Signal reception with metal case

[Testimo85]

Hi folks, i'm thinking of getting the metal case for my dopod u1000. Just one question in my mind, how's the signal reception for gsm/umts and gps ? Does the metal case have any effect on the signal ? Thanx !

[ltxda]

Hi folks, i'm thinking of getting the metal case for my dopod u1000. Just one question in my mind, how's the signal reception for gsm/umts and gps ? Does the metal case have any effect on the signal ? Thanx !

That's a good question. I would like to know the answer as well. If no one responds would you mind posting your experience when you get the new case?

[gigino]

Hey itxda & Testimo85,

I've got a metal case but I'm affraid to say that it cut the reception right down.

I had a full signal in my house before using the case with the case it when down to 1 and sometimes no signal at all.

The case is a good protector but bad for reception.

I've noticed that when the signal when down the minute I open the case the signal when straight up to full signal.

I still cannot understand why this is I'm thinging of make a few holes at the top of the case to see if then I can get some signal.

I well let you known later in the week.

But if I was you I would not get one at this moment.

Hope that this answers you question.

Ciao

Gigino

[cayotte]

According to my previous experience using metal case, I can confirm it cause bad signal reception.

[Testimo85]

Thanx for the info guys. I guess i wouldn't get one soon. Waiting for your progress with the modified case, gigino.

[ltxda]

Hey itxda & Testimo85,

I've got a metal case but I'm affraid to say that it cut the reception right down.

I had a full signal in my house before using the case with the case it when down to 1 and sometimes no signal at all.

The case is a good protector but bad for reception.

I've noticed that when the signal when down the minute I open the case the signal when straight up to full signal.

I still cannot understand why this is I'm thinging of make a few holes at the top of the case to see if then I can get some signal.

I well let you known later in the week.

But if I was you I would not get one at this moment.

Hope that this answers you question.

Ciao

Gigino

Thanks for the info. I figured it would go either way and it took a turn for the worse. Hope the mods you implement help...let us know.

Ciao!

[Robson]

i confirm that the metal case takes out a bar or two in my phone signal. when a call comes in, opening it increases the reception.

aside from this, it's my opinion that the metal case also lenthens the time or the gps to get a satellite fix. i used to put my unit on the dash...but now when i have to use gps i take it out of the metal case and use the wind shield wiper mount.

buttttttt....i'm still using it =) it's very handy protection because i chuck it in the baby diaper bag lots of times =)

cheers