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Case-Mate Vroom

I just got my Case-Mate Vroom and i thought sharing with you guys. First here are some pictures to show how it looks:
It doesn't feel cheap and gives the phone some extra grip, i like this. all the functions are accessable. When you get the package you will find a screen protector and a cleaning cloth.
pros:
- Extra Grip
- Your phone doesn't get damaged when dropped
- Great look
- shorter brake distance
Cons:
- It's a little bulky
- it smells (at first)
I bought it from ebay http://cgi.ebay.nl/case-mate-Vroom-...ViewItem&pt=Handy_Zubehör&hash=item1e5b61ebc9
the shipping take 2 days this was really amazing

Ya, I have this case aswell, and I really like it. I've had it for a month or so now, and it's doing good. I have setup a MicroSD -> SD adapter which comes out under my battery door and fits inside the case 32GB SD Class 6 card FTW. Works good and doesn't catch on anything. It's what I would recommend.

Yhea i saw the SD card setup. but don't you get a bubble on the back, with your setup?

I have a love hate relationship with this case.
Pros:
1.I dont need a car dock because its "sticky" enough to stay put by my speedometer.
2.Protection from dropping it.
3.More grip definitely makes it easier for 2 handed typing.
Cons:
1. This case cleans my pockets of lint.
2. This phone is thin with out the case, really thin. With the case on I always get the "what kinda iPhone is that"
Generally when not working I keep the phone out of the case (I also have a Best Skin Ever on, so not that big of a deal).
Over all I am happy with the case.

andjohn said:
Ya, I have this case aswell, and I really like it. I've had it for a month or so now, and it's doing good. I have setup a MicroSD -> SD adapter which comes out under my battery door and fits inside the case 32GB SD Class 6 card FTW. Works good and doesn't catch on anything. It's what I would recommend.
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Do you have a link for that adapter? I searched around and could not find one..

How does it fair with heat. It looks like it could cause overheating.

underamoon said:
How does it fair with heat. It looks like it could cause overheating.
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With my phone in the case charging, using gps and in the sun...of course the phone is gonna get pretty warm.
Daily use just in my pocket Ive never had a problem.

Where the rubber meets the road looks like a lot of protection

Have the vroom on my nexus and love it.
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galaxys said:
Where the rubber meets the road looks like a lot of protection
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Thats what she said.

galaxys said:
Where the rubber meets the road looks like a lot of protection
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Whahah lol
After a day use i must say i like the extra Grip. after takin it out the case the phone is to slim and slippy

Just noticed this on htcdirect.co.uk
Note: May interfere with ambient light sensor which controls screen brightness in sunlit conditions.
Anyone noticed any problems with this?

badomen said:
Just noticed this on htcdirect.co.uk
Note: May interfere with ambient light sensor which controls screen brightness in sunlit conditions.
Anyone noticed any problems with this?
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I believe this is for the older model case they were selling...no problems here. The case doesn't actually even cover any part of the screen.

joshlusignan said:
I believe this is for the older model case they were selling...no problems here. The case doesn't actually even cover any part of the screen.
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Looking at the pictures, thats what I figured. Thanks for the feedback though.

Anyone bought one of these?

Has anyone bought of these covers ?
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Red-Aluminiu...AU_MobilePhoneAccessories&hash=item3a65093ac4
If yes, do they fit well on the phone ? and do they protect it well ?

no but nice!!!

i send them a message and asked what it was made of, and they said plastic and aluminium.
I think i'll buy one.... or 2
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/2X-Aluminium...ccessories&hash=item3a64d5657e#ht_2274wt_1141

Wow looking nice, better than the cases i have at the moment.

May interfere with GPS signal?

the antenna is in the bottom section of the phone, so i'd think that having a metal back wouldn't make a difference.
I think i'm gonna buy one, so i'll tell everyone how it is once it arrives

sromer said:
the antenna is in the bottom section of the phone, so i'd think that having a metal back wouldn't make a difference.
I think i'm gonna buy one, so i'll tell everyone how it is once it arrives
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I think the GPS antenna is by the flash unit, so the case may interfere with the signal.
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owell, i'll give it a try and see if that happens

I just bought the 2x pack...I will report in after I get it!

hodd said:
I just bought the 2x pack...I will report in after I get it!
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Same.
1 black & 1 blue

what i recommend is the the gel cases. they are well protected and fit well over my DHD. also very cheap. £1 a case from http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/New-HYDRO-Gel...asesPouches&hash=item20b6844739#ht_4492wt_907
and http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BLACK-SILICON...sesPouches&hash=item43a66d8178#ht_2193wt_1139.
have a look.

