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Reflections On E-Cigs Reviewed Up To December 2011
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Recently, there was a discussion about reviews and the comment was made that follow-up articles would be useful... So, here is a follow-up on every e-cig I've written about so far.
For each entry I've linked to the original article, and stated when and how I obtained the device in question.
The Rok Star
Purchased - October 2011
Related articles:
http://ukvapers.com/...2-the-rok-star/
http://ukvapers.com/...ok-star-part-2/
http://ukvapers.com/...ok-star-update/
I've never been a fan of tank devices, and whilst the Rok Star is a neat and convenient format (with its "pen clip" etc) it hasn't won me over as flavour is, to me, still muted. The original version suffered cracked tanks when used with certain juices that attacked the polycarbonate used, but I didn't suffer with that as I only vape tobacco juice. I still haven't worn out the original atomisers yet as the Rok Star lives in my inside jacket pocket for emergencies and driving. I tried out the new revised tanks and atomisers when they were sent to me and, for me, they worked ok, but they haven't been used much so I can't comment on their longer performance.
My conclusion is that if you like tank devices and don't mind the relatively high price of replacement parts, the Rok Star is a convenient device - BUT I'd advise waiting to see the longer term experience of heavier users of the device...
SD Keyring
Pre-production sample - Supplied for Review - October 2011
Production version (2 of) - Purchased - December 2011
Related article:
http://ukvapers.com/...hing-of-beauty/
This is a very new device. I was lucky in getting the sample to try well ahead of release so have had the SDK longer than most. For what it is intended to be, it is a great device and I stand by the article. My concern is that I'm expecting an eventual "backlash" once the devices start failing - they will, because people will insist on misusing them, over-dripping them, etc. and I suspect we will see complaints of stuck switches and "put-downs" of the device. My continue view however, is that this is a great little bit of kit which works fine when used as intended...
Super T Precise Plus 18350
Purchased - October 2011
Related articles:
http://ukvapers.com/...s-18350-part-1/
http://ukvapers.com/...s-18350-part-2/
The Precise Plus is the best engineered e-cig I've ever seen (some would say over-engineered, but I like good engineering) and very expensive. I stand by everything I said in the original review. It works splendidly as does appear to deliver a higher initial voltage than other 18350 devices (see my "load testing" article).
Nevertheless, I can find a couple of things to "nit-pick" about - firstly the "solid" battery holder (no springs) means that you need to decide which 18350 brand battery you are going to use and put the right number of o-rings in the hold the battery firmly (different 18350 batteries are different lengths), secondly, whilst the locking button works very well and is beautifully made, you usually find you have to rotate the button before locking it. I also wish David made alternative atomiser connector ends like the ones made for the Super Six.
I don't regret buying this one bit - it gets lots of use and things like the Bulli A2 go well on it. Very expensive for a battery holder, but they don't come any better in my opinion
Touchwood Mini
Purchased - October 2011
Related article:
http://ukvapers.com/...touchwood-mini/
As those who read my articles will know, I'm a bit of a bottom button fan, but when I got my Fistpack back in 2010 I realised that I also liked "top buttons"... The TRouchwood MNini is, for me, the perfect "top button" configuration - the combination of its shape and small size, coupled with the texture of the wood and the button placement make it one of nicest e-cigs to hold I've owned. It is very well made and, in my opinion, well priced. I really like it and it is getting lots of use.
No real criticisms, but a couple of "nit picks": Firstly, it's a pain keeping the brass bits clean - especially on the top around the button and atomiser connector - and mine is developing a definite "patina". Secondly, and this is a plus as well as a minus, the centre pole of the atomiser connector can get pushed down (designed so, to prevent connector crush) requiring it to be shoved back up from the inside - not a problem, but I've found that I need a metal rod to do this and if it happens when I'm out I have to wait til I get home. It HAS only happened twice though.
Overall - a marvelous bit of kit which I'm happy to recommend...
Garry Dibley Boxmod v3
Free gift to attendees at UK Vapefest - October 2011
Related article:
http://ukvapers.com/...ley-box-mod-v3/
What's not to like? It's cheap cheerful and works - AND has an on-off switch.
