This case looks good. I'm thinking it would look nice on my black iPhone 4 as well. How did you go about paying? Is the red a 'true red'?
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This case looks good. I'm thinking it would look nice on my black iPhone 4 as well. How did you go about paying? Is the red a 'true red'?
Thanks...
That's the same color and the same seller I ordered from. Glad to to hear of your good experience. Hope mine is the same.
It's a darker red. Looks good. Paid with a prepaid credit card I got from a rebate.
Well, here's my review on the White Vapor Pro I got from Simon for my iPhone 4S. I was thinking of starting a separate thread for this review, but I know people will flame me for reviewing a knock-off and starting a thread for it. I feel safer in here with you guys 
Ease of Install: Medium - Tiny screws are always a little difficult to work with. After lining up the screws, it's straight forward from there.
Accessory Compatibily: I had no issues with stock headphones or charger. I don't get all crazy with my headphones like some of you or deal with docks.
Fitment: Very Good
Signal Performance: I'm not going to do the db test. I believe that this test really doesn't mean much. What matters to me is real-world performance rather than a few differences in db numbers. I have no issue with signal loss with 3G+, WiFi, or GPS. Performs just like it used to for me and if there is any loss, I sure can't tell.
Quality: 6/10 - For the price I paid, $21, it is by all means quite nice. However, the paint has a color variance between the two pieces. This difference is hardly noticeable though. I also received the shinier white paint job rather than the duller, spray painted look. The problems with the case involve the details of construction.
On the section where the aluminum meets the plastic, the top tab of the aluminum protrudes out slightly. It is very noticeable if you run your finger over this section and I'm sure it can scratch me if I applied enough pressure. The fitment of the plastic corner is slightly off as well so it does not sit flush. This however is very slightly off. Overall fit is great. My phone does not move around in this case. On the plastic corner, if I press my phone up and down it does slightly move. I won't count this as a problem because it only happens if I try and it's very slight. Also, I can probably alleviate this problem by sanding it down a little. Very easy fix. I initially thought this case felt flimsy, but after installation the case feels solid. It's also very light.
Overall Impression: I'm very pleased with this case. I only gave it a 6 rating because I know some people can't live with the imperfections that I mentioned. I can also tell that the paint will chip easily. I am familiar in this area because I deal with snowboard bindings as well. In my experiences, glossy paint over metal chips easily.
Dealing with Simon was also a pleasure. He was very responsive and courteous. He even asked me if I received it yet a few days ago and apologized that it was taking so long (shipped 10-27, arrived 11-10). That wasn't even his fault and he apologized. Grade A customer service in my book. The problem now is, I want more of these cases haha. By the way, I have Lucky Labs Teksure back and wrap on my iPhone 4S.
Let me know if I missed something here and I'll add it to my review. If these pics are too much, let me know and I will change to thumbnails.
Ease of Install: Medium - Tiny screws are always a little difficult to work with. After lining up the screws, it's straight forward from there.
Accessory Compatibily: I had no issues with stock headphones or charger. I don't get all crazy with my headphones like some of you or deal with docks.
Fitment: Very Good
Signal Performance: I'm not going to do the db test. I believe that this test really doesn't mean much. What matters to me is real-world performance rather than a few differences in db numbers. I have no issue with signal loss with 3G+, WiFi, or GPS. Performs just like it used to for me and if there is any loss, I sure can't tell.
Quality: 6/10 - For the price I paid, $21, it is by all means quite nice. However, the paint has a color variance between the two pieces. This difference is hardly noticeable though. I also received the shinier white paint job rather than the duller, spray painted look. The problems with the case involve the details of construction.
On the section where the aluminum meets the plastic, the top tab of the aluminum protrudes out slightly. It is very noticeable if you run your finger over this section and I'm sure it can scratch me if I applied enough pressure. The fitment of the plastic corner is slightly off as well so it does not sit flush. This however is very slightly off. Overall fit is great. My phone does not move around in this case. On the plastic corner, if I press my phone up and down it does slightly move. I won't count this as a problem because it only happens if I try and it's very slight. Also, I can probably alleviate this problem by sanding it down a little. Very easy fix. I initially thought this case felt flimsy, but after installation the case feels solid. It's also very light.