Very very nice... I want it!

Rawdi said:
what i recommend is the the gel cases. they are well protected and fit well over my DHD. also very cheap. £1 a case from http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/New-HYDRO-Gel...asesPouches&hash=item20b6844739#ht_4492wt_907
and http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BLACK-SILICON...sesPouches&hash=item43a66d8178#ht_2193wt_1139.
have a look.
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Do they stick to your pockets?

Rawdi said:
what i recommend is the the gel cases. they are well protected and fit well over my DHD. also very cheap. £1 a case from http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/New-HYDRO-Gel...asesPouches&hash=item20b6844739#ht_4492wt_907
and http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BLACK-SILICON...sesPouches&hash=item43a66d8178#ht_2193wt_1139.
have a look.
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I've already got a silicone case, and i've ordered 2 of the cases i linked to.
Thanks anyway though, i might get one of those sometime in the future.
i'm always changing the case im using so having more than one isn't a problem.
Also are there any videos of that case in action ?

save your money - i bought a black one and it was rubbish
getting it on was very stiff, you had to push the on button on the top much harder than normal and after a few days the aluminium unstuck from the plastic and i thre the whole lot away...

panyan said:
save your money - i bought a black one and it was rubbish
getting it on was very stiff, you had to push the on button on the top much harder than normal and after a few days the aluminium unstuck from the plastic and i thre the whole lot away...
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too late
Hopefully i have a better experience than you did, if not it didn't cost that much so i'll learn to wait for other people's experiences before i buy anything else

panyan said:
save your money - i bought a black one and it was rubbish
getting it on was very stiff, you had to push the on button on the top much harder than normal and after a few days the aluminium unstuck from the plastic and i thre the whole lot away...
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You're talking about the aluminium one right? I bought the silicone one, seems better

My Desire HD arrives in the morning, so I've just ordered a 99p silicone jobby off ebay - really not expecting much for 99p, but it should keep it nice while I do some research into the perfect case!!
I've had a hero and it's had a silicone case on it for the last 18 months - it looks pretty much like new. So who knows, maybe 99p will be enough of an investment!

danoneil said:
My Desire HD arrives in the morning, so I've just ordered a 99p silicone jobby off ebay - really not expecting much for 99p, but it should keep it nice while I do some research into the perfect case!!
I've had a hero and it's had a silicone case on it for the last 18 months - it looks pretty much like new. So who knows, maybe 99p will be enough of an investment!
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The 99p/$1AUD aren't really that bad.
I bought one for my DHD when i got it in december and it's been on it ever since, it fits perfects and has protected my phone since i put it on

i have a silicon case for mine and use it when im at work, remember the phone is an aluminium shell and a screen so its pretty well protected, i use a case to protect from scratching my pretty chocolate coloured phone

Flexishield UK Case (With pictures)

Hi guys,
Got my case from Mobile Fun today. Decent case but not really worth the price it's at. It's just that I hate S-Line cases so I had to get something else for now.
Have attached a couple of pictures.

the803 said:
Hi guys,
Got my case from Mobile Fun today. Decent case but not really worth the price it's at. It's just that I hate S-Line cases so I had to get something else for now.
Have attached a couple of pictures.
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Does this case give full rear and side protection, and does it raise slightly to give a lip over the screen if you lie the phone face down. Also is that the clear version. Thanks .

owz206 said:
Does this case give full rear and side protection, and does it raise slightly to give a lip over the screen if you lie the phone face down. Also is that the clear version. Thanks .
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The protection is full rear and side. So pretty good in that sense. However, the lip is there but it is only ever so slight.

the803 said:
The protection is full rear and side. So pretty good in that sense. However, the lip is there but it is only ever so slight.
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Is it the clear version in the pictures. Not sure which one to get.

owz206 said:
Is it the clear version in the pictures. Not sure which one to get.
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Sorry didn't see that part in your question. Yes it's the clear version that's listed on the website. Different to their pics but I prefer it this way to be fair.