Mako Minno
Purchased - October 2011
Related article:
http://ukvapers.com/...epublic-part-1/
http://ukvapers.com/...epublic-part-2/
Overall, I remain of the view that this is a nice, small and very pocketable device. Longer use of it has made realise a few things: Firstly, the 600mah CR2 size batteries work well but it's a bit of pain having yet another size battery to deal with. Secondly, my comment about the atomiser centre pin being potentially problematic proved prophetic - I squashed the grommet on a fairly expensive atomiser by giving it "just an extra bit of tightening". Thirdly, the atomiser connector often unscrews with the atomiser and has to be put back.
So no real problems, work well, "button lock" is good - I dont use it as much as I thought I would though.
E-VAP
Prototypes supplied free - December 2010 and July 2011
Related article:
http://ukvapers.com/...1-e-vap-e-cigs/
My view on these remains unchanged - very solidly bulit - have had no problems - not "precision engineered" but well made down to a price. Basically a cheap "alternative shape" Screwdriver-type device in a range of colours. Ref50, however, seems to have "gone missing" so I'm not sure if E-Vap are still in existence...
SD Ego
Purchased - July 2011
Related article:
http://ukvapers.com/...220-the-sd-ego/
Not a lot to say really - the 1000mah "true" 3.7v volt "eGo-style" batteries have held up well and will support LR atomisers fine. For "tankers" there is more of an issue as these batteries wont take eGo/Tornado tanks. I've used these a fair bit when travelling abroad and they haven't let me down. Decent value for money and the steel finish is nice.
Apex Alpha Ultra
Purchased - May 2011
Related articles:
http://ukvapers.com/...a-ultra-part-1/
http://ukvapers.com/...a-ultra-part-2/
http://ukvapers.com/...a-ultra-part-3/
The Ultra is a real "marmite" device and many people either don't like it or bought it (or its bigger Untramax brother) and didn't get on with it. I still have mine, use it regularly, and like it but it is worth highlighting its idiosynchrases...
They a a pain to keep shiney - the nickel coating turns black with handling and requires regular cleaning.
Many people find the side sliding switch operation difficult to use - either too hard or too slippery - I operate mine with a thumb nail undr one of the ridges in the switch and it work for me.
Some people have had outbreaks of "blank firing" - switch not operating - I haven't, but I note the more recent Ulras have a new version of the actual internal switch component.
Breakages - people have broken their ceramic RES - often by dropping it. Ive been lucky - and I HAVE dropped it - and have also been careful not to take the Ultra to bits too frequently. I think part of my luck is that I only use tobacco flavours and haven't needed to clean the RES out when switching flavours.
The RES is NOT a tank - it holds a decent amount of fluid, but I'd stress it is more of a device for massive over-dripping than a true tank (I stick 10 big drops at a time into mine) and those wanting tank duration between fills will be disappointed.
In its favour, I like the neat look of the Ultra, it works really well with LR306 atties, and has, for me, been reliable. I wouldn't part with it - but I also like marmite
ECHO and ECHOmiser
Supplied free for review by Hangsen - May 2011
Related article:
http://ukvapers.com/...-and-echomiser/
Not a lot to say about the ECHO battery - a "Tornegoriva" compatible battery. The one I reviewed was an ECHO-E with 510 fitting (they also come in 901 fitting). The ECHOmisers are very big cartomisers of tapered shape which work very well and hold a lot of liquid - I prefer them to tanks but still prefer atomisers to cartomisers so I didn't buy more ECHOmisers once I'd worn the two I got out.
Screwdriver Mk 1 and Mk 2
Purchased (All eleven of them) - dates between April 2009 and April 2011
Related articles:
http://ukvapers.com/...bit-of-history/
http://ukvapers.com/...crewdriver-set/
http://ukvapers.com/...bout-batteries/
http://ukvapers.com/...-a-screwdriver/
http://ukvapers.com/...s-and-megabits/
http://ukvapers.com/...crewdriver-mk1/
http://ukvapers.com/...sions%e2%80%a6/
The articles above probably contain everything anyone could want to know about the Screwdriver, so I restrain myself to a personal critique:
The SD Mk 1
When I started vaping, the SD Mk1 was the first "grown up" e-cig to hit the market and was the logical choice for someone wanting a bigger battery device and lower running costs. Nowdays there are umpty-nine "battery tube" type e-cigs available, so where does that leave the Screwdriver?
