I gotta stay away from...

[Myrany]

Not if you pay for the extended warranty...

Has nothing to do with breaking anything and everything to do with the hubby blowing a gasket if I forget to hook something up and him not remembering how he did it to begin with.

Simple truth I can turn on the tv and find a show on cable. I gave up on ever playing anything off the tivo or playing a dvd years ago. He's got everything wired up so complicated you can't do anything without punching 20 buttons. I don't even know how to use it all anymore. LOL

 

[EddieAdams]

USB on our cable box is not an option. Between the Tivo and my hubbys computer being wired into the home theater system I think I would be shot if I unplugged anything to charge my PV.

Please don't. I agree with him. lol I can't tell you how many times I've been wondering why the sound isn't right, only to find all the settings changed, speaker wires disconnected, ...

 

[Myrany]

What would make it obsolete?
Sure there will always be new stuff to choose from, but just how will that make the old stuff fail to function?

I agree with you completely.

But most people who resort to the personal attacks seem to be the people that want bragging rights of the newest bestest whiz bang gizmo on the block.

 

[EddieAdams]

I was referencing the Provari extended warranty option...

 

[tiburonfirst]

I was referencing the Provari extended warranty option...

the upgrade to v2 has always been available for a minimal cost even without the extended warranty but who knows what provape will do if there is a version 3?
same for repairs - reasonably priced even out of warranty. however, this does not guarantee there won't be some earth-shaking invention in the next year making the provari obsolete.

 

[tj99959]

the upgrade to v2 has always been available for a minimal cost even without the extended warranty but who knows what provape will do if there is a version 3?
same for repairs - reasonably priced even out of warranty. however, this does not guarantee there won't be some earth-shaking invention in the next year making the provari obsolete.

OH-NO ..... does that mean that my provari will somehow quit working!?!

Here is where I come from. I have known for a long time the throat hit, taste, and vapor that I want. It wouldn't matter what device we would wish to discuss, can it produce that throat hit, taste, and vapor?

 

[EddieAdams]

The provari thing hits a nerve for me simply because you have a new vaporee that really hasn't a clue to what they're doing being strongly urged to drop$200 on a device that as far as CURRENT specs and features go is behind the times. Very few people take the time to research options. And being suggested that they're missing out on a "enlightening"vape experience.

So my spinner 1300 is off .3 volts on the battery volt meter that I don't own. What am I going to do? Continue to use it in frustration at 4.0v helpless to its inaccurate turn dial? IT'S OFF .3 VOLTS! and I vape at 4.0v! Starts thread in ECF asking for help....

Or will I just turn it up a notch...I vape all over the place with volts depending on the liquid I use anyway. With wattage I stay right around the same all the time..

 

[BostonVape]

and btw whoever said that charging your ego on your computer can damage your motherboard is making people worry for nothing.

if your computer is hooked to an ac adapter and charging, than the PV is being charged by that power source and not the computer battery itself.

leaving your computer in the trunk of your car on a hot summer day has a more negative effect on your motherboard than charging an ego device on it...

 

[Myrany]

and btw whoever said that charging your ego on your computer can damage your motherboard is making people worry for nothing.

if your computer is hooked to an ac adapter and charging, than the PV is being charged by that power source and not the computer battery itself.

leaving your computer in the trunk of your car on a hot summer day has a more negative effect on your motherboard than charging an ego device on it...

True as far as that goes I just don't like the risk of the PV shorting(or having some other problem) and sending a jolt THOUGH the computer, but that is a different issue.

 

[Rocketpunk]

These things escalate because we choose to participate in the discussion. It's tit-for-tat, and neither side will "concede". It might be the toughest thing in the world to avoid putting in your two cents, but things have only gotten ugly because we've let them go that far.

EDIT: Oh, wait, I missed the last two pages. Has everyone been pacified? ;-)

 

[tiburonfirst]

OH-NO ..... does that mean that my provari will somehow quit working!?!

Here is where I come from. I have known for a long time the throat hit, taste, and vapor that I want. It wouldn't matter what device we would wish to discuss, can it produce that throat hit, taste, and vapor?

count your blessings, tj! i, for one, am not at that point yet but i don't expect to make too much headway through different pvs but rather through advances in delivery systems ...............

 

[RedhatPat]

I was the dude who said that and I dunno what you're smoking but I ain't spreading fear to nobody. Someone a helluva lot smarter than YOU or ME already covered the technical reasons behind why it is BETTER for the life of your ego (and computer) to be charged directly from an outlet instead of through a computer's USB port. But technical reasons aside, egos charge a lot faster from the wall. The point I am going to make NOW is that if you have a choice between charging an ego on your computer or on your wall, go with the wall. Hands down. Besides, if something bad happens with the ego, atleast you only lose a few bucks rather than a grand for a new laptop. THE RISKS ARE MINIMAL BUT NOT TRIVIAL.

