I don't use a ProVari,

[Caridwen]

Baditude... I hope you've been married or with a GF for a long time also?

Speaking of Provari...I just cannot get these questions answered
IF Provari was putting out a 3.0 even relatively soon, they're not about to tell us. My 'fear' is I buy one in February and of course 3.0 comes out in September!!! I cannot imagine the next version not having an updated menu. I know I can say this about a lot of forms of technology but, what have they done in the past? You send in your unit and for $xx.oo (50?) it gets upgraded?
Also, to anyone that has had a colored PV, how do they hold up to chipping and dirt from your hands? Especially white. Do they wipe clean like brand new?
Finally...Are these batteries OK for the PV?
Two 3400mAh PROTECTED 18650 Orbtronic (Panasonic NCR18650B cell inside) Li-ion Rechargeable Batteries, and Smart 3 speeds battery charger Kit (Latest Version) - Amazon.com

You should post this in the ProVari forum.

I can't help you regarding color, mine is silver.

Not sure about the battery/charger. I use these

CGR18650CH Panasonic 18650 Li-Mn-Li-ion CGR18650CH High Drain 10A Rechargeable IMR Hybrid Battery Cell

Guess I'm no help.

 

[Baditude]

Baditude... I hope you've been married or with a GF for a long time also?

I'm single. I was married for 10 years. Still have a good relationship with my ex, who remarried and is now separated. Hmmm, enough about that...

IF Provari was putting out a 3.0 even relatively soon, they're not about to tell us. My 'fear' is I buy one in February and of course 3.0 comes out in September!!! I cannot imagine the next version not having an updated menu. I know I can say this about a lot of forms of technology but, what have they done in the past? You send in your unit and for $xx.oo (50?) it gets upgraded?

It's only happened once. When the version 2.0 came out, you could send in your version 1.0 for $20 - $25 to get the updated chip.

Also, to anyone that has had a colored PV, how do they hold up to chipping and dirt from your hands? Especially white. Do they wipe clean like brand new?

They will chip and scratch like any painted surface, but I have found that they hold up better than powder-coated finishes. It's a ceramic carokote finish which many firearms use.

Finally...Are these batteries OK for the PV?
Two 3400mAh PROTECTED 18650 Orbtronic (Panasonic NCR18650B cell inside) Li-ion Rechargeable Batteries, and Smart 3 speeds battery charger Kit (Latest Version) - Amazon.com

No. They are a hybrid chemistry with the chemistry heavily weighted to the ICR end of the spectrum. They are not a high drain battery like regulated mods require, and only have a 6.8 amp limit, where most general purpose high drain batteries have a 10 amp limit. They won't have enough amps to fire pulse regulators efficiently at high voltage (PWM).

These could be used in mechanical mods using factory-made juice attachments. These are better used for flashlights or cameras.

 

[DavidAmonettNashville]

I agree the MVP2 is blocky and will never win any awards for form factor but when people complain that the battery wouldn't last a full day I can't help but think that their unit was a knock off... The MVP's 2600 mAh polymer Li-Ion is fairly legendary in vaping circles. There are lots of Provari owners who also own other units including the MVP2 and are happy with them. No shame in their game as they say. IMO Innokin makes a good unit and decent products that help fill a price point range that many new vapers are drawn to...Whatever works to better peoples health and sense of well being is what we should all get behind....

 

[Nikkita6]

You know the answer as well as I do. Just a question? Own an I phone? Aren't you bothered by the fact that you you can't replace the battery in that either?

Another person mentioned that I wouldn't save any money by buying 5 MVP's. That's true. But if my MVP's last a couple of years each, then it will take me 10 years of use to see any cost savings derived by ProVari.

Even if each one only lasted a year, that's 5 years.....And BTW there is not a ProVari alive to day that is 5 years old....

A lot of ProVari owners seem to be under the impression that they will be vaping on their same ProVari 10 years from now. Who Knows where vaping will take us 10 years from now?

Some of you keep using the word "throwaway" as a bad thing. It's not necessarily so. In a rapidly changing market, I would prefer a device that I can easily dispose of so that I can change as the technology evolves.

computers, TV's, cell phones, etc are basically throw away units. but no one complains about that. Because there is something better on the market by the time what you have fails.

When my MVP's fail, I can't imagine what will be available..... I'm glad I won't be tied to my old VV only Provari.... (grin)

^This ... I have to touch on this as well, as I have noticed the same thing.

