eGo T Review

[BlondieLocs]

Also note, when I speak of veterans, I don't necessarily mean the forum veterans. Just those who are more knowledgeable with respect to vaping. As mentioned, I've also seen ECF Veteran status applied to members with very little posts. I've also seen some of them mention that although they joined the forum over a year ago, they only recently started vaping, or took a long hiatus and are starting again.

ETA: I've also seen keeners rack up more posts than I have within a week of joining the forum. Which was why I recommended not only looking at the post count.

 

[heXy]

Well, active members tend to follow the threads and learn the devices, tips and tricks. An active member is a good one to follow for advice. I like how the people on this forum aren't afraid to correct misinformation, that's constructive criticism and should not be taken in a defensive manner.

I love learning new things, especially these devices as they're replacing something that was a big part of my life for 16 years.

 

[BlondieLocs]

Agree, 110%. It all boils down to the effort a newb is willing to put in. I'm not cheap, but I'm not going to invest in something I know nothing about. Blind investing is dangerous. SO if newbs are having problems, but not willing to search and learn. Then they will definitely be learning the hard way as their wallets will be taking the hit.

I have been reading posts on here for well over two weeks before joining. I've followed Switched closely, as well as others that know what they're talking about. And I do agree that newbs should be searching for answers rather than asking questions. These things have been out for long enough now to get accurate information on.

If your going to drop money on a new healthier form of a habit without doing your homework, then you have what's coming to you.

1 tip I will give for these devices, they're electronic, and the biggest threat to electronics is HEAT, so newbs, slow down a bit, take a nice long slow drag, enjoy the vape, and LET IT COOL OFF!

A cool atty will give you more satisfaction. IMO lol

Exactly. I've had attys and batteries that have lasted me a year because I took the time to find out how to best care for them. If I'm going to spend my money on something, I want to get the most bang for my buck.

That being said, I think some people have unrealistic expectations. Batteries and attys are consumable and mass-produced. It baffles me how some people complain about short lifespans and inconsistencies sometimes. I don't expect every Duracell I use to perform the exact same as the last, and I expect to have to replace them every so often. (I also don't buy dollar store AAs and expect them to perform the same as the Duracells.)

 

[NoizMaker]

I agree about some people being "self-proclaimed experts" but I don't honestly think there have been any in this thread.

When I first learned about vaping I thought I had all the answers because I had done so much research. I ordered a Green Smoke (please everyone steer clear of Green Smoke) because it was supposed to be "The Best"... While I waited for my package to arrive I started the basics of an informational website to help people understand what e-cigs are (like I somehow knew without trying them).

I received my Green Smoke before the website really went live and I am glad I did, because I hated it and reality slapped me in the face. I promptly deleted my website and decided I needed to actually experience these things for myself and pass along practical information as best I can, in a way the reader can understand.

I didn't want anyone else to feel like I did, so certain that "that guy on youtube looks cool, so I guess he's telling me the truth." when they had a vested interest in me buying the products through Multi-Level Marketing scams. SO I decided I needed more than just a month or two with a 510 kit, to try more than just one companies juices and even more than one mod before I will put a review out there.

Thus my small post count, even though I have been vaping for almost a year and a half. I have found there are different levels of reiewers out there, the best way to show this is through simple computer analogies;

The Microsoft variety jump on a bandwagon and suggest the same product to everyone. Claiming one size can fit all, they believe the community should buy first and ask questions later.

The Apple variety have their favorite suppliers and won't shop anywhere else. The moment a new product comes out they do want it, but are willing to wait for "their supplier" to start carrying it or improve upon it because they believe their favorite supplier is "the best" (and sometimes they are actually right about that fact too)

Finally there is the Linux variety (which I believe I fall into this group) who might not have the prettiest of things, but it works and is based around community information, a willingness to learn and the acceptance of being wrong. They will give a person advice based on what they ask for rather than what their bias tells them.

Not a slam to anyone as there is no perfect way to do anything and no way to be 100% right all the time. I have found myself in every one of these categories I just made up over the last year and I think there is an individual progression and self path of learning involved here.

As someone else here in the Canadian Forum said a while back "This vaping stuff seems more like an art than a science" and it is very true IMHO.

 

[heXy]

As an (on the side) software developer running a dual win7 ultimate/linux ubuntu boot. I just want to say, I love the analogy LOL!

 

[BlondieLocs]

I agree about some people being "self-proclaimed experts" but I don't honestly think there have been any in this thread.

