Adaptever - a couple of months later

[Brent]

I have the Adaptever with both extended battery tubes and the adapters for the 510, 901, and 801 atomizers. I bought it a couple of months ago. I thought I would report on the long-term use of the device.

First off: this unit is robust! So far nothing has gone wrong. The original switch is still working, and all of the pieces seem well-built. This was a great thing for me, as I had two of the "flashlight" units go south on me due to a design flaw where the hand-shaped clear plastic piece was glued to the flashlight body. No chance of that happening with the Adaptever - I have dropped it, sat on it, and generally abused it, with no breakage whatsoever. The worst I have experienced is a scratch in the finish, and the general dulling that happens with aluminum over time. A piece of emery cloth would fix both issues right up. The only point of possible failure that I can realistically see is the switch - like all mechanical devices that are operated frequently it will someday give out. Well, that is covered - included are an extra switch and instructions for replacing the old one.

For vapor and throat hit, I have settled on the 901 atomizer at 6 volts. The combinations that you can get from 3 different battery configurations and 3 different atomizers are fun, but for day to day use I am pretty much satisfied with the 901 at 6 volts.

This is a great unit, well worth the price, and the guy who sells it is very customer oriented. So far it is the best unit I have seen looking at all of the factors like vapor production, cost, and life span - it is, BTW, every bit as immortal as those that cost twice as much.

 

[Crash]

I have the Adaptever with both extended battery tubes and the adapters for the 510, 901, and 801 atomizers. I bought it a couple of months ago. I thought I would report on the long-term use of the device.

First off: this unit is robust! So far nothing has gone wrong. The original switch is still working, and all of the pieces seem well-built. This was a great thing for me, as I had two of the "flashlight" units go south on me due to a design flaw where the hand-shaped clear plastic piece was glued to the flashlight body. No chance of that happening with the Adaptever - I have dropped it, sat on it, and generally abused it, with no breakage whatsoever. The worst I have experienced is a scratch in the finish, and the general dulling that happens with aluminum over time. A piece of emery cloth would fix both issues right up. The only point of possible failure that I can realistically see is the switch - like all mechanical devices that are operated frequently it will someday give out. Well, that is covered - included are an extra switch and instructions for replacing the old one.

For vapor and throat hit, I have settled on the 901 atomizer at 6 volts. The combinations that you can get from 3 different battery configurations and 3 different atomizers are fun, but for day to day use I am pretty much satisfied with the 901 at 6 volts.

This is a great unit, well worth the price, and the guy who sells it is very customer oriented. So far it is the best unit I have seen looking at all of the factors like vapor production, cost, and life span - it is, BTW, every bit as immortal as those that cost twice as much.

I have to agree with almost everything you say there, the AdapteveR is a great PV and the customer service that comes with it is even better.

 

[SKYYcamel]

I have nothing to add, bit I agree COMPLETELY.

 

[Crash]

I have nothing to add, bit I agree COMPLETELY.

We could add "Thad is the man" somewhere in there.

 

[NightShadow]

I have a question, how do you feel about the ergonomics of having the switch on the tail END of the device?

I contemplated this device but that was a turn off for me. I admitedly have not tried one so could just be wrong in my impression of having to press it via:

1. My other hand thats not holding it.
( I need 1 hand for the mouse, drink etc free!)

2. Twisting my hand palm up and using my index finger to press it. ( subsequntly taking a hit from my wrist area on the cart end )

3. Holding it 3 fingers on top, thumb on bottom and using the side of the pinkie.

4. Some other method I did not think of thats not one of the above that just seem so unconfortable to me.

Please tell me its #4, and explain, as I would really like to like this device, and that was the item that is a deal breaker for me!

 

[Brachinus]

For vapor and throat hit, I have settled on the 901 atomizer at 6 volts. The combinations that you can get from 3 different battery configurations and 3 different atomizers are fun, but for day to day use I am pretty much satisfied with the 901 at 6 volts.

What do you see as the pros and cons of the 901 vs 510 and 801 at that voltage?

 

[breakfastchef]

I have a question, how do you feel about the ergonomics of having the switch on the tail END of the device?

The AdapteveR is on my list of Must Have devices. I currently run a Super-T which has a button on the bottom. It really is not at all difficult to use this type of device, yet it will take a day or two before firing the atomizer becomes second nature to you. While I still prefer a side-mounted button, I chose the Super-T because it was 100% mechanical. This means that there is almost nothing that can fail in the long term.

Brent's longer term report on the AdapteveR pretty much confirms that Thad chose a very good electrical button for this unit. He also includes a spare button in case the original one stops working. These buttons are available from Radio Shack, so you always have a source for replacements if you ever have a problem.

 

[thewomenfolk]

I've ordered a Super-T and would also like an AdapteverR. The button on the bottom concern is real, but the more I think about it, the more I think it's quite alright (I'll know when I start using it).

But if you have a 901 or 510 PV just hold it as you normally would and see where your pinky finger ends up...right there ready to push the button if it were there, it appears.

 

[WytNyt]

3 fingers on top, thumb on the bottom, and pinkie on the end is my method with my Super-T. I find it a natural feeling, not awkward at all. The only thing that surprised was that this method feels the best when I'm using my left hand. Guess that is a good thing as I'm right handed and it doesn't effect my mouse and drinking hand