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Accessories aluminum shell interest
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I would not for a couple of reasons.
1. Reception. Biggest downfall is the degradation of wireless signal, for cellular, WiFi, bluetooth, etc. A big slab of aluminum on the back will hurt my already borderline reception, due to it being a big Faraday cage.
2. Weight. I know it is very minor, but aluminum is about 3 times denser than ABS/PC (what the plastic back is made out of). This also assumes that you are using aluminum pieces that are as thin as the current plastic pieces (~.050").
3. Ease of disassembly. The back plate is hard to get off of now, and it is flexible. An aluminum part might be hard to remove, depending on design.
4. I don't really need an increase in strength or protection as I use the Verizon silicone cover. I've dropped it numerous times with nary a scratch.
As far as heat, it will conduct heat greater, but won't be a great heat sink unless the outside is ribbed, or open to a high convection environment (i.e. not in your pocket or hand). Also, it won't do you any good if you have it in a case, like me. But I think this is aimed at people without cases.
1. Reception. Biggest downfall is the degradation of wireless signal, for cellular, WiFi, bluetooth, etc. A big slab of aluminum on the back will hurt my already borderline reception, due to it being a big Faraday cage.
2. Weight. I know it is very minor, but aluminum is about 3 times denser than ABS/PC (what the plastic back is made out of). This also assumes that you are using aluminum pieces that are as thin as the current plastic pieces (~.050").
3. Ease of disassembly. The back plate is hard to get off of now, and it is flexible. An aluminum part might be hard to remove, depending on design.
4. I don't really need an increase in strength or protection as I use the Verizon silicone cover. I've dropped it numerous times with nary a scratch.
As far as heat, it will conduct heat greater, but won't be a great heat sink unless the outside is ribbed, or open to a high convection environment (i.e. not in your pocket or hand). Also, it won't do you any good if you have it in a case, like me. But I think this is aimed at people without cases.
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I really like the back of the Inc! It's not your run of the mill look and that makes it unique. I would like a lens cover that is flush with the back. I just know the stock one is going to get damaged even if I am careful, which I am. A black anodized aluminum casing around the top half would be cool. That shiny black plastic looks kinda cheap imo. Better yet - titanium...
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I sent them an email asking if the had plans to make one for the HTC Incredible. I hope everyone here does the same. info@elementcase.com
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very interested. back plate of course, and possibly the power button on top if that is possible.
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