the803 said:
Hi guys,
Got my case from Mobile Fun today. Decent case but not really worth the price it's at. It's just that I hate S-Line cases so I had to get something else for now.
Have attached a couple of pictures.
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Hi,
I just ordered this case too. Why do you say it's not worth the price? What aren't u happy about? Can you give me some insight while I can still cancel the order?
I picked this one cause It's clear and it has the rubber feel (I dont like the solid cases like the S shape one).
Btw, I never used a case before, I always had my phones naked but I don't want to risk with this baby N4

Case does great for me. Means I can hold it safer without risk of dropping
Some pictures to try and help - not sure they actually show anything.
My only negative feedback so far: Sometimes I think the power button isn't as responsive as I'd like because of the extra plastic cover but that's minor and I'll get used to pressing the button a little more.

I've actually got the exact same case on my phone as I type this. I quite like the case, it's cheap so I can't really complain about it.
Sent from my Nexus 4, powered by CyanogenMod via XDA Developers app.

MSI Afterburner said:
I've actually got the exact same case on my phone as I type this. I quite like the case, it's cheap so I can't really complain about it.
Sent from my Nexus 4, powered by CyanogenMod via XDA Developers app.
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I have this case too (smoke version). I'm quite impressed with it TBH. It's more rigid than the usual TPU cases and will offer a bit more protection (I hope)
You can still see the writing on the back through the case, but not the nice shiny bits.
It's not as 'grippy' when lying on the table as some of my previous cases, but grippy enough not to slide off easily.

BadMonkey said:
I have this case too (smoke version). I'm quite impressed with it TBH. It's more rigid than the usual TPU cases and will offer a bit more protection (I hope)
You can still see the writing on the back through the case, but not the nice shiny bits.
It's not as 'grippy' when lying on the table as some of my previous cases, but grippy enough not to slide off easily.
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Yeah, this case sure is quite impressive. Gotta love the matte back. Mine is smoke version too.
Sent from my Nexus 4, powered by CyanogenMod via XDA Developers app.

Looks far better than the clear S-wave one for sure.

Nillkin stand & flip cover case [youtube review]

Hey guys,
I did a quick youtube review (my first!) of the Nillkin Fresh flip case with stand:
I purchased this cover from ebay, it arrived in a few days from Singapore. The quality is very good although the stand function isn't perfect. It offers a reasonable level of protection for the handset and overall I'm very happy with it.

jimmyff said:
Hey guys,
I did a quick youtube review (my first!) of the Nillkin case with stand & flip cover:
youtube.com/watch?v=OKmFkbxSAXg
(can't embed it due to new xda account - perhaps mod can edit my post?)
I purchased this cover from ebay, it arrived in a few days from Singapore. The quality is very good although the stand function isn't perfect. It offers a reasonable level of protection for the handset and overall I'm very happy with it.
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Great review, thanks. I just have one question regarding the case, does the flap remain shut and if so, how? i.e When you hold the case facing down, does the flap open?

esskayy said:
Great review, thanks. I just have one question regarding the case, does the flap remain shut and if so, how? i.e When you hold the case facing down, does the flap open?
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Thanks.
Unfortunately the front flap doesn't stay closed, it's similar to the samsung galaxy flip if you've seen those.
I don't find it an issue for me but I can imagine for some it could be a problem (for example: if you were going to put your phone loose in your bag).
Cheers

Like you said on the video about it not standing up quite right. Would it with time wear and become more flexible in order to do this better. Also how is it pressing the buttons and also as you mentioned when you dropped it, which part of the phone did it hit.
Also for those who want your phone to unlock as you open the cover and vice versa heres a free app I found

jimmyff said:
Thanks.
Unfortunately the front flap doesn't stay closed, it's similar to the samsung galaxy flip if you've seen those.
I don't find it an issue for me but I can imagine for some it could be a problem (for example: if you were going to put your phone loose in your bag).
Cheers
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That's what I thought
How does it fare in the pocket?

