eGo Ego

[FreakyStylie]

So, I love my eGo, but I'm noticing a lot of fanfare for these types of pvs. Riva, eGo, Inferno . . . .

Since a lot of people are recommending them to new people asking what to buy, I wanted to explore other options. I did a lot of research before deciding on what to get, but others might not.

What about the PCC option? Some people may like a more slender and lightweight design. I chose the eGo for the battery life, but some people may feel more uncomfortable with it for whatever reason, and could get more battery life with multiple batteries and a PCC.

I just hate to see people so eager to get into the world of vaping that they get something that they don't want and go back to cancer sticks.

So, what are my options, as a first-time vaper, to get a lot of battery life without a bigger battery?

 

[Firefly13]

The only cig sized PV that is worth it is the 808, because it's regular battery is 280mah, which is a lot better than a 510, and the XL batteries are 380mah. It has the best cartomizers available too (not the original Kanger ones they're crap) and if you're not into cartomizers you can use a 901 atty with no adapters, or you can use adapters to use anything else.

I still use mine all the time out and about, i only use my mods at home or on long trips.

 

[Vaping4Sanity]

I haven't found anything smaller than my Riva that I would feel comfortable with if I was leaving the house for more than 20 minutes. My standard 510 is great, but battery life is terrible. I don't have a pcc for it which might make a difference, but the longer I can go without swapping batteries the happier and more content I am with vaping.

 

[Firefly13]

The funny thing is, people talk about changing batteries as if it's a big deal, unscrew the carto / atty and put it on another one, is it really that difficult to spend the 5 seconds doing it ?

And say 3 x 808 batteries is a bit more than a 750mah Riva, it's really not any more room in your pocket, still easy to fit.

 

[FreakyStylie]

The funny thing is, people talk about changing batteries as if it's a big deal, unscrew the carto / atty and put it on another one, is it really that difficult to spend the 5 seconds doing it ?

And say 3 x 808 batteries is a bit more than a 750mah Riva, it's really not any more room in your pocket, still easy to fit.

That's what I'm thinking. I'd hate to see somebody new picking up an eGo and being too uncomfortable using it whether to do with the size/weight, or some people mention being embarrassed in public.

Personally, I prefer my eGo, but I've been seeing so many new people asking for advice, and a lot of responses are eGo, Riva, etc. Just want the newer people to see that there are other options. I've not shopped for the 808s, but are there pccs for them too?

 

[Firefly13]

That's what I'm thinking. I'd hate to see somebody new picking up an eGo and being too uncomfortable using it whether to do with the size/weight, or some people mention being embarrassed in public.

Personally, I prefer my eGo, but I've been seeing so many new people asking for advice, and a lot of responses are eGo, Riva, etc. Just want the newer people to see that there are other options. I've not shopped for the 808s, but are there pccs for them too?

Yes there are, like you said it's all personal preference, i prefer to use cig sized PV's out and about, doesn't look like a dodgy drug device, or an intergalactic crack pipe like my GGTS does lol

 

[grandmato5]

Significate longer battery life means larger batteries than the slender size and length of an analog size and look. There is not a e-cig that looks like an analog size with a life of a 650 mah or larger batt.

One can improve their battery life by upgrading a regular 510 with the 510 mega batteries (280 mah). My original 510 came with the regular 510 batts but I quickly purchased the 510 mega batts with the 280 mah and those last much longer in comparison to the regular 510 batts but still the life of a charge isn't terribly long and the batts are longer than the regular 510 batts although still the same diameter. Haven't tried it but have heard good things about the 808 which makes sense if their regular batt is 280 mah and their mega is a 380 mah.

When a new person REALLY wants the size of an analog I always recommend either the 510 WITH the mega batteries(280 mah) or tell them there is a 808 model they might want to look into that I've heard good things about although I have no personal knowledge of that model. When they show major concern over the cost I always tell them that IF among their wish list is the factor that they want something they feel they can use for a long time I first make sure they know that the e-cig components aren't made for a LONG lasting life in any case and that MANY people find that after a month or two they want to upgrade to an Ego(or similiar) type e-cig so it would be worth it to consider just going there first if they can get over the fact that they "think" they need an e-cig that looks like a cigarette. In real life I pull out my 510 and my Ego and let them check them both out. Quite a few actually like the look of the Ego when they see it for themselves and feel that being a bit different might actually help them make it a different experience than smoking a cigarette.

 

[NCC]

I've not shopped for the 808s, but are there pccs for them too?

KR808D-1 was my first love, and I still use it. Yes, there are PCCs available for it. In fact, I bought one ... way back in January ... but, have never put it into service. Just charged it up, made sure it worked, and then it went to collecting dust.

I realize that to some new vapers it seems to be important for their PVs to resemble a tobacco cigarette. Just why that is escapes me.
My personal view is that the less it resembles a cigarette, the better I like it.

 

[04 Raider Rider]

I think the eGo is a good starting place that most people would be happy with.Seems the anolog size cigs just don't have the battery life to keep people happy.

 

[gymrat8168]

Another reason Egos and Rivas are highly recommended is price. You can get Rivas for less than a good 510 or 808 kit and an Ego isn't much more. It just seems like so much more bang for the buck

 

[FreakyStylie]

Another reason Egos and Rivas are highly recommended is price. You can get Rivas for less than a good 510 or 808 kit and an Ego isn't much more. It just seems like so much more bang for the buck

Definitely was a factor for me! My wife didn't like it at first, so I've got a bunch of 510 batts too. I've been waiting to see what her decision was before getting her a pcc. Slowly, she is saying that she is liking the eGo better. It just takes a while for some people to come out of the "cigarette" look-a-like/feel-a-like thing. I got lucky and got 5 packs of 510 batts for $17 - so, for the same cost of an eGo batt, I got an equivalent amount of battery life so she could make up her mind.

