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I ordered a knockoff FE gunmetal case. The seller seemed very trustworthy, so I gave it a shot. If interested, click here for her shop. She ships faster (2 days instead of 15-20 days) than the other sellers on aliexpress. I'll be posting a review once I get it.

People that are interested in the Sector 5 Black Ops II- case can click here.
 
Anyone with actual pics?

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I ordered a knockoff FE gunmetal case. The seller seemed very trustworthy, so I gave it a shot. If interested, click here for her shop. She ships faster (2 days instead of 15-20 days) than the other sellers on aliexpress. I'll be posting a review once I get it.

People that are interested in the Sector 5 Black Ops II- case can click here.

A bit pricey! Also, noticed the join date haha... You're not the seller are you?
 
Finally got my Draco5 today for I5. Everything so far works as expected. I ran field tests in several places on my way from the post office and at home. Both results posted exactly the same signal with and without case. Bluetooth streaming worked from my car, and internet connection had no problems accepting connection from car as well. I got black on black and think now I should have got the blue version for contrast. For this price, I may just order another.

The package came with case, two screws already in case. A small plastic bag with hex wrench for screw removal, two additional screws and push through buttons for power, volume and sound/vibration. Shipping took about 4 weeks from order to on my door step.
 
Finally got my Draco5 today for I5. Everything so far works as expected. I ran field tests in several places on my way from the post office and at home. Both results posted exactly the same signal with and without case. Bluetooth streaming worked from my car, and internet connection had no problems accepting connection from car as well. I got black on black and think now I should have got the blue version for contrast. For this price, I may just order another.

The package came with case, two screws already in case. A small plastic bag with hex wrench for screw removal, two additional screws and push through buttons for power, volume and sound/vibration. Shipping took about 4 weeks from order to on my door step.

How is LTE reception? The real Draco 5 has had reports of LTE issues.
 
Is there a way to force LTE? I can turn off wifi but then I'm on 4G.

Without case 4G download 7.08mbps .51 mbps UP WIFI 12.92 down 4.45 UP
with case 4G download 7.07 mbps .48 mpbs UP WIFI 13.11 down 4.47 UP
 
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Is there a way to force LTE? I can turn off wifi but then I'm on 4G.

Without case 4G download 7.08mbps .51 mbps UP WIFI 12.92 down 4.45 UP
with case 4G download 7.07 mbps .48 mpbs UP WIFI 13.11 down 4.47 UP

Mind putting up some pictures of the case? I'm really interested in this, since it's the first fake Draco 5 I've seen that actually looks like the real thing, instead of just a Draco IV made longer.
 
Out of these three, which would be the best choice for the Draco 5?

http://www.caseswill.com/new-deff-cleave-aluminum-metal-bumper-frame-case-for-iphone-5_p4667.html#review

http://m.dhgate.com/product/draco-5-aluminum-bumper-case-for-iphone-5/149265358.html#pd-105

http://m.aliexpress.com/item/701688872.html
 
Out of these three, which would be the best choice for the Draco 5?

http://www.caseswill.com/new-deff-cleave-aluminum-metal-bumper-frame-case-for-iphone-5_p4667.html#review

http://m.dhgate.com/product/draco-5-aluminum-bumper-case-for-iphone-5/149265358.html#pd-105

http://m.aliexpress.com/item/701688872.html

Can't see the first link for some reason. The one in the second link looks unusually thick, the cutout for the sleep button seems bigger than usual. I'd go with the third one, it has pretty positive feedback so far.
 
Here are a couple of images...
 

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I would like to purchase this quality from a US distributor. Anyone know if anyone on eBay is pushing these out yet? I'd hate to wait another month or more if I decide to order a second or third color once I finally get my first one in the mail...
 
Which color is it?

Meteor Black. I wish they offered Midnight blue.

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I would like to purchase this quality from a US distributor. Anyone know if anyone on eBay is pushing these out yet?

I would like to buy these in bulk but I'm not sure what the most popular colors are and don't want to get stuck with a bunch of inventory. What price would you pay extra for having it at your doorstep in 2-4 days instead of 30+?
 
How is the material compared to the real deal? Does it feel like a cheap plastic or its still a solid aluminum? I'm also curious about the paint rubbing off, how's that so far? It's probably the photos but it seems to have a tint of blue to it.

Where did you buy it and how much?
 
How is the material compared to the real deal? Does it feel like a cheap plastic or its still a solid aluminum? I'm also curious about the paint rubbing off, how's that so far? It's probably the photos but it seems to have a tint of blue to it.

Where did you buy it and how much?

solid alum but a bit sharp, which i believe even the real one is sharp as well..
my case is grey.
oredered at us$15.50 with free shipping from aliexpress.
 
solid alum but a bit sharp, which i believe even the real one is sharp as well..
my case is grey.
oredered at us$15.50 with free shipping from aliexpress.

Cool, thanks for the info. I got a fake plastic Draco from ebay for my GF (ip5) that snaps together (no screws). Doesnt affect the signal and was 6 or 7 bucks on ebay. She never uses it or the nice Switcheasy tones I got her. She loves the vapor replica I put on for her. :D
 
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