Firstly, the SD Mk1 is probably unusual in being available in specific 901, 510, 801 and eGo tank versions (as opposed to having a choice of atomiser fittings to screw onto it). All mine are 901 versions except for the SD Tank version (I have loads of adapters). The Mk1 is available in "silver", "gold" and "black" and from time to time with brass button and collet.
"Cons"?
There are few "cons" to buying the SD Mk1: Firstly, people will tell you it is "outdated" etc - well it is a three-year-old design but there's lot a lot of major innovation to make to a straightforward "tube and button" e-cig. It has a "bottom button" (but so do all Super T e-cigs and they are very very expensive bits of kit). The first version of the Mk 1 (my "old faithful" is one) had a simple electrical switch which, while totally reliable as a switch, has a button which breaks off fairly easily when dropped (I've broken two in just under three years). The revised switch on later versions is a simple "spring and button" mechanical type which is more robust but does require taking apart and cleaning occasionally. The main body threads also need keeping clean (but so do the same threads on other tube mods) as does the atomiser connector. The SD Mk 1 uses 16340 batteries which dont really come in more than around 900mah (but are cheap and easy to obtain).
"Pros"?
SD Mk1s are reliable and long-lasting - my "old faithful" has been used nearly every day (and often all day) since April 2009, and apart from me breaking two buttons (and I made over two years before breaking the first one) has never let me down. To me, though, the main thing about the SD Mk1 is its size and shape... I have NEVER found an e-cig which fits my hand better than the Mk1 and is nicer to use in terms of ergonomics (but that IS a personal thing). The brass button versions are particulary nice to look at (for me).
"trog"
Being an SD Mk1 user means dealing with trog... trog provides in-depth support and customer service for what he sells (including a dedicated forum) in his own inimitable way. trog is like marmite (I like marmite)
The SD Mk 2
As discussed in the articles listed, the Mk 2 Screwdriver is a "mass production" version mainky sold by Totally Wicked (although trog sells them too)
"Cons"?
The SD Mk2 is only available in 901 fitting. It uses the same mechanical button as later Mk1s but whereas I've never had a Mk1 button come unscrewed, the Mk2 needs its button firmly screwing up with a pair of pliers and and real screwdriver on delivery (people are always losing Mk2 buttons and springs). As there is no "tank version" of the Mk2, TW sell a "tank conversion kit" which includes a long 901-510 adapter - this adapter (because it can become unscrewed in the middle) has caused rather a lot of shorts - and, as a result, collapsed SD battery springs (shows the "spring as safety" works though). Black Mk2 SDs often require the coating to be cleaned from the hole the button passes through to enable proper connectivity. For me the finish on the Mk2 is not as good as the Mk1 (that's not to say the finish is bad though, I should stress) but the "silver" ones are very shiney...
"Pros"?
The Mk2 takes the very popular 18350 battery which provides a bit more "mah" than the 16340s in the Mk1 - but it makes the Mk2 bigger than the Mk1, which for me is a "con" rather than a "pro". The Mk2 is nice to use in the same way as the Mk1 (but for me the smaller Mk1 is nicer).
"trog"
Totally Wicked provide a warranty for the Mk2, but trog will provide out of warranty support to all Mk2 owners.
VGO
Supplied free for review by Hangsen - March 2011
Related Articles:
http://ukvapers.com/...tomiser-part-1/
http://ukvapers.com/...tomiser-part-2/
Nothing really to add to this review. The big cartomisers were good but standard resistance and the VGO (supplied as a 901 fitting battery) is designed to protect itself from low resistance atomisers/cartos - not much used since the review.
