IPV 400, anybody else get one?

[OlderNDirt]

I picked up one on a stock-up whim at a good price without checking it out first. I must say, I am really liking this mod! Least important to me, but will start with the looks on the black on silver, I like the look with all my black or SS tanks. I wasn't sure about the centered 510, but after some use find it rather nice. No matter which hand or how I grab it, it just feels right. And that may be my biggest plus for this mod.....the firing button. With my clunky hands, this is the first mod that I can comfortably and easily fire with my index finger. For me, that is actually easier even using my left hand. With one "flat" side and one "rounded", I can tell the instant I pick it up whether to use my thumb or finger to hit the fire button.

I am not sure yet if the battery life is as good as the Sig or Fuchai 213, but seems pretty close. Since I mentioned those mods, they chased me away a bit from TC, so have only used the 400 in power mode. But based on the performance so far and a couple on-line reviews, I may just have to give it a go.

I certainly am not an expert on the finer points of mods, especially in TC mode, but like the ipv 400 enough to suggest giving it a look. And am curious about opinions of others that have it, so let me/us know what you think.

 

[OlderNDirt]

It would seem there is little interest in the IPV 400, curious as to why? Perhaps everybody has already gotten well stocked. If anybody cares, here's a couple pics next to the Sig 213 for comparison. And by all means, if there is some known issue with the 400, it won't hurt my feelings if you share them.

 

[Deepfried]

It's an I've so I'm sure it performs well. YiHi chips are as close to DNA200 as you can get. I think more people buy the IPV5 before they reach for the 400 though.

 

[WharfRat1976]

Would not buy another IPV ikf you paid me to buy another IPV.

 

[OlderNDirt]

Would not buy another IPV ikf you paid me to buy another IPV.

If given one free, you would turn it down? How can I not ask why?

 

[WharfRat1976]

If given one free, you would turn it down? How can I not ask why?

Just not a fan. I have the 4s and needed non existent customer service. TC mode is a joke as well. That's all.

 

[OlderNDirt]

Just not a fan. I have the 4s and needed non existent customer service. TC mode is a joke as well. That's all.

OK, thanks. Had to ask since between Sigelei questionable products/service and any IPV perceived "problems", were I to eliminate both, I would give up 6 mods and be down to one mod and I can't afford to start over. Helps that I am not that into TC. Perhaps I am lucky that I have not needed costumer service on any of my gear. Hope my luck holds!

 

[GeorgeS]

Personally, I skipped the 400 and have a 6x on pre-order.

As far as P4U and the IPV4S goes, I just drained a tank and a set of batteries in TC mode on mine. Never had an issue. I think the IPV4S is a good solid mod. (however rather large to todays standards)

I'm looking forward to some IPV6X goodness in a few weeks.

 

[OlderNDirt]

Hadn't heard about the 6X, so had to take a look. Must say it looks really good and the price is certainly right. Stay away, shinyitis!

 

[Nailz]

I got the blue and silver IPV400 coming Monday, ordered as points to spend, so didn't pay much for it, and it will replace the crap sig 213, as sick of the misfires.

 

[OlderNDirt]

I got the blue and silver IPV400 coming Monday, ordered as points to spend, so didn't pay much for it, and it will replace the crap sig 213, as sick of the misfires.

I find myself reaching for the 400 over the 213. Report back how you like it.

 

[dscl]

Not a fan of P4U but love the yihi chips think I might pickup a IPV6 if I can find it on sale come labor day.

 

[GeorgeS]

How is the battery door on the bottom? Hopefully P4U gave it some love and it is not wonky.

 

[OlderNDirt]

How is the battery door on the bottom? Hopefully P4U gave it some love and it is not wonky.

The door feels a bit "wonky" or wobbly when open, but solid and tight when closed. Hopefully it stays that way, but only time will tell. Appears to be a fairly solid "pin" (ETA: one on each side) in the door hinge that protrudes on both sides into a hole in the body of the mod.

 

[OlderNDirt]

The door feels a bit "wonky" or wobbly when open

Perhaps better wording would be "feels rather wonky."

 

[Nailz]

Not had long, but so far it seems pretty good, finish isn't bad, the blue could meet the silver better in places though.

Battery door I think is actually a bit better than the Sig 213, easy to open and close and no battery rattle.

I like the fire button, nice and clickey, but can't say the same for the + and - buttons, they are very mushy, but I don't change setting very often, so not a big deal. No misfires yet, so that is a big plus over the Sig 213.

Overall I happy with it, especially for what I paid for it

 

[OlderNDirt]

That blue do look nice!

 

[Nailz]

That blue do look nice!

Yes it does, actually better than I expected, I didn't expect it to be a gloss blue, which makes it more vibrant and pop more against the matt silver

 

[MMW]

I was thinking of getting this and a 6. Seems like the same battery door, which is my only concern. I reckon the chips are fairly similar, SX330, except for the F4 and F6 descriptions on each.

So, the battery doors and contacts..... How do you guys feel about them?

 

[Nailz]

I was thinking of getting this and a 6. Seems like the same battery door, which is my only concern. I reckon the chips are fairly similar, SX330, except for the F4 and F6 descriptions on each.

So, the battery doors and contacts..... How do you guys feel about them?

I think the battery door in the IPV400 is good, it is easy to open and close, but not so easy it will open by itself, no battery rattle, think it is better than the Sig 213 battery door, I always have a bit of struggle to open it, and takes me 2-3 attempts to close it properly.