First, let me say to the Provarinati's that I don't find anything wrong, or debate worthy in wanting a device that is going to last 10 yrs, or that has a high resale value. I completely understand the " value and longevity " perspective, even as I do not share it... well the longevity aspect anyway.

I, personally have never approached a single vape related purchase with the intent of having a device that would last me for years ... never. Now, does this mean that I want a device that will break, or cease to function within days, or months of the purchase? No, of course not, and lucky/blessed for me, no such thing has ever happened, I still have 90% of my original, and still functional gear. And of what I no longer have, I sold.

My attitude regarding vape gear, is the same as my attitude regarding my professional, and personal life ... there is no one person, place, or thing that I wish to spend years at, or with. "Have it, know it, master it, move on" is my personal living philosophy. Variety is the spice of my life. My current APV is in mint condition, as it will probably remain because I am already over it, and its only 4 months old... next!

So mechanicals and RBA's are my "new thing", even as I see this particular interest lasting for a while, I am sure that every device I am presently using will find its way to a "collection box" within the next 30-60days ... and 60 days is actually a bit of a stretch.

Just two short months ago I was professing my love for the Protank, I couldn't wait for the next version release, I was all excited ... When the Protank 3 finally hit, pfft ... over it, not interested! Which is a good thing because I hear its not that impressive

We all have different desires, motives, interests ... and attention spans. It's pointless to debate why one should, or should not have this particular device. Just do you, and enjoy doing it.

 

[Caridwen]

I'm single. I was married for 10 years. Still have a good relationship with my ex, who remarried and is now separated. Hmmm, enough about that...


It's only happened once. When the version 2.0 came out, you could send in your version 1.0 for $20 - $25 to get the updated chip.


They will chip and scratch like any painted surface, but I have found that they hold up better than powder-coated finishes. It's a ceramic carokote finish which many firearms use.

No. They are a hybrid chemistry with the chemistry heavily weighted to the ICR end of the spectrum. they are not a high drain battery like regulated mods require, and only have a 6.8 amp limit, where most general purpose high drain batteries have a 10 amp limit. They won't have enough amps to fire pulse regulators at high voltage (PWM).

Maybe I'm using the wrong batteries too?

I have AW IMR 18650 batteries but they're older.

 

[Caridwen]

^This ... I have to touch on this as well, as I have noticed the same thing.

First, let me say to the Provarinati's that I don't find anything wrong, or debate worthy in wanting a device that is going to last 10 yrs, or that has a high resale value. I completely understand the " value and longevity " perspective, even as I do not share it... well the longevity aspect anyway.

I, personally have never approached a single vape related purchase with the intent of having a device that would last me for years ... never. Now, this does not mean that I want a device that will break, or cease to function within days, or months of the purchase? No, of course not, and lucky/blessed for me, no such thing has ever happened, I still have 90% of my original, and still functional gear. And of what I no longer have, I sold.

My attitude regarding vape gear, is the same as my attitude regarding my professional, and personal life ... there is no one person, place, or thing that I wish to spend years at, or with. "Have it, know it, master it, move on" is my personal living philosophy. Variety is the spice of my life. My current APV is in mint condition, as it will probably remain because I am already over it, and its only 4 months old... next!

So mechanicals and RBA's are my "new thing", even as I see this particular interest lasting for a while, I am sure that every device I am presently using will find its way to a "collection box" within the next 30-60days ... and 60 days is actually a bit of a stretch.

Just two short months ago I was professing my love for the Protank, I couldn't wait for the next version release, I was all excited ... When the Protank 3 finally hit, pfft ... over it, not interested! Which is a good thing because I hear its not that impressive

We all have different desires, motives, interests ... and attention spans. It's pointless to debate why one should, or should not have this particular device. Just do you, and enjoy doing it.

People are different. Some people like to buy something and forget it. Other's like to try different things. I think many that post here are more gadget-type people.

 

[Paksoy]

... My biggest barrier to buying a Provari is lack of variable wattage. That's it. Every other beef I have about the ProVari I could live with. Variable Voltage only for me is a deal breaker. I set my MVP 6.5 watts and never need to adjust again. period. I can't get away with that on a ProVari.

it might not be important to you. but for me it is the deal breaker. Just yesterday the Mini 134 leaped over the ProVari in my purchase list. It didn't have a display of any type, but it is a high quality build with variable wattage and is easy to use.

When ProVape comes out with an easy to use VW device, I'm buying....Until then, I'm not. That's what it comes down to...