Janty Ego
Won in a raffle at UK Vapefest 2010 - October 2010
Related articles::
http://ukvapers.com/...nty-ego-part-1/
http://ukvapers.com/...nty-ego-part-2/
http://ukvapers.com/...nty-ego-part-3/
There's not much I can add about the eGo - does what it says on the can. I've "misused" mine with LR atomisers and the batteries have held up. I use all my eGo-type stuff when travelling abroad and it's never let me down. Considering the infrequent use, the batteries have been good - I'm still using the originals. I've also used these to try out eGo mega atomisers, mega cartos, and tanks - none of them suit me as well regular atomisers, but we are all different. Tio be honest I find the rather low voltage that eGos are regulated at to be too low for my preferences and tend to use the SD Ego batteries in preference. I still dont like side buttons...
Nuck's Fistpack
Won in a raffle at UK Vapefest 2010 - October 2010
Related article
http://ukvapers.com/...nucks-fistpack/
I liked the Fistpack, although I'd never been very interested in variable/selected voltage. My Fistpack (which was "pre-owned") was a low resistance version with selectable regulated voltage from 3.7v to just over 4.2v. As a result, it has spent most of its life set to 4.2v (except with the most extreme low resistance stuff). I liked the format of the Fistpack with its "top button" (like the Touchwood). I use(d) the Fistpack mainly at home - particularly to try out new atomisers and cartomisers.
The battery in my Fistpack died in late September 2011, and Garry Dibley very kindly fitted a new one for me (it made me realise how useful user exchangeable batteries are). Then sadly, in November, it died - I suspect I somehow shorted it. Garry has been trying to mend it for me and hasn't given up, but it's not looking good. It has rather confirmed my preference for simple mechanical devices...
Super T Super Six
Purchased - January 2010
Related articles:
http://ukvapers.com/...-review-part-1/
http://ukvapers.com/...-review-part-2/
The Super Six is no longer in production. It is still one of the best e-cigs I've ever owned or tried. It has been faultless and never given problems. I particularly like its exchangable atomiser fittings for 901, 510 and 801 (the 801 fitting has adjustable airflow too), its lightness, the nice action bottom button, and its good looks.
About the only thing I can find to criticise is the being aluminium, it needs cleaning from time to time and a bit of Noalox putting on its threads...
I'd advise anyone seeing one for sale to buy it - a great and rare e-cig classic.
For each entry I've linked to the original article, and stated when and how I obtained the device in question.
The Rok Star
Purchased - October 2011
Related articles:
http://ukvapers.com/...2-the-rok-star/
http://ukvapers.com/...ok-star-part-2/
http://ukvapers.com/...ok-star-update/
I've never been a fan of tank devices, and whilst the Rok Star is a neat and convenient format (with its "pen clip" etc) it hasn't won me over as flavour is, to me, still muted. The original version suffered cracked tanks when used with certain juices that attacked the polycarbonate used, but I didn't suffer with that as I only vape tobacco juice. I still haven't worn out the original atomisers yet as the Rok Star lives in my inside jacket pocket for emergencies and driving. I tried out the new revised tanks and atomisers when they were sent to me and, for me, they worked ok, but they haven't been used much so I can't comment on their longer performance.
My conclusion is that if you like tank devices and don't mind the relatively high price of replacement parts, the Rok Star is a convenient device - BUT I'd advise waiting to see the longer term experience of heavier users of the device...
SD Keyring
Pre-production sample - Supplied for Review - October 2011
Production version (2 of) - Purchased - December 2011
Related article:
http://ukvapers.com/...hing-of-beauty/
This is a very new device. I was lucky in getting the sample to try well ahead of release so have had the SDK longer than most. For what it is intended to be, it is a great device and I stand by the article. My concern is that I'm expecting an eventual "backlash" once the devices start failing - they will, because people will insist on misusing them, over-dripping them, etc. and I suspect we will see complaints of stuck switches and "put-downs" of the device. My continue view however, is that this is a great little bit of kit which works fine when used as intended...
Super T Precise Plus 18350
Purchased - October 2011
Related articles:
http://ukvapers.com/...s-18350-part-1/
http://ukvapers.com/...s-18350-part-2/
The Precise Plus is the best engineered e-cig I've ever seen (some would say over-engineered, but I like good engineering) and very expensive. I stand by everything I said in the original review. It works splendidly as does appear to deliver a higher initial voltage than other 18350 devices (see my "load testing" article).
