eGo or VP-PT?

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gsc4077

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So I was thinking about getting a VP-PT when I started reading about the eGo and watching the reviews. I like the idea of not having to worry about batteries with the PT but the life of the eGo battery seems that it more than make up for that, and it just looks so slick :p

I have a Spade right now and I love it, but I'm gonna pass it on to a family member in hopes of them switching over to vaping. While I mostly vape at my pc, the PT seems nice. . but i'm not sure if i want to be tethered down by a wire and give up being able to vape when I go out.

Would love to hear some input from you all.

OOH! it's after midnight . . . officially smoke free for a week now :)
 

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I own an eGo...simply awesome. I thought I wanted a PT as well, but the eGo more than makes up for the lack of that with awesome battery life. I regular go 1-2 days on a single battery before it goes dead, and there is NO decreased performance. In fact, there's no warning whatsoever that your battery is nearing the end of it's charge.

Get an eGo, you won't be disappointed.
 

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I have both...tough decision IF you have to choose one. The VP PT is great...and it is a 5volt device. The cord, at first, seems a bit cumbersome but it doesn't take long to get used to it. The eGo is a wonderful 3.7volt device. IF I had to choose just one, I guess I'd go with the eGo due to its portability...just glad I didn't have to choose, lol.
 

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I am waiting on my tornado (ego) but I have the VP-PT and I LOVE IT .... it is strong and durable nice little stand and everything and vaping from the ac adaptor is excellent..... now if you want to be battery free go with a pt no doubt.

honestly It is hard to say one or the other because a battery mod and a pt mod are two different beasts.... I think everyone should have at least one of each.

now if your budget doesn't allow you to purchase both... go for the ego AND a basic ecig pt...

Thats my .0345cents worth :p
 

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For me, the PT option seemed like a great idea... When it arrived and I started using it, not so much. I suppose if you live in front of your computer, or don't mind being tethered to a wall plug, or carrying around a USB Power pack (as I did, and grew to hate), then a PT is a great idea. It just became such a PITA to get up and run out for a few hours, expecting to use the PT.

Moving to Mods saved me from the PT, which I ended up selling. But the size and weight of my mods still bothered me (along with a ton of negative attention... Stock ecigs are "cute toys", my mods made people nervous!). Call me picky, but the hassle of vaping really started bothering me...

Then I got my eGo and have been content ever since. It might not kick like a mule like my Prodigy, but the batteries last longer and the flavors seem to come through better. The size is TINY (it weighs half as much as my Protege, with near identical vaping performance). The ONLY thing the eGo/Tornado have going against them is the cost of proprietary batteries... At $16 each in bulk, they aren't cheap but also don't have the $100+ up front price tag like a mod or the cost of "accessories" like a USB power pack and/or USB wall plug for a PT.

I'd say, if I was sitting in one place for more than 4 hours at a time (less than half the battery life of my eGo), then a PT MAY be feasible. Otherwise, the portability and huge battery life of the eGo make it an easy choice.

+1 for the eGo, it has been *MY* perfect PV, so far... Until something better comes along, which, in this industry, will be any day now! :thumbs:

~M.

edit: Might want to look at the Janty Stick, as well. Has the benefits of a passthrough, but is also portable. I have one, but no longer use it as the eGo fits my needs better.
 
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So I was thinking about getting a VP-PT when I started reading about the eGo and watching the reviews. I like the idea of not having to worry about batteries with the PT but the life of the eGo battery seems that it more than make up for that, and it just looks so slick :p

I have a Spade right now and I love it, but I'm gonna pass it on to a family member in hopes of them switching over to vaping. While I mostly vape at my pc, the PT seems nice. . but i'm not sure if i want to be tethered down by a wire and give up being able to vape when I go out.

Would love to hear some input from you all.

OOH! it's after midnight . . . officially smoke free for a week now




The VT/PT is great..had the pleasure of trying one the other day.
Also like the spade, but if you want that extra hit try waiting till later in Feb. when the new "joker" comes out. It's like the spade or Vp but with 5volt output. Go over to the VaporTalk forum and see some of the reviews.
 

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thanks for all the great feedback! still a tough choice lol. Now made even harder because i'm sure my money will be falling short. I'm finishing my move to richmond, va and recently found out there's a liquid supplier store 15 min walking distance from my building lol.

As of now though, i think i'm definitely leaning towards the eGo :) I love my spade and it is sexy looking. . but if i pass that on to my brother, well... i cant have his PV looking better than mine :p

After a lot of serious thought. I wouldn't mind having a high volt, but i think portability is definitely still a must for me. I don't vape much at work, but it's there the few times i need it and probably saving me a lot of heartache with analog craving.

As much as I hate to admit to myself . . I'll probably end up getting both :mad: . . but def the eGo first, haha.
 

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I have them both and can't do without either. The VP-PT is great for when I am sitting at home on the couch. I use the ac adapter and vape away all day on it with no issues whatsoever.

When I am out and about or at work I take the Tornado with me and the battery life has been awesome!

If I had to choose just one, I'd go for the ego/Tornado... If you can swing them both, then do so as you won't be disappointed with either...
 

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I'm finishing my move to richmond, va and recently found out there's a liquid supplier store 15 min walking distance from my building lol.

Can you tell me where this is at? I didn't think places around here sold it, but then again I don't know people who use electronic cigarettes and I just order a disposable kit today to try it out.
 
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