mufc09 said:
Like you said on the video about it not standing up quite right. Would it with time wear and become more flexible in order to do this better. Also how is it pressing the buttons and also as you mentioned when you dropped it, which part of the phone did it hit.
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Yeah I expect it will wear in over time and should stand up upright a little better, the fold in the flip cover is still quite "springy" at the moment.
I can't say which part of the phone hit the floor when it fell as I wasn't watching whilst it happened. It probably fell from a little under a meter on to hard marble floor, it certainly made a loud bang (suggesting it hit somewhere on the hard back). The phone was still secure in the case and there is no visible sign of damage.
I have a little concern that if the phone hit floor on the very top or very bottom then there is a chance it will completely bypass the case. Although I think this is the same with most hard back cases.
Cheers

esskayy said:
How does it fare in the pocket?
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I find it great in front pocket. The front cover stays closed & the case doesn't add much extra bulk. :good:

jimmyff said:
I find it great in front pocket. The front cover stays closed & the case doesn't add much extra bulk. :good:
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Excellent, thanks again for the info! Before I buy, can you tell me what color case yours is, I'm looking to buy that one

esskayy said:
Excellent, thanks again for the info! Before I buy, can you tell me what color case yours is, I'm looking to buy that one
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Mines the blue colour, it's a sweet case, I think you'll be pleased with it!

jimmyff said:
Yeah I expect it will wear in over time and should stand up upright a little better, the fold in the flip cover is still quite "springy" at the moment.
I can't say which part of the phone hit the floor when it fell as I wasn't watching whilst it happened. It probably fell from a little under a meter on to hard marble floor, it certainly made a loud bang (suggesting it hit somewhere on the hard back). The phone was still secure in the case and there is no visible sign of damage.
I have a little concern that if the phone hit floor on the very top or very bottom then there is a chance it will completely bypass the case. Although I think this is the same with most hard back cases.
Cheers
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Great, are you in the UK and if so where did you order one from. I already ordered one from ebay (~nillkin_case or something) but it said it'll take between a month and month and a half. So if there's a more viable option i'll cancel that one.
It looks great this case and there is little to choose from wrt cases that have a stand.
EDIT: Trust me to order it during chinese new year :/

Looks good, I've currently got a TPU SLine case, but putchased a TPU case with kickstand, which I'm hoping is alright for a daily driver, but if it isn't I might have a go with this case.
Thanks for the review.

parker09 said:
Looks good, I've currently got a TPU SLine case, but putchased a TPU case with kickstand, which I'm hoping is alright for a daily driver, but if it isn't I might have a go with this case.
Thanks for the review.
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What do you think of them S-Line cases? How would they fair with a drop from shoulder/chest height? Also let us know how the tpu with a stand goes.

mufc09 said:
Great, are you in the UK and if so where did you order one from. I already ordered one from ebay (~nillkin_case or something) but it said it'll take between a month and month and a half. So if there's a more viable option i'll cancel that one.
It looks great this case and there is little to choose from wrt cases that have a stand.
EDIT: Trust me to order it during chinese new year :/
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yeah I'm in the UK too. I ordered off the same ebay seller and despite them saying 4-6 weeks it arrived in about 5 days... Hope your case arrives quickly too

jimmyff said:
yeah I'm in the UK too. I ordered off the same ebay seller and despite them saying 4-6 weeks it arrived in about 5 days... Hope your case arrives quickly too
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I emailed them and they said because it's Chinese new year, they're not working till the 14th . If only I ordered it the day before lol.
So overall you're very happy with it and would you think about getting a good TPU case like Diztronic? or even Otterbox if it's available?

mufc09 said:
So overall you're very happy with it and would you think about getting a good TPU case like Diztronic? or even Otterbox if it's available?
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Yeah, I do really like it and it's certainly good value for money (£7.50/$10). I will probably get a TPU case at some point too and a bumper to boot. I guess they're all good and suit different purposes.

Yes, during Chinese New Year's it tends to get a little busy and slow especially since Singaporeans celebrate it, some other vendors online have warned about it being slow during this time.
The back seems a little slippery. I had a Mercury TPU which is as slippery on the back as it is on the front glass, so I feel it slide when I hold it with my fingers on the front and back. I guess with a textured front cover on this it shouldn't be as bad? Has any slipperiness from the case been a problem for you? Thanks for the review, it's very helpful.

