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aaa · 01-22-2009, 12:07 AM

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feeding five volts straight from the USB socket to the e cig atomizer will wreck the PC..

Here Trog100 is not right I think. The USB 2.0 specification clearly states, that USB ports complying with it shall have overcurrent protection and shall withstand short-circuit for unlimited time. It is allowed for the port to shutdown its output power under overload conditions, or even to require a reset to resume normal operation - these are up to design - , but no damage to the port is allowed by the specification.

Consequence - in my opinion - is that if anyone's USB port is fried by an e-cig, or a short-circuit, then that port did not fully comply with the USB 2.0 specification, and so the manufacturer is liable for the damage..

This might not apply to USB ports complying with the old USB 1 specification, what I do not know at all. Anyway, the USB 1.0 port in my old desktop was not fried by the USB mod either, it only seemed to provide much lower current (current limiter inside).

Kate · 03-07-2009, 11:46 PM

Here's a thread about battery lifespans - Battery Lifetimes (Report here)

CamelCrush · 03-08-2009, 12:59 AM

so the batteries that came with my 901 are basically crap?

CamelCrush · 03-08-2009, 01:00 AM

I just started using my 901 today and the results are great thus far, but the battery life is awful, and it's brand new so this will only get worse. Are there larger capacity batteries available for a basic 901?

Idahojo · 03-08-2009, 01:44 AM

I have a USB passthrough coming for and with a Classic penstyle I ordered from Steve. I was planning on using it with my computer but am now a little worried. I don't have a laptop. Just your basic tower computer. Yes I'm electronically challenged. But will the USB passthrough damage my computer?

Cellmeister · 03-08-2009, 01:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Idahojo

I have a USB passthrough coming for and with a Classic penstyle I ordered from Steve. I was planning on using it with my computer but am now a little worried. I don't have a laptop. Just your basic tower computer. Yes I'm electronically challenged. But will the USB passthrough damage my computer?

Idahojo You Should Be Fine!

Keep Vapin!

Idahojo · 03-08-2009, 08:34 PM

Thank you Cell. It's sad when you're handicapped.

Idahojo · 03-08-2009, 08:35 PM

Electronically handicapped I should add.

HK45 · 03-09-2009, 09:14 AM

Hi,

I've been using one of my computer's USB 2.0 ports (one on the front because passthrough cable is kinda short) almost constantly for about 2 weeks with no problems at all. My comp is 3 or 4 years old so I wouldn't think you have anything to worry about except losing analog's!

Idahojo · 03-09-2009, 07:54 PM

My lungs & my wallet are definitely looking forward to losing the analogs.

03-09-2009, 09:14 AM	#29
HK45 Supporting Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: USA Posts: 173	USB Passthrough Cocerns Hi, I've been using one of my computer's USB 2.0 ports (one on the front because passthrough cable is kinda short) almost constantly for about 2 weeks with no problems at all. My comp is 3 or 4 years old so I wouldn't think you have anything to worry about except losing analog's! __________________ "How terrible to entertain a lunatic! To keep his earnestness from coming close!..." ~ EM

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03-07-2009, 11:46 PM	#22
Kate Moved On Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: UK Posts: 7,355	Here's a thread about battery lifespans - Battery Lifetimes (Report here)

03-08-2009, 12:59 AM	#23
CamelCrush Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Memphis Posts: 4	so the batteries that came with my 901 are basically crap?

03-08-2009, 01:00 AM	#24
CamelCrush Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Memphis Posts: 4	I just started using my 901 today and the results are great thus far, but the battery life is awful, and it's brand new so this will only get worse. Are there larger capacity batteries available for a basic 901?

03-08-2009, 01:44 AM	#25
Idahojo ECF Veteran Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Bonners Ferry, ID Posts: 1,680	I have a USB passthrough coming for and with a Classic penstyle I ordered from Steve. I was planning on using it with my computer but am now a little worried. I don't have a laptop. Just your basic tower computer. Yes I'm electronically challenged. But will the USB passthrough damage my computer?

03-08-2009, 08:34 PM	#27
Idahojo ECF Veteran Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Bonners Ferry, ID Posts: 1,680	Thank you Cell. It's sad when you're handicapped.

03-08-2009, 08:35 PM	#28
Idahojo ECF Veteran Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Bonners Ferry, ID Posts: 1,680	Electronically handicapped I should add.

03-09-2009, 07:54 PM	#30
Idahojo ECF Veteran Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Bonners Ferry, ID Posts: 1,680	My lungs & my wallet are definitely looking forward to losing the analogs.