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[VapahMan]

Great stuff bud, glad your liking it. I've been using my mini-cigs for quite a while now and I love them. Like you I haven't needed an analog yet. Some good juice and a nice carto, maybe an LR is plenty for me. The reason I wanted to quit smoking was because it was too harsh, that's the reason to get away from that stuff. Not replace it with an ego and slam my throat every time I want to take a puff. And I love recharging and filling my batts!! It's a hobby to me, kinda keeps my mind of those darn analogs. Use the ego if you want clouds of vapor and a hard throat hit with a long lasting battery, or if your just looking for that analog replacement I'd get a mini. I'm not the type to want to carry a 7 inch long unit with me everywhere I go. I'd rather two batts, a couple different cartos and my PCC. We all have our own personal preferences, don't we? He's asking for opinions.... Not what one single person thinks....

Edit: another great thing, since I know my batteries are going to die quicker, I use them less which results in less nicotine intake, the idea behind these things.

 

[Rizzer]

I use this Riva but have this and this and I love this one and have a few sets of these.

Draw backs?
Well you can't adjust the voltage and you need to make sure that they have the outer threads unlike the VGO/LUX/Valcano have no outer threads so using the new 580 cartomizers is a no.

 

[GIMike]

There was misinformation posted earlier about the epower button. You do not need to buy a whole new device. You can buy the just the button, or you can buy the switch. Buttons are like a dollar and the switch is like 13.

E-Power Replacement Switch

I wouldn't say it's misinformation at all actually. What if you have no tools or skills to go in and take things apart and rewire the mod? What is easy for some is a PITA for others. What if some people feel like they shouldn't have to replace those parts and would rather just buy another one? We all do this with other things. Just because the internal engine components are available for your blown car motor doesn't mean it's "better" to do that than the replace the whole car. It's a matter of personal decisions, not misinformation. But just to make sure I please everybody, I'll edit my previous post for you e-power lovers.

 

[Sedateme]

I would recommend the eGo SPECIFICALLY if you're trying to quit smoking. I used a couple of different cigarette-looking models for a couple of years, and they were never enough to replace a cigarette. They kinda looked like one, but that's where the similarities ended. Not enough battery strength (weak vapor) or longevity (charging every hour is inconvenient), and the cartridges they used only held enough juice for a few toots. I fiddled with these for a couple of years, and they were only good for keeping my nic fit at bay in places where I couldn't smoke - airports, movie theaters, etc.

Then I got an eGo-T. I put out the cigarette I was smoking to try it when the first battery came off the charger, and have never lit another one. It's been over 4 months now, and I've never even missed having a cigarette. The eGo gives you longevity and enough power to make a serious cloud of vapor with a strong throat hit, and the batteries last most of - if not all of - a day without recharging.

Skip the ciggy-lookalikes, they'll only frustrate you and keep you smoking. eGo will replace your cigs in a heartbeat.

I totally agree. My first PV was a Volt (kr808) and while it was nice, I ordered an eGo less than a week after I got the Volt. The Volt is nice, but it just wasn't enough.

 

[wizard10000]

I don't understand why the e-power has a disclaimer. "Note: This device is slightly wider than EGO models, and is not compatible with EGO class atomizers/cartomizers or cones." I mean, it is a 510 so why wouldn't the attys or cartos fit?

edit: cyberwolf did a better job of explaining above

 

[Xaria]

I am sorry if I upset you GIMIke, it was not my intention. But there is no rewiring or tools or anything, you just screw the new switch in, kind of like a top on a soda bottle. Now if there was tools, I would be so confused. Its a 3 piece unit. It's like an ego. The cone, the switch, and battery. If the switch goes bad throw it away and just screw the new switch on.

 

[H Niemand]

"eGo class atomizers" refers to the atomizers, cartomizers and cones designed to fit on or over the outside threads of eGo/Riva devices. The 510 atties will still fit, as they only screw onto the inside battery connection threads. But because the housing on the epower is wider, eGo cones etc, will not fit.

