eGO, Riva, T-Rex, Which one???

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madcow

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Hi all,

I would like to upgrade from my KR808D but I can't make up my mind what I want.

I've been looking at the eGo 510, the Riva 510 and the T-Rex. They all appear to be just about the same.

Is one better that the other? Any maintenance issues? I only use cartomizers. Do they all work the same with cartomizers?

Any and all feedback would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

Elizabeth
 

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I have not heard great things about the T-Rex.

The least expensive (good quality) kit is the Riva-510: $30 from Liberty-Flights (the "Lite Bundle," although there is nothing "lite" about this 750 mAh 3.7V two-battery/two-atomizer kit). [NOTE: Click the "20% Discount" icon in the upper left of the screen first, to see that price.] The Riva is compatible with all 510 atomizers and cartomizers and with most eGo-specific attys, cartos, and accessories. For higher mAh, I have been enjoying my 1100 mAh 3.7V KGO: $45 from Hoosier E-Cig Supply or $40 from BreezEsmokes (black only).

But there is at least one eGo-specific accessory that will not work on the Riva (or on the KGO or other non-Joye fat batts): Artisan vaping's brand new Ego Booster, being sold for $60 by Happy Vaper. It turns the Joye eGo into a variable voltage device. If your reaction is Wow! I must have this! – then spend the extra dollars to get the classic: the 3.2V Joye eGo. Liberty-Flights sells the original 650 mAh version for $40 (the "Standard Bundle").

If you are unmoved by VV (or if that $60 price tag is off-putting), the Riva is the cost-effective choice.

All of these models work very well with cartomizers ... but be aware that they are 510-compatible, not KR808D-1-compatible ... although you can use your Kr8 cartos on them with an inexpensive 510-to-808/901 adapter (e.g., $1 from Good Prophets).

If you would like a high mAh Kr8-compatible fat batt (with an excellent automatic battery), consider the 1300 mAh 3.7V Echo: $60 from either Cool Vapes (in chrome) or Cropduster901 (in chrome, stainless, or black). It comes with its own high-capacity cartomizers, but works equally well with Kr8 cartos.
 
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