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[Nexus 4 Accessories] DowntownJeffBrown:
Ok so I got the Monaco case in yesterday and blocks part of my signal just like the casefanatic does. So the vent holes they cut do nothing to help the signal for some reason. Also the front clips on with a clip on the right side of the case and it doesn't stay closed very well. So I'm gonna try to get a refund :banghead:

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[Nexus 4 Accessories] fluffenforliberty:
Damn, this case is so ****ing attractive. I can live with one or two bars dropped. Btw, does the screws stick out or are they seated in the bumper? Also, anyone know if this fits with glass screen protectors? Thanks:confused:
[Nexus 4 Accessories] BryWr:
The screws are note perfectly flush with the bumper, but its so close you shouldn't notice unless you are looking. As for the glass protector, im really not sure. Works great with normal ones.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] fluffenforliberty:
Ok, nice. Btw, did you loose all bars or just a few?
[Nexus 4 Accessories] BryWr:
I tend to loose about 1 bar. 2 max on a bad day.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] DowntownJeffBrown:
Got a Monaco case if anyone is interested pm me. Mint in the box and half price :D

We see you meow on our nexus⁴ can we haz some more? Ohai there meow aren't u looking sexy >^.^<
[Nexus 4 Accessories] arenaboy007:
Man I thought this was going to be the perfect case for NEXUS 4. But hearing the GPS issue alone, breaks it for me. :(
[Nexus 4 Accessories] BoOsT:
What do you want for it?

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[Nexus 4 Accessories] ms707:
http://www.casefanatic.com/lg/coque-lg-nexus-4-e960-ultra-thin-aluminum/

anyone buy the xibicen aluminum case?
[Nexus 4 Accessories] :
I love the case but don't use it because NFC and GPS no longer work the signal loss is barely noticed though
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Werewolf88:
something to think about

I was looking for Galaxy S4 case similar to kommandant

this is what what I found

"original" http://www.casefanatic.com/samsung-2/galaxy-s4/coque-galaxy-s4-aluminium-metal-circle-grid-back/

China http://www.aliexpress.com/item/New-...or-Samsung-Galaxy-S4-IV-i9500/1309056754.html

http://www.casefanatic.com/samsung-...-waterproof-anti-shock-drop-protection-metal/

http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Orig...Galaxy-S4-i9500-Gorilla-Glass/1256598605.html

this case can also be found under PEPK brand

http://www.amazon.com/Ballistic-Pro...eventative/dp/9613020004/ref=pd_sim_sbs_cps_9

same in China ) http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Good...r-Samsung-Galaxy-S4-SIV-I9500/1098705627.html

what I think Casefanatic just buys that from China and puts its own brand on it, at least it looks like cause almost everything they got you can find at Chinese sites (you know at sites like alibaba.com you can buy anything with negotiable brand)
[Nexus 4 Accessories] kjfan985:
This look's very nice! I may get one but I get very very weak signal where I live :confused:
[Nexus 4 Accessories] laconic5:
Here's a similar case:

http://www.aliexpress.com/item/2013...device-from-scratch-dirt-dust/1094637115.html

The shape of the camera cut out is more circular, and the volume buttons are small separate buttons. I'm tempted to buy it but at £31.36 ($49.99) it's a bit much.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] _z3u5_:
Anyone?

Anyone have the Kommandant in red/black, and want to sell it? I would buy it;)
[Nexus 4 Accessories] JDMFanatic:
If people still want to try out this case at a MUCH more affordable price, I am unloading my silver one, basically brand new. Tried it on for a day.

To give my experience, signal loss was not very bad at all for me; 4G and GPS were both solid. I just prefer the naked feel of the phone.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Werewolf88:
How much?

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[Nexus 4 Accessories] Maibol:
i like the cover but is been that hardcore issue ? wich color did u have? did you live on a city or a bad signal area?
[Nexus 4 Accessories] DowntownJeffBrown:
Good choice...

