greetings.

[MakaSpaka]

I'm pretty new to e-cigs. I was at a mall a few months ago and a Cigotine salesman gave me the whole spiel and really sold me. I really love it and completely abandoned analogs, but the carts don't last all that long and I'm constantly alternating between two batteries so one can charge. I've been reading through this forum and I see that there are better devices, but I can make heads or tails out of what's what and whatnot. I don't really care about appearance (less like a cigarette would be a plus), I need longer battery life, and my budget is very limited so I can't really spend more than $100 to start with. Any suggestions? Also, hi.

 

[MissEerie]

Liberty-Flights.com, Riva 510 SE starter kit, $35, 6hr batterty. You will love it and its the best bang for your buck!

 

[txtumbleweed]

I would reccomend the Echo 1300 auto with 3 ml carto. The battery will last about 18 hours and a carto about 12 hours of heavy vaping. You can get a complete kit for 45.00 at D and B Gold here on the forum. http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...ld-has-echo-e-cartomizers-20.html#post3624521 It is the best I've found in 19 months of searching.

 

[MissEerie]

Really? damn, that sounds good.... going to check it out?!?

 

[MissEerie]

Meh.... auto battery..... Meh

 

[MakaSpaka]

Meh.... auto battery..... Meh

what exactly is an auto battery? Also, why is it "meh"? Sorry for my noobism.

 

[MissEerie]

Sorry that so wasn't helpful, its all personal preference. Auto batteries are driven by air intake as you inhale. I personally like manual batteries(you physically have to push a button for it to vape). How do you feel about the set up you have now? is it manual or auto?

 

[MissEerie]

I think that Cigotine is an auto battery and has cartomizers(cartridge and atomizer), resembles an analog..... the Echo it is probably more similar. The Riva and Echo are similar in their appearances. I have not tried an Echo.

 

[MakaSpaka]

What I have is auto. I think I'd prefer auto 'cause I like to grip it between my teeth so I can use it while gaming.

 

[MissEerie]

Maybe an Echo would be best, its a good price. I would check out some reviews first and see how others feel about it. I hear that its easier to fry auto batteries with your juices. I dont really know. Im sure you can get the nifty rubber tips for it as well, their nice for nibblin.

 

[MakaSpaka]

I really appreciate all the help. I'm thinking of going with the Echo. I'm gonna look into it and read some reviews, like you said.

 

[tmcase]

The problem with auto batteries is that juice from your atomizer or cartomizer can get down inside of it and ruin your battery. Some people claim that wind, loud noises & vibration can set them off accidentally but I have not experienced this so far.

 

[txtumbleweed]

The problem with auto batteries is that juice from your atomizer or cartomizer can get down inside of it and ruin your battery. Some people claim that wind, loud noises & vibration can set them off accidentally but I have not experienced this so far.

The new automatic batteries can't be set off by noise, wind or vibration. Manual batteries can be set off by accidentally depressing the button while in your pocket or purse. The Echo carto doesn't leak at all if you remove from battery while refilling and let it set for a couple of minutes to make sure you let any overflow drain out. Only one person that I know of has had a problem with juice in the battery and they were refilling while the carto was on the battery. They are a great PV and I've tried a lot of different PV's in 19 months of vaping.

 

[MakaSpaka]

yeah, so, I decided I'm gonna go with the Echo. Thanks very much for the input. On another subject, are there any liquids anyone recommends? I'm not a big fan of menthol/minty things. Cigotine is similar to GreenSmoke, with the prefilled carts, so I've never done any shopping around for liquids.

 

[keifer]

i think i'm going with the Echo, also. still trying to learn.

 

[txtumbleweed]

You won't be sorry on the Echo choice. The only additional thing you might need is a different tip. Bill at D&B Gold does include a 801 drip tip which works very good with them but if you like to hold them in your mouth for hands free vaping you need to get the hard plastic 801 cartridge whistle tips from Nhaler. PM me anytime if you have any questions on the Echo.

 

[Boodle]

Worrying eveytime you fill is no fun with an auto battery. Was very careful and still fried mine.

 

[txtumbleweed]

Worrying eveytime you fill is no fun with an auto battery. Was very careful and still fried mine.

Were you using an Echo with Echo cartos? I've only heard of one person that ruined an Echo and they were refilling with the carto attached. It is very simple to remove the carto to refill.