M201 & 402: My dream e-cigs!

[Mike5244]

just to give you guys a quick summary my name is mike ive been smoking 2packs a day for 10 years. im 25 years old. i switched to ecigs 15 days ago and havent looked back. Now being new to this I didn't know what to get so I ended up with the m201 from shawn @ eciglite i ordered it with all x-high(24mg) eliquid. I got a variety of flavors ry2 3 and 4, mint, deuce(some brand he made i think) and cotton candy. i like the cotton candy alot. the mint ry4 and deuce are pretty good. i have yet to try the ry2 and 3...

Now my questions are do you guys think the m201 is good compared to other models? i am looking for a lot of vapor maybe more than the 201 gives me... but overall i like it, but again this is the first one ive tried...
2. are shawns (litecigusa) eliquid the same as janty ??? why is jantys 2x the cost. do the ry4's taste the same?
3. what do you think of the 510s, which is the best is the vapor production and throat hit as good.
4. what are the best overall ecigs.
i know i asked alot of questions but im really into the whole ecig thing and feedback is alot cheeper than trial and error. thanks guys

 

[EDO]

Mike...if you want more than the M201 in terms of vapor you will have a very hard time doing that with out going to a higher volt device. But the higher volt devices usually burn the liquid so the taste is lacking with those. You can try the 510 but I think the vapor is only more the first day or so....the 510 attys don;t last very long for a heavy user. After about three days they are firing about 60-70% compared to a new atty. BY a week you have to throw them away....that has been my experience. Also they run very hot so you have to drip very often or else the flavor will be very burnt. I find that the m201 is far more consistent than the 510 and is very comparable in terms of vapor and throat hit. Unless you want to but a new 510 atty every other day the performance of the m201 is far superior.

Most of the major suppliers use dekang liquid...so they are the same.

The best overall ecig....is the m201s...unless yo go with the mods at 5v or 6v vaping. But I find I can get great vapor out of the m201 and not compromise on the taste. On thing that you can try is buying a passthrough for you m201 and see if that is more to your liking....the passthrough operates at about 5v...so that will be a cheap way to test out 5v vaping.

 

[EDO]

I really like the m201 and it is my go to device. However, lately I bought new batteries from litecig. I noticed that the newer batteries had a much easier airflow to them when used with my four hole attys. I ran out of the four hole attys and ordered some new ones from Litecig. I notice that the new attys aren't four hole anymore...they have no holes....except for the large center hole. The work really well with the newer batteries that I purchased form litecig....but not so well with my older batteries (the draw is very very hard).
Has anyone bought m201 parts directly from smoore/absolutelyecigs lately. Has anyone else noticed the newer m201 batteries and Attys? I am concerned because my old attys would last me a month but the newer ones seem to last about a week. I am hoping that these parts are genuine Smoore m201 parts that I got from litecig and that the last couple of attys were just lemons.

 

[Mike5244]

Thank you for the input. Another question regarding dripping, is it better than carts and how exactly do you do it with the 201 thanks. OH and cleaning whats the best way to clean the 201

 

[EDO]

You drip by adding two or three drops of liquid directly on the mesh of the atomizer....then take 10-15 drags and repeat. It will produce more vapor and throat hit when you drip but you will definitely go through more liquid when dripping. One problem with dripping is that if you drip too much liquid you might choke the atty...then you will have to blow out the excess liquid..and let the atty rest on the counter for overnight (battery side down).

I just don't bother cleaning attys anymore....to effectively clean the attys you need very corrosive chemicals, the kind that are hazardous to our health....even then they will never vape like brand new. I have tried a bunch of ways to clean the attys and they extend the life of the attys minimally. Until recently my 201 attys were lasting over a month each. Even if they last only ten days at $9 each that is a bargain compared to smoking analogs.

If you want more vapor try dripping and try out the new passthroughs for the m201.