I agree. I also don't think there are any in this forum. Cuz, we're Canadian and ever so modest. LOL. Hell, the argument at hand is actually whether or not it is a good idea to recommend the eGo-T to newbies.

When I first learned about vaping I thought I had all the answers because I had done so much research. I ordered a Green Smoke (please everyone steer clear of Green Smoke) because it was supposed to be "The Best"... While I waited for my package to arrive I started the basics of an informational website to help people understand what e-cigs are (like I somehow knew without trying them).

I received my Green Smoke before the website really went live and I am glad I did, because I hated it and reality slapped me in the face. I promptly deleted my website and decided I needed to actually experience these things for myself and pass along practical information as best I can, in a way the reader can understand.

I didn't want anyone else to feel like I did, so certain that "that guy on youtube looks cool, so I guess he's telling me the truth." when they had a vested interest in me buying the products through Multi-Level Marketing scams. SO I decided I needed more than just a month or two with a 510 kit, to try more than just one companies juices and even more than one mod before I will put a review out there.

This is exactly what I was talking about. Some people don't take the time to really understand the product or concept of vaping before they start spouting off their advice, reviews, etc.

Thus my small post count, even though I have been vaping for almost a year and a half. I have found there are different levels of reiewers out there, the best way to show this is through simple computer analogies;

The Microsoft variety jump on a bandwagon and suggest the same product to everyone. Claiming one size can fit all, they believe the community should buy first and ask questions later.

Kinda like all the threads where a newbie will ask what mini-cig people would recommend because the analog experience is of utmost importance, and they'll get 40 replies of "Get an eGo".

The Apple variety have their favorite suppliers and won't shop anywhere else. The moment a new product comes out they do want it, but are willing to wait for "their supplier" to start carrying it or improve upon it because they believe their favorite supplier is "the best" (and sometimes they are actually right about that fact too)

Finally there is the Linux variety (which I believe I fall into this group) who might not have the prettiest of things, but it works and is based around community information, a willingness to learn and the acceptance of being wrong. They will give a person advice based on what they ask for rather than what their bias tells them.

Get an eGo.

Not a slam to anyone as there is no perfect way to do anything and no way to be 100% right all the time. I have found myself in every one of these categories I just made up over the last year and I think there is an individual progression and self path of learning involved here.

As someone else here in the Canadian Forum said a while back "This vaping stuff seems more like an art than a science" and it is very true IMHO.

Totally agree.

 

[BlondieLocs]

As an (on the side) software developer running a dual win7 ultimate/linux ubuntu boot. I just want to say, I love the analogy LOL!

That totally cracked me up. Reminded me of my response to the argument in that other EPIC eGo-T thread about the eGo-T being brought to market prematurely.

Originally Posted by revolver
Is Janty paying you? Or are you kissing their ... just for free?????????
Because in the case of most of us: WE are payin THEM................... So, the whole 'development / beta stage' thing sounds cool, but if we are gonna be part of the process, which is a pain BTW, then, maybe, we should also be part of their winnings, dont you think?

EDIT: This is not meant to be an insult of any kind; Im not mad at you; you've got a point and sound logical. Im just mad at Janty for they have promised me eternal-tesla-life, heee! So dont take this personal... We cool?

Originally Posted by sirpops
...that tells me that this product was rushed to market without any concern fot the vaping public. Can you imagine any other product being brought to market that way. They would be crucified...

Would someone please inform Apple and Microsoft?

It's weird to quote myself...

 

[Switched]

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/tips-tricks/166714-possible-stupid-cleaning-idea.html A case in point post #1 & 3


..... posted from my Linux box using wft talk

 

[BlondieLocs]

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/tips-tricks/166714-possible-stupid-cleaning-idea.html A case in point post #1 & 3

~sigh~ Darwin Awards, anyone?

..... posted from my Linux box using wft talk

 

[NoizMaker]

Alright guys,

I said I would report back when the T atty is performing better and I think it was actually fully broken in as of yesterday morning.

BlondieLocs had it right when she said;

*snip* IMHO, I can get equal results for TH with the T as I do the 510LR *snip*

I completely agree with this statement and I am an LR atty user. The TH is exactly on par with my LR 510's. The heat isn't exactly the same (bridgeless, wickless LR510) but I still do notice it with the T atty since it broke in. My final rating is 8 on the Cisco scale because Cisco's produce a hotter vape and a stronger Throat Hit.

