Upgrading: Gripper, Groove, or iTaste MVP?

[mrveggie]

Hi. I've been vaping for about three months. I have started with the ego-c upgrades and now have a Vision Spinner. I now want to upgrade to a nice box mod. I originally wanted to get the MVP, but now I've been looking at the Gripper and Groove and have my doubts about which may be best for me. I would like to hear about other peoples experience with these devices, especially people who have owned/used multiple of these. Thanks a lot and vape on!

Matt

 

[DavidOck]

Only have the MVP in a box mod, and it's really well made, smaller than you'd think. Fits well in a shirt pocket. Nice feel in the hand.

I've heard that the Groove is significantly bigger, but haven't actually handled one. It is, however, VV and VW, which the MVP is not (only VV) So if VW is critical to you, then the MVP is off the list. (VW has the potential to be easier if you always vape the same juice at the same wattage, but in different devices whose resistance may vary. VV you might want to adjust the voltage to suit.)

Hope this helps,

 

[Renzuli]

Welcome and even though the MVP is only VV , it's much better made than the other choices . Another one to look at , is the Sigelei T-max . Just got one myself . All metal , very heavy , but sturdy . Has both VV , and VW , and gives battery level , and ohm level . It also carries two batteries , one to use , and one for a spare . And it's about the same cost as the other one's your looking at . I got mine from Exhale Vapors for 68.00 Good Luck , in choosing one . Look at my avatar , it's the blue box mod , on the left .

 

[hvac999]

I have a gripper and like it very much. Madvapes id have them for $39. Variable Volt Gripper The groove is good because it has that monster battery that will last forever when fully charged.

 

[mrveggie]

Thanks for the replies! I'd like to bump this to hear about some other people's experiences.

 

[jefsview]

Welcome and even though the MVP is only VV , it's much better made than the other choices . Another one to look at , is the Sigelei T-max . Just got one myself . All metal , very heavy , but sturdy . Has both VV , and VW , and gives battery level , and ohm level . It also carries two batteries , one to use , and one for a spare . And it's about the same cost as the other one's your looking at . I got mine from Exhale Vapors for 68.00 Good Luck , in choosing one . Look at my avatar , it's the blue box mod , on the left .

Ah, no:

TMAX ecig Mod Review made by sigelei that FAILED me! - YouTube

 

[the_vape_nerd]

I have a gripper, an itaste and a Tmax. I can't speak to the groove.

Anyhow, I loved the gripper up until I dropped it. It still works ok, but the connection is all crooked and really it just feels like it's about to fall apart. I've had it 6 months.

The T-max is ridiculously heavy and big. It isn't pocketable. I hate it actually and I've only owned it 2 weeks. I wish I hadn't bought it.

The iTaste to me is the best of the ones you've mentioned. For what you get, I think the price is reasonable. Fasttech has them for 49.86 and ivape has them for $55. For that you get two clearos, the taste and the little charging do hicky. You can also charge other electronics with it if you want. It works great and the charge lasts forever. It is pocketable and not too heavy. I would go with the iTaste though I've seen those new metallic grooves and want one but after the tmax fiasco, I'm rethinking.

 

[jefsview]

Out of the box mods, the iTaste MVP is still the highest rated, with the original "ego threading" flaw already fixed.

I've had mine for a good week and the only bad thing about it is waiting for it to re-charge after I deplete the battery. Seriously thinking of getting a second one, since the sales keep coming on them. Certainly, I would love to have an OHM reader or have variable wattage as well, but the build quality is exceptional with the iTaste. It's only the size if a pack of cigarette 100's, and isn't very heavy, but it feels sturdy, fits in my hand well and fires perfectly for 2 days before I even see any yellow lights.

I really don't want to have 2 of the same device, and have been looking into the other box mods. I was nearly sold on the TMAX, even though it was bulkier, until Smokey posted that video, and then others chimed in saying that happened to them. The other two are plastic... with plastic buttons...

So if I don't grab a discount Vamo, I will be grabbing a second iTaste in a different color so I don't have any downtime.

 

[stillnotsmoking]

I only have experience with the MVP, but it's a great device. VERY good build quality and long battery life. I get on average 30 hours vape time out of it!!!! It has 510/eGo threading so you can use all your current toppers on it, the 5V/3.5A limit is not an issue for me, YMMV. The MVP is built like a tank yet it's still very pocketable...I carry mine with either a ProTank or large ViVi Nova no problems. It's also nice that if you're just getting into mods you don't have to buy batteries and charger for it.

 

[mrveggie]

Can someone who has experience with the groove chime in?

As of now, I'm leaning towards the MVP.

 

[the_vape_nerd]

I wouldnt mind seeing someone post on the groove either. The one thing i noticed about the new metallic ones is that they are very shiny and a likely finger print magnet.

I'm really more concerned with its size though.

 

[tbx59]

Love the mvp. Hell, it charges by micro usb, so when i'm driving around, I just throw it on my phone charger if I've been using it for a while, works as a pass through. No charging individual batteries, no ego stylecharging inputs, etc. Huge battery, pass through, charge other devices -it is a very nice device and I think it fits nice in the hand, too.

 

[Vapeur amoureux]

http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...=Phwx4hNbuVVjJRnzZ7jbvw&bvm=bv.46751780,d.dmQ
You tube review

 

[Vapeur amoureux]

MVP owner, love it. Wish it was VW as well as VV. ohm reader would be nice as well. But hopefully next upgrade will have all the above.

 

[zulufactor]

it possible to charge you phone with the MVP plus a built in pass-through.

 

[stillnotsmoking]

What do all you MVP users use to charge via wall adapter? Does it matter? I've got a 5v/850mah and a 5v/1000mah charger...both work but just curious everyone's thoughts

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[DavidOck]

Those should be ok. Just plug the provided multi-cable USB2 connector into one of those, and the micro onto the MVP.

And you can pick up a micro to standard USB coiled cable pretty cheap most anywhere. A bit more convenient for travel, but of course you don't have the multi for use if you want to use the MVP as a charger for, say, your phone.