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08-11-2010, 05:54 PM #1Super Moderator
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Element Vapor 4 Causes "Death Grip"!!!!!
Just put on my Vapor Case and guess what... Signal shows a 20db drop... bars drop.. and actually got total signal loss a few times. $108 for a case, waited 6 weeks and get this crap! WTF?! I even lined the sides with invisible shield and didn't help. I opened Signal and put it on the Death Grip game... fitted just the left side of the case and BAM... signal drop. I am beyond pissed. I do not recommend this case to anyone.
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08-11-2010, 06:45 PM #2Retired Moderator
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Is it made with anything conductive? Like CF or a metal weave, or even a highly conductive jelly?
OK I just saw it is made from aluminum, of course it is going to death grip. Sorry bud!Screw #Winning, I'm #Juanning
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08-11-2010, 07:02 PM #3Super Moderator
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Yeah aircraft aluminum.
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08-11-2010, 07:13 PM #4Retired Moderator
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Well since ALL their cases are unusable, they aren't going to be around long selling them, especially for $108 a pop so I'd ask politely for a refund based on the death grip and when they say no.... chargeback.
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08-11-2010, 07:36 PM #5Super Moderator
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Yeah I'll just file a complaint with pay pal if they give me any trouble.
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08-11-2010, 07:48 PM #6
Wow, that's a good looking case that I had considered ordering, but if it causes death grip issues, no way. I can't believe they didn't test this and make sure it wasn't an issue knowing that aluminum is conductive and the death grip is well known. Fail on their part, I hope they aren't tough on giving a refund of an unusable case. Good luck with it.
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08-11-2010, 08:08 PM #7Retired Moderator
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Good luck bub, it sucks that it doesn't work because it is a sweet looking setup. I don't call anything a case that only protects 25% of the phone, but it's nice looking!
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08-11-2010, 09:44 PM #8
Damn the case looked nice, I knew the metal would cause some interference. Hope you get your money back though.
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08-11-2010, 11:05 PM #9
Damn, the good guy who goes out of his way paying extra for protection on a case = screwed
its almost funny sorry dude lol
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08-11-2010, 11:53 PM #10
Thanked.
I was really looking forward to getting that case, but seeing that it has a design flaw, im glad i haven't ordered one yet.
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08-12-2010, 08:57 AM #11Super Moderator
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Still waiting to hear back from the email I sent them requesting a return and refund. We'll see what happens.
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08-12-2010, 09:05 AM #12My iPhone is a Part of Me
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i thought the anodized coating on aluminum didn't conduct well. Anyways, for $80 you'd think they would do a little research
actually wouldnt surrounding the antenna with aluminim act as a RF barrier, rather than conductor? EG: microwave oven casing.
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08-12-2010, 09:20 AM #13Super Moderator
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You'd think right?... Unfortunetly not... the Signal app came in very hand for testing. Thanks planetbeing!
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08-20-2010, 02:46 PM #14
I am having the exact same problem. Sent Element an email today. Hope to hear back soon.
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08-20-2010, 03:12 PM #15iPhoneaholic
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I WILL BUY THE CASE FROM ONE OF YOU GUYS IF YA WANT. i WONT PAY FULL PRICE BUT WILL BUY IT
Last edited by ceelo2008; 08-20-2010 at 03:12 PM. Reason: Sorry for the caps didnt realize
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08-20-2010, 03:23 PM #16My iPhone is a Part of Me
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ummm, i'd think i'd go for getting my full refund personally
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08-20-2010, 07:09 PM #17I have black and pink w/ carbon back. How much $$$? Originally Posted by ceelo2008
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08-31-2010, 10:47 PM #18
i'll buy the case let me know...
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10-26-2010, 06:15 PM #19iPhone? More like MyPhone
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007 Vapor *MODFIED*
i modified my 007 series Vapor 4 Case aswell as changed out the Glass Back to a Aluminum Back.........
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11-19-2010, 05:56 PM #20Hey nice job with that Acaijr73! Did that make the signal stronger? Or make it so it doesnt get weaker with the case? Originally Posted by acaijr73
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