Nevertheless, I can find a couple of things to "nit-pick" about - firstly the "solid" battery holder (no springs) means that you need to decide which 18350 brand battery you are going to use and put the right number of o-rings in the hold the battery firmly (different 18350 batteries are different lengths), secondly, whilst the locking button works very well and is beautifully made, you usually find you have to rotate the button before locking it. I also wish David made alternative atomiser connector ends like the ones made for the Super Six.
I don't regret buying this one bit - it gets lots of use and things like the Bulli A2 go well on it. Very expensive for a battery holder, but they don't come any better in my opinion
Touchwood Mini
Purchased - October 2011
Related article:
http://ukvapers.com/...touchwood-mini/
As those who read my articles will know, I'm a bit of a bottom button fan, but when I got my Fistpack back in 2010 I realised that I also liked "top buttons"... The TRouchwood MNini is, for me, the perfect "top button" configuration - the combination of its shape and small size, coupled with the texture of the wood and the button placement make it one of nicest e-cigs to hold I've owned. It is very well made and, in my opinion, well priced. I really like it and it is getting lots of use.
No real criticisms, but a couple of "nit picks": Firstly, it's a pain keeping the brass bits clean - especially on the top around the button and atomiser connector - and mine is developing a definite "patina". Secondly, and this is a plus as well as a minus, the centre pole of the atomiser connector can get pushed down (designed so, to prevent connector crush) requiring it to be shoved back up from the inside - not a problem, but I've found that I need a metal rod to do this and if it happens when I'm out I have to wait til I get home. It HAS only happened twice though.
Overall - a marvelous bit of kit which I'm happy to recommend...
Garry Dibley Boxmod v3
Free gift to attendees at UK Vapefest - October 2011
Related article:
http://ukvapers.com/...ley-box-mod-v3/
What's not to like? It's cheap cheerful and works - AND has an on-off switch.
Mako Minno
Purchased - October 2011
Related article:
http://ukvapers.com/...epublic-part-1/
http://ukvapers.com/...epublic-part-2/
Overall, I remain of the view that this is a nice, small and very pocketable device. Longer use of it has made realise a few things: Firstly, the 600mah CR2 size batteries work well but it's a bit of pain having yet another size battery to deal with. Secondly, my comment about the atomiser centre pin being potentially problematic proved prophetic - I squashed the grommet on a fairly expensive atomiser by giving it "just an extra bit of tightening". Thirdly, the atomiser connector often unscrews with the atomiser and has to be put back.
So no real problems, work well, "button lock" is good - I dont use it as much as I thought I would though.
E-VAP
Prototypes supplied free - December 2010 and July 2011
Related article:
http://ukvapers.com/...1-e-vap-e-cigs/
My view on these remains unchanged - very solidly bulit - have had no problems - not "precision engineered" but well made down to a price. Basically a cheap "alternative shape" Screwdriver-type device in a range of colours. Ref50, however, seems to have "gone missing" so I'm not sure if E-Vap are still in existence...
SD Ego
Purchased - July 2011
Related article:
http://ukvapers.com/...220-the-sd-ego/
Not a lot to say really - the 1000mah "true" 3.7v volt "eGo-style" batteries have held up well and will support LR atomisers fine. For "tankers" there is more of an issue as these batteries wont take eGo/Tornado tanks. I've used these a fair bit when travelling abroad and they haven't let me down. Decent value for money and the steel finish is nice.
Apex Alpha Ultra
Purchased - May 2011
Related articles:
http://ukvapers.com/...a-ultra-part-1/
http://ukvapers.com/...a-ultra-part-2/
http://ukvapers.com/...a-ultra-part-3/
The Ultra is a real "marmite" device and many people either don't like it or bought it (or its bigger Untramax brother) and didn't get on with it. I still have mine, use it regularly, and like it but it is worth highlighting its idiosynchrases...
They a a pain to keep shiney - the nickel coating turns black with handling and requires regular cleaning.
Many people find the side sliding switch operation difficult to use - either too hard or too slippery - I operate mine with a thumb nail undr one of the ridges in the switch and it work for me.
