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I was browsing different cases for my iPhone and found Elementcase’s website with some distinctive machined aluminum bumper style cases. They have all kinds of different styles, colors and designs, I finally settled on their “AR15V” black case. It was $99, I paid for 2nd day shipping at it came via FedEx in 2 days. It’s a serious case, has a solid, well engineered feel to it when it’s on the phone. It will do a great job protecting the edges from drops and scuffs. I like the look and feel of it, what I don’t like is the tedious install and removal procedure. The screws are tiny and hard to put in and get started. You won’t be doing this on the run or in your car. It also did a good job of dropping my wireless signal around 20%. In areas where coverage is weak, I had no signal.
The headphone and charge cutouts work fine with Apple connectors, but aftermarket chargers may or may not work. Headphones will be a problem, several of my connectors would not fit the opening.
Criticism aside, this is a well designed, high quality case. It’s just not for everyone.
Here is my video review of the case:
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