You must have great taste choosing the red with kommandant like someone else I know :p

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I edited my post BTW. OK not branding then but its the name of the case. Kommandant not special. I'm not quite sure why they even put the option for special. Maybe some people thought that kommandant would get bad connotation's. I would have chosen a better name for the case Lol. Cheers :D:beer:

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[Nexus 4 Accessories] abe in space:
I suspect the person who chose "special" (which, by the way, given that the other version of this case not sold by Case Fanatic also has 'special,' I think it may be the real name of the case) had a mother tongue that wasn't English. It's just a really random/awkward word. Might as well put "deodorant," or "barley." It makes no sense. Though I do appreciate that the "special" version's text is much smaller than the massive "KOMMANDANT" one. Even if I'd just prefer they mimicked the actual back of the Nexus 4 instead.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] DowntownJeffBrown:
Ah makes sense and I wish they would have just left it blank

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[Nexus 4 Accessories] fatpeopleunite:
I wonder if you can order one in all silver and whether or not you can order one without the text on the back?

Wished they had an Army Green color
[Nexus 4 Accessories] ZippCen:
All silver with no text on the back is pictured here: http://www.buychina.com/items/post-...tal-mobile-phone-protective-shell-tsvotqsljop
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Solutions Etcetera:
Is the back of this case really metal? Won't that serve to attenuate the antenna?
[Nexus 4 Accessories] DowntownJeffBrown:
Those pics look digital also so ID take that with a grain of salt.

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Were gonna find out arent we :p

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[Nexus 4 Accessories] fatpeopleunite:
Yeah, I'm going to wait to see them and how the reviews are. Also, if you buy 2 of these off casefanatic, they charge shipping, but there is 20% off
[Nexus 4 Accessories] DowntownJeffBrown:
Interesting :thumbup:

Well u know I'll report back for u guise.

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[Nexus 4 Accessories] jiayit:
LOOOOOOL. It was 33 dollars yesterday, it's 36 now.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] DowntownJeffBrown:
Doh!

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[Nexus 4 Accessories] jiayit:
I just bought one from taobao in black, will post pics when it arrives :cool: anyone also bought a black one? We can post comparison pics.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] :
Just my opinion (who am I, right) but this makes the phone look soo cheap and trashy.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] androidfoshizzle:
That's why I suggested doing this if someone gets it http://store.carbonfibergear.com/3m-di-noc-carbon-fiber-vinyl, first thing I would do, and its not difficult to cutout
[Nexus 4 Accessories] DowntownJeffBrown:
I'm gonna see if my dbrand carbon fiber skin matters close. If it doesn't in may look to buy some :thumbup:

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[Nexus 4 Accessories] kpjimmy:
Nice case, doesn't surprise me DTJB jumped on it lol. I would too if the headphone ports weren't too constrictive like that. I don't think most 45degree headphone jacks will work on them. Whoever gets on first should test out the headphone jack as well! :)

And what about all those dbrand skins you guys bought recently?
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Visa Declined:
Just using the official bumper scratched the ever-living sh** out of the chrome rim on my room mates phone. I can only imagine what this metal case is going to do.

Swiping your finger across the glass and feeling the rounded edge was one of the main features of this phone. Slapping a screen protector on and putting it in a case ruins the experience anyways.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] DowntownJeffBrown:
I switch cases everyday. So I'll just leave my dbrand skin on with the case.

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He must not have cleaned out the debris under his bumper much. I use a bumper 95% of the time and have 0 scratches on my bezel.

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[Nexus 4 Accessories] Visa Declined:
Well yeah but do you go outside much or work with your phone in your front pocket? No offence, but I'm astonished at your post count and you haven't even been here a year :eek:
[Nexus 4 Accessories] DowntownJeffBrown:
I am a teamster in a refinery and I spend a lot of time about half of my 10 hour work days sitting in my truck awaiting orders. I work about 60 hours a week. I also ride my bike about 100 miles per week and I'm the soccer coach of my sons team. So yes I work in probably one of the most dusty dirty environments in the world a oil refinery I just take good care of my phone and clean it constantly with lens wipes (I get them for free at work for my safety glasses). I'm probably more active than 95% of the population probably including u ;).

