Here's my ELEMENT Case - Satin Nickel (Extreme Metal)
Review:
- Very nice finishing (smooth and feels comfortable holding the phone)
- Looked very Hi-Tech Robot looks.
- Make the phone slightly larger but looked better than naked. (It's the only case that will make the iP4 looked even better)
- Can't use any 3rd party USB cable but only the Original Apple USB Cable.
- Headphone Jack required sizes as per the original headphones. Will need extension adapter to use it if not using the original headsets.
- About the reception issue, it does decrease a lil' but after I did the fix to it with Vinyl Electrical Tape (as per attached picture), it's in fact, improved the signal than with a case or with my SGP Hybrid Neo EX bumper case on. Seriously. (I did a test with another iP4 side-by-side). Not only the signal strength but also the GPS receptions as well. Every Vapor Case owners should do this fix!!!
- Personally, I like holding the phone with the Vapor case compared to any other case. Gripping it is superb when playing games and taking pictures.
- The form and design is perfect. especially the mute and volume buttons area. It avoid getting the buttons and mute slider accidentally switched or pressed.
- Only issue with the Satin Nickel type is it's not suitable for those with sweaty palms. It's tarnish quite easily. The tarnish stain will appear in a day or two. But I liked it personally as it does create a used or rugged looks to it.
- For those who like it shinny and clean will need to clean it with Nickel Tarnish Removal every week or less to renew the looks.
- Overall, I'll not use any other cases to-date available unless there are even better design introduced.
- Pricey, but worth the money I spent. Seriously. (For those who change cases a lot, you already can afford this anytime).
nice! im looking for one of these myself. 5xx?
kind of expensive just for a cover. but it cud be a one time thing. would be great if you could post picture of the back? and is it heavy? it does look abit bulky.