The fine folks at Element Case have offered to give away a couple of their super sweet new Vapor Comp Epiphany cases to our very own members of the TiPb Nation. The Vapor Comp Epiphany is the latest in their line of stunning looking, high-end aluminum and poly carbonate iPhone 4 and iPhone 4S bumper cases, and this one does look especially good.

What say we take them up on that giveaway then? All you have to do to win is:

1. Head on over to ElementCase.com
2. Check out the Vapor Comp Epiphany specs.
3. Come back here and leave a (1) reply in the contest forum thread telling us what you like best about the Vapor Comp Epiphany.
4. Oh, mention what color you want as well!

That’s it! We’ll pick the winners and Element will ship you your beautiful new iPhone 4S or iPhone 4 case!

Ready, set… Enter now!

Element Case’s claim to fame is solid, screw-bound aluminum bumpers for iPhone in hot hypercar-inspired design. Well, with Ion 4 and Formula 4 for iPhone 4, they’ve switched the metal bumper for high quality plastic cases but kept the Reventon design aesthetic in place. How do their new polymer and polycarbonate cases measure up? We take them for a few laps, after the break!

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Element Case Ion 4 for iPhone 4

The Ion 4 is a traditional skin case with anything but traditional look and crafting. It’s made from what Element says is an “ultra-high impact resistant TPU polymer” with reinforced corners and an aerospace-grade carbon fiber inlaid back plate. (Which just so happen to match the lines and look of their famed Vapor Case line.)

Durable. Light. Hawt.

You don’t need a screw driver to take this case on or off either; like any soft case you just slip it over and slip it out when and if needed. However, the extra protection does mean it’s a tad bulkier than an ultra-thin silicon skin-type case. In keeping with our car metaphor, this is a Hummer, not a Sidekick. I used it for a week and found it to be really solid, with great grip, and cutouts big enough to fit all my AV and in-car cables.

Sure, an iPhone 4 looks great naked, but glass slips off sofas and glass cracks on tile, so if you want to look good and not have to worry as much about breaks, the Ion 4 literally has you covered.

Element Case Formula 4 for iPhone 4

The Formula 4 is a two-part hard case that once again marries the best of the form factor with the now-classic Element Case flare. Special kudos to Element Case for showing that plastic doesn’t need to feel cheap (take a lesson here, Samsung.) The high-impact polycarbonate used for Formula 4 feels clean, solid, and high quality. Once again, they’ve also got the aerospace carbon fiber on the back, equal parts fun and function, and add a rubbery side panel for extra grip.

Because hard cases aren’t as easy to slim in and out of, Element Case went with a two-part design and it works. You can leave the full case on almost all the time, because the cut outs are generous and work with almost all cables, but if you want to dock you can just pull of the bottom and you’re good.

If you like the Element Case look but don’t want a soft case and need something you can remove faster than a screwed-on bumper, the Formula fits.

It’s hard to beat the pure accessory porn that is the Element Case Vapor. It’s just ridiculously high end. But it’s not realistic to expect everyone to carry a hex key with them for when they need to take it off.

Well now you have alternatives. One piece or two. Soft or hard. Between the two, I prefer the polycarb feel of the Formula, but if Element Case is the way you want to go, you’ll be well served by any of them.

(I tried both for a week each and ended up liking the Formula so much I kept it on for 2 weeks. If there had been a white option, I might have kept it on longer. Of course, I kept the Vapor on for a couple months, so we know where my superficial heart really lies…)

Element Case has just announced their sweet new Formula and Ion cases for iPhone 4 and they can’t wait to give one away to the TiPb Nation! We’ll get to the give away in a minute though. First, here are the details. Both the Formula and the Ion fit both the AT&T/GSM and Verizon iPhone 4 (and white iPhone 4!), and once again they have that hyper car look, and genuine carbon fiber beauty.

The Ion case, retailing at $49.95, features include:

• Slim, compact design
• High-shock absorption polymer construction
• Carbon fiber reinforced back plate
• Non-slip ergonomic design
• Easy removal for docking

The Formula 4 case, retalining at $59.95, features include:

• Dockable (removable bottom cap)
• Hi-impact polycarbonate
• Rubber tone finish for a satin look and a soft feel
• Ultra-thin ergonomic shape
• Full back protection
• Aerospace grade carbon fiber back plate
• Rubber logo side grip

GIVE AWAY: Just head on over to ElementCase.com, check them out, and leave a comment below telling us which one you like most!