xnordroid said:
The back seems a little slippery. I had a Mercury TPU which is as slippery on the back as it is on the front glass, so I feel it slide when I hold it with my fingers on the front and back. I guess with a textured front cover on this it shouldn't be as bad? Has any slipperiness from the case been a problem for you? Thanks for the review, it's very helpful.
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I guess it is a little slippery but it isn't something that I've really noticed or found to be a problem. The naked nexus 4 was crazy slippery, it would just glide across the desk etc. With this case it's more like a normal phone, it stays put when left alone. Perhaps the stand latch helps anchor it a little better other hardback cases.
When answering calls you'd usually fold the cover over so the inside of your hand is connected with the microfibre material which helps secure it. A small observation is that due to the flip cover having enough material to also cover one side of the phone, when folded back there is more cover than back of phone. It's a minor criticism with the design and one that doesn't really bother me.
Overall I've found the case makes the phone much less slippery but I imagine that a soft backed case (eg: TPU) would secure it even further.
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Premium Back Cover?!

Hi all
So I will be in receipt of my Note 4 next week and whilst this may be an odd thing to ask, I was wondering if anyone makes (or can make) a nicer back cover for these? I'm thinking something metal though I understand that may be a bit of a push (carbon maybe?! I'll be happy to pay for a one off!)
I ask because I remember how flimsy the back cover on my old Galaxy S3 was plus I'm not digging the "Faux Leather" thing!
Any Ideas or am I dreaming?!
Thanks

If you like premium, wait until Element Case releases their Note 4 lineup. I always get my cases from them and they're perfect. All of their cases push the speaker sound to the front as well

JChespirito24 said:
If you like premium, wait until Element Case releases their Note 4 lineup. I always get my cases from them and they're perfect. All of their cases push the speaker sound to the front as well
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Thanks for that, though it's not a case I'm looking for. More specifically it's the rear cover of the phone I want to replace.

JChespirito24 said:
If you like premium, wait until Element Case releases their Note 4 lineup. I always get my cases from them and they're perfect. All of their cases push the speaker sound to the front as well
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According to Element's Facebook page, they have no current plans to design a case for the Note 4.
Sucks, they're extremely nice.

silentecho13 said:
According to Element's Facebook page, they have no current plans to design a case for the Note 4.
Sucks, they're extremely nice.
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Lol, I am going to die. I've never had a case from any other manufacturer

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Lol, I am going to die
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Is there any comparable brand that makes stuff as high quality as they do?
I'd pay for a nice aluminum and carbon fiber case

silentecho13 said:
Is there any comparable brand that makes stuff as high quality as they do?
I'd pay for a nice aluminum and carbon fiber case
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Don't think so.
I'd settle for the front firing speaker support

My cover doesn't fit properly out of the box yesterday, so I'm interested in getting a decent replacement too.

So it seems someone else thought the same as me!
It says it may interfere with NFC but seeing as I don't use it this is not an issue for me.
http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/metal-samsung-galaxy-note-4-replacement-back-cover-gunmetal-p50706.htm

If you want premium check out the Mont Blanc cases for the Note 4. They also offer their pens with wacom stylus features.
http://www.montblanc.com/de-de/shop/leder/browse.aspx
And here you find the names and pictures of their "stylus".
http://www.engadget.com/2014/09/03/samsung-partners-with-mont-blanc-on-chic-galaxy-note-4-stylus/

sirleeofroy said:
So it seems someone else thought the same as me!
It says it may interfere with NFC but seeing as I don't use it this is not an issue for me.
http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/metal-samsung-galaxy-note-4-replacement-back-cover-gunmetal-p50706.htm
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Do not buy from mobile fun, they are an absolute rip off.
Here's an ebay link to that item for $12 less and free shipping: http://www.ebay.com/itm/161492609153
As far as fashionable backs go, try these: http://www.ebay.com/itm/131327218109
Metal/carbon-fiber backs will disable NFC.

Here you have a verry beautifull premium case .. http://www.casefanatic.com/samsung/...alaxy-note-4-ultra-thin-aluminium-metal-case/

meule46 said:
Here you have a verry beautifull premium case .. http://www.casefanatic.com/samsung/...alaxy-note-4-ultra-thin-aluminium-metal-case/
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i wonder how the signal is on something like this?

Those Element Cases are incredibly hot (not to mention completely reasonably priced)! No idea how I've never heard of them before... Might I suggest that those who agree start contacting them and "requesting" (demanding ) that they make a Note 4 case?
https://www.elementcase.com/contact-a/369.htm