Shoganinja said "I also pointed out that one should NOT be using a 5v passthrough via their computer's USB port but rather use an adapter and plug it directly into the wall. I said this for 2 reasons. As an IT professional I can tell you with utmost certainty that the power supplied by front panel USB ports is usually lower than the back panel ones from your motherboard, and secondly you don't want to endanger an expensive computer over a cheap passthrough (hundreds of dollars vs. a $10 passthrough is a no brainer). Respect your computer and it will last longer for it.

If Battery University and GrimmGreen, and Bill from ECF (BCordell70) are all wrong, by all means please prove it to us so we are all the smarter for it."
Here's his blog -
Blog

and btw whoever said that charging your ego on your computer can damage your motherboard is making people worry for nothing.

if your computer is hooked to an ac adapter and charging, than the PV is being charged by that power source and not the computer battery itself.

leaving your computer in the trunk of your car on a hot summer day has a more negative effect on your motherboard than charging an ego device on it...

 

[hottierockstar]

it is BETTER for the life of your ego (and computer) to be charged directly from an outlet instead of through a computer's USB port.

what about a passthrough? or link me the original discussion?

 

[RedhatPat]

Negative on the pass-through, he's talking about the other non-passthrough eGo's 'n Spinners, joyetech 'n vision. Good idea, I was just thinking about digging up the original thread this came from, but it means digging deep because it was 'round time I joined, big blur info overload, so time to crack out the search engine and baditude my post up with source info instead of recycling what I learned.

great minds rockstarrr

 

[hottierockstar]

Negative on the pass-through, he's talking about the other non-passthrough eGo's 'n Spinners, joyetech 'n vision. Good idea, I was just thinking about digging up the original thread this came from, but it means digging deep because it was 'round time I joined, big blur info overload, so time to crack out the search engine and baditude my post up with source info instead of recycling what I learned.

great minds rockstarrr

hah i can barely find stuff i read yesterday!

 

[RedhatPat]

+1 remind me to hire you for my wedding shots one day when I'm rich 'n can afford a fancy ceremony

Well said Ocelot

I have been an amateur photographer for years. There are a lot of people out there who think that the skill required to make a great picture can be had by spending money on better gear. I bought into that at first too, but after a while I realized it didn't work that way. Sure, there is nothing wrong with better gear, but if you don't know how to use it to your advantage, it does not help you and sometimes it can actually hold you back. I have the feeling that a lot of vapers get too hung up on the latest gear instead of focusing on the best way of using the gear they already have. A very simple camera can produce amazing art in the right hands. Is this really so different from vaping?

 

[The Ocelot]

That's a weeping angel you're thinking of.

I made The Kelpies, I know what they are capable of...

 

[The Ocelot]

I mainly charge mine on the cable box. It has a USB port. I also have a USB adapter that I keep on a powerstrip, so I have another dedicated charger spot. So yes, I think it is fine to charge an Ego batt on household current. The upside is that it charges faster, too.

What's a cable box?

 

[The Ocelot]

...then I saw this little gem--and decided to get it instead. It's a custom Sigelei SS ZMax True Mini with RMS Option 8, OLED Display and extra 18490 Battery Cap. The unnecessary threading from the middle of the body of the Sigelei V2 will be omitted and the shorter 18650 battery cap will be used. The button placement sees to be perfect.

This unit will have following features;

• Option 8 - Vrms / Wrms selectable
• OLED display--clear, crisp and legible
• Stainless steel construction
• Machine finish--non-slippery and nice to the touch
• One-piece stainless steel 510 connector with ego threading that will accept all the heads I'm using without any adapters
• A second battery cap to accommodate a 18490 IMR battery

1) Where can I see pictures of your little gem? I'm confused about the battery caps.

2) The features sound awfully close to a Bobo. You should just get a Bobo. It's not a status-thing. People who tell you not to fall for Bobo fangirls or drink the Perrier® have never had one. They'd probably be too intimidated to touch one, let alone vape on it. I check youtube everyday for a promo video, but no luck so far. I've got my fingers (heart) crossed that the brooding Zippo guy I have a crush on will be in the video.

 

[Ryedan]

1) Where can I see pictures of your little gem? I'm confused about the battery caps.

2) The features sound awfully close to a Bobo. You should just get a Bobo. It's not a status-thing. People who tell you not to fall for Bobo fangirls or drink the Perrier® have never had one. They'd probably be too intimidated to touch one, let alone vape on it. I check youtube everyday for a promo video, but no luck so far. I've got my fingers (heart) crossed that the brooding Zippo guy I have a crush on will be in the video.

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