We’ll pick a winner, and you’ll get your pick of a Formula or Ion case! (Make sure you leave a valid email address. We won’t show it, but we need it to email you if you win!)

Contest starts now and runs until Friday, June 3, 12pm PDT. So what are you waiting for? Enter now!

The Element Case Vapor Pro is the Lamborghini Reventon of iPhone 4 cases — cold carbon-colored aluminum chassis over space-aged, antenna insulation. And this year is works as good as it looks; on my review unit I didn’t drop a bar in over a week of constant testing. Not one, not ever. So while it may still look like a hypercar, it performs even better.

There have been other improvements to the limited edition as well. The bottom has been cut wider to allow for a greater range of dock connectors. An extra portly Monster Cable still might not fit but I had no problems with any recent car or A/V connector I threw at it.

The special edition comes in a box that includes the bumper, a carbon-fiber printed adhesive back protector, 2 extra screws (very welcome), a certificate of authenticity, and a newly re-designed key for screwing the case on and off. Now, instead of a simple bent bar you get a very nice keychain that twists open to reveal the tool. Since it takes a tool to put the Vapor Pro on or take it off, having it handy is paramount should you want to switch to a charge case, put it in a car or A/V mount, or just clean it.

But the Vapor Pro has never been about convenience any more than it’s been about economics. Like the Reventon, it’s purely about possession. If you want a Vapor Pro, you know it.

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Element Case‘s popular Joule stand for iPad has been spiced up and now comes in multiple Chroma colors, fitting both iPad and iPad 2. Still CNC machined from aircraft quality aluminum, the new anodized colors are red, orange, pink, blue, gray and black with matching Ultrasuede lining. Like the original Joule, you can angle it in three positions courtesy of the magnetic stand.

I’m not even going to lie — it’s as sweet looking as it is unabashedly premium. Grab one now for $149.99 then slide in your new iPad 2, sit back, and watch all the jealous stares come in.

Give away: The always awesome folks at Element Case are once again giving the TiPb nation a chance to win a Joule Chroma of your very own. Just head on over to their website and check out the color options, then jump over to this thread in our iPad Forum and tell us what color you like best. We’ll pick one of you at random and Element Case will send you a Joule Chroma!

What are you waiting for, go enter now!

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Element Case is upping the ante on their iPhone 4 offerings with the Vapor Pro, with more clearance for dock connectors and headphones and a new aerospace polymer to better insulate the antenna from interference. Here are the full specs:

• Wider access ports on top and bottom for compatibility with a wide range of headphones, earbuds and third party charging cables
• A special, aerospace polymer section built over the antenna contact points to eliminate “death-grip” issues and improve wi-fi, GPS and 3G
• A unique, diagonally-attached design with bolts now positioned at opposite corners of the phone
• A beautiful, perforated SIM card slot with accents on the broad side opposite silence and volume controls
• A unique finish in beautiful titanium alloy finishes
• A special hex key tool for removal and installation that can now be carried on your key ring for easy accessibility

The first, collectors edition with a zippered carrying case and keyring for the hex key will retail for $149.9, with more colors and a Verizon iPhone specific model coming later.

But you know the deal TiPb readers — Element Case is giving you the chance to win one right now, for FREE!

Just head on over to the contest thread on the iPhone Forum and tell us you want one!

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Formula and Ion cases are the latest additions to the Element Case line:

The Formula, a three piece, break apart-slider case, features flared corners, exposed fasteners and universal compatibility with any dock or iPhone accessory. Molded from high-impact polycarbonate, Formula will be available initially in a matte-black, rubber tone finish that offers the ultimate meld of function and fashion.

The Ion, a form-fitting silicone case, features a massively thick silicone housing for iPhone with a high, flared lip over iPhone’s front glass and complete protection from any angle in the event of a drop. An inlaid Carbon Fiber backing features printed graphics coated in a pure resin finish, preserving the beauty of the Carbon within and giving added protection for the iPhone’s back.

Currently available in limited quantities for iPhone 3GS for $59.95, they’ll be coming for iPhone 4 in October. Check them out at elementcase.com.

The Vapor case for iPhone 4 is already available, of course, and Element Case was kind enough to give four of them away to TiPb readers. Without further ado, the give aways go to:

• gadgetgirl
• jOn-a-Roll
• 2k3sgm
• randall814

Congrats to them, thanks again to Element Case and everyone who entered, and stay tuned to TiPb for even more give aways soon!

