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Roxi · 03-13-2009, 01:19 AM

Hi,
I would like to start this thread so we all can have feedback on what you believe are the
WORST

Types & Models you've used and would recommend others stay away from.
Have a Vaporous Day!

-Roxanne

Tips: Post Here to Tell Us About the WORST Types & Models /The ones that really Suck! / Bad Reviews Only Please

–Roxi

Kate · 03-13-2009, 01:24 AM

PUBLIC Device Dispreferences Poll *** No Longer Anonymous

Vince1 · 03-13-2009, 02:54 AM

Hi Roxi, Here's a quick review of the 4081.
The super cigarette (model RN 4081)was an E-Bay purchase ($39.95) and was received in 3 days.
FIRST IMPRESSION- It looks like a cigarette alright, a little longer and heavier.
It works, but not putting out a lot of vapor. It is usable but you kind of have to puff on it several times to prime it and get a decent drag. It needs larger air flow through the cart because you have to draw pretty hard to get vapor.
VAPOR- Vapor production has been hit and miss. Sometimes you get a good puff, but most of the time it is thin and whispy even when dripping.
BATTERY LIFE- Today at work the first battery lasted about 2 hours. The second seems better as its been 3 hours and still puffing.
CARTRIDGE LIFE- The book says 1 cart =6 or 7 analogs but its really more like 1. The kit came with 30 carts. These carts are a real pain to fill and hold next to nothing.
CHARGE TIME- Charge time is smokin' (no pun intended). The first battery was charged and showing a green light in 15 minutes. This can't be good for the batteries to charge this fast, as they will not last and will need to be replaced soon. The slower you charge a battery the longer it lives. I would prefer 1 to 2 hour charge time.
TASTE- I got the regular flavor (tobacco) and the taste is....ah..er...well...its kind of..aahh.. hard to put in words. I've never tasted anything like this to compare to. Its not bad and not good at the same time. It just is. Not objectionable but not pleasant either.
NICE FEATURES- The batteries come one with orange light and one with
green light so you don't mix up the used one and the fresh one when
changing them.
CONCLUSION- This was my first e-cig purchase and I got the cheapest one I could find just to see if vaping might work for me. I really did not expect this one to be anything more than a demo model and that's exactly what it is.
NOTE- If you get the Super Cigarette 4081 there are two small holes in the atomizer that have to align with two notches on the battery when you screw them together to allow air flow. If you screw it too tight you block the holes and suck your brains out trying to get a drag. Nothing about this in the manual.

Update- SOLD FOR PARTS- The carts are just to useless for this to be a serious product.

(This review was written some time ago and is only MY experience with the 4081)

Walrus · 03-13-2009, 02:58 AM

I've been lucky enough to not hate any of mine. I guess it paid to actually look before I lept.

GrimmGreen · 03-13-2009, 04:10 AM

Loongtotem v9 was my least favorite , it wasn't horrible but it wasn't a 901

RllyFstWhty · 03-15-2009, 03:54 AM

i am using a 4081 right now. the battery life was horrible at first. 2hrs. today it lasted 8 under heavy usage. my second battery never works. blinks 9 times and heats up atomizer way too much. great investment to see if vaping is for you, but not a long term solution. the good news is that parts are readily available and inexpensive. i just dont have time to refill carts every 10 pulls. i need more capacity. the vapor is alright. nothing to write home about. will not readily handle dripping. my atomizers dont like that. trust me. theytold me so. i am on number 3 far beyond schedule. but is very compact. the 901 seems to be the answer.

Sun Vaporer · 03-15-2009, 04:19 AM

Sorry Janty--Put for all the problems and issues, and all the times the Dura left us sucking wind all day waiting to get home to use a model that does work, when we thought we could count on this piece of junk--You get my Vote----Sun

nonamebrand · 03-15-2009, 08:45 PM

I've only tried the Health E-Cig. It didn't leave a good impression on me. My buddy opened his up first and I *tried* to take a few drags off of his. Tasted like crap and there was vapour, but not like what I've seen in videos from other e-cigs.

Well what can I say? I'm still smoking analogs and do not wish to smoke the Health E-Cig ever again. Actually, if the Health E-Cig was the only smoking device left in the world...I would quit smoking. I guess if you drip right on the atomizer it would be so-so.

It seems like more of novelty item, I'd invest in something better.

brotha · 03-22-2009, 10:37 PM

My first e-cig was an njoy pen style.Got it on ebay good price never performed well.One battery died within a week and the carts did not produce much vapor.I would never recommend anyone buy one of these not even for a first e-cig.Had I not found this forum I would have ditched the e-cig and stayed with analogs.

Slender · 03-24-2009, 12:29 PM

The Janty Dura is the WORST one I've ever used!