That being said, I have been reaching for the eGo-T more often than my Ciscos since I received it. It's just too convenient to pick this thing up and not have to worry about dripping. Another bonus is I can be truly lazy and vape while lying down, since I don't have to worry about tipping my atty too far and getting a mouthful of juice.

Lastly: I made a prediction a while back that 5 full tanks and a fully charged eGo batt would last someone all day and I think I was right. I consider myself a heavy vaper @ 5-7 ml per day and with 5 full tanks and a 1000 mah eGo-T mega batt I can comfortably get through the day (the batteries lasting roughly 13 hours per charge), if you vape less than me it could last you even longer.

Needless to say I couldn't be happier with the eGo-T.

 

[heXy]

Man, waiting for my build sucks lol... But my LR510 rigged for drip is satisfying my nerves on this eGo battery!

I vape about 2-2.5ml in a day and this 650 is giving a good run. Today, rather than plug it in to top up, I'm going to drain it first.

 

[RIMP]

Alright guys,

I said I would report back when the T atty is performing better and I think it was actually fully broken in as of yesterday morning.

BlondieLocs had it right when she said;



I completely agree with this statement and I am an LR atty user. The TH is exactly on par with my LR 510's. The heat isn't exactly the same (bridgeless, wickless LR510) but I still do notice it with the T atty since it broke in. My final rating is 8 on the Cisco scale because Cisco's produce a hotter vape and a stronger Throat Hit.

That being said, I have been reaching for the eGo-T more often than my Ciscos since I received it. It's just too convenient to pick this thing up and not have to worry about dripping. Another bonus is I can be truly lazy and vape while lying down, since I don't have to worry about tipping my atty too far and getting a mouthful of juice.

Lastly: I made a prediction a while back that 5 full tanks and a fully charged eGo batt would last someone all day and I think I was right. I consider myself a heavy vaper @ 5-7 ml per day and with 5 full tanks and a 1000 mah eGo-T mega batt I can comfortably get through the day (the batteries lasting roughly 13 hours per charge), if you vape less than me it could last you even longer.

Needless to say I couldn't be happier with the eGo-T.

I have to agree with the prev vets posts The ego T is the most user friendly beginner's mod so far IMHO And with the new LR T attys, it's as good as a 5v mod in my experience (Quietly leaving the Canuck forum)
RIMP

 

[NoizMaker]

Man, waiting for my build sucks lol... But my LR510 rigged for drip is satisfying my nerves on this eGo battery!

I vape about 2-2.5ml in a day and this 650 is giving a good run. Today, rather than plug it in to top up, I'm going to drain it first.

lol, I am always just as impatient though you'd think I would've gotten used to it by now over a year in.

As for the batteries, I only drained them just to see how long they actually lasted, I avoid it most of the time. IMO it's interesting to find out but I have learned is a strain on batteries to do this often so I tend not to now.

 

[heXy]

lol, I am always just as impatient though you'd think I would've gotten used to it by now over a year in.

As for the batteries, I only drained them just to see how long they actually lasted, I avoid it most of the time. IMO it's interesting to find out but I have learned is a strain on batteries to do this often so I tend not to now.

I agree 100%, lithiums love to be charged rather than drained. I've had great luck with lithium batt's in the past, plugging them in frequently. But like you, I wanna test it's duration lol

 

[aggo]

As for the batteries, I only drained them just to see how long they actually lasted, I avoid it most of the time. IMO it's interesting to find out but I have learned is a strain on batteries to do this often so I tend not to now.

Hmmm I didn't know it was better to top the batteries up before letting them drain.

 

[Switched]

Hmmm I didn't know it was better to top the batteries up before letting them drain.

How to charge - when to charge table
Charging lithium-ion batteries
How to prolong lithium-based batteries

 

[Switched]

Alright guys,

I said I would report back when the T atty is performing better and I think it was actually fully broken in as of yesterday morning.

BlondieLocs had it right when she said;



I completely agree with this statement and I am an LR atty user. The TH is exactly on par with my LR 510's. The heat isn't exactly the same (bridgeless, wickless LR510) but I still do notice it with the T atty since it broke in. My final rating is 8 on the Cisco scale because Cisco's produce a hotter vape and a stronger Throat Hit.

