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Ok guys I have dedicated the last hour for you guys, uploading pictures of my gear to flickr.

To recap here is what I bought:


1. Blood red/ black vapor pro spectra from elementcase.com - $129
2. blue/ silver/ black vapor pro from ioffer.com - $32
3. black ops vapor pro from aliexpress.com - $25

Total 3 cases - $186
Full retail for all 3 would have been over $400, but the quality on 2 and 3 is questionable. My suspicions were that it would be hard to tell the difference between them, and I was correct.

I have uploaded several photos onto flickr, and you can access them here.

I will mention there is a slight scuff on the plastic insert on the black ops, not sure if I caused this or it shipped. There is a slight quality degradation in the screws and the included keychain allen wrench, but that is being picky.

Let me know what you all think.

Right now my iPhone donning the black ops case, and she is looking slick! I am very impressed with these knock off cases, and will be looking for a stealth next.

Thanks for the pics, great job!!!
 
nice.

Are you be able to do a close up picture of the 3 together in detail? I would like to see the difference in the paint..corners..and the plastic part with a side by side comparison.

if you have time of course....just curious.

I would like to buy the authentic version if they ever have a 25% sale in the future....these knockoff is gonna make me happy for now.

Ok guys I have dedicated the last hour for you guys, uploading pictures of my gear to flickr.

To recap here is what I bought:


1. Blood red/ black vapor pro spectra from elementcase.com - $129
2. blue/ silver/ black vapor pro from ioffer.com - $32
3. black ops vapor pro from aliexpress.com - $25

Total 3 cases - $186
Full retail for all 3 would have been over $400, but the quality on 2 and 3 is questionable. My suspicions were that it would be hard to tell the difference between them, and I was correct.

I have uploaded several photos onto flickr, and you can access them here.

I will mention there is a slight scuff on the plastic insert on the black ops, not sure if I caused this or it shipped. There is a slight quality degradation in the screws and the included keychain allen wrench, but that is being picky.

Let me know what you all think.

Right now my iPhone donning the black ops case, and she is looking slick! I am very impressed with these knock off cases, and will be looking for a stealth next.


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yep, almost the cost of the upgrade $199 for the phone itself :(

Quite expensive for a case
 
I ordered a white vapor 4. I'll let u guys know if i have issues with the 4S

nice, thanks for keeping us posted. I hope the vapor 4 doesn't have any negative impact on the signal since I'm more inclined to get the white vapor 4 than the pro version. :)
 
Vapor Pro :
Element Case - GPS problem
knockoff - no issues reported

Vapor 4:
Element Case - GPS/wifi problem
knockoff - n/a

Hence, the reason why they came out a new product line called Comp which use one side all plastic to eliminate all GPS/wifi problem.

So this doesn't interfere signal than? I see one poster say his doesn't, just looking for confirmation. And this is 4S not just 4?

Lastly, what's the advantage of the Vapor Pro vs Vapor 4? I see he has the 4 for $12

http://www.aliexpress.com/product-f...e-4-4S-metal-case-for-iphone-wholesalers.html
 
pix of china models

I got 6 cases today, here is the first one.... if you want to see other pictures just let me know, sorry for the bad lighting I took them outside w/ the flash that's why the "E" might seem a little washed out. The colors I got:

Red/Silver
Blue/Silver
Blue/Black
Black/Black
Orange/Black
BlackOps (problem with this one as the screws appear to be stripped)






 
I bought the DNA case and I have NO idea why but it actually hampers my signal!?..Im returning it and getting one of these cases since it seems like its not giving anyone issues..I just want to kno the quality if you actually drop your phone.
 
There are quite a few of these on ebay. Its probably safer to get it through ebay where you can pay with paypal and you get buyer protection.
 
Anyone know if these cases work with iphone 4s with power support front and back screen protectors already installed?
 
just an FYI Aliexpress gives you protection the money goes into escrow until you approve you got the items and they are good shape/what your ordered; most the sellers will work with you to make you happy, remember they are charging you $15-$20 and costs them $1-3 to make... of course you can always dispute the charge w/ your bank should your order not arrive.

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Anyone know if these cases work with iphone 4s with power support front and back screen protectors already installed?

I didn't have any issues, just dont put the element backing on, you could of course be careful if you peal it off not to take off your PS screen.

the "element" backing may help with any wiggle issues you might have as these are replicas they are not 100% perfect of the few I've tested tonight it's 50/50 on wiggle & how well they fit.
 
not too many people will drop it to answer your question :) we would like to know as well if you get yours and drop it and report back to us :)

I bought the DNA case and I have NO idea why but it actually hampers my signal!?..Im returning it and getting one of these cases since it seems like its not giving anyone issues..I just want to kno the quality if you actually drop your phone.


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Do you have an E on your clear plastic part? I don't want the E at all as I want it to look like the original one :) Some people have the E on their white plastic... I don't see an E on yours though..but not sure. And which seller did you get it from?