 

[Firefly13]

Another reason Egos and Rivas are highly recommended is price. You can get Rivas for less than a good 510 or 808 kit and an Ego isn't much more. It just seems like so much more bang for the buck

But the problem is they're not 3.7v under load, they drop to low 3v's, this is why an LR atty does not hit anything like it does on my GGTS, and people like me who want the proper 3.7v to 4.2v hit do not use an eGo, it's either a KR8 or a real mod with seperate rechargable batteries.

 

[FreakyStylie]

But the problem is they're not 3.7v under load, they drop to low 3v's, this is why an LR atty does not hit anything like it does on my GGTS, and people like me who want the proper 3.7v to 4.2v hit do not use an eGo, it's either a KR8 or a real mod with seperate rechargable batteries.

That's what I'm finding with my eGo. I'm probably only happy with the first 1/3 to 1/2 of its battery life; after that, it's weak. I've been looking at all the mods out there. Oh, if I were more talented . . . I'd love to build one of Raidy's creations!

Buuuuut, the noobs still want to jump in with a 510, KR8, eGo . . . and get their feet in the water first.

 

[Sense Field]

Personally...

For PVs that are closer to the size of a cig, I go with the GreenCig. Some use a 808 with the GreenCig cartos...but I think they are missing out on a great PCC and a battery that does an amazing job of lasting for how small it is.

Of course, this come with a price tag...you are unlikely to see a G300 Nobel Pack starter kit for less then $120...but it blows the 808 away in my opinion.

So that is my pick for starters...I recently got a T-Rex (ego style) and I'm loving it with some Johnson's Creek juice and some Genuine JOYE cartos.

Got a Janty eGo on the way along with an INFERNO and a PigCig (ego style with 808 threads from LeCig). I'll be doing a video review that takes all these units and pits them against each other very soon. So far, I really like the T-Rex, so I have a feeling I'm going to like them all, so I'll probably give these units a good recommendation to vets of vaping rather then starters.

I think the problem with people recommending these big units to people who are starting is that, just because you like it...doesn't mean someone new will. Coming off a real cigs and being introduced to an eGo might be a bit of a turn off...I think you need to get people comfortable with the whole idea of it by giving them something familiar to work with first.

Just my opinion though.

 

[FreakyStylie]

I think the problem with people recommending these big units to people who are starting is that, just because you like it...doesn't mean someone new will. Coming off a real cigs and being introduced to an eGo might be a bit of a turn off...I think you need to get people comfortable with the whole idea of it by giving them something familiar to work with first.

That's why I inquired about other options like pccs for batt life. I am eGo all the way, but some people (even more since I started this thread) shy away when they see it. I carry a standard 510 with a carto attached too. That way I can through the atty/dt combo on from the eGo too. Some of the "wary" smokers like the cig look better and go for a puff. I only did research for myself in the beginning, but now I'm shopping for others as well.

Thanks! I owe you 2 cents!

 

[irefine]

I started with the blu and almost gave up and went back to analogs because I got sick of changing the batteries. When I found the ego everything changed and I was able to totally give up smoking.

 

[FreakyStylie]

I started with the blu and almost gave up and went back to analogs because I got sick of changing the batteries. When I found the ego everything changed and I was able to totally give up smoking.

You know . . . the more I am reading about people's experiences and preferences, I am realizing that people just need to find ECF first - LOL. Nobody here would have let you buy a Blu. People just need some good, sound counseling before making that first purchase.

 

[Magus86]

First off, I want to say there's nothing wrong with blu. I have mine, and I like it just fine. It tastes better than the 510, but its battery life blows. The 510 battery life is much better. Longer battery life would still be nice, but screw it. That's why I got my PCC. I don't want an ego because it's friggin' huge and looks ridiculous and uncomfortable. I imagine that if someone saw me using it, they'd think it was some kind of weird pipe for pot or some other drug, or they'd think I was huffing on a magic marker(at least until they see the smoke, then it turns to drugs most likely). That, and I want to be able to put it behind my ear and hold it between my fingers like a real cigarette. I don't need something that closely resembles a cigarette for the psychological aspect, but I want it out of convenience. And for those complaining about the 510 battery life, do you vape like a chimney? And is it REALLY that big of a deal to swap a battery?

All I know for sure is that I love my 510 and my blu, and I have absolutely NO desire to buy an ego. Perhaps if someone came up to me and asked me to try it, I would, just to see what it's like, but unless there's actually something that makes it taste better or just overall more satisfying(like more than just "omfg, it has a bigger battery") I won't ever be buying one. The same goes for box mods and all that other ridiculous looking crap. My 510 suits me just fine.

 

[Crystallas]

I'm sorry, but an eGo/riva fully assembled, spare atty, spare battery, bottle of juice is not much to carry. Thats less than a lighter and pack of smokes per volume.

 

[Maast]

The 510 batteries are a little too slender for their capacity, my 510 mega batteries are really long and are a bit of a PITA, they kept falling out of my pockets - which is why I went to the eGo 900mAh. I've been converting my sister-in-law to vaping but she didnt like the longness of the 510 mega setup, or the thickness of the egos.

She finally went for the Kr808 280 mAh batteries, a battery adaptor, and a 510 atomizer setup. It gave decent battery life, wasnt too long or too fat.