View Poll Results: Which E-Cig is the WORST one you've ever used?
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M-401/402 "Mini"	0	0%
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M-201 Penstyle	0	0%
DSE 801 Penstyle	1	2.50%
RN-4072 Penstyle	0	0%
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03-13-2009, 01:19 AM	#1
Roxi Full Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 101 Blog Entries: 1	Tips: Post Here to Tell Us About the WORST Types & Models /The ones that really Suck! / Bad Reviews Only Please Hi, I would like to start this thread so we all can have feedback on what you believe are the WORST Types & Models you've used and would recommend others stay away from. Have a Vaporous Day! -Roxanne Tips: Post Here to Tell Us About the WORST Types & Models /The ones that really Suck! / Bad Reviews Only Please –Roxi

03-13-2009, 02:54 AM	#3
Vince1 ECF Veteran Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Down South, USA. Posts: 1,059	Hi Roxi, Here's a quick review of the 4081. The super cigarette (model RN 4081)was an E-Bay purchase ($39.95) and was received in 3 days. FIRST IMPRESSION- It looks like a cigarette alright, a little longer and heavier. It works, but not putting out a lot of vapor. It is usable but you kind of have to puff on it several times to prime it and get a decent drag. It needs larger air flow through the cart because you have to draw pretty hard to get vapor. VAPOR- Vapor production has been hit and miss. Sometimes you get a good puff, but most of the time it is thin and whispy even when dripping. BATTERY LIFE- Today at work the first battery lasted about 2 hours. The second seems better as its been 3 hours and still puffing. CARTRIDGE LIFE- The book says 1 cart =6 or 7 analogs but its really more like 1. The kit came with 30 carts. These carts are a real pain to fill and hold next to nothing. CHARGE TIME- Charge time is smokin' (no pun intended). The first battery was charged and showing a green light in 15 minutes. This can't be good for the batteries to charge this fast, as they will not last and will need to be replaced soon. The slower you charge a battery the longer it lives. I would prefer 1 to 2 hour charge time. TASTE- I got the regular flavor (tobacco) and the taste is....ah..er...well...its kind of..aahh.. hard to put in words. I've never tasted anything like this to compare to. Its not bad and not good at the same time. It just is. Not objectionable but not pleasant either. NICE FEATURES- The batteries come one with orange light and one with green light so you don't mix up the used one and the fresh one when changing them. CONCLUSION- This was my first e-cig purchase and I got the cheapest one I could find just to see if vaping might work for me. I really did not expect this one to be anything more than a demo model and that's exactly what it is. NOTE- If you get the Super Cigarette 4081 there are two small holes in the atomizer that have to align with two notches on the battery when you screw them together to allow air flow. If you screw it too tight you block the holes and suck your brains out trying to get a drag. Nothing about this in the manual. Update- SOLD FOR PARTS- The carts are just to useless for this to be a serious product. (This review was written some time ago and is only MY experience with the 4081) __________________ That's five, smok'em if ya got 'em Last edited by Vince1; 03-13-2009 at 03:22 AM.

03-13-2009, 02:58 AM	#4
Walrus Manufacturer Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 2,214 Blog Entries: 8 Tweet this post!	I've been lucky enough to not hate any of mine. I guess it paid to actually look before I lept. __________________ http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/for...-sigbanner.gif Light travels faster than sound. That's why some people appear bright until you hear them speak.

03-13-2009, 04:10 AM	#5
GrimmGreen ECF Veteran Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: The Capital of Nevada Posts: 1,059 Blog Entries: 18	Loongtotem v9 was my least favorite , it wasn't horrible but it wasn't a 901 __________________

03-13-2009, 01:24 AM	#2
Kate Moved On Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: UK Posts: 7,355	PUBLIC Device Dispreferences Poll *** No Longer Anonymous

03-15-2009, 03:54 AM	#6
RllyFstWhty Full Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Lufkin, TX Posts: 47	i am using a 4081 right now. the battery life was horrible at first. 2hrs. today it lasted 8 under heavy usage. my second battery never works. blinks 9 times and heats up atomizer way too much. great investment to see if vaping is for you, but not a long term solution. the good news is that parts are readily available and inexpensive. i just dont have time to refill carts every 10 pulls. i need more capacity. the vapor is alright. nothing to write home about. will not readily handle dripping. my atomizers dont like that. trust me. theytold me so. i am on number 3 far beyond schedule. but is very compact. the 901 seems to be the answer.

03-15-2009, 04:19 AM	#7
Sun Vaporer Moderator Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 6,743	Janty Dura Gets My Vote Sorry Janty--Put for all the problems and issues, and all the times the Dura left us sucking wind all day waiting to get home to use a model that does work, when we thought we could count on this piece of junk--You get my Vote----Sun

03-15-2009, 08:45 PM	#8
nonamebrand Full Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 70	I've only tried the Health E-Cig. It didn't leave a good impression on me. My buddy opened his up first and I tried to take a few drags off of his. Tasted like crap and there was vapour, but not like what I've seen in videos from other e-cigs. Well what can I say? I'm still smoking analogs and do not wish to smoke the Health E-Cig ever again. Actually, if the Health E-Cig was the only smoking device left in the world...I would quit smoking. I guess if you drip right on the atomizer it would be so-so. It seems like more of novelty item, I'd invest in something better.

03-22-2009, 10:37 PM	#9
brotha Full Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Bellingham,WA,USA Posts: 31	My first e-cig was an njoy pen style.Got it on ebay good price never performed well.One battery died within a week and the carts did not produce much vapor.I would never recommend anyone buy one of these not even for a first e-cig.Had I not found this forum I would have ditched the e-cig and stayed with analogs.

03-24-2009, 12:29 PM	#10
Slender Full Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Odessa, Ukraine Posts: 40	The Janty Dura is the WORST one I've ever used! __________________

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