I got the cone. The atty carto thing makes no sense. I am seriously thinking about getting and e power. I may wait until the next generation though. I'm sure they will improve it.

 

[GIMike]

No, not upset at all. Was just thinking that if the OP was asking for information about the eGo, it seemed like a good idea to let him know that not all ego clones are the same, and that some others may require more work than an ego. An ego may be more expensive, but you don't have to worry about changing out batteries or replacing other parts. It's a 1 piece battery, big difference from other devices that have multiple parts to worry about.

 

[Bananny]

I have a few Inferno batts from Volcano and a few mini Tornado batts from Totally Wicked as well as one mini eGo-T from Cig Not. All of them work great and I'm very happy with them. I vape eGo all day, every day and love it!

 

[MiXoLoGiSt]

eGo/Riva "type" models are a good beginner model. Much better than the little battery models that look like an analog and only get about an hours use on a charge. But a better option than the eGo in the same category would be the E-Power. It provides about the same battery life (5 hours) and the same vapor output as the eGo which again, is much better than the small bettery types. But the E-Power batteries cost $4-$5 each whereas the eGo batteries cost $20 each. Plus the E-Power batteries last 5 times longer (lifetime wise) than the eGo batteries. I would not recommend any model smaller than this category of PV. Plus, you can use any atomizer or cartomizer (510, 801, 808, 901) with either the E-Power or eGo:

e-Power

Electronic Cigarette - Starter Kits - E-Power

I would have to agree with this, only the e-power actually gets a better vape than an eGo. The e-power is 3.7v regulated and the eGo generally runs at around 3.2 to 3.3v so the e-power gets a consistent vape while the eGo fluctuates.

 

[GIMike]

I would have to agree with this, only the e-power actually gets a better vape than an eGo. The e-power is 3.7v regulated and the eGo generally runs at around 3.2 to 3.3v so the e-power gets a consistent vape while the eGo fluctuates.

The genuine ego is regulated also. It has a circuit built into it that keeps the voltage regulated that knock offs do not.

 

[Jeremy-WI]

get an ego(battery and charger at least) and some EMDCC(eGo mega dual coil cartomizers). I enjoyed the eGo-T for a week with the type A atties(cone shaped) and a lot of my carts started leaking- I was swapping carts a lot to use different flavors. The type B atties and carts should be better- straight wall design and hold more juice.

I just got my EMDCC's yesterday and am impressed, I can taste the flavor from some juice that I couldn't with the eGo-T, strawberry and apple(VG) but it could be more taste buds returning- I am on day 10 of no analogs now

 

[reprisal]

goto Electronic Cigarette - Starter Kits - Riva 510 click the 20%off button on the top left of page and scroll downto the Riva 510 Lite(eGo clone) bundle/kit...30 bux is hard to beat...THEN goto Crystal Clear Vaping and get some LR Boge 2.0s and/or Resurrectors and of course some juice from????? and you will be good to vape...enjoy it, I sure am!!!!!!!
madjack

I agree with this post completely. Be sure to get a driptip or two, but you get one free with the 15 pack of boges/resurrectors from CCV anyway.

 

[wv2win]

As for the e-power, I did some research on that one myself. It's true, the batteries can last longer than those in an ego. But I've heard people complain about it not being very well made, so that you could end up with a bunch of batteries but no working device to put them into. That's the good thing about having all-inclusive batteries. If the button on one goes out, your backup battery will have it's very own button, no worries. With the e-power, if the button goes out, you **edit** may **edit** have to buy a whole new device.......

I don't think the button is a valid issue with the E-Power. Here's the REAL deal. If your eGo button or battery goes bad, it will cost you $20 to replace it. Because even if you have a spare battery, once one of them goes bad, you have to replace it to rotate. (charge one while vaping the other). With the E-Power, a new button costs $12!!! Much less than the $20 eGo battery with button. And with the cost of E-Power batteries being $4-$5 each, you could have two spare buttons (although you won't need them) and still save money.

 

[wv2win]

yo 88! I'm not sure if you want an ego as your first PV. But It's kinda bulky and it's decently high powered so your gonna get a big ol' throat hit. If your quitting analogs you might want to consider using a smaller unit and then getting an ego after... my two cents.

