Any reviews on vx2 with manual battery?

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RsL

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I just have a feeling that with a manual battery, the VX2 will be a legitimate "510 Killer". Has anybody gotten their manual battery yet, and can you compare the two? Even with auto batteries, the two models were already very close.

Thanks In Advance

I just ordered one. I will make a post in this thread when I get it and let you know what I think of it !
 

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Seconded (RsL comments, not 510 killer :) )
Editing to clarify. I think the manual VX2 will now have the battery life of the 510, and at best be equal to the 510, but, will see.

Honestly, I think the vx2 (j118) is a more efficient atty. In the grand scheme of things, WHO CARES. It all boils down to what it boils down.... to. I kept some j118 attys untouched and unmolested. If the j118 with a button kills the 510 by a huge margin, I'd be astonished, but that could happen. I know from experience that the 510 on manual versus auto batts is a night and day thing.

EDIT: Furthermore, I'm currently, as I type this, messing around with a totally unreliable, will probably die in a few days, 21 dollar 801 BE112 USB kit from Bestecig that destroys the flavor, vapor production, and cart longevity of the j118 AND the 510. I've been taken/decimated/owned/and destroyed by 801 style atomizers. Right now I'm just determining what my "hot backup" will be.
 
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    I hear ya. I got a 'joke' ecig from NHaler as 'bonus' on a recent order, was one of those DX cheapy RN4081s..you know, the one with the wall plug that slides out from the cheesy looking plastic pack? The thing actually produces some *good* vapor..ya never know! Now, if only it wasn't *menthol*! :D Going to replace the cart fillers and give it a spin for a few days for grins.
     

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    I hear ya. I got a 'joke' ecig from NHaler as 'bonus' on a recent order, was one of those DX cheapy RN4081s..you know, the one with the wall plug that slides out from the cheesy looking plastic pack? The thing actually produces some *good* vapor..ya never know! Now, if only it wasn't *menthol*! :D Going to replace the cart fillers and give it a spin for a few days for grins.


    Weg, I have continually been more than impressed with what I see when I read what you type. I've kidded about you being 510 biased without being obvious, but I realize that you've simply found something that consistently works very well for you, and that's really what it's all about. There's no doubt in my mind that you are trustworthy, honest, and sincere. I HIGHLY recommend you get your hands on the cheap as sin 801 USB 21 dollar USB kit from bestecig. I also highly recommend you hit it the way you'd hit a 510. Do that and get back to me. HOWEVER....

    Just a pattern I'm noticing that's worth mentioning. If you order just e-juice from either RD or beci, you get it in like 5 days. If you have anything resembling parts in your order, it seems to take a minimum of 6 days, usually 8. If you have both in the same order, it seems to take 10 days minimum.
     

    wegster

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    Weg, I have continually been more than impressed with what I see when I read what you type. I've kidded about you being 510 biased without being obvious, but I realize that you've simply found something that consistently works very well for you, and that's really what it's all about. There's no doubt in my mind that you are trustworthy, honest, and sincere. I HIGHLY recommend you get your hands on the cheap as sin 801 USB 21 dollar USB kit from bestecig. I also highly recommend you hit it the way you'd hit a 510. Do that and get back to me. HOWEVER....

    Just a pattern I'm noticing that's worth mentioning. If you order just e-juice from either RD or beci, you get it in like 5 days. If you have anything resembling parts in your order, it seems to take a minimum of 6 days, usually 8. If you have both in the same order, it seems to take 10 days minimum.

    Thanks for the comment, it is appreciated. Yeah, it is about finding the one(s). Which is hard to get across at times - there is *no* perfect e-cig. What is right for some, isn't for others. Hell, even now, I rotate between the 510, M201 and EVO/Ms. Maybe a future video 'the is no one'? :D (mostly kidding)

    I used to run a web/online business with a *lot* of 'forum action' and competition. Even *before* then, it was obvious there are reviews by people that 'buy something, therefore they love it,' but they had no basis for it - no experience, no comparisons, and well, it became a chore to sort out 'the fluff' from 'someone's comments you can put some faith in.' I figure the best you can do is be honest, open, and put forth the facts as you know them, including 'what you do or do not know.' I *try* to do that, because honestly, 'truth doesn't change,' opinions do. I also do business with those vendors who I have faith in, and have now placed 2 or 3 orders with Shawn, so even if the J118 for me doesn't turn out a winner..he's got other stuff :)

    RsL called me out on a J118 comment I made on one particular thread, which I went back and removed, and I think rightfully so..I got a bit 'frustrated' over what to me, was 'much hype over the best thing ever.' to the point I probably added in 'a bit too much.' Sorry if anyone's seen that as the case forum-wide anywhere...truly. Just so far, it's been 'second fiddle' for me, plus light draw.

    Anyways, sorry for the derailment, sometimes I seem unable to write a one sentence response. And I *am* awaiting my J118 manual battery :)

    Oh - PS, I do have an 801, but from RD. I like my M201 (one kit + bits from Shawn, other from forum member) better. They are *not* 100% compatible, but carts interchange, am using soft-tips on it lately, and actually enjoying the pre-filled carts (bought 100 or so, while insanely tired, THOUGHT I'd ordered blanks..oops!). Will do a comparison video once I can sleep more than 4 hours or so a night (work :-/ )
     
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