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In general, the "box" mods have more room for a larger battery, which means they can go higher in power and/or last a lot longer.
Many of them also have better controls and displays (IMHO) because the rectangular shape is better for that.
Many of them also have better controls and displays (IMHO) because the rectangular shape is better for that.
There's more options with box mods because there's more room for electronics. I would look at the evic mini, ipv d2, sigelei 75w.. They are between 40 and 50 bucks right now, and would leave you with more options. Just get a couple samsung 25r batteries and a nitecore d2 charger and you're set.
or if you don't want to go the replaceable battery device route you may want to look into the istick 30. It is small and compact with enough power to work very well with your mini nautilus. I love my vision spinner batteries but think I am liking my istick 30 even more. Stay away from the istick 20. I have 2 of them but wish I had passed them up. No matter what I put on them I get a burnt taste, even on the very lowest setting. Eleaf fixed the problem with their istick 30.
I am sure there are other devices out there that are just as good and possibly even better but this just works for me. HTH
I am sure there are other devices out there that are just as good and possibly even better but this just works for me. HTH
Basically, this. IMHO this doesn't make them "better".I've used both box and tube shaped mods; I prefer the tube form factor because it is more comfortable in my hand and fits easier in my pants pocket.
Let your internal box mod battery charge dies out, and you can't vape unless you have your charger and a wall socket nearby. Let your external tube mod batteries die out, if you carry a couple of spares with you you can continue vaping.
I've used mods that use either internal batteries (box mods) or external batteries (tube mods). I prefer external batteries because I get to choose exactly which batteries I use and not depend upon the manufacturer's choice (who IMHO doesn't necessarily know which battery is better or safer).
The internal batteries used in most box mods are LiPo chemistry -- not a safe chemistry. These depend upon the protection circuitry of the mods' chip to be safe to use. The external batteries used in tube mods are IMR or Li-Mn lithium batteries -- a safe chemistry which don't go up in flames or explode when they short out.
The internal batteries in box mods are not replaceable, so when the battery dies the entire mod will need to get thrown out. The external batteries in a tube mod can be replaced inexpensively, costing only $5 - $10, last 1 - 2 years, and allowing the owner to continue to use their expensive mod.
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I've used both box and tube shaped mods; I prefer the tube form factor because it is more comfortable in my hand and fits easier in my pants pocket.
Let your internal box mod batteries die out, and you can't vape unless you have charger and wall socket nearby. Let your external tube mod batteries die out, you carry a couple of spares with you and continue vaping.
I've used mods that use either internal batteries (box mods) or external batteries (tube mods). I prefer external batteries because I get to choose exactly which batteries I use and not depend upon the manufacturer's choice (who IMHO doesn't necessarily know which battery is better or safer).
The internal batteries used in most box mods are LiPo chemistry -- not a safe chemistry. These depend upon the protection circuitry of the mods' chip to be safe to use. The external batteries used in tube mods are Li-Mn lithium batteries -- a safe chemistry which don't go up in flames or explode when they short out.
The internal batteries in box mods are not replaceable, so when the battery dies the entire mod will need to get thrown out. The external batteries in a tube mod can be replaced inexpensively, costing only $5 - $10, last 1 - 2 years, and allowing the owner to continue to use their expensive mod.
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If/when one of my internal battery devices (istick or MVP) finally dies I will have hubby take it apart and see if he can replace the battery for me. I don't see why that wouldn't be possible since they had to be installed in the first place and fortunately, he has the expertise to do it 
I think internal or replaceable is a personal choice. I have both kinds and prefer internal.
I think internal or replaceable is a personal choice. I have both kinds and prefer internal.
I've used both box and tube shaped mods; I prefer the tube form factor because it is more comfortable in my hand and fits easier in my pants pocket.
Let your internal box mod batteries die out, and you can't vape unless you have charger and wall socket nearby. Let your external tube mod batteries die out, you carry a couple of spares with you and continue vaping.
I've used mods that use either internal batteries (box mods) or external batteries (tube mods). I prefer external batteries because I get to choose exactly which batteries I use and not depend upon the manufacturer's choice (who IMHO doesn't necessarily know which battery is better or safer).
The internal batteries used in most box mods are LiPo chemistry -- not a safe chemistry. These depend upon the protection circuitry of the mods' chip to be safe to use. The external batteries used in tube mods are Li-Mn lithium batteries -- a safe chemistry which don't go up in flames or explode when they short out.
The internal batteries in box mods are not replaceable, so when the battery dies the entire mod will need to get thrown out. The external batteries in a tube mod can be replaced inexpensively, costing only $5 - $10, last 1 - 2 years, and allowing the owner to continue to use their expensive mod.
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The very reasons why most of the box mods I acquire have removable batteries.
While I prefer replaceable batteries, when I wanted to check whether I like box mods I bought iStick 30 clone (very cheap). I found out I like it. It is preferable mod by now. Both at home and at work I have a lots of PCs around, so I do not need any chargers for my mode, I always can charge it through USB (pretty fast). If you want to spend something like $20-25 for trying, I would recommend it.
I've used both box and tube shaped mods; I prefer the tube form factor because it is more comfortable in my hand and fits easier in my pants pocket.
Let your internal box mod battery charge dies out, and you can't vape unless you have your charger and a wall socket nearby. Let your external tube mod batteries die out, if you carry a couple of spares with you you can continue vaping.
I've used mods that use either internal batteries (box mods) or external batteries (tube mods). I prefer external batteries because I get to choose exactly which batteries I use and not depend upon the manufacturer's choice (who IMHO doesn't necessarily know which battery is better or safer).
The internal batteries used in most box mods are LiPo chemistry -- not a safe chemistry. These depend upon the protection circuitry of the mods' chip to be safe to use. The external batteries used in tube mods are IMR or Li-Mn lithium batteries -- a safe chemistry which don't go up in flames or explode when they short out.The internal batteries in box mods are not replaceable, so when the battery dies the entire mod will need to get thrown out. The external batteries in a tube mod can be replaced inexpensively, costing only $5 - $10, last 1 - 2 years, and allowing the owner to continue to use their expensive mod.
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Bad,
Give yourself a whole nickel for that.
I couldn't agree with you more. I don't even like "smart" phones with built in batteries for that very reason.
Once the built in is dead you either have to play (or pay) electronic tech or ditch it.
We also agree on form factor. The cylindrical shape is handier than the box.
The idea that you can pack more electronics in 'cause it's bigger makes little sense
given the miniscule size of microelectronic components. As long as the unit is large enough to
hold a batterie(s). As I write I'm looking at an old nine bay tower computer case I'm using on my next PC build and thinking about the micro motherboard that's going it...LOL!
Also, IMHO a cylinder, a tube is more likely to contain and direct
a "vent" than a well vented box.
A charged battery and a spare in pocket and I'm good for the ride.
Regards,
Hazy
Your itaste clk has a cylindrical battery in it. A lot of the batteries we use in our devices are have the same shape but there are some that are rectangular. Box shaped devices can use both types plus can use two batteries side by side for more power and/or longer vape time power charge. Getting two batteries into a tube shaped device would make it pretty long. As has been mentioned you can get a bigger screen and more electronics into a box shape. Also, if you want to use the bottom feed system like the Reosmods devices you're pretty much stuck with the box shape.
Other than that it's just personal preference. I vaped tubes for a couple of years and then tried a box. My preference now is boxes, but my devices are bigger than the itaste clk. For something of that size and feature set I would stick with the tube shape.
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