The fine folks over at Element Case are offering up four (4) of their brand new iPhone 4 Vapor cases for TiPb readers. Machined from a solid block of aircraft grade aluminum and anodized in brilliant color, Vapor is about the only thing that can make your iPhone 4 look even more like something out of a sci-fi flick.

The frames come in silver or black, the caps in black, silver, blue, yellow, red, and pink. If you’re picked for the give-away, you get your choice of color combo.

But wait, there’s more!

The TiPb iPhone 4 accessory store wants one (1) grand prize winner to be all decked out so they’re throwing in your choice of Bluetooth headset, screen protector and charging solution!

Want a chance to win? Here’s all you have to do:

1. Pick an Element Vapor case color combination
2. Pick a Bluetooth headset
3. Pick a screen protector
4. Pick a charger

Then go to the official contest thread in our iPhone Forum and tell us your picks!

Give away starts now, ends on Wednesday, Sept. 8 at 1pm EDT. Go!

TiPb readers will remember Element Case for their original Liquid case for iPhone and the Joule stand for iPad, and you just had to know they wouldn’t sit out something as sexy as iPhone 4, right? Enter Vapor:

Available in a wide array of custom color options and custom features, the Vapor consists of a solid, CNCd aluminum frame made from aircraft grade metals lined with a new, shock-absorbent liner material to protect and stylize.

And yes, it’ll also insulate the iPhone 4 antenna band to prevent any attenuation-related issues.

We’ll be getting our geeky little hands on some soon, and thanks to their usual awesomeness, doing a give away just for you. In the meantime, in joy the pics!

UPDATE; Element Case just sent us one more pic, an exclusive look at the cutouts. Check it out below.

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We’ve already pointed you towards Element Case’s Joule stand for iPad but now we’ve had some hands-on time with both the polished aluminum (with custom TiPb logo!) and anodized black versions and we can tell you ourselves — they’re stunners.

If you’re looking for a high-end way to show off your new iPad, portrait or landscape, high for watching or low for typing, the Joule just might be it.

You can see the fancy retail packaging in the video below (online orders come in more practical mailers), but no matter how it arrives it includes the velvet lined base with cut-out for the iPad speakers and three position mounts for the support leg — and a microfiber cleaning cloth (since Apple forgot to include it with the iPad).

Starting at $129 and with customizable options, it’s not the cheapest solution but if you want something with high-quality material and workmanship to really show off your iPad, you get what you pay for.

Or, hey, if you want one for free Element Case has graciously offered to give a few away to our awesome TiPb readers. We’re debuting our new iPad Live! podcast this Sunday night at 5pm PT/8pm ET and during the show we’ll be giving away the Joule stands. So tune in Sunday at http://www.imore.com/live/, or head over to elementcase.com and order anytime!

Pics and video after the break!

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Element Case is melding stylish form with elegant function for their new hand-crafted, solid aluminum Joule stand for the iPad.

It’ll work for either portrait or landscape (photo frame or movie watching), and comes in either polished metal or anodized black. You can even get your own custom coating and laser-etched logo.

Joule would normally set you back $129 but the kind folks at Element Case are offering the first 100 TiPb readers who place an order a cool $30 off — just enter coupon code PRS2J4 at checkout and it’s yours for $99.

Check it out and let us know what you think!

First, thanks again to Element Case for the awesome TiPb branded casing nirvana (see Jeremy’s review) they provided for us to pass along to you, our readers. Second, thanks very much to everyone who participated in our first 2 (of a total 3 — 1 more still to come!) Element Case give-away’s!

Give away #1 involved heading over to our forums and telling us why YOU needed Element Case-caliber for your iPhone. Many of you shared great, funny, sad, and in some cases inspiring stories. Everyone who shared got an entry, and from all those eligible entries we got our first winner:

• pnut78!

Give away #2 was for those of you who joined us in the chat room for iPhone Live! We gave you a secret code word and you emailed it to us. Everyone who emailed the code word got an entry, and from those eligible entries, we got our second winner:

• Matt Sawyers!

Congrats to both of you! We’ll contact you directly to arrange delivery of your custom TiPb Element Case, and everyone else — keep your eyes peeled because we still have one (1) case left to give away!

CLICK HERE TO GO LIVE!

We missed iPhone Live! last week due to the hectic pace imposed by Macworld and CES, so just like last time when yours truly invaded Phone different, this time Phone different is invading iPhone Live!

Join me in joining TiPb’s editor-in-chief, Dieter Bohn, and editor-emeritus, Mike Overbo, for a special Macworld-roundup edition of Phone different on iPhone Live tonight at 8pm EST.

