Eastmall RiVa Reviews

Di · 05-06-2010, 09:57 AM

Eastmall Riva Ego Impressions

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Fri, Apr 30, 2010
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Yesterday I received my Eastmall Riva, so I haven't had much time with the device but so far I am actually quite impressed. Considering the price in comparison to other Ego models, the EM Riva Kit would make a great impact for anyone wanting to give up traditional tobacco smoking and has struggled using the old 501 ecig brands.
The EM Riva is Eastmalls version of the ever popular EGo with similar but slightly improved specs, most notably the battery which has been going for 8 hours of normal use so far:
Riva Specs

M-Riva is a specially made product for Eastmall .

No issues with the manual button .
Better battery quality
The shape for Riva is better looking than similiar ones.
You saved at least $18 from any other sellers

Starter kit includes:

2 pcs of 510 atomizer
2 pcs of 750mah battery
1 pc fast charger (only takes 2 and a half hours to fully charge the batts) plus Wall charger
10 pcs blank cart
1 pc cone

Eastmall will give 6 months on warranty for the RiVa kit and 3 months on the battery.
Compared to my HG 501's the quality of the Riva is substantially better, it doesn't feel cheap at all.
Thank god it doesn't have the LED at the end – just the button glows blue making stealth vaping a whole lot easier. It also stands upright with no issue because of the flat tip.
I couldn't calculate charge time as the two batteries only took 10 minutes to charge indicating they were pre-charged at the factory though I will post more thoughts on this device after some more use.

Obligatory Box Shot

Front of the Riva Box, it is magnetic.

Inside the Riva Box, nicely packed!

All the contents of the EM-Riva with bonus Large Atty

The Riva Blue Led Button

The EM Riva assembled

Aaron's comment --
It is a fantastic product that I would highly recommend to anybody.

thank you so much Aaron for this, -- Di ........

Di · 05-06-2010, 10:05 AM

Originally Posted by badkolo

Ok the riva is in and tested. I even have its counterpart for the day to compare it too.

Heres the only difference so the controversy can end once and for all. One has gold bands and one has silver. one has a more of a rubber coating on the cone and one has less.

THATS IT, that's the difference.

The 2010 Riva Comes in a nice black box, inside of it is the Riva(Mr.Slick) in a black velvet tray with 2 Riva batteries , 1 cone, 2 Atomizers plus the USB charger and tips.

The design of the RIVA is identical in shape, look, function, design and overall feel, the only difference is what I stated above, thats it.

The RIVA has a blue led that glows when you press it and it goes away when you depress, Its a nice little effect.

I prepared a LR 510 atty and screwed it on a fully charged Riva battery and dripped my juice and cranked the RIVA, plumes of smoke, it hits exactly like it should, the draw isnt as stiff as I expected to be which is a good thing.

The battery has lasted all day and works flawlessly, it vapes perfectly and I will be honest here, I like it as much if not more then my indulgence, but i say that for every new PV that I really like.

And yes, I really like the RIVA, A sturdy reliable product so far. I approve.

thank you so much BK, --- Di ......

Di · 05-06-2010, 10:09 AM

Originally Posted by Scottbee

I am not one to give reviews on products until I have had the opportunity to really put them through the ringer.... but all ow me to make some observations regarding the Riva:

1) The packaging is quite nice. Consistent with the type and style of packaging that we have come to expect from this class of product.

2) The batteries are quite attractive and nicely finished. The gold accents (in lieu of chrome) really turned out nice.

3) The button has a rubber/silicone texture and feel. Nicer than the hard plastic units found on similar devices. It has a good feel and a nice action. It is probably a little less prone to "accidental pocket firing" due to the lower profile and slightly smaller size. It is also probably less likely to get "stuck on" due to contamination and molding flash.

4) The LED underneath the button is blue. Looks good.

5) I was expecting these batteries to be "longer" due to the stated 750mAH. They are the same length as the 650mAH class units.

6) As noted in the advertisement, it comes with the "rapid" USB charger and a mains (115VAC) adapter.

7) The "effective" output voltage of the battery is 3.1V... same as the similar units (dern!), and all Joye 510 class batteries.

8) The atties that came with the unit are quite nice. I've never used an Eastmall 510 atty, so I didn't know what to expect. They are in the 2.3Ω range and have an excellent supplemental wick. They are of the "wide band" variety. No internal washer.

More later I'm sure....

Thank you Scottbee, we look forward very much to your firther insights, -------- Di ....

**badkolo** · 05-06-2010, 11:59 AM

just wanted to pop in and ask di if they plan on changing the name of the riva with a 510 cartomizer and call it

THE CLOUD MACHINE, becuase thats whats going on over here, I have created my own little weather system over here, tons of clouds with a chance of rain.

I think i need another machine to suck up all these clouds of vapor.

**mudmanc4** · 05-06-2010, 11:41 PM

I hope not, it's a very special name given by Di

On the point, yes, I see that the thing pukes out as much vape as almost any higher voltage unit out there, those that have it, know this to be true.

Originally Posted by badkolo

just wanted to pop in and ask di if they plan on changing the name of the riva with a 510 cartomizer and call it

THE CLOUD MACHINE, becuase thats whats going on over here, I have created my own little weather system over here, tons of clouds with a chance of rain.

I think i need another machine to suck up all these clouds of vapor.

Di · 05-07-2010, 03:18 AM

Originally Posted by mudmanc4

I hope not, it's a very special name given by Di

On the point, yes, I see that the thing pukes out as much vape as almost any higher voltage unit out there, those that have it, know this to be true.

The RiVa was named by me, with a lot of Love,

it will always be called RiVa,

it will always be loved muchly, --

and yes, is it ever smokin', -- hahahah
like a freight train
you dont need HV or LV attys with this lil baby !!

**miss MiA** · 05-07-2010, 11:55 PM

Originally Posted by mudmanc4

yes, I see that the thing pukes out as much vape as almost any higher voltage unit out there,

...WOW mud, I can't BELIEVE they haven't put you in charge of writing the marketing materials yet!! That is some visualization right there... uh, yum yum..???

**mudmanc4** · 05-08-2010, 01:33 AM

Hehehee, yea, well hey, what can be said, i am the master , that I not only allow you to visualize my thoughts, but actually experience such as the warm lump of a mixture of bile tethered with yesterdays nacho's burbling up behind your chest plate as if ready to spurt from that old aluminum pressure cooker grandma used to blanch the fruit before canning , yea, that good !!!!!

But aar, the RiVa rocks , enjoy

Originally Posted by miss MiA

...WOW mud, I can't BELIEVE they haven't put you in charge of writing the marketing materials yet!! That is some visualization right there... uh, yum yum..???