Joye eGo vs. Boge LEO

[SonHomme]

Some things cannot be improved!
I jumped for it and ordered the ego kit from LF with the ECF coupon code. Along with 5 XL cartomizers and a 30ml bottle of apple juice.
Even with $20 shipping to Canadia, it still is cheaper than the same kit sold by canadian retailers.plus I get the cartridges and juice free in comparison.
I hope custom lets it through and that I get it fast

 

[DonDaBoomVape]

Not a big deal, since mine will arrive on Wednesday or Thursday, but what are the odds of posting a picture of the Leo side by side with something of a known size? Maybe a pack of analogs or a Joye ego.

I'm no photographer. I just rip other people's photos, with which to illustrate my reviews and guides. Here are photos of the respective devices in hand. I tried to make them as much to scale as possible.

The eGO is 118 by 14 mm. The Leo is 153 by 15 mm. So just a shade wider, but much longer. A penstyle vs. a mini.

 

[VeeDubb65]

Well, at least that gives me a little bit of a clue. I guess it's not that important to see them in a single side-by-side photo, since I ordered both over the weekend, and they'll probably both show up on Wednesday or Thursday. The exact measurements are good too. It's just that I've seen a number of reviews that talk about the Leo as though it's HUGE, and I just don't see it as being particularly huge. Maybe that's just because I started smoking cigars at 15.


*Edit - Since I actually am a photographer (no really, I photograph several weddings each year and I've had a couple of gallery shows) I'll be sure to put up a side by side once they've arrived. Of course, it won't be an art shot. lol

 

[throatkick]

as mentioned in both my written and video review, the cap pushes on and snaps into place.

And very solidly at that. That is one good tight snap!

 

[throatkick]

I may change my mind once mine arrives, but I think ditching the "jewels" for simple polished metal caps would really improve the look.

According to the instructions the jewels are for "nobleness" Not only do you get a great PV but some extra comedic relief reading the instructions

 

[VeeDubb65]

Just what every e-cig needs. Nobleness. That's pretty good. They can noble whatever they want. I think I'll pull them off and replace them anyway. I'm not all that noble.

 

[DonDaBoomVape]

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ETA: Thanks for all of your posts. I feel like I've been cyber stalking you as often as I look specifically for your posts and threads.

If you were complimenting a poster named "ETA," I'm going to look foolish and egocentric right now. But since you quoted me – and since my research of Internet slang reveals that ETA can stand for Edited to Add – I thank you! That is the kind of stalking I have no problem with.

Well, at least that gives me a little bit of a clue. I guess it's not that important to see them in a single side-by-side photo, since I ordered both over the weekend, and they'll probably both show up on Wednesday or Thursday. The exact measurements are good too. It's just that I've seen a number of reviews that talk about the Leo as though it's HUGE, and I just don't see it as being particularly huge. Maybe that's just because I started smoking cigars at 15.

Relative to a giant like the GGTS with AVS: No, it is not huge. But compared to the SmokeStik or Newbz' RN4081 super-mini, it sure is.

*Edit - Since I actually am a photographer (no really, I photograph several weddings each year and I've had a couple of gallery shows) I'll be sure to put up a side by side once they've arrived. Of course, it won't be an art shot. lol

That would be great, VeeDubb!

 

[Jackal3]

For those worried about the Leo end caps being crystal, they are making sets without the crystal, and plain caps instead. I do not know if they are selling the end caps separately yet.

 

[Caexars]

Does anyone know if the Leo is rechargeable by a BlackBerry charger? It has the same mini-USB port.

 

[JonnyVapΣ]

Does anyone know if the Leo is rechargeable by a BlackBerry charger? It has the same mini-USB port.

What's the output on that charger?

 

[Caexars]

Output: 5V=700mAh

Incidentally, Input: 100-240V~200mAh

 

[JonnyVapΣ]

Output: 5V=700mAh

Incidentally, Input: 100-240V~200mAh

700mAh is plenty.

 

[Caexars]

It won't short any circuits? I don't know how voltage works.

 

[VeeDubb65]

The blackberry charger is just a standard USB charger. Just like the charger for a BT Headset. They're all 5v and between .5 1.0 amps.

 

[Jackal3]

Any USB to mini USB will work. I use my old Blackberry cable often for recharging the Leo.

 

[Newbz]

If you were complimenting a poster named "ETA," I'm going to look foolish and egocentric right now. But since you quoted me – and since my research of Internet slang reveals that ETA can stand for Edited to Add – I thank you! That is the kind of stalking I have no problem with.

Heh! Yes, ETA is 'edit to add'.

Cool on the stalking bit. You're one of the first posters I found here through a Google search on 'e cigs + indepth review'. I also ran into a guy called Doctor Vapor (or something like that). Between the 2 of you, I learned a ton and found this place.

I guess that means you're famous...er maybe infamous. Whatever the case, keep up the good work.

 

[JollyRogers]

That's exactly what I was thinking. I've got some tortoise shell, horn in a couple different shades, black celluloid, all sorts of stuff. (all from antique straight razors I've restored)

Plus, I suspect I could find some wood buttons for capping screw-holes and just stain&seal them. It all depends on how the buttons are attached, but I can't imagine it would be that tough to replace them.


On a side note, my fiance thinks it's hilarious that there exists a guy who is such a geek that 3/4 of his library is paperless, has more computers than suits, and uses an electronic cigarette, yet still shaves with antique straight razors.

Yea, but do you drive a 65 VW beetle? I owned a 66, 70, and 71 through my years... and the 66 was a VeeDub! Lowered, with Porsche rims, big engine, weber carbs, nicely redone interior... I ummm... sold it for a minivan.

 

[VeeDubb65]

Yea, but do you drive a 65 VW beetle? I owned a 66, 70, and 71 through my years... and the 66 was a VeeDub! Lowered, with Porsche rims, big engine, weber carbs, nicely redone interior... I ummm... sold it for a minivan.

lol. You know, when I first started using that moniker online a decade ago, hardly anybody ever got it. Now it seems like somebody comments on it every couple days. My first car was a 65' VW Beetle, but like you, I had to sell it and move to something more practical, although I'd like another one eventually.

 

[JollyRogers]

An old VW is hard to come buy unless you live in Cali or one of the other SW states!

I have had a full day with my Leo now. The atomizer is very nice indeed. It likes to use a lot of juice and I have removed the jewel end so I can stand it on its end, with the atty up to keep wicking from being an issue. However, the flavor is defintely there. I can really tell the flavor differences between say USA, RY4, or 555 on this atty. Yes I have been vaping it all day and have about 2 1/2 carts through it. Maybe I missed the boat by not ever using an 801 atty. I had a BE112 that died really quick on me once, and it turned me off of that style. I just bought a lot of E2 R4 cartomizers and am having 2nd thoughts about them now!!!

 

[VeeDubb65]

I have had a full day with my Leo now....

I'm jealous. I was hoping mine would make it today, but it didn't. On the up-side, my ego kit did, so at least I'm not stuck with nothing but a super mini with a single batt like I was all last week.