Some people have had outbreaks of "blank firing" - switch not operating - I haven't, but I note the more recent Ulras have a new version of the actual internal switch component.
Breakages - people have broken their ceramic RES - often by dropping it. Ive been lucky - and I HAVE dropped it - and have also been careful not to take the Ultra to bits too frequently. I think part of my luck is that I only use tobacco flavours and haven't needed to clean the RES out when switching flavours.
The RES is NOT a tank - it holds a decent amount of fluid, but I'd stress it is more of a device for massive over-dripping than a true tank (I stick 10 big drops at a time into mine) and those wanting tank duration between fills will be disappointed.
In its favour, I like the neat look of the Ultra, it works really well with LR306 atties, and has, for me, been reliable. I wouldn't part with it - but I also like marmite
ECHO and ECHOmiser
Supplied free for review by Hangsen - May 2011
Related article:
http://ukvapers.com/...-and-echomiser/
Not a lot to say about the ECHO battery - a "Tornegoriva" compatible battery. The one I reviewed was an ECHO-E with 510 fitting (they also come in 901 fitting). The ECHOmisers are very big cartomisers of tapered shape which work very well and hold a lot of liquid - I prefer them to tanks but still prefer atomisers to cartomisers so I didn't buy more ECHOmisers once I'd worn the two I got out.
Screwdriver Mk 1 and Mk 2
Purchased (All eleven of them) - dates between April 2009 and April 2011
Related articles:
http://ukvapers.com/...bit-of-history/
http://ukvapers.com/...crewdriver-set/
http://ukvapers.com/...bout-batteries/
http://ukvapers.com/...-a-screwdriver/
http://ukvapers.com/...s-and-megabits/
http://ukvapers.com/...crewdriver-mk1/
http://ukvapers.com/...sions%e2%80%a6/
The articles above probably contain everything anyone could want to know about the Screwdriver, so I restrain myself to a personal critique:
The SD Mk 1
When I started vaping, the SD Mk1 was the first "grown up" e-cig to hit the market and was the logical choice for someone wanting a bigger battery device and lower running costs. Nowdays there are umpty-nine "battery tube" type e-cigs available, so where does that leave the Screwdriver?
Firstly, the SD Mk1 is probably unusual in being available in specific 901, 510, 801 and eGo tank versions (as opposed to having a choice of atomiser fittings to screw onto it). All mine are 901 versions except for the SD Tank version (I have loads of adapters). The Mk1 is available in "silver", "gold" and "black" and from time to time with brass button and collet.
"Cons"?
There are few "cons" to buying the SD Mk1: Firstly, people will tell you it is "outdated" etc - well it is a three-year-old design but there's lot a lot of major innovation to make to a straightforward "tube and button" e-cig. It has a "bottom button" (but so do all Super T e-cigs and they are very very expensive bits of kit). The first version of the Mk 1 (my "old faithful" is one) had a simple electrical switch which, while totally reliable as a switch, has a button which breaks off fairly easily when dropped (I've broken two in just under three years). The revised switch on later versions is a simple "spring and button" mechanical type which is more robust but does require taking apart and cleaning occasionally. The main body threads also need keeping clean (but so do the same threads on other tube mods) as does the atomiser connector. The SD Mk 1 uses 16340 batteries which dont really come in more than around 900mah (but are cheap and easy to obtain).
"Pros"?
SD Mk1s are reliable and long-lasting - my "old faithful" has been used nearly every day (and often all day) since April 2009, and apart from me breaking two buttons (and I made over two years before breaking the first one) has never let me down. To me, though, the main thing about the SD Mk1 is its size and shape... I have NEVER found an e-cig which fits my hand better than the Mk1 and is nicer to use in terms of ergonomics (but that IS a personal thing). The brass button versions are particulary nice to look at (for me).
"trog"
Being an SD Mk1 user means dealing with trog... trog provides in-depth support and customer service for what he sells (including a dedicated forum) in his own inimitable way. trog is like marmite
(I like marmite)The SD Mk 2
As discussed in the articles listed, the Mk 2 Screwdriver is a "mass production" version mainky sold by Totally Wicked (although trog sells them too)
"Cons"?
