy/
Exovault is a company originated in Brooklyn, and produces a relatively low volume of cases. The company believes in the concept, that each product has its own unique and therefore produces in low volume. The company's products are manufactured in a process that includes manufacturing machinery and handmade Ending, making luxury products. Their products are characterized by similar high quality materials (wood, aluminum, titanium and even gold). The company describes its products as those " Who are not for everyone, but designed for those with a higher standard'.
Dimensions: 127.58 mm by 62.83 mm by 11.02 mm.
Materials: wood and aluminum.
Price (sale): $ 172.5.
Packaging: The case comes in a black cardboard box. On the front of the box you can see the company logo. The interior is nicely decorated and original; it is padded and wrapping the case. Also in the box are attached two additional screws (in addition to four inside the case) and a screwdriver, and the company's business card with contact information. First impression of the case is very high, both because of the packaging and the design.
Packaging: 9.5/10
The design and the quality: The case made of two parts: the front and rear. The back part which covers the back of the phone is made of Pau Ferro wood which is waterproof, strong and is not fragile. It is also characterized by a delicate texture, which is noticeable when holding the case. The opening of the camera, a small opening and minimal but not disruptive to the quality of photography and the addition of a company logo engraved at the bottom. On the inside of the back you can see a black coating which is a thin layer from that part and role to provide cushioning to the device and prevent scratches. The front is made of the same wood. The front part designed to be opened Home button and two separate openings and adjacent front camera and sensors. Aluminum which is in the upper and lower side of the case corners covers the device, and found around the home button and sensors around the front of the device. Designed to cover all four corners are screws that connect the two parts. The case corners are designed so they do not touch the device, so there is no fear that the screws will scratch the device. Another detail that characterizes this particular case is that all the sides are built so you can see the phone itself. The device actually exposed throughout all the sides except in the corners where the aluminum covers it. The wood sided constructed so that they form a versatile protection of the device and actually protrude above the sides of the device. The wooden parts on the sides coated with a rough material which improves the grip. In closer to the volume switch you can see the small details of this case, which makes it all so beautiful: those parts of the switch constructed thinner in this area, and all of these in order to facilitate the access to the volume buttons and vibration switch with your finger without having to be disturbed from the wood. This case has a lay on the table design, namely margin is protrudes above the screen and actually protects it from fallings.
Summary: After observing the case and holding it I conclude that the case is made from very high quality materials. It is noticeable that the company has designed the case with great thinking.
Design and quality: 10/10
Appearance and Style: There is no doubt that the appearance of this case is unique. Wooden cases are relatively rare and appealing to the eye when you see them, as this case. The brushed wood in the back and the combination with aluminum edges give a winning look that leaves an impression of luxury .Front side of the case also adds to its appearance : aluminum which " wraps " the home button and sensors. The fact that the sides of the phone are exposed adds to the appearance of the case and combines the iPhone design with the case.
Summary: The case gives your device a unique and luxurious look which attracts a lot of attention because of the fact made of wood. In terms of appearance, the case is a few levels above all the simple silicone and plastic of cases.
Appearance and Style: 10/10
Functionality: The case made of two parts connected by four screws. To disassemble the case removing all four screws is necessary. Removing the screws is very easily done due to the supplied screwdriver to the case. The screwing process takes two minutes max. To remove the device you must use a screwdriver, so problems may arise for those who love to remove the device frequently. Regard to the accessibility of the buttons: All buttons and openings of the device are open and can be accessed directly (not with a button located on the case like most cases). Home button is very accessible, and volume buttons, vibration and shutdown. Charging and headphone openings are also open and even the opening for the sim card (very rare with cases). The case does not affect signal strength.
Summary: The buttons are accessible; no damage to the signal and removal of the case was made relatively easy. But you cannot ignore of the screwing process which is not an easy process relative to other cases.
Functionality 9.5/10
Protection: The protection capabilities of this case are surprising, especially because rarely found cases are also beautiful and provide adequate protection. Pau Ferro veneer which is capped on the ends with impact resistant Anodized Aluminum is a strong material that is resistant to bending and tearing (because the fibers from which it is built). Therefore we can say that it gives protection to your device from fallings. The second main material from which the case is made of is the aluminum which provides great protection when the device falls on the corners. The case design contributes greatly to the protection in several ways: It designed with lay on the table, which means that the case edges protrude above the screen and protect it while falling. It also protects the sides by providing lay on the table design over the sides of the device and also actually protects them from falls, and leaves them visible. Also the top of the case covers the parts of the device are not related to the screen (in the home button and front camera area) and also protects them.
Summary: This case is not an extreme one but it provides excellent protection against fallings on all the sides of the case.
Protection 9.3/10
Price and purchase options: the case can be purchased in the company's site discounted at 172.5$ (price minus shipping and taxes). EXOVault cases are hard to find on the internet. While purchasing the case on their website you can add an engraving for additional 40 bucks.
Final conclusions: EXO16 Pau Ferro is a case that provides a winning look that combines quality materials and built with care. It provides protection to your device from fallings, it allows full accessibility to all buttons and connections and its highlight is its unique and original look. The combination of wood with aluminum contributes mainly to the appearance of the case as well to the protection. The main question asked about this case: Does it worth the money? There is no doubt about the fact that it is a very expensive case and most of the people would think it's a waste of money but for those who can afford to spend 172 bucks on a case it's the right choice. It is expensive and rightly so - it produced by hand, high quality materials and combines a winning look with good protection. Beyond what I mentioned, the case attracts attention from anyone who noticed it; it transmits luxury and a classic look.
Final Rating 9.6/10
Link for the case: http://exovault.com/shop/exo16-silver-aluminum-pau-ferro-copy/