And did we mention we’ll be giving away one of the custom TiPb branded Element Cases to one lucky live chatter? That’s right. Get the details tonight via:

http://www.imore.com/live/

See ya there!

Well the holidays are over and the forum activity is stronger than ever, so why not let all of our readers know what the hot threads at the moment are…

Chris all of a sudden has a better 3G signal on his iPhone 3G… how about you? Seems as if AT&T is quietly beefing up their network… even with a couple outages as of late.

Next up we have spidermanroach wants to know Applecare or no Applecare? What do you think? Is it worth it? Personally I feel it depends on your needs and how long you will be keeping the device. Don’t be shy, chime in and let us know what you think.

This thread is a old one, but more and more people are always asking how do I create my own ringtones for free??? So for anyone who wants the answer to that question be sure to check out the following thread: Make my own ringtones? It’s simple and to the point, enjoy!

Lastly, don’t forget about your chance to win one of three, custom built TiPb Element Cases! And if you have no idea of what we are talking about, be sure to check out our full review. Don’t miss your chance to win and good luck!

To get in on all of the forum action, you must be registered. It’s free and very simple to do. Get started here!

See you on the forums!

It was not long ago that Rene introduced all of you to yet another TiPb giveaway. Element Case was kind enough to provide TiPb with THREE amazing custom made cases for our faithful readers to win. Today we bring you a full review of those cases, and details on how to enter to win the very first one of them. Read on for both the review, and the contest, after the break!

Design

I will admit I am not the biggest fan of hard cases for any of my iPhones. Usually a simple drop would send a case flying in two pieces with the iPhone following. Now I’m not sure about you, but that is not my idea of protection. Enter the Liquid Case from Element Case. Four nickel-plated screws bolt your iPhone into its acrylic body armor and then a plastic shield snaps into place with the help of four magnets. With this case your iPhone or iPhone 3G is securely held in place and protected very well. So if that accidental drop does happen, rest assured your iPhone will be protected and come away scratch free.

Now you may be saying to yourself $99 for a case is just crazy. Well you do get what you pay for my friends. Every single Element Case is custom built and hand-assembled right here in the USA. They are injection molded from the finest clear Impact-Acrylic and PolyCarbonate polymers. Each case is custom painted with up to 7 layers of House of Kolor paint, which is not only excellent paint but also provides a top notch appearance as well. Graphics are then laser engraved into the flip-lid and backplate of every case, providing a customized look for the iPhone and iPhone 3G. The Liquid case gives you three choices of color: black, grey and white. You also get a free extra lid with your purchase. You will have your choice of 22 different graphics for your lid and and eight different colors. This means you will have little issue coming away with a very unique case. An don’t forget for a extra $25 gets you a custom engraving Hence the super cool TiPb logos on the cases we are giving away.

Daily Use

This case has the iPhone gamer in mind (or simply someone who wants the best protection available). The extra size may not be to everyones liking, but one of the nice things about it revolves around it’s main purpose, gaming. It fits very nicely in the hands especially while playing a game. One of Dieter’s biggest gripes while holding the iPhone 3G in landscape mode was that your hand would cover up the speaker blocking the sound! Well worry about that issue no more gamers.

There is no doubt that dropping your iPhone with this case on will save your investment from any harm. You even have the option of putting the lid on to cover the screen while not in use. Although some may find it a hassle to have to remove it every time you need to access the phone it is nice to be able to give it that added protection while not in use.

Everything is easily accessible while the case is on the phone. From the 3.5 headset jack, power, volume, ring/vibrate switch, and charging port. The Element Liquid Case has you covered.

Conclusion

I have to say, I really do like this case. The many options can make for a unique look and it offers excellent protection. I am not aware of another case out there that enables you to have this much control over customization. From colors to designs, the possibilities are endless. The price is steep and it may not be for everyone but if you are into gaming and want the protection, it really is worth checking out.

Pros

• Top notch all around protection
• Great for gaming
• Feels great in your hand
• Looks cool
• Very high build quality

Cons

• Starting at $99 it is a bit expensive
• The 4 screws make it a hassle to put your iPhone in the case or remove it.
• The size it adds to the phone may turn some people off.

TiPb Review Rating:

Element Give Away: Case #1!

So now that you’ve read all about it, how about a chance to win one! Just jump on over to our TiPb iPhone Forums Element Case thread to find out how you can take home the first of three one-of-a-kind custom TiPb’d out Element Cases!