That being said, I have been reaching for the eGo-T more often than my Ciscos since I received it. It's just too convenient to pick this thing up and not have to worry about dripping. Another bonus is I can be truly lazy and vape while lying down, since I don't have to worry about tipping my atty too far and getting a mouthful of juice.

Lastly: I made a prediction a while back that 5 full tanks and a fully charged eGo batt would last someone all day and I think I was right. I consider myself a heavy vaper @ 5-7 ml per day and with 5 full tanks and a 1000 mah eGo-T mega batt I can comfortably get through the day (the batteries lasting roughly 13 hours per charge), if you vape less than me it could last you even longer.

Needless to say I couldn't be happier with the eGo-T.

I am glad you are happy with it and the TH. I thought you would be.

I had to clean my atty Fri night (9 days in). The wick was not wicking, not surprising with 100% VG juices. I determined the wick to be the culprit by dripping a drop along the side into one of the slits, where it performed on par.

Quick alcohol bath and soak and an overnight period to dry. Sat morning performing like new. Unlike regular attys, the Achilles heel of the T system is the wick, once it gets greasy it will require cleaning. This is not a major fault perse because the same happens to carts and cartos, to include but not limited to the new smart carts, where the polyfill requires cleaning periodically as it looses its wickability.

The T system is not a plug and play system as I posted previously and hence why I was reluctant in promoting it as a no fuss system to new vapers. The delta between performing great and no performance is extremely shallow IMO. Understanding the role of all the internal components of an atomizer is important and most often overlooked.

I will continue with updates and see how long the attys last. A premature guess might be a month at best (using all VG liquids), which is not bad all things considered but definitely not comparable to the luxury of 4-6 months with regular atties. For me to qualify the system as a winner, I would need to see at least 2 months out of the atty or 100ml of juice ran through it.

I have had no leaking what so ever with the system.

 

[NoizMaker]

I think I have to agree Switched, I can understand a few ways that this system isn't suitable for newbies after a few more days with it.

Heat - heat is a problem with any atty and this system is indeed running hot.

Flavor Stains - flavor staining is indeed possible with this device. If you are a seasoned vaper then you know which flavors stain and which don't, newbies don't have that experience to draw from so they can preserve their atty.

Inconsistencies - even seasoned vapers have had problems receiving defective atties that don't wick, have a stiff draw and next to no flavor.

Wicking Problems - I have heard of some people never having this issue, some who have it right from the first vape and others whom have developed this problem after a week to a month of use. I agree that the wick is the Achilles Heel of these atomizers.

If and when I start having issues I will do the same as you suggest to clean it. It would have been nice to finally have a truly simple solution for new vapers but at this time it still needs perfecting.

 

[Switched]

I think I have to agree Switched, I can understand a few ways that this system isn't suitable for newbies after a few more days with it.

Heat - heat is a problem with any atty and this system is indeed running hot.

Flavor Stains - flavor staining is indeed possible with this device. If you are a seasoned vaper then you know which flavors stain and which don't, newbies don't have that experience to draw from so they can preserve their atty.

Inconsistencies - even seasoned vapers have had problems receiving defective atties that don't wick, have a stiff draw and next to no flavor.

Wicking Problems - I have heard of some people never having this issue, some who have it right from the first vape and others whom have developed this problem after a week to a month of use. I agree that the wick is the Achilles Heel of these atomizers.

If and when I start having issues I will do the same as you suggest to clean it. It would have been nice to finally have a truly simple solution for new vapers but at this time it still needs perfecting.

Yup!

Grimm gave it 10 thumbs down. He obviously got a bad one to start off with, because Ecig Supply is a reputable vendor.

That is also why I was on the fence for so long wrt acquiring one (although Grimms review only hit the streets yesterday).

 

[NoizMaker]

Yup!

Grimm gave it 10 thumbs down. He obviously got a bad one to start off with, because Ecig Supply is a reputable vendor.

That is also why I was on the fence for so long wrt acquiring one (although Grimms review only hit the streets yesterday).

For sure, I saw that video and it became apparent to me that the eGo-T was rushed in it's production and inadequately stocked. In cases like that all the "duds" make it out to the customers in lieu of meeting the consumer demand. After a little refining and a large second run is produced I think the quality will improve in a minor way to some but in a significant way to those whom have had problems.

I really enjoy this system though, I am in 7th heaven and it does everything I personally need it to right now. If my atty stops performing or pops it will be a first but isn't impossible in the slightest and I will post as well if it happens. For my needs I suspect it will do just fine.