I got 6 cases today, here is the first one.... if you want to see other pictures just let me know, sorry for the bad lighting I took them outside w/ the flash that's why the "E" might seem a little washed out. The colors I got:

Red/Silver
Blue/Silver
Blue/Black
Black/Black
Orange/Black
BlackOps (problem with this one as the screws appear to be stripped)
 
I got 6 cases today, here is the first one.... if you want to see other pictures just let me know, sorry for the bad lighting I took them outside w/ the flash that's why the "E" might seem a little washed out. The colors I got:

Red/Silver
Blue/Silver
Blue/Black
Black/Black
Orange/Black
BlackOps (problem with this one as the screws appear to be stripped)

would love to see pics of the orange/black and black/black

these are the 2 cases I'm thinking of ordering

also, how long did it take to get? can you link me to the seller you used?

thanks in advance
 
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just ordered a white element vapor pro from simon on aliexpress. the customer service is AMAZING. he actually offered to video chat with me to show me the case. the connection was kind of laggy but i got the gist of it.

not gonna lie, it was pretty awkward.

i just placed my order and once it comes ill be sure to post pictures up here and let you guys know how the quality is.
 
I ordered from him yesterday, and just received a tracking info that it was shipped today. I asked him to inspect for scratches before shipping it out and he responded yesterday that it was no problem in doing so.

just ordered a white element vapor pro from simon on aliexpress. the customer service is AMAZING. he actually offered to video chat with me to show me the case. the connection was kind of laggy but i got the gist of it.

not gonna lie, it was pretty awkward.

i just placed my order and once it comes ill be sure to post pictures up here and let you guys know how the quality is.
 
Ok guys I have dedicated the last hour for you guys, uploading pictures of my gear to flickr.

To recap here is what I bought:


1. Blood red/ black vapor pro spectra from elementcase.com - $129
2. blue/ silver/ black vapor pro from ioffer.com - $32
3. black ops vapor pro from aliexpress.com - $25

Total 3 cases - $186
Full retail for all 3 would have been over $400, but the quality on 2 and 3 is questionable. My suspicions were that it would be hard to tell the difference between them, and I was correct.

I have uploaded several photos onto flickr, and you can access them here.

I will mention there is a slight scuff on the plastic insert on the black ops, not sure if I caused this or it shipped. There is a slight quality degradation in the screws and the included keychain allen wrench, but that is being picky.

Let me know what you all think.

Right now my iPhone donning the black ops case, and she is looking slick! I am very impressed with these knock off cases, and will be looking for a stealth next.

Hey man, how long did it take to get the case from ioffer? How is the quality from them? One review said it only took 7 days to the US, so I was curious about your order

thanks
 
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tails2k said:
I got 6 cases today, here is the first one.... if you want to see other pictures just let me know, sorry for the bad lighting I took them outside w/ the flash that's why the "E" might seem a little washed out. The colors I got:

Red/Silver
Blue/Silver
Blue/Black
Black/Black
Orange/Black
BlackOps (problem with this one as the screws appear to be stripped)







Beautiful.

Would love to see some pics of the blue/silver as I have just ordered one myself.

Cheers!
 
I really want to see some colored cases in the white iPhone. Black/blue and red/black mostly! Keep the pix coming please!

agreed. The cases i have bought are with the intention of using with a white iphone, just havent got it yet!
 
so today i received my 3 cases ordered from jacky for my 4s. i did have a couple scratches on one of the cases, on the black ops plastic tab. nothing too bad tho. i have noticed no signal loss, i have bad signal with or without the case at home though... but when compared to a friends 4s there are no drops. i does seem like my wifi range has decreased. i get no wifi in front of my house where i would get some weak wifi.

my main concern is that the phone itself is not completely locked in place. it does not feel like its will come off at all, but i can wiggle the phone from within the case with the screws being very tight. is anyone else having an issue like this? this fitment issue is with all the cases i received.
 
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MayBee said:
Vapor Pro :
Element Case - GPS problem
knockoff - no issues reported

Vapor 4:
Element Case - GPS/wifi problem
knockoff - n/a

Hence, the reason why they came out a new product line called Comp which use one side all plastic to eliminate all GPS/wifi problem.

So this doesn't interfere signal than? I see one poster say his doesn't, just looking for confirmation. And this is 4S not just 4?

Lastly, what's the advantage of the Vapor Pro vs Vapor 4? I see he has the 4 for $12

http://www.aliexpress.com/product-f...e-4-4S-metal-case-for-iphone-wholesalers.html

Thanks!!
 
I really want to see some colored cases in the white iPhone. Black/blue and red/black mostly! Keep the pix coming please!


YES, it's easy choice with a black phone but with us white IPhone owners it's a little harder. I'm also trying to see blue/silver on a white iPhone as well as red/silver.
 
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