This is what me and Beavis got for ourselves at MacStudio for our iPhone 4.



Both of us got the "Cubed" pattern on the left rather than the "Striped" pattern on the right. Reason being, personally I think the Striped pattern on the right, made it look like I stick a "tikar mengkuang" at the back of the iPhone 4, and it looked ugly. Secondly, the "Cubed" pattern feels smoother to the touch compared to the Striped, mainly because the Striped pattern makes it feel like there are layered ridges on it. Both are priced at RM69 at MacStudio. They also have stocks of the Ultra Oleophobic Screen Protector from Steinheil/SGP which is supposed to be anti-finger oil, but the clarity is ultra-clear, which will still reflect significantly on bright sunlight.

That "Cubed" Carbon Fiber together with the all-black Element Case Vapor case, makes the iPhone seriously looking like a bad-ass sports car. Pics will come from bro Beavis, with creamy "bokeh" shots from his DSLR later. I love this combination to bits!

@beavis68

Beautiful shots, bro! I could never take shots like those, those looks like it was shot in a studio environment!

A sports-car-like accessory deserves a sports-car-like treatment on its photoshoot eh?

LOL, it's our pressure, errkk....I mean our pleasure. We just got back from MacStudio ourselves, got another 3 iPhone 4 owners, 2 with Vapor and another with Bumper poisoned by the Carbon Fiber Cube look, and bought for themselves. Only left 2 on the hanger.

Droolworthy pics, bro! Really shows the aesthetics of the Vapor case.

For the next Vapor order, like you mentioned, I'd probably go for separate purchase of the different colored arms ("I") so that can mix-n-match. Purchasing the Red color arm next!

Both mine and Beavis's iPhones have PowerSupport Clear on the back. We kept it there and stick the Carbon Fibre back on top of the PowerSupport Clear SP, just in case that if the Carbon Fibre leaves sticky residue if stuck at the back, the SP will protect against it. I have more confidence in PowerSupport than SGP when it comes to not leaving a messy residue behind when you remove them.

So you can say that our iPhones are double-layer protected, but because the Vapor case just hugs the side of the iPhone, this double-layering does not interfere with the Vapor case when installing/tightening the screws. In fact, because of the double-layering, the back surface now looks like it flush against the Vapor case, like it is part of the case itself.

I've never said this before, but of all the cases I have bought(trust me, I have lots, from silicone, hard TPUs, cheap/expensive plastic, etc), nothing compares with the Vapor. The iPhone 4 with the Vapor case gives this feeling of heft and solidness when you hold it in your hands. And since both of us uses the PowerSupport AntiGlare SP for front and Carbon Fibre for the back, we dont ever need to wipe our iPhones down for fingerprints anymore. The back is covered with smooth texture by the Carbon Fibre, and the front is anti-fingerprint and antiglare. Perfect!

LOL, it's just that when the product is so much better than the other, you can't help but to feel empowered and inclined to recommend it to others. It's like all this while you've been driving a normal Proton but suddenly got a chance to drive a sports car, you swear that no other driving experience will compare to it. And yes, the Vapor case makes the iPhone look and feel like a sports car. One word: Badass!

LOL probably because the shots he takes are so good and high-res, it makes it look so real! What are you doing sleeping in the day lah, puasa ka?

Beavis is right. You can opt for either using the Ultra Clear SP that cones with the Carbon Fiber pack or get an AntiGlare alternative. If you still prefer Ultra Clear, I recommend either the PowerSupport AntiGlare HD pack, that one comes with both Ultra Clear AND Antiglare HD SPs, or the Ultra Oleophobic SGP SP. The guys at MacStudio has that Ultra Oleophobic SP and it's the Ultra Clear type SP, and leaves very very minimal finger oil.

So in short, I recommend these two combination:-

1- Front = AntiGlare = PowerSupport AntiGlare HD, Back = Carbon Fiber = SGP Carbon Fiber Cube

2 - Front = Ultra Clear = Either the Ultra Clear PowerSupport SP that comes with the Antiglare HD pack, or for the most minimal finger oil while maintaining the clear look, get the SGP Ultra Oleophobic. Back = Carbon Fiber = SGP Carbon Fiber.

I prefer option 1 since I don't even have to wipe down my iPhone 4 anymore, the PowerSupport AntiGlare HD is fingerprint resistive. The Carbon Fuber back of course doesn't show fingerprint at all. Option 2 if you really must have the Ultra Clear look, with option for the best Ultra Clear SP in my opinion, the SGP Ultra Oleophobic.

Good luck!

Careful with that kind of case. I used the IvySkin Reception case and Switcheasy Nude for the iPhone 4 before, and because I use the Ultra Clear SP at the back, this creates a smooth surface against that clear back of those cases and the back then exhibits the "oily watermark" syndrome. Google "Otterbox watermark" and you'll see what I mean. I had a helluva tine trying to clear that of. Two solutions for clearing that is by using baby powder or using antiglare SP for the back, but I don't recall any antiglare SP available for the back, only the front. Had to literally powder the back to remove that watermarking. The price I had to pay for clear cases.

That is no longer the case now with that Carbon Fiber back.

All MacStudio branches have the the SGP Carbon Fiber. All Machines & EpiCenter branches carry the PowerSupport AntiGlare HD pack. Call them first to confirm availability.

Bumper or that SpectraWrap. If you're choosing SpectraWrap the space between where the antenna and the screen/back is still exposed.

@beavis

Beautiful! Can't wait to test mine!

The WiFi onboard the Drone is Wifi "b" IIANM, so there will be framerate choppiness. Not to the point of being overly choppy.

I'm still trying to learn the gist of flying this. Had two practice run on my verandah, and twice crashed but safely landed. The good thing is, when a call comes in or any other app comes in, your Drone goes to autopilot hover mode and will land safely if left in that state for prolonged period of time. Make sure your landing area is clear though.

The box that comes with it, doubles as a landing pad. The letter "H" at the back plus the elevated platform it provides allows takeoff and landings before you try any other serious manouvers.

My mistake. The WiFi onboard the Drone is b/g. The battery life however is fluctuating. I'll post more results later. Meeting Beavis for the flight test in KLCC now.

@ Jiro

It's 6m height and 50 m radius. Not 15m.

If you like, you can post this in the AR Drone thread made by AzrinRain.

This is a thread discussing cases and their pros and cons, NOT on how to claim cases and where to ship them. Post your question here:-

http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/1509871

Next time, put a little more effort and post at the right thread.

Exogear made an error and shipped me the Exocase Extended Battery Pack even though I've cancelled the order. What should I do with it? My Vapor case is on a permanent basis on the iPhone 4, so the Exocase will be lying unused in the drawer.

I cant use it on the future white iPhone 4, since the Exocase is black in color, unless I get another extra black iPhone 4.

Keep as spare? You don't wanna look into my "keep as a spare" storage compartment.

The Exocase they shipped me is the model version that has been rectified from the overheating problem last time. But still, I'm waiting for their response from my email I've posted to them, regarding the wrongfully shipped order. The onus is on them to decide if they want me to ship it back to them, or not. I don't mind shipping it back, as long as they dont incur charges on me to do so.

USD89.95 excluding shipping.

LOL! I think I'll use the US rule of keeping it for two weeks until Exogear responds with what they want me to do with it, return ship to them or simpan. If two weeks still no response, then legally, in the States at least, it's mine.

Mine is the same as Beavis, we airbrushed our Vapors to metallic red maroon already. Now waiting for Silver/Blue from objectifyme.