E-Turbo ..my new invention....

[Bertrand]

Yep the torch route is deffo the biggest rip off i have seen in years but people seem to be rather blind to it!

Costs around USD 150.

Estimate of parts costs:

torch 16
atomizerx2 20
batteries 5
charger 5
aluminium, etc 5
ecig battery 15
fluid 5
carts 5
switch 3
SUBTOTAL 79
(plus shipping)

So with shipping that leaves less than USD60 labour.

How little is your time worth, even if you do have the skills and tools on hand?

Besides, you're rewarding innovation, and not just stealing the design.

[TropicalBob]

Oooo, let's not go this route. Trog himself has said here that a fair price is what the market will pay. Ebay established that price in the most democratic fashion -- bidding. Let Trog get his due as buyers see fit.

[sixstring]

Oooo, let's not go this route. Trog himself has said here that a fair price is what the market will pay. Ebay established that price in the most democratic fashion -- bidding. Let Trog get his due as buyers see fit.

Amen. it's about perceived value and whatever the market will bear.

In the USA, there's gonna be a certain chic value to owning something "made in england" - regardless of where most of the parts are sourced from. Plus, from all indications it just works better - sort of like Marshall amps for us guitar playing types.

[ted26]

Costs around USD 150.

Estimate of parts costs:

torch 16
atomizerx2 20
batteries 5
charger 5
aluminium, etc 5
ecig battery 15
fluid 5
carts 5
switch 3
SUBTOTAL 79
(plus shipping)

So with shipping that leaves less than USD60 labour.

How little is your time worth, even if you do have the skills and tools on hand?

Besides, you're rewarding innovation, and not just stealing the design.

my statement was hasty and wrong the "torch" is a good product and it isn't for me to state on its value.....

My mouth sometimes leads my brain

[Kate]

If people will pay the price then it's reasonably priced for them. $150 has not been a problem mentioned in any of the reviews so far.

If your product does what you say Dr Loi you could charge us a lot more than $60, it would be well worth it from your description. If I were you I'd go for quality rather than quantity, make sure it works well and is put together properly and charge a lot for it. Don't try to pump out loads of inferior cheaper models that will break easily, there's already loads of that sort of stuff on the market.

[Bertrand]

Having only used it this morning, I will vouch for it anyway. :) As others have mentioned, it's well thought out, provides plenty of vapour, doesn't look like a cigarette, has done away with the totally underpowered battery issue, etc. Anyway, I didn't intend to hijack this thread; I just wanted to correct the perception that it's particularly expensive.

[SMILIN]

I agree with Kate, quality vs quantity, we esmokers NEED quality devices, that work, plain, and simple. I would love the 1st production model, since I am not a trial member.

Godspeed, my friend.

[Fedor]

Ah did i ruffle your feathers. And you think i should grow up he he,
if you had not noticed before we all share opinions on here and thats what mine is, sorry you dont like it but just look at the comments on here.....you seem to be a minority.
The price is fine but you wont be needing one of Doc' gizmo's seeing how your batteries and atomisers last so long. As for sarcasm!!!! read between the lines if you wish.

Like you i stated my opinion....nuff said.

Opinions and taking a shot at the opinions of others has a difference. You were the one who did not like my opinion and not the other way round. I know I am a minority but how much lesser am i entitled to give an opinion because of that? If everyone just says the same thing, whats the point of a forum? Suddenly you decide if i need the e-turbo or not? I buy many things that i feel is overpriced. Its my decision and mine alone. I'm cool with the good doc as I'm sure he is with me. You still need to grow up. Nuff said from me too.

[edisme518123]

Come on kids, let's stop our bickering...

BTW Fedor... don't you think it may be just a tad offensive to be asking for a lower price considering that the doc isn't going to obtain any profit out of this. All of the proceeds will be going into his furthered research and the benefit of underprivileged workers in his area. I find it especially offensive that you are already asking for a lowered price without even a complete knowledge of the product. You have no idea what it costs to manufacture this product, nor do you know even what the finished product will look like or the state of it's build quality.

Think of it this way: All of the money you send out goes directly to a charitable cause in which will directly benefit yourself in the future... and you get a cool gadget for your donation. Does that make it seem more worth the price to you?

There's also a difference between a statement and an opinion:
Statement: The price is too high.
Opinion: I believe that the price is too high.

It may be your opinion that in your belief the price is too high but that by no means would warrant the doc to lower the price. It simply will mean that you will not get to own one. Discussion ended.

[jimldk]

how long is the cable going to be in the production model doc...and will it be retractable or would that be unfeasible?

Finalising on that length issue..I actually tailor made each one for my trial subjects here...and the retractable type is already on the way...problems with the wires though..too thin , can burn out...

I still don't understand how a battery pack, no matter how sophisticated, can revive a dead atomizer can someone enlighten me please

Hi eyespy,..It can revive poor performing atomiser but dead ones only some after using the diagnostic feature (accidental discovery) on the E-turbo can be revived, the real dead ones stays dead,sorry..still finding a way to repair the atomisers...if there is a will, there is a way...

great jimldk! its getting close to the final! did you also think about adapter to fix atomizer directly? avoiding the cable

Working on that model now but it will be cylindrical like Troq Screwdriver but with multiadaptors built in...wait for that Ok?..gots lots of Experiment going on now....


And finally to all my dear dear forummers, please don't quarrel/fight ....it saddens me too...I want this to be good to all and I also wants the price to be reasonable for all...not beyond the reach of most people...please bear with me and each other, all your inputs are valuable to me and I really take it all in....with all my heart and I wish all the goodness that can be derived from this project will pass to all of you ......you all will be able to help a lot of people out there and this forum has already done so to a lot of people around the world.

Peace to all my e-smokers brothers and sisters of this forum...