The differences with eGo series!
Leaving aside the differences/controversies between
Janty,
Ovale and
Joyetech lets take the systems/devices manufactured by
Joyetech alone for the discussion here.
Joyetech manufactures the
510,
e-Go,
510-T,
eGo-T,
eGo-C,
eCab,
eGo-C Twist,
eRoll and the
eVic. Well, all of these models are, mainly, due to their natural progression into the e-Cigarette technology. And essentially/typically in that order
! So, let's discuss each a bit.
The 510:
Joyetech's pioneering design. A Cig-a-Like with a big bang(!)... uh - considering that 'what' it intended to do with the mass-produced Cig-a-Likes that time. It indeed gave (does till date) a better VTF. This device is a three-piece-system, aka Battery+Atomizer+Cartridge type e-Cig. Unlike the other Cig-a-Likes in the market which are two-piece ones (Battery+Cartomizer). Note: The cartridge here is "tissue-filled", which soaks the e-juice.
The eGo:
Joyetech's flagship model. A little larger than the 510, b'coz it's a "pen-style" device, which are 2nd generation e-Cig models. Again a three-piece entity, very similar in design as the 510 but with a different sized atomizer, which is sturdier, heavier and offers better VTF. I'd see it as a techno-progression. With this design
Joyetech introduces different sizes of batteries, off course with better power and a whole lot of accessories/spares.
The 510-T: Note here
> the "T" stands for "
tank". This one's the same 510 which they pioneered, but now the cartridge is an "empty refillable tank". The
reasoning: freer flow of juice, which albeit gives a much smoother vaping experience. This is an improvement in their delivery technology... and is easier to 'fill' thus, being convenient.
The eGo-T: Again, the "T" stands for "tank" here. A ditto product, just that the cartridge is a fillable tank, as introduced in their 510-T model. It was therefore only natural that
Joyetech offer that tanking experience to their flagship model too. No more - no less.
The eGo-C: Well, with eGo-C
Joyetech commenced a different game. Note here
> the "C" stands for "
changeable". Changeable what
? Their Atomizers. It is the same eGo device as introduced before, but now it's atomizer unit stands subdivided into three parts, which are user replaceable. The
intention: Savings, costs + valuable resources. Previously if the atomizer failed the consumer had to toss the entire unit and buy a fresh one. It was expensive. Now we get a
choice, of replacing either the Atomizer Head, the Atomizer Base, or the Atomizer Body (also called Cone). The biggest progression
Joyetech makes hereon is to
standardize the Atomizer Head. This eGo-C Atomizer remains the same as to be used in their successive models, aka the eCab, the eRoll and the eVic (this one can take in other types of atomizers as well).
The eCab: Based on popular demand,
Joyetech manufactures a true "Pen-Style" e-Cig... true to that style form... sleek, stylish, powerful and offering generous VTF. Note here
> "CAB" stands for "changeable atomizer and battery". With this one the consumer now can play with
interchangeable configurations. There are colorful batteries, bodies, cones etc. -- a very youthful device indeed
!
The eGo-C TWIST: This is a
game-changer. With the TWIST
Joyetech introduces VV (Variable Voltage), which was in much demand by the advanced vapers and many 'other' manufacturers were already offering, some shady, some OK, while some really good.
Joyetech just joins the bandwagon and produces a quality product. The acclaimed eGo-C now becomes a true APV. The "Twist" moniker comes due to the fact that the eGo-C battery, in this module, has a bottom cap (which is a knob) which could be "twisted" (spinner) to select
different voltage outputs of the battery. This unit now is also colorful, comes in three different
mAhs (650, 900 & 1000) thus, gin=ving the user varied choices. The marvellous benefits of the eGo-C TWIST is another discussions altogether.
The eRoll: This e-Cig is a different take on the Cig-a-Like segment. This is
Joyetech's another
game-changer. This is, by far, the best Cig-a-Like in the globe as of Mar-2013, IMHO. This one's a
next-gen e-cigarette. A mini form-factor but doling out VTF just like a Mod/APV. I've written much about it in my review, a link to which can be found in my signature.
The eVic: With this device
Joyetech brings their product portfolio to encompass the 4th generation APVs. A hint from the ProVari, Vamo, Zmax et al, but with a notch higher technology, and thus style. Now, it's another matter that it's launch is a bit marred with various issues (read the numerous user blogs on it), but the fact remains that this device is
space-age, as of now. Incidentally,
eVIC stands for "
Electronic Vapour Intelligent Cigarette". Essentially the eVic is an eGo-C with enormous amounts of goodies incorporated inside.
Endnote
I hope the foregoing had shed some much needed light on the eGo series, from
Joyetech. The eGo model of e-Cig technology has been re-branded by many other manufacturers, as well as 'copied'. It's thus, worthwhile to mention here that it's indeed a very successful type of e-cigarette. Somewhere around 2012 the eGo battery also received an '
upgrade', which introduced intensified short circuit protection, discharge and overcharge protection, High-safe, high-capacity, high-magnification and a high-stability dedicated lithium battery. Obviously if we decide to buy an eGo now we MUST purchase the upgraded ones.
The eGo-t is fine. When it isn't - switch it out.