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[Nexus 4 Accessories] Visa Declined:
60hr a week job, 100 miles a week cycling, and a soccer coach. Yet you've racked up over 8 thousand posts here in 6 months. heh

If I spent most of my life posting on the internet I wouldn't be ashamed of it. It sounds awesome.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] DowntownJeffBrown:
Yes I'm lying to u :rolleyes:. I could care less what u think and I don't need to explain myself to anyone. I'm not ashamed of anything I was answering your question. U seem to be the one with a problem. Cheers

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[Nexus 4 Accessories] dirtyhamster73:
They have these things now called "smart phones" where you're able to do pretty much anything, stand in line, work, stand outside in a field, you know, live life, AND use the smart phone to go online, shop, pay your bills, go on xda, at the same time. Brilliant concept.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] DowntownJeffBrown:
Where can I get one??? :p

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[Nexus 4 Accessories] dirtyhamster73:
You can't have one. Your post count will triple. :p
[Nexus 4 Accessories] DowntownJeffBrown:
Haha then I'd really be in trouble :cool:

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[Nexus 4 Accessories] kailly:
How many more posts will be offtopic?

I am just asking for that i can come back when we are ontopic.

I am really interested in the case...

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[Nexus 4 Accessories] heat361:
Guys can we keep this thread on topic please.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] DowntownJeffBrown:
So back on topic before we'll u know what.

I got the red/black one I'll take pics and do a review like I always do. This case looks amazing :D:thumbup:

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[Nexus 4 Accessories] Chughes13x:
DTJB gets all the best accessories :rolleyes:
[Nexus 4 Accessories] DowntownJeffBrown:
:D:p:cool:

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[Nexus 4 Accessories] myturbo1:
I'm just wondering how the phone stays in the case..
[Nexus 4 Accessories] jiayit:
The metal frame has a lip that extends to the front, from what I see from the pictures.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] myturbo1:
If that was the case, then how do you get the phone in it lol
[Nexus 4 Accessories] jiayit:
Search case fanatic galaxy note on youtube, there's this person who bought the note 2 version of this case and kinda reviewed it. Its a backpiece screwed with a front frame.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] myturbo1:
Just ordered the Silver one :D
[Nexus 4 Accessories] snapper.fishes:
Would wireless charging and NFC still work through a metal case?
[Nexus 4 Accessories] myturbo1:
Doubt it. I use neither tho.

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I hope it's nicer than that :(

That video the case is square inside also. So it doesn't really fit the phone.. Also I noticed the phone had some play .. & not much padding inside.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] jiayit:
Search for user lobbamobba (or something like that) on youtube, he's tested wireless charging through a number of different materials, including a metal pot. It didn't work. Doubt wireless charging would work with the case.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] DowntownJeffBrown:
Well if that's the case I'll be selling mine because I use an orb everyday. It'll be the first thing in test when I get the case.

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[Nexus 4 Accessories] andyahs:
Yea Flossycarter tells it like it is.....he likes the case for his Note II
[Nexus 4 Accessories] siloner:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Kpn1UveCog&feature=youtube_gdata_player

Is the whole removing your back only for that phone or is that for the N4 also?
[Nexus 4 Accessories] DowntownJeffBrown:
I don't think we will know till one of us receive the case.

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[Nexus 4 Accessories] kanay2000:
I really wish there was a cheaper one without any text - or maybe just a 'nexus' logo or something :/
[Nexus 4 Accessories] myturbo1:
No. Because the nexus isn't any thinner with the glass off.

Also the glass is glued . With hw attached to it inside.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] DowntownJeffBrown:
Lol he's talking about the case not the phone :p:p:p:p:p

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[Nexus 4 Accessories] ATG604:
most aesthetic case for N4 for sure, waiting for review first.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] fatpeopleunite:
Is it safe to use my credit card on casefanatic and bychina? I don't have paypal
[Nexus 4 Accessories] DowntownJeffBrown:
I know its safe on buychina I've made lots of purchases there and gotten every last one. I would say yes its also safe on casefanatic but I used my PayPal there so I cant say that with 100% certainty.

