DSE901 mini compared with Janty Kissbox Classic

[trog100]

well at least u have owned and tried all three gnu..

trog

[Rorschach]

Trog how did you make your switch for the DSE 901 atomizer that went on your screwdriver?

[Kate]

I've had a 901 mini for about a week now and a Kissbox classic for a few months.

For me the Kissbox atomiser gives more vapour and better taste, the mini is bland whatever juice I use. I can use cartridges in the mini though, they never work for me in anything else I've tried. They need refilling as frequently as when I'm dripping the Kissbox so neither is more convenient in that way.

The manual switch makes the draw on the Kissbox much easier, I'm not too keen on the draw on the mini, it's a bit hard. I don't know how long the mini batteries last because I keep changing them but the USB battery on the Kissbox beats them and batteries for that are cheaper.

One thing I really don't like about the mini is the mouthpiece, it's chunky and not very streamlined, the classic mouthpiece feels much more comfortable.

I can't compare durability because I've only just got the mini. I've had about six to eight weeks from a Kissbox atomiser so far but switches have been dying on me quickly. Batteries haven't been a problem, mostly I use the USB battery.

My maths shows the Kissbox to be better value for money because of the guarantee. I think the mini would be a good device to start with but for long term use, to me, the Kissbox is better.

EDIT
I've just been reminded by a post on another thread - it took me ages to get the hang of the Kissbox and I had to get a good dripping technique. It's not the easiest of things to get right so for newbies the mini is a far better introduction to esmoking.

[Psyclown]

I'm in a similar situation Kate, just opposite. I just received My KB Classic today, but have been smoking a 901 for a couple of weeks.

When it comes to vapor production, for me it so far depends on which switch I use on the KB. I haven't tried it with anything but the USB adapter so far because of the initial charge time. With the manual switch, it blows my 901 out of the water. I don't know what the deal is with my auto switch, but it seems much harder for me to get vapor with that than with the 901.

I've only tried the Mint flavor in the KB so far, and it doesn't have seem to have much of any throat hit, though that seems to be due to the smooth texture and certainly not a lack of vapor. I get a very strong throat kick with the 901 every time.

To keep this from getting any longer, I tend to agree with DrTuba in his assessment of the value for money. The 901 is a reliable workhorse but doesn't have the same "upscale vibe" of the KB. Both are great ecigs IMO, though I would say the 901 is better for a beginner.

P.S. As an aside, the little light on my KB auto switch doesn't stay lit unless I puff really hard. Is it supposed to flash on and off or should I get a replacement?

[Kate]

Those auto switches are strange, I think you have to draw lightly but I had to puff in and out a bit to create good vapour with mine. If you can't get it to work get another, it's probably faulty.

[RikkusRide]

Being new to esmoking, starting with the 901, just got the KB, this is tough.

I like my 901, the feel, the size and vapor quality. I have to say, jumping on the wagon, it is a workhorse. Its something I can toss in my pocket and I don't mind if it wonders off. Ok, that's a lie, I would just care less so than with the KB.

That being said, the KB is so smooth and if I may say so, sexy. It adds a bit of class if you will to my computer time. The draw from the auto is fine for me, hubby still having issues tho. We all do it different.

This coin in still in the air for me.

[eyespy]

One thing I really don't like about the mini is the mouthpiece, it's chunky and not very streamlined, the classic mouthpiece feels much more comfortable.

I agree it's more comfortable but also think it's more suited to long leisurely puffing than for taking strong drags like you would on an analogue - for that I find the 901 better.

I've got two types of e-smoking going at the moment - one that emulates my ex-analogue smoking at work and another altogether new habit of continually puffing away on something when at home.

At work I e-smoke outside with the other smokers - I drip a couple of drops of 36mg into the 901 and take long hard drags without a cartridge - I find that this gives me the best nic hit to keep me going till the next smoking break and also the 'good' vapour lasts about as long as one analogue - a reminder it's time to go back to work

At home, first with a classic now with a bling copy I sip away continually on homemade no-nic juice - the classic style mouth piece is ideal for this. If I need a nic hit I load up the 901 with the 36mg for a quick blast then revert back to the no-nic.
I'm currently sipping away on Olbas Oil (not homemade - about £3 for 10ml in Boots) - it's probably not very good for me or my atomizer but it's got one heck of a menthol kick

[Dr. Russell Fell]

I don't understand why when people discuss the kissbox and how "high quality" it seems yet constantly have more than normal instances of faulty devices. It seems like the only redeemable quality of the kissbox is the USB/switch combo, which I can understand - everything else, not so much.

[Kate]

I don't have more than normal instances of faulty Kissbox parts but like everything else they are not completely reliable.

[Psyclown]

The only variable left to test for me is my other 2 batts...but the USB switch, both atomizers, both KB Classic switches, one Classic batt and the Yentl auto batt were all in perfect working order right out of the box, no replacement necessary. I'm confident that my Yentl manual and spare Classic battery will be good too, but I'm currently undergoing round 2 of the Sacred Rite of Initial Charging. Mars hasn't intersected Venus yet, but when it does I'll let you know if I managed to get 2 fully operational kits or not.