4081 questions

[MrCowbell]

I'm looking to put something together to give my mother to finally get her off analogs. She'll probably like the size of the 4081 but I was hoping for some input first..

1) Do 4081s have decent throat hit/vapor? It doesn't have to be the best but is it should be reasonably good or she wont use it.

2) Are the atomizers reliable?

3) Are all 4081s the same no matter where you buy them from? I've seen them with drastically different prices.

Thanks all..

[Ehvam]

Hello MrCowbell.

1. Yes they do. At least enough to keep me off of analogs. Alot depends on nic strength for throat hit. But the vapor is similar than a cig, you just have to make the adjustment from drawing on a cig, to vaping. If you want a real vapor machine there are much more powerful units out there, like the 510 I hear. But they usually come with a manual battery. Many people first transition on a mini cig due to the familiarity of use with a common cigarette.
2.I've had 1 batt, and 1 atty for 2 weeks, it vaps better now than when it started, and I use this constantly thanks to being my only unit. So I'd say its pretty reliable!

3.I think they are, they should all work together at least. I'm not sure if different models are very much different, if at all. I don't think so, but someone may know better then I.

[wv2win]

I see more posts from members having problems with the super mini/peewee. (4081) Rule of thumb: the more it looks like the real thing, the worse the performance. When you have used 8-10 different PV's, you get to know what performs better. I would only recommend a manual switch PV at this point. Better performance, more like the real thing, you can heat up the atomizer as long as you want - no auto cut off. If it must look like the real thing, then check out the Joye 510/Janty Dura-C - well supported by members. If long term performance is more important than looks, then check out the Janty Stick, Prodigy or Screwdriver.

[Liscab]

i ve doing 4081 for 5 month, and i keep buying spare for there, but finaly i change to 901 the vapor and the hit is beter but you have to refill the catriges every 30 puff more or less. more a liquid but more plasure

[Ehvam]

I have to agree with WV2Win on this one. If your buying this for a smoker who isn't the one looking for the change, you need to make the change as smooth and as satisfying as possible. With RN your going to have to draw much harder to get you vapor and hit. Where as, from what I hear, the 510 give vapor galore and SATISFIES the craving the most.
If your mom isn't going to be hassled at work, then looks ( asin not looking like a cig) won't be an issue.
Go for a 510, or another vapor king and she'll more than likely make the change.

[MrCowbell]

I'm ordering myself a 510 but I don't think my mother will go for the manual switch thing. How about the 901? is it reliable?

[Liscab]

I'm ordering myself a 510 but I don't think my mother will go for the manual switch thing. How about the 901? is it reliable?

only 3 days with the 901, very happy by now,but as i say before to much refill

[MrCowbell]

Is there a happy medium? Small size and decent hit? Is there something as good as the 510 but with an auto switch?

So many models, I have seen a whole lot of side by side comparisons.

[wv2win]

Is there a happy medium? Small size and decent hit? Is there something as good as the 510 but with an auto switch?

So many models, I have seen a whole lot of side by side comparisons.

NO! That is why so many members have switched to manual switch PV's. Pressing a little button as you inhale really is quite simple. Unless she is concerned about appearance, the Screwdriver and Prodigy both deliver some of the best "throat hit" of any PV's on the market. If throat hit is the primary objective, these two deliver with the least amount of hassle. Plus, the replacement batteries cost $2 instead of $15 - $20 and will give her 6-8 hours on a charge. Just less hassle. The Prodigy I believe has a 7 day return policy which should be enough time for her to figure out if she likes it.

[Treece]

I started with the 4081 and used it for almost 4 months, then I got a 901, mostly just for a change. The 901 is an easier draw, and I like the whistle-tip--but I wouldn't have wanted that when I was first vaping. I wanted something that looked as much like a cigarette as possible, and I wouldn't have wanted to mess with a manual switch, either. The 4081 fit the bill, got me off analogs, is now getting my husband off analogs, and the atomizers last and last and last (in my experience).

I suggest you watch Spikey's review of the Liberation Jr. in this section to see the 4081 in action. That's what helped me decide. There are other video reviews of the 4081, as well, so you can see for yourself how they perform.

(BTW, I gave my husband a 901 to try for a few days, and he told me this morning he was going back to the 4081.)