On another note what's up brother? How have u and the family been? :):beer:

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[Nexus 4 Accessories] myturbo1:
You don't need a PayPal account.. You just pay thru PayPal
[Nexus 4 Accessories] DowntownJeffBrown:
That's right u can just use your credit card to pay without an account :thumbup:

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[Nexus 4 Accessories] ZippCen:
Looks to me like the back comes off and it screws together.

This shows what looks like screw holes and the edging with no back attached.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] siloner:
:( thats what i didnt want.... i have an orb so to cahrge my phone
[Nexus 4 Accessories] myturbo1:
Anyone get a tracking # yet ?
[Nexus 4 Accessories] androidfoshizzle:
so its a 2 piece case?
[Nexus 4 Accessories] myturbo1:
Yes.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] DowntownJeffBrown:
Nope I'm gonna email them I'll let u guys know if I hear anything. Please do the same :thumbup:

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[Nexus 4 Accessories] DowntownJeffBrown:
So we won't get a shipping confirmation email. We have to check the status of our orders by clinking the receipt link in the order confirmation email we got after purchasing. Mine hasn't shipped yet it say in progress still.

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[Nexus 4 Accessories] myturbo1:
Oh lol .. Does yours say anything yet ?
[Nexus 4 Accessories] DowntownJeffBrown:
Still nothing :(

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[Nexus 4 Accessories] Imppy:
I'm going to wait for the review! Case looks hot

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Did anyone get an email regarding the receipt yet?
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Xantho:
I had a metal case years ago for a old phone I had. It destroyed my cellular signal. Does no one expect that from this case?
[Nexus 4 Accessories] DowntownJeffBrown:
I got my receipt email right after purchasing the case. Like minutes after

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They say it doesn't in the description

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[Nexus 4 Accessories] Imppy:
It was in the junk mail! Thanks...got the red one too sexy too pass...

If it affect the signal then it would be false advertisement and I'm sure its possible to get a refund
[Nexus 4 Accessories] DowntownJeffBrown:
I ordered the same sexy red one :D. Yea I'm gonna try to get a refund also for false advertising if it blocks my signal.

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[Nexus 4 Accessories] fluidd:
I've been looking for a metal case. This looks awesome, aside from the lettering at the back.

Patiently waiting for a review before I make any sudden purchases.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] myturbo1:
This is what mine shows.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] DowntownJeffBrown:
Same here

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[Nexus 4 Accessories] T.E.C.H.N.O:
WOW that looks quite cool :eek: but i think a white bumper and foil looks a bit better :D
[Nexus 4 Accessories] myturbo1:
Good for you ?
[Nexus 4 Accessories] abe in space:
Do we need another limbo thread?
[Nexus 4 Accessories] DowntownJeffBrown:
:eek::eek::eek::eek:

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[Nexus 4 Accessories] gubshi:
ordered the red one, too. I live in germany, status says "shipped", tracking doesn't work (yet?).

I'll wait :(
[Nexus 4 Accessories] ak700:
Amazing! Really want to buy it but the text makes it look bad. What does it take to create a simple and minimal case?
[Nexus 4 Accessories] myturbo1:
This is the reply I got from them.

Hello Anthony,

It should take around 12 to 22 days. Right now it is labor holidays so I can't get an update on the tracking number, but I will send it to you soon.

Regards,

Heinrich - Casefanatic.com
[Nexus 4 Accessories] khanh1289:
i wish this was just a bumper... or at least with a better designed back plate..
[Nexus 4 Accessories] kpjimmy:
China is going through a 3 day May Day Holiday, so you may not get an immediate response from them. Just a fyi.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] DowntownJeffBrown:
Did u order the kommendant or special one?