Overall Impression: I'm very pleased with this case. I only gave it a 6 rating because I know some people can't live with the imperfections that I mentioned. I can also tell that the paint will chip easily. I am familiar in this area because I deal with snowboard bindings as well. In my experiences, glossy paint over metal chips easily.
Dealing with Simon was also a pleasure. He was very responsive and courteous. He even asked me if I received it yet a few days ago and apologized that it was taking so long (shipped 10-27, arrived 11-10). That wasn't even his fault and he apologized. Grade A customer service in my book. The problem now is, I want more of these cases haha. By the way, I have Lucky Labs Teksure back and wrap on my iPhone 4S.
Let me know if I missed something here and I'll add it to my review. If these pics are too much, let me know and I will change to thumbnails.
DuDE!!! that looks sweet!!! I went to luckylabs but i cant find the blue apple logo, did you get the logo from someone else?
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Can you post a link of which seller you used at dhgate? That looks nice.
Well, here's my review on the White Vapor Pro I got from Simon for my iPhone 4S. I was thinking of starting a separate thread for this review, but I know people will flame me for reviewing a knock-off and starting a thread for it. I feel safer in here with you guys
Ease of Install: Medium - Tiny screws are always a little difficult to work with. After lining up the screws, it's straight forward from there.
Accessory Compatibily: I had no issues with stock headphones or charger. I don't get all crazy with my headphones like some of you or deal with docks.
Fitment: Very Good
Signal Performance: I'm not going to do the db test. I believe that this test really doesn't mean much. What matters to me is real-world performance rather than a few differences in db numbers. I have no issue with signal loss with 3G+, WiFi, or GPS. Performs just like it used to for me and if there is any loss, I sure can't tell.
Quality: 6/10 - For the price I paid, $21, it is by all means quite nice. However, the paint has a color variance between the two pieces. This difference is hardly noticeable though. I also received the shinier white paint job rather than the duller, spray painted look. The problems with the case involve the details of construction.
On the section where the aluminum meets the plastic, the top tab of the aluminum protrudes out slightly. It is very noticeable if you run your finger over this section and I'm sure it can scratch me if I applied enough pressure. The fitment of the plastic corner is slightly off as well so it does not sit flush. This however is very slightly off. Overall fit is great. My phone does not move around in this case. On the plastic corner, if I press my phone up and down it does slightly move. I won't count this as a problem because it only happens if I try and it's very slight. Also, I can probably alleviate this problem by sanding it down a little. Very easy fix. I initially thought this case felt flimsy, but after installation the case feels solid. It's also very light.
Overall Impression: I'm very pleased with this case. I only gave it a 6 rating because I know some people can't live with the imperfections that I mentioned. I can also tell that the paint will chip easily. I am familiar in this area because I deal with snowboard bindings as well. In my experiences, glossy paint over metal chips easily.
Dealing with Simon was also a pleasure. He was very responsive and courteous. He even asked me if I received it yet a few days ago and apologized that it was taking so long (shipped 10-27, arrived 11-10). That wasn't even his fault and he apologized. Grade A customer service in my book. The problem now is, I want more of these cases haha. By the way, I have Lucky Labs Teksure back and wrap on my iPhone 4S.
Let me know if I missed something here and I'll add it to my review. If these pics are too much, let me know and I will change to thumbnails.
