Makers
of some of the sexiest headphones we have seen, V-Moda has released a
case for your iPhone 5 or Samsung Galaxy S 3, and as you would expect
from other products in their lineup, the build is both unique and
rugged. Crafted in lightweight aluminum, the Metallo is machined from a
single solid block of metal, and sixty minutes of milling and cutting
later, it is lined with foam to make the lightweigth tactile case.
In
my time spent with the Metallo, I loved how it looked wrapped around my
black iPhone 5, it is incredibly lightweight, slim, and supports use
with V-Moda's Vamp Verza. If you do not have the expensive amplifier,
there are two different backings included in the package along with
screen protectors to keep from scratches. The install was easy, I just
inserted my phone and slid the back up from the bottom, locked it into
place like a magazine in my favorite pistol, and it was ready for
action. If you don't have fingernails, a metal guitar pick is included
to help remove the back for removal and cleaning.
While,
I loved using the Metallo case on my phone there were a couple things
which I did not like. The first and biggest would be the metal on metal
grinding when securing or removing the back, it is the equivalent to
nails on a chalkboard, so this quickly became a leave on case, only
removing from time to time for cleaning. Also note edges are sharp, but
the sharp edges are only exposed when the case is apart as all outer
edgings are smooth. Lastly, there was a bit of wiggle to my phone which
may very well be due to not using the screen cover, but was easily
fitted with a little scotch tape over the internal foam padding.
