Clearing all doubts on vtube stainless Steel from Apollo ecig.
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I don't believe this is being made by l-rider, so v1.5 is a bit of a misnomer. Apparently an engineer that used to work for l-rider started another factory? I'm more than a bit fuzzy on this.
I wonder if this is the case for SS. If it is, then the vendor would advertise as improvement feature ? just wondering. But, Thank you for your quick answer,carlton. it satisfied my curiosity. :- )
I don't think it's the case. As far as I can tell, there are multiple manufacturers making multiple variations. Judging from watermarks on pictures, websites, rumors, etc., I believe that it's like this:
Chrome - UNIQ + whoever is making them for Liberty Flights, as they don't have the ego end-caps
Steel - J-Lin
V1.5 - Some new start-up
Regular lavatube - L-Rider and about a million others
Confused? Me, too.
Chrome - UNIQ + whoever is making them for Liberty Flights, as they don't have the ego end-caps
Steel - J-Lin
V1.5 - Some new start-up
Regular lavatube - L-Rider and about a million others
Confused? Me, too.
So are we hoping the ss version has this new display? 
if for some reqson it has a 3 amp limit and reads ohms I wil keep it and be happy. Maybe thegy have not been shipped because the internals are being upgraded!!!
if for some reqson it has a 3 amp limit and reads ohms I wil keep it and be happy. Maybe thegy have not been shipped because the internals are being upgraded!!!
DV has the mini lava for 44.99 and the silver 18650 for 49.99.
LRider - Lava Variable Voltage Device - Silver
LRider - Lava Variable Voltage Device - Silver
Apollo has stated that the internals are the same, just the shell is upgraded including the connector. I am not sure what you mean by new display, but this iteration is supposed to be identical inside.
So are we hoping the ss version has this new display?
The next version will have a LED and it will display ohms plus a higher amp restriction..it looks cool and will probably give a Provari a run for it's money..the tube costs about 1/4 the price as a Provari I'm very happy with my V1 VV Tube..sure I would like to buy American made but to me the Provari is overpriced by too much and I think it would be more fair if it cost about $100 or so..I doubt they cost that much to make that they should be close to $200 for just the device..looking forward to buying the version 2 VV Tube..the 1.5 version is supposed to be decent too and I believe it's coming this month
I will definately upgrade to the V2 when it comes out. Hopefully they will take making an extender tube for the mini into account with the V2.
I agree, provari is was over priced... When the smoktech vv comes out with a 4 amp switch for $100 provape is screwed.
Well if its going to be $100.00 I would rather spend another 60.00 and get American made, plus proven track record.
$160 is just for the device..if you added in a battery and charger it's $187..if you wanted a end cap and 18650 + charger it's $209 and those are just the normal finish..not too long ago the Provari was over $180 for just the device..the starter kit is $211..I bet you will see the price go a lot lower too once more of the other VV devices hit the market and the prices get lower.
I bet the smok VV will come with batteries and charger for under $100..although I don't like the idea of stacked batteries and the V2 LT tube will be what I buy next most likely. Don't get me wrong The Provari looks like a decent device I just feel it should cost under $100 and if we can't make something like that for less than $100 retail in this country we are done for.
The Chinese are making the LT tube kits and selling them for $30 to retailers so that means they are probably making the whole kit for close to half that. Retailers are sometimes selling the LT kit for $60..someone in America should be able to come somewhat close to that...
There is definately a durability and QC difference there as well though. Perhaps provape should make a "lite"version that isn't 10 lbs and 1/4" stainless. I would like to have bought one...almost did, but decided to buy 4 LT's instead. Maybe the V2 will convince provape to put out the Gallardo as well as the current Murcielago model.
Yeah I don't see any reason they shouldn't make a aluminum coated Provari..it would probably be just about as durable in part because it would be a lot lighter. Being able to buy 3 or 4 LT's for the price of one Provari is one of the reasons I bought a LT..I know I would like to have 2 VV Tubes at the least in the future and 2 Provari's are out of the question for that price.
I also prefer having +/- buttons to adjust the voltage..the LT could probably lose the power button and I wouldn't care either way. A couple minor improvements that could put a SS LT in line with a Provari would be a better window for the display and SS buttons. But I think the LT is decent quality for the price..actually it was better than I expected from reading about it before buying one.
I have recently ordered the Vtube SS mini and from the pic's I have seen on the SS Vtube and the V2.0 Vtube look identical. Just so I am clear, are these actually 2 different models with different/improved internals with improved capabilities? If so and the 2.0 is coming soon I would probably request a refund and apply it to the purchase of the updated model. Thanks
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