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nice review, and great pics. Simon has also been responsive to me too, not sure why he isn't with others? very nice to deal with.
thanks! yea it comes with the spectra wraps. you get the side wraps, home button cover and apple logo. I had the blue spectra wraps a while ago but they have since perished from my iPhone 4.
nice review mate! I ordered the white one from Simon as well on 10/23 and I still haven't seen it yet The tracking is still showing in China
The tracking is still showing in China Well, here's my review on the White Vapor Pro I got from Simon for my iPhone 4S. I was thinking of starting a separate thread for this review, but I know people will flame me for reviewing a knock-off and starting a thread for it. I feel safer in here with you guys
Ease of Install: Medium - Tiny screws are always a little difficult to work with. After lining up the screws, it's straight forward from there.
Accessory Compatibily: I had no issues with stock headphones or charger. I don't get all crazy with my headphones like some of you or deal with docks.
Fitment: Very Good
Signal Performance: I'm not going to do the db test. I believe that this test really doesn't mean much. What matters to me is real-world performance rather than a few differences in db numbers. I have no issue with signal loss with 3G+, WiFi, or GPS. Performs just like it used to for me and if there is any loss, I sure can't tell.
Quality: 6/10 - For the price I paid, $21, it is by all means quite nice. However, the paint has a color variance between the two pieces. This difference is hardly noticeable though. I also received the shinier white paint job rather than the duller, spray painted look. The problems with the case involve the details of construction.
On the section where the aluminum meets the plastic, the top tab of the aluminum protrudes out slightly. It is very noticeable if you run your finger over this section and I'm sure it can scratch me if I applied enough pressure. The fitment of the plastic corner is slightly off as well so it does not sit flush. This however is very slightly off. Overall fit is great. My phone does not move around in this case. On the plastic corner, if I press my phone up and down it does slightly move. I won't count this as a problem because it only happens if I try and it's very slight. Also, I can probably alleviate this problem by sanding it down a little. Very easy fix. I initially thought this case felt flimsy, but after installation the case feels solid. It's also very light.
Overall Impression: I'm very pleased with this case. I only gave it a 6 rating because I know some people can't live with the imperfections that I mentioned. I can also tell that the paint will chip easily. I am familiar in this area because I deal with snowboard bindings as well. In my experiences, glossy paint over metal chips easily.
Dealing with Simon was also a pleasure. He was very responsive and courteous. He even asked me if I received it yet a few days ago and apologized that it was taking so long (shipped 10-27, arrived 11-10). That wasn't even his fault and he apologized. Grade A customer service in my book. The problem now is, I want more of these cases haha. By the way, I have Lucky Labs Teksure back and wrap on my iPhone 4S.
Let me know if I missed something here and I'll add it to my review. If these pics are too much, let me know and I will change to thumbnails.
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Oh OK got it, Thanks! gratz on a nice ass looking setup!
yea it isnt bad! Got bored of the red/silver. No doubt i will change it up again soon.
Slightly off topic, but i went ahead and bought one of these today:
http://us.aliexpress.com/snapshot/103541361.html?isRedirect=false
They look pretty decent and for £10 i thought i would give it a shot....if it proves to be a good case i will create another thread. My only concern is the signal degradation, however it might not be true with the iPhone 4S?
What do you guys think? Do any of you have one? I ordered the silver.
Received my Black Ops from Simon yesterday.
Shipping took about three weeks. Quality and fit are decent, no drop in signal strength in either a 4S or 4. The paint job looks good and matches all around. The only downside was that one of the hex screws was stripped and I had a hard time removing it. I added a red carbon wrap (and black front skin) that I bought on eBay for a couple of bucks.
Overall, I would give it an 8.5/10.
Shipping took about three weeks. Quality and fit are decent, no drop in signal strength in either a 4S or 4. The paint job looks good and matches all around. The only downside was that one of the hex screws was stripped and I had a hard time removing it. I added a red carbon wrap (and black front skin) that I bought on eBay for a couple of bucks.
Overall, I would give it an 8.5/10.
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Looks awesome! Which seller did you get it from? Also, did you just stick the red apple logo decal to the suede back plate that came with the Black Ops case?
It was from Simon here: http://www.aliexpress.com/fm-store/109029
Yeah, the red
logo came with the wrap I purchased so I figured why not just stick it back there?
