CaseFanatic Metal Case (update) some signal loss

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heat361

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I came across this case and I thought it might interest some of you, they have free worldwide shipping.
http://www.casefanatic.com/lg/lg-ne...mmandant-ulta-thin-aluminium-metal-e960-case/

update: it seems users have experienced some signal loss with this case, in certain areas where you have a weak signal this case will drop the signal a little more causing problems for some. If your in an area with a strong signal you only face some signal loss. It all depends on how good the signal strength is in your area.
 

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scandalousk

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Wow! thanks for sharing. That black/silver metal case and that black/red metal case are SO SLICK. Most definitely buying that!
 

Maddmatt

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Damn that's awesome.

Does "Text with special" mean you can add your own text or they actually have the word 'special' on it like in the picture?
If so, how do you tell them what text to add?

Note: There’s no reported signal loss with this case.
I'm a bit sceptical about this though. Would like to see a proper test carried out.

Edit:
Looking at it some more, I'm thinking 'nah'.
The straight sides give it a plain iPhone shape that will have people mistaking your phone for an enlarged iPhone.
The flat back is going to muffle the speaker and possibly scratch on tables. Probably wont muffle as bad as the phone does without a case though.
The hole for the audio jack is not enough for some connectors (many cases have this problem).
 
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heat361

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Damn that's awesome.

Does "Text with special" mean you can add your own text or they actually have the word 'special' on it like in the picture?
If so, how do you tell them what text to add?

I'm a bit sceptical about this though. Would like to see a proper test carried out.

I would think you would add your own text as for the signal strength I'm not sure about that.
 

jiayit

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I hate you guys for recommending this case! Another 33 bucks gone! It's just so HOT, I could hear it calling out to me, asking me to buy it :p

Will probably not work with a wireless charger but who cares!
 

jiayit

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sweet, looks nice, though it does remind me of an iphone 4.

hmm did a bit searching and found more photos for a very similar case, probably different brand. price about the same, maybe more difficult to get it from here though.
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a230r.1.14.3.8Pq3GM&id=17820466282

Yeah, I live in Asia and it costs 35SGD (excluding shipping), that's 28USD for you 'Mericans.

Definitely cheaper than on the original site, but I'm kinda skeptical about buying it from there. It's produced by a different company (C.P.U) and for you people who can't read Chinese, one of the reviews have mentioned that the middle part is a tad loose, and another says that it's kinda heavy and a adds noticeable thickness.
 
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jiayit

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I think its the same producer. Notice this picture has C.P.U and not their logo stamped on the side.

...Picture stealing?

Their design is TOO alike, I can't really believe they're made by two different companies. Will just get it and see how it plays out then. Thanks for pointing that out :) if it really is the same.. then good for me.
 

xnordroid

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There was also a case similar to the Ionic Guardian one, so I'm not sure if it's the same company or different sellers. Since it's pretty difficult for me to buy items off of taobao, from the USA, I offered it as just another set of photos, to see the case in different lighting conditions or different angles. And yes, if the cases are similar, then the reviews left by past buyers on taobao are useful.
 

heat361

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Just bought the red/black one. So excited ill post pics when I get it :D:thumbup:

Sent by my Kitteh he chews on muffins on my Sexy Nexi 4 using Tapatalk

Did you choose special or kommandent?

Edit: just read this from a question on the site

Q:Would it be possible to have a different text written on the case? So instead of special or kommandant, a text of my preference is written down?

A:Sorry this time no. Because we print in batches and cannot just print one for one case.
 
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DowntownJeffBrown

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Did you choose special or kommandent?

Edit: just read this from a question on the site

Q:Would it be possible to have a different text written on the case? So instead of special or kommandant, a text of my preference is written down?

A:Sorry this time no. Because we print in batches and cannot just print one for one case.

I choose kommandant cause I thought special would just look strange

Sent by my Kitteh he chews on muffins on my Sexy Nexi 4 using Tapatalk
 

threeclaws

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Without the branding it would be awesome, it really detracts as it is. Of course it may be as simple as some nail polish remover to get rid of it so I'll stay tuned.
 

DowntownJeffBrown

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Because the German word for the officer overseeing a military prison is normal? I mean, either way you can tell them that's the name of the case.

Its the name of the company so yes that branding makes more sense. BTW it can also be the name of a band :D;). Special isn't the name of the case so why lie?

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