I don't see the sense in this approach. Why waste the money on a small battery PV where the batteries last about an hour and then need to be replaced and recharged. Plus the throat hit is non-existent after the first 20 minutes for many.

 

[wv2win]

Great stuff bud, glad your liking it. I've been using my mini-cigs for quite a while now and I love them. Like you I haven't needed an analog yet. Some good juice and a nice carto, maybe an LR is plenty for me. The reason I wanted to quit smoking was because it was too harsh, that's the reason to get away from that stuff. Not replace it with an ego and slam my throat every time I want to take a puff. And I love recharging and filling my batts!! It's a hobby to me, kinda keeps my mind of those darn analogs. Use the ego if you want clouds of vapor and a hard throat hit with a long lasting battery, or if your just looking for that analog replacement I'd get a mini. I'm not the type to want to carry a 7 inch long unit with me everywhere I go. I'd rather two batts, a couple different cartos and my PCC. We all have our own personal preferences, don't we? He's asking for opinions.... Not what one single person thinks....

Edit: another great thing, since I know my batteries are going to die quicker, I use them less which results in less nicotine intake, the idea behind these things.

You are the exception to the rule. Most need and want more of the inhaled feel of an analog which requires better batteries. Glad it works for you but for many it does not work but just drives them back to smoking.

 

[wv2win]

I wouldn't say it's misinformation at all actually. What if you have no tools or skills to go in and take things apart and rewire the mod? What is easy for some is a PITA for others. What if some people feel like they shouldn't have to replace those parts and would rather just buy another one? We all do this with other things. Just because the internal engine components are available for your blown car motor doesn't mean it's "better" to do that than the replace the whole car. It's a matter of personal decisions, not misinformation. But just to make sure I please everybody, I'll edit my previous post for you e-power lovers.

Gee, since all you have to do is screw in the replacement switch just like you would a battery, what you wrote makes little sense.

 

[Boodle]

eGo/Riva "type" models are a good beginner model. Much better than the little battery models that look like an analog and only get about an hours use on a charge. But a better option than the eGo in the same category would be the E-Power. It provides about the same battery life (5 hours) and the same vapor output as the eGo which again, is much better than the small bettery types. But the E-Power batteries cost $4-$5 each whereas the eGo batteries cost $20 each. Plus the E-Power batteries last 5 times longer (lifetime wise) than the eGo batteries. I would not recommend any model smaller than this category of PV. Plus, you can use any atomizer or cartomizer (510, 801, 808, 901) with either the E-Power or eGo:

e-Power

Electronic Cigarette - Starter Kits - E-Power

You're a (very) savvy vapor. I'm missing something on the features/benefits of the epower.

Where do you get the $4 18650 protected batteries? I pay $16 to $20 at Super T. I'm not complaining - they're great batts. A replacement batt for a KGO/EGO/Riva is about the same.

Lastly... with the e-power you get one unit, like a mod. With the other Fat Batts you get two batteries with firing buttons. If one goes kaput you can keep on vaping. I assumed epower was a marketing gimick but after reading your posts I'm curious if this is one I should be sharing with new vapers.

 

[Thulium]

I'm not sure why people think eGo's are expensive. as I posted earlier in this thread, you can find eGo batteries with USB passthru so you don't even need a separate charger for around $20. It's hard to be much cheaper than that.

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[wv2win]

You're a (very) savvy vapor. I'm missing something on the features/benefits of the epower.

Where do you get the $4 18650 protected batteries? I pay $16 to $20 at Super T. I'm not complaining - they're great batts. A replacement batt for a KGO/EGO/Riva is about the same.

Lastly... with the e-power you get one unit, like a mod. With the other Fat Batts you get two batteries with firing buttons. If one goes kaput you can keep on vaping. I assumed epower was a marketing gimick but after reading your posts I'm curious if this is one I should be sharing with new vapers.

I'm referring to the 14500 one. But I have gotten 18650 batteries for $4.70. It comes with two batteries and a charger.