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[Nexus 4 Accessories] gubshi:
The "special" one. Seems it's on it's way :)
[Nexus 4 Accessories] dago:
I receive my case :)

do you want some pictures ?
[Nexus 4 Accessories] lapocompris:
Did you get José Mourinho ?
[Nexus 4 Accessories] gubshi:
pictures would be great. does it fit well? where do you live, and how long did the delivery take?

also interessting: could you lay the phone on a table, go to "settings -> about phone -> status" and check the strengh of you signal? Once with, once without the case. Very interessted in this.

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I'm not sure what you mean, but it's not like you can choose your own text, sadly. There is only "Kommandant" or "Special".
[Nexus 4 Accessories] dago:
Interesting yes I do this this evening.

My delivery details: (I live in France)

- 23 April: Order

- 25 April: Send from HK

- 27 April: Arrived in France

- 3 may: In my house!
[Nexus 4 Accessories] DowntownJeffBrown:
So I just got a shipped email about an hour ago. I emailed them yesterday so I'm not sure if that's why I got an email. Did anyone else receive an email when theirs shipped? Reason I'm asking is cause it says on their website that they don't send shipping emails. BTW the site is currently down.

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[Nexus 4 Accessories] Imppy:
Pictures please! Any signal issue and how well it fit?
[Nexus 4 Accessories] N4ever:
This thing looks insanely cheap IMO
[Nexus 4 Accessories] DowntownJeffBrown:
Um no

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[Nexus 4 Accessories] heat361:
The materials they use for this case does not seem like a cheap material to me. If anything the only thing that may make the case seem slightly cheap is the logo on the back.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] XsMagical:
Signal Issues

idk if it has been noted but i have this case and can not use it due to the signal issues. I posted pictures with and with out case showing the signal in this article for anyone curious about this. There is also a video for those that would like to see how it installs since it does have screws

AndroidTechy.com Nexus 4 Kommandant Ultra Thin Metal E960 Case review
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Imppy:
Hmm interesting

Thanks for that review...trying to cancel my order
[Nexus 4 Accessories] jiayit:
Oh, crap.. IIRC the signals are at the back of the phone, does removing the back piece do any good?
[Nexus 4 Accessories] DowntownJeffBrown:
:(:banghead::(:(

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[Nexus 4 Accessories] XsMagical:
sure it does but that back is what holds the sides on.. sucks cuz i love this case. I was thinking about maybe cutting out the area where the antenna is... idk
[Nexus 4 Accessories] gubshi:
well... sh*t.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Imppy:
False advertisement
[Nexus 4 Accessories] DowntownJeffBrown:
Yup so when I get mine if I have problems I'll be taking pics and getting my monies back

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[Nexus 4 Accessories] jiayit:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZDAIgwbXk4&feature=youtube_gdata_player

02:09 to 02:23 for WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS and 4G Antenna.

I have no idea where's the 3G antenna though.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] XsMagical:
Thanks, ill see what i can get to cut this case up or maybe make a plastic back for it.

EDIT: so after watching that video, i think its best to just make a plastic back for the case... I'm going to see what i can find to cut up.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] gubshi:
I first read about this case on reddit and someone was asking about the signal loss, as one of the casefanatic guys was there, too.

Mine is allready on the way, so I'll wait and see.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] XsMagical:
that guys is full of it. i had total signal loss at times... Maybe i should do a negative video review showing the signal loss...

Gps is also an issue. The signal got better with my att sim but not good. And Gps never locked
[Nexus 4 Accessories] heat361:
Looks like there is signal loss with this case; I'm going to update the op so everyone knows to stay away from this case :good:
[Nexus 4 Accessories] dago:
Some pictures here guys with network! : http://dag-fr.eu/blog/2013/05/coque-kommandant-nexus-4-en-metal/
[Nexus 4 Accessories] SefEXE:
I... I don't know who to believe! :silly:
[Nexus 4 Accessories] dago:
Same signal for me (+/- 10dBm)
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Imppy:
It would be a good idea to have a poll to see who has signal problems
[Nexus 4 Accessories] gubshi:
Indeed. I'll report back when mine arrives in... about a week, I guess.