The SD Mk2 is only available in 901 fitting. It uses the same mechanical button as later Mk1s but whereas I've never had a Mk1 button come unscrewed, the Mk2 needs its button firmly screwing up with a pair of pliers and and real screwdriver on delivery (people are always losing Mk2 buttons and springs). As there is no "tank version" of the Mk2, TW sell a "tank conversion kit" which includes a long 901-510 adapter - this adapter (because it can become unscrewed in the middle) has caused rather a lot of shorts - and, as a result, collapsed SD battery springs (shows the "spring as safety" works though). Black Mk2 SDs often require the coating to be cleaned from the hole the button passes through to enable proper connectivity. For me the finish on the Mk2 is not as good as the Mk1 (that's not to say the finish is bad though, I should stress) but the "silver" ones are very shiney...
"Pros"?
The Mk2 takes the very popular 18350 battery which provides a bit more "mah" than the 16340s in the Mk1 - but it makes the Mk2 bigger than the Mk1, which for me is a "con" rather than a "pro". The Mk2 is nice to use in the same way as the Mk1 (but for me the smaller Mk1 is nicer).
"trog"
Totally Wicked provide a warranty for the Mk2, but trog will provide out of warranty support to all Mk2 owners.
VGO
Supplied free for review by Hangsen - March 2011
Related Articles:
http://ukvapers.com/...tomiser-part-1/
http://ukvapers.com/...tomiser-part-2/
Nothing really to add to this review. The big cartomisers were good but standard resistance and the VGO (supplied as a 901 fitting battery) is designed to protect itself from low resistance atomisers/cartos - not much used since the review.
Janty Ego
Won in a raffle at UK Vapefest 2010 - October 2010
Related articles::
http://ukvapers.com/...nty-ego-part-1/
http://ukvapers.com/...nty-ego-part-2/
http://ukvapers.com/...nty-ego-part-3/
There's not much I can add about the eGo - does what it says on the can. I've "misused" mine with LR atomisers and the batteries have held up. I use all my eGo-type stuff when travelling abroad and it's never let me down. Considering the infrequent use, the batteries have been good - I'm still using the originals. I've also used these to try out eGo mega atomisers, mega cartos, and tanks - none of them suit me as well regular atomisers, but we are all different. Tio be honest I find the rather low voltage that eGos are regulated at to be too low for my preferences and tend to use the SD Ego batteries in preference. I still dont like side buttons...
Nuck's Fistpack
Won in a raffle at UK Vapefest 2010 - October 2010
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I liked the Fistpack, although I'd never been very interested in variable/selected voltage. My Fistpack (which was "pre-owned") was a low resistance version with selectable regulated voltage from 3.7v to just over 4.2v. As a result, it has spent most of its life set to 4.2v (except with the most extreme low resistance stuff). I liked the format of the Fistpack with its "top button" (like the Touchwood). I use(d) the Fistpack mainly at home - particularly to try out new atomisers and cartomisers.
The battery in my Fistpack died in late September 2011, and Garry Dibley very kindly fitted a new one for me (it made me realise how useful user exchangeable batteries are). Then sadly, in November, it died - I suspect I somehow shorted it. Garry has been trying to mend it for me and hasn't given up, but it's not looking good. It has rather confirmed my preference for simple mechanical devices...
Super T Super Six
Purchased - January 2010
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The Super Six is no longer in production. It is still one of the best e-cigs I've ever owned or tried. It has been faultless and never given problems. I particularly like its exchangable atomiser fittings for 901, 510 and 801 (the 801 fitting has adjustable airflow too), its lightness, the nice action bottom button, and its good looks.
About the only thing I can find to criticise is the being aluminium, it needs cleaning from time to time and a bit of Noalox putting on its threads...
I'd advise anyone seeing one for sale to buy it - a great and rare e-cig classic.
I had the same issue with trying to push the pin up on the Touchwood, stretching and straining my finger up inside the compartment to poke it back. Then I discovered that all I had to do was push the battery up a couple of millimetres utill the pin popped back into place by itself - DOH! - it was so simple I was kicking myself for not thinking of it in the first place. No rod required!