"I've ordered my HTC 10!" (Order & Shipping Discussion)

[richard dillon1]

They will be shipping a lot of phones for the rest of this month.

 

[DaveInFL]

I just realised that my case arrived on Monday too Things are falling into place

Amazon.com: HTC 10 Case, Spigen® [Ultra Hybrid] AIR CUSHION [Crystal Clear] Clear back panel + TPU bumper for HTC 10 (2016) - (H09CS20277): Cell Phones & Accessories

 

[lindseybp]

Mine is out for delivery!

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[yankele]

Pre-ordered yesterday from Verizon, just got it delivered at work!

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[richard dillon1]

Re: "I've ordered my HTC 10!" (Order & Shipping Discussion)

They need to offer same day delivery for those who didn't ship yesterday

 

[J R Mtz]

I just realised that my case arrived on Monday too Things are falling into place

Amazon.com: HTC 10 Case, Spigen® [Ultra Hybrid] AIR CUSHION [Crystal Clear] Clear back panel + TPU bumper for HTC 10 (2016) - (H09CS20277): Cell Phones & Accessories

Was about to pull the trigger on this one until I noticed those weird extra cutouts in the top part next to the audio output. No idea why they're there.

 

[anon(604250)]

Was about to pull the trigger on this one until I noticed those weird extra cutouts in the top part next to the audio output. No idea why they're there.

That's where the antennae are. The case material may interfere with the phone's radios, therefore the cutouts.

 

[DaveInFL]

Was about to pull the trigger on this one until I noticed those weird extra cutouts in the top part next to the audio output. No idea why they're there.

I normally don't use a case, but there was a special on and I think the case cost around $3 so figured it was worth it.

 

[anon(604250)]

I normally don't use a case, but there was a special on and I think the case cost around $3 so figured it was worth it.

I got the same case as you. Great minds and all that, eh?

 

[Ronnie Brewer]

I ordered mine on the 12th and its here today. I am waiting on fedex.......... I will be making a video of my unboxing. I will also come back here to share my 1st impressions.. I am so excited about this phone/device..

 

[J R Mtz]

That's where the antennae are. The case material may interfere with the phone's radios, therefore the cutouts.

Ah, hadn't considered that.
Is that possible though? Even if the radios are there, aren't they omni-directional? Like, if i'm using the phone with the top portion facing away from a tower, will I actually get worse signal?

 

[J R Mtz]

I normally don't use a case, but there was a special on and I think the case cost around $3 so figured it was worth it.

That is a great price. But now, the cynic in me is thinking they're trying to clear out inventory since they screwed up the case with those cutouts

 

[Mdbills484]

Mine just arrived via Fed Ex. Setting up

 

[anon(604250)]

Ah, hadn't considered that.
Is that possible though? Even if the radios are there, aren't they omni-directional? Like, if i'm using the phone with the top portion facing away from a tower, will I actually get worse signal?

They are omnidirectional, but the metal case acts as a Faraday cage. You'll note that to either side of the headphone jack are "windows" of plastic. These are radio wave-permeable to let the radios work. The cutouts on the case are there to ensure as little attenuation of the signals as possible.

 

[raroxburgh]

Case and SD card arrived today. Still no update on phone order from HTC.

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[J R Mtz]

They are omnidirectional, but the metal case acts as a Faraday cage. You'll note that to either side of the headphone jack are "windows" of plastic. These are radio wave-permeable to let the radios work. The cutouts on the case are there to ensure as little attenuation of the signals as possible.

Ah, didn't know about the plastic up top (haven't handled one yet), so that makes sense.
And guess I know which case i'm getting then.
Thanks!

 

[J R Mtz]

Ah, didn't know about the plastic up top (haven't handled one yet), so that makes sense.
And guess I know which case i'm getting then.
Thanks!

Dang it! Just noticed the "shell" case from Spigen doesn't have the cutouts:
http://www.amazon.com/Spigen%C2%AE-Crystal-Shock-Absorb-Engineered-bumper/dp/B01DAN14PI/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1462464002&sr=8-3&keywords=htc+10+case

Why are they doing this to me!!

 

[anon(604250)]

Dang it! Just noticed the "shell" case from Spigen doesn't have the cutouts:
http://www.amazon.com/Spigen%C2%AE-Crystal-Shock-Absorb-Engineered-bumper/dp/B01DAN14PI/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1462464002&sr=8-3&keywords=htc+10+case

Why are they doing this to me!!

I wouldn't be worried. Some case materials will have little to no effect on the radio signals, particularly the more rigid materials. It's OK.

 

[anon(604250)]

Boom.

 

[That70sGAdawg]

I ordered a grey 10 within the first 24 hours of presales through HTC, paid immediately through PayPal and CS says my order is still "in processing" this morning...