All the rest is just playing devil's advocate and enjoying the banter. But lack of Variable Wattage for me is a deal killer. And that's the bottom line

My wishlist for the ProVari v3.0 is:

VW
Interchangeable Top Cap / Beauty Ring
OLED Display
Capability to use flat top high drain high amperage batteries
AND .... wait for it .... a "puff counter", yes, I said it, I want a "puff counter", it's a function that I actually like and use.

Oh ... and I'm so getting the 134 Mini!

 

[CommaHolly]

People are different. Some people like to buy something and forget it. Other's like to try different things. I think many that post here are more gadget-type people.

and this, ladies and gentlemen, in 4 sentences, is the whole point

 

[Bramble]

Who cares what you have. Another waste of bandwidth post looking in be instigating. Getting ridiculous here.

LuLz I don't even know what a provari is

 

[amp79423]

Maybe I'm using the wrong batteries too?

I have AW IMR 18650 batteries but they're older.

AW IMR batteries are exactly what you want to use. If they get to the point where they won't hold a charge or charge beyond 4.2v, time to replace. They are supposed to have a useful life of approximately 500 charge cycles. When you replace, please make sure you buy from a reputable dealer. These are frequently counterfeited and saving a few bucks isn't worth risking blowing your face/hand off.


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[B1sh0p]

I have three, and I expect to be using these 10 years from now. I'm a pretty simple type of vaper and I don't need the latest technology for how I vape. I just want something that's dependable, consistant, durable, and repairable. I don't want anything that will need to be replaced within 2 years.

I'm from the old school mindset of buying quality with the idea its going to last for a long time, not the current mindset of today's disposable society. It's getting harder to identify these items, but the Provari is one of them. To each their own.

This is where we differ. I'm not so much into the latest technology. My cell phone can only receive calls and text. The Dell computer I'm using right now is at least 10 years old. My Toshiba 36" tube-type television is at least 12 years old. I don't own a flat screen TV. My high end stereo system is over 30 years old and sounds as good if not better than today's systems. I'm currently driving a 1994 Honda Civic which is still in great condition and gets great gas mileage.


This.

Dude, you vape carto's. They're disposable!

 

[JJOOHHNN]

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/provari/325735-broken-provari.html

Your point is not valid. We can all show links to broken devices.

I think it is lame to say lame but I am going to go out on a limb and be lame myself.

Your post is lame. You might be able to find a broken Provari but this one is LAME. The Provari was not broken.

 

[DavidAmonettNashville]

DON'T DRINK IT...

 

[inanitydefined]

I think it is lame to say lame but I am going to go out on a limb and be lame myself.

Your post is lame. You might be able to find a broken Provari but this one is LAME. The Provari was not broken.

Your mom is lame

 

[JJOOHHNN]

Your mom is lame

No, my mom is not lame, she is dead.

 

[DavidAmonettNashville]

No, my mom is not lame, she is dead.

Condolences...

 

[PLANofMAN]

I think it is lame to say lame but I am going to go out on a limb and be lame myself.

Your post is lame. You might be able to find a broken Provari but this one is LAME. The Provari was not broken.

Your mom is lame

No, my mom is not lame, she is dead.

Condolences...

/thread. Mods, anytime now.

 

[thesecondstar]

but

I couldn't help but reply to this. LOL

 

[JJOOHHNN]

Just my opinion not taking sides, but of all the Provari owners I have met, only 1 was cool, the others looked down their noses at me like I was sub par....UNTIL I took a puff off of my Slightly adjusted Protank 2 sitting on top of a ego-c twist, the vape I was releasing opened their eyes....then the questions start, haha no secret for you ahole.

For real though I still want a Zombie edition Provari badly, but since I got my build game up good and enjoy nice vapes with cheap gear, I just can't justify pulling the trigger.

Interesting. I am a Provari users but I don't look down on others for what the use. I do look down on some recommendations when someone clearly defines something. I spend about 25% of the time using stuff from V4L and I don't think the Provari users will look down on my for that. There are many times when I want something smaller and lighter and I at times want a hands free device. Provape does not provide that.

I will admit I am a bit of a anti on one device. I am an Anti Erollarian. I can also understand why some like it. I am anti eroll because of 3 of it's fan boys. I asked specific questions and got really bad answers. The questions were not subjective questions.

I love the Provari, I don't object to people using other stuff but I am an anti-eRollarian.

 

[inanitydefined]

/thread. Mods, anytime now.

lighten up, its all in good fun. John if your mom really is dead, my bad bro