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radius: hollow x-frame aluminum iPhone cases by mod-3
based in san jose, california, design studio mod-3 has kickstarted the 'radius' - an iPhone case that consists of
corner modules composed into an x-frame that holds them together. the components are beveled much like
the bezel of the iPhone 5, while raised profiles at the front elevate the touch screen, allowing the phone to be
placed face down on flat surfaces. held together by stainless steel screws, the thin profile of the corner pieces
precisely and securely grips the chamfered edge of the phone without covering any part of the touch screen.
the 'radius' is currently seeking funding on kickstarter.

'radius' front (left), 'radius' x-frame (right)

'radius' color variation

small and intricate corner modules
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Really cool but could have have a lot less pieces.
It would be great if we could see some info on how does this product perform. For instance, what happens if the phone is dropped?
Ultra minimalist, only protects corners of phone. Beautiful.
Cool product – But I’m really getting tired of hearing “ultra”… “ultra thin, ultra minimal” – I kinda felt embarrassed for you when I heard that…
very cool –
… wonder if it (really is aluminium and hence) might have any impact on wi-fi/net connectivity
(heard that using metal with iphone cases is not recommended by apple).
naaah – am not a killjoy but have been looking at bazillions of iphone cases
for my new, beloved infoplaytech-toy-friend
and read billiarbazillions of amazon-user-comments on all sort of “nice, but …”
things to keep in mind … *sighs*
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but it really looks pretty cute