Is Provape in danger of becoming like Blackberry?

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So if you don't own a Provari then you don't appreciate or understand quality. You talk as if ProVape is the only quality PV maker in the US. They are not the only quality US company that makes PVs.

The only others I found so far make mechs. Any others making regulated mods besides zen and provape ?
 

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seriously, Blackberry? ... not even close ... there is another company, located not very far from where Research in Motion developed the Blackberry here in Ontario Canada.

This company reminds me of Provape alot, as in their awesome products and unmatched Industry customer service ... just a different product ... these guys make the world's best music sound unbelievable :cool:

Bryston Limited: Music for a Generation

Provape's quality and customer service is on par with Bryston's.

Anybody know of the awesomeness of Bryston here on ECF? ... that's where Provari is heading, they are still young ... Bryston is 35 years old.
Nope but I know about Paul Barton who uses Brystons labs for testing ;)
 

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seriously, Blackberry? ... not even close ... there is another company, located not very far from where Research in Motion developed the Blackberry here in Ontario Canada.

This company reminds me of Provape alot, as in their awesome products and unmatched Industry customer service ... just a different product ... these guys make the world's best music sound unbelievable :cool:

Bryston Limited: Music for a Generation

Provape's quality and customer service is on par with Bryston's.

Anybody know of the awesomeness of Bryston here on ECF? ... that's where Provari is heading, they are still young ... Bryston is 35 years old.


Bryston make kiiiiiller stuff. Excellent CS as well. I also like Totem speakers for a lot of the same reasons.

The only issue I might have with this analogy, tho, is that Bryston isn't really for the audio mainstream whereas Provape claims to be for vaping. I think it's that claim (and possibly conservative feature improvements) juxtaposed with what we think will be a high (aficionado) price point that's got some peeps riled.

Myself, I think provape makes a fine, fine product and I'm sure the P3 will be quality. Not for everyone, but quality.
 

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stevegmu said:
Perhaps you should contact Provape about a consulting job. Clearly you know more about the business and their business than they do...



I understand you're overly-sensitive about this particular battery tube. however, you don't need to snipe at everyone that isn't an cheerleader for the company.

fwiw, constructive criticism will do them more good than the fans here saying "Do whatever you want, we'll buy it!"
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stevegmu said:
Yes, that is correct. ProVape is saying the rocket scientists and engineers on staff are incapable of creating a device which is safe past 20 watts...:facepalm:

DOn't like it, don't buy it. Simple as that. Why do those who would never buy a ProVari- for a number of reasons, care?


don't forget the Nobel Laureates!

but seriously, it's a battery tube that delivers power to a 510 connection--that's it.

look at the 'factory tour' videos that Phil Busardo did. they finish metal tubes, unsolder two wires from a chip and then QC them before shipping--that's it.
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don't forget the Nobel Laureates!

but seriously, it's a battery tube that delivers power to a 510 connection--that's it.

look at the 'factory tour' videos that Phil Busardo did. they finish metal tubes, unsolder two wires from a chip and then QC them before shipping--that's it.
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If that's all you think is involved after watching the videos, I feel sorry for your perception... Clearly, the ProVari is not for you, or your budget.

Some of us actually budget the same amount we spent on tobacco per month for vape-gear. ;) I've been budgeting the same $255.00 a month for almost 4 years now, and have no issue with a $250.00 price tag.. The quality, warranty, and fast, after-warranty repair service for a reasonable cost supports the price IMO. I've spent as much or more on single mods or rebuildables quite a few times over the years, and have been happy with my purchases. :)
 
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Is that the angle or does the mini look like it has put on a few extra pounds(I'm sure if you ask the mini, it'll tell you that it always looks fatter in pictures)


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A vertical color fade would have been more slimming.
 

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don't forget the Nobel Laureates!

but seriously, it's a battery tube that delivers power to a 510 connection--that's it.

look at the 'factory tour' videos that Phil Busardo did. they finish metal tubes, unsolder two wires from a chip and then QC them before shipping--that's it.
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They have former aerospace and rocket engineers on staff...
You obviously don't get it...
 
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I posted this in another P3 thread, one of which many of you are part of, but I'm dragging it here too. This horse is glue by now, but I'm saying it anyway, as worthless as it may be. I do it because I want to. Nothing more.

It's almost verbatim, so if you read it over there, you won't find anything new & exciting.

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"...I literally wrack my brain trying to figure out why people who DON'T want something, come into any thread to discuss that very something. It's a phenomenon that I'll simply never understand.

Don't take this personally, people who vape stuff I don't want, but I really don't care enough about your stuff to even click myself into your threads, much less take up time discussing your stuff.

So, if y'all get a kick out doing that, well, have fun now (y'hear?).

Funny, FUNNY $h!+."
 

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doing a giveaway once a month doesn't offset the amount of goods they receive.

look at the reviewers I mentioned above, the clips where they show-off gear they got; they are receiving TONS of stuff.

also, giveaways are payment themselves. if it's known that your channel has giveaways, more people will subscribe and watch.


note: I'm not accusing the reviewers of being biased (although I wouldn't be surprised if a few are), just pointing out that, as reviewers, they should avoid even the appearance of being biased. bragging about the free stuff you got, wearing free swag (shirt, hats, etc) and talking about the people you hungout with, is about as far in the wrong direction as they could go. imo vape reviewers are a great example of the amateurism that defines this "industry."


imagine Siskel & Ebert (RIP, RIP) talking about all the studio execs they know, bragging about free DVD players and widescreen TVs they receive, and all while sitting there wearing '20th Century Fox' and 'Paramount' shirts, and then saying they're going to do a review of [a 20th Century Fox film] and [a Paramount film] next week.
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Let em keep everything they get...couldn't care less...it's not for me to say what they should do with the gear once they get done reviewing it...it also isn't the determining factor in and of itself as to whether or not they are a credible reviewer...especially if their reviewing history is obviously subjective and varied regardless of what they have reviewed in the past...

I see Busardo reviewing some very expensive, hi-end gear....and he will readily criticize and even trash the gear if he finds issues while using and testing it...and he does find issues frequently and he does criticize the gear, sometimes harshly...that is where I as a consumer, watching his reviews, determines his credibility as an honest reviewer...yet, these same companies continue to send him gear to review even though he gave them less than sparkling reviews in the past....as a matter of fact, with his thorough reviews, he is likely helping them to identify flaws that they can address in future versions...if a reviewer is never subjectively criticizing the gear, and its always a wonderful device, juice, etc., that reviewer doesn't rank very high on my list of trusted reviewers and their motives becomes suspect...

Keeping the gear?...just doesn't matter to me what they do with it...especially if they review honestly and have earned their street cred....

The cream rises to the top and the freebie hunting shills doing reviews are quickly ignored...
 

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The chip isn't the unreliable part in an innokin. It's everything else from led to threading to top cap to the fire buttons. A provari has none of these issues at all. When it does it can be fixed. I use high quality devices, provari and reo because they are reliable and have never broken. I'm sorry but comparing them to any China made crop is completely insulting and if you wanna use 30watts then do it go buy a Hana clone for $80.

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As a user of three Innokin mods and several clearomisers I do feel that's a rather sweeping statement about their products, and the comment about China made crap is ridiculous. You do know where iPhones are made, yes?
 
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