I've got on of these en route as well
different seller though.should be here hopefully Wednesday.. I believe I ordered the dark blue/grey color though. I hope I end up liking it. I was torn between that color and the silver, so we'll see how it turns out
no i ordered from here:
http://www.aliexpress.com/store/105...ted-Edition-case-for-mobile-phone-IP-606.html
I've got on of these en route as well
nice, when you get it, could you PM me what you think of it? or maybe create a new thread yourself?! cheers. I do like the look of it, looks much cleaner than the vapors.
no problem! if you order from them just be sure to tell them which style you want, long insert or short insert because they have both.
^^^^One of my friends had issues with the Ebaysz store. He ordered 3 cases and they got the colors all wrong. Then he sent it back, they claimed not to have received it, despite being shown the tracking info as proof. After 2 months of back and forth, AliExpress promised to refund his money. He paid via paypal and as of now AliExpress still has not refunded his money since they no longer deal with Paypal.
if you pay by paypal, then you are paying outside of aliexpress protection. the person must open a case with paypal instead.
with paypal dispute, then you need to use a carrier with tracking information and signature (i believe). With the cost of sending it back with those extra services probably cost about $20 itself..the cost of the case.
with paypal dispute, then you need to use a carrier with tracking information and signature (i believe). With the cost of sending it back with those extra services probably cost about $20 itself..the cost of the case.
nope. This was back when aliexpress accepted paypal. A few months ago. It was through aliexpress escrow via paypal. AliExpress said a refund was on its way, then thye had a falling out with paypal, so they are "trying to work something out" with paypal, all the while holding the money.
Here is the email :
Except they took so long to go through the entire process that paypal dispute is no longer an option.
Moral of the story : pay with a credit card and immediately start a dispute with your CC company, once you know you have a problem. AliExpress is crap when it comes to refund process and actual refunds.
http://m.dhgate.com/prodetail.do?proid=ff808081331b1be801332a7e38933680
This is the mobile
This is the shop
Name: e_shop2008
Seller Rank:
Member Since: Apr 2007
Transactions: 10,461
Positive Feedback: 96.5%
Promised by Seller
thanks for the info...
yeah, I paid through my credit card. I hate using paypal when you have to use it to dispute something...
yeah, I paid through my credit card. I hate using paypal when you have to use it to dispute something...
I'm impressed by a lot of the posts on this forum and the feedback on the cases...
For the price I'm willing to get a vapor pro to have as an extra cover...The price difference is really incredible, honestly if the official vendor sold the case for $50 then I would buy from them, but I feel that $100 is waay too much...
From some of the names mentioned here to buy as a source, which of these four would you guys recommend and why...I'd really appreciate it thanks...
Safest vendor I would prefer and the most responsive should something not be right...
Here are the links that I found...
Jackie lin: http://www.aliexpress.com/fm-store/312505
Jackie nie : http://www.aliexpress.com/fm-store/903974
Cindy : http://www.aliexpress.com/fm-store/709207
Simon: http://www.aliexpress.com/fm-store/109029
For the price I'm willing to get a vapor pro to have as an extra cover...The price difference is really incredible, honestly if the official vendor sold the case for $50 then I would buy from them, but I feel that $100 is waay too much...
From some of the names mentioned here to buy as a source, which of these four would you guys recommend and why...I'd really appreciate it thanks...
Safest vendor I would prefer and the most responsive should something not be right...
Here are the links that I found...
Jackie lin: http://www.aliexpress.com/fm-store/312505
Jackie nie : http://www.aliexpress.com/fm-store/903974
Cindy : http://www.aliexpress.com/fm-store/709207
Simon: http://www.aliexpress.com/fm-store/109029
It's $150 actually + shipping and tax for some people hahaha
Even the $150 authentic one....some people still complain about the quality.
hahahaEven the $150 authentic one....some people still complain about the quality.