 

[svtboosted]

I really like the m201 and it is my go to device. However, lately I bought new batteries from litecig. I noticed that the newer batteries had a much easier airflow to them when used with my four hole attys. I ran out of the four hole attys and ordered some new ones from Litecig. I notice that the new attys aren't four hole anymore...they have no holes....except for the large center hole. The work really well with the newer batteries that I purchased form litecig....but not so well with my older batteries (the draw is very very hard).
Has anyone bought m201 parts directly from smoore/absolutelyecigs lately. Has anyone else noticed the newer m201 batteries and Attys? I am concerned because my old attys would last me a month but the newer ones seem to last about a week. I am hoping that these parts are genuine Smoore m201 parts that I got from litecig and that the last couple of attys were just lemons.

FYI, Shawn only stocks genuine Smoore parts for his M-series products..

 

[Fedor]

You want to be certain of genuine SMOORE stuff?

Try www.absolutelyecigs.com

Atties are $6 a piece for pack of 10s.

 

[EDO]

FYI, Shawn only stocks genuine Smoore parts for his M-series products..

Well I guess that Smoores decided to go from 4 hole to no hole atomizers. I think it sucks because it creates compatibility issues....with older batteries not working well with the new attys and the old attys not working well with the newer batteries.

 

[Fedor]

Thats not true. My Smoore M201 atties are all 4 holes. No prize guessing where i got them from.

 

[EDO]

Fedor...I just got these new attys a couple of weeks ago...so I don't know what is going on. The next time you order some m201 attys please look to see if they still have the holes or they switched to no hole attys. Again these new attys perform very well with the new batteries....just like the old m201s....so I am willing to believe Litecig is selling original parts and Smoores decided to change their design a little. I have seen Chinese manufacturers do this all the time....for example there are many different type of KR808d batteries. But the m201 is an established ecig...I am surprised they would fix something that didn't need fixing.

 

[EDO]

BTW I just contacted Absolutelyecigs regarding their m201 attys and they said that they are currently selling only 2 hole m201 attys.

 

[dopeless-hopefiend]

So...should I order a m201? I've been researching them here on the forum for a couple of weeks and was all but sold - but now, I'm not so sure. Sounds like they had a bullet proof ecig and then messed it up by changing the atty style, hmmm. This penstyle sounds like exactly what I'm am looking for, but no way do i want to have to replace attys every 2 weeks.

Any updates on what Smoore did or didn't do?

 

[Fedor]

I have not ordered any new M201 atty as I still have a lot of them. Atty life can range from weeks to months, depending on individual usage and abuse. No atty lasts forever and the M201 is no exception.

If anyone asks me, i will say to go ahead with an M201 as its a great penstyle. I am glad that after more than a year, this thread is giving the M201 the recognition it deserves and more retailers are carrying them now.

It used to be only absolutelyecigs and no one else.

 

[EDO]

I had problems with recent m201 attys that I purchased from litecig.....I thought it was due to them changing from a 4 hole model to a no hole model. Actually the problem was due to the DIY liquid that I was using. When I went back to Dekang liquid I have had no problems with the newer m201 attys. They are just as good as the old attys. The m201 is the best vaping device out there bar none.

 

[slybootz]

Yeah, I've been wondering about those. The 402 seems like a shorter version of the 401, which I'm a big fan of. Hey, they have pictures of a lot of different cig styles on their site. What does your 402 look like, if I can ask?

M401/2/3 all use the same atomizer, just 3 different lengths of battery. absolutelyecigs lists the lengths(in mm) on their site if you want specific dimensions. If I'm not mistaken, 401 - longest, 402 - shorter, 403 - shortest.

If you like your m402, I'd suggest getting the PCC(Personal Charging Case) from their website. With a PCC, you can charge the CASE, then use it to charge/store your batteries from your pocket or on the go. In my PCC, I have one battery charging, another battery stored next to it, a couple of extra atomizers, and a few just-in-case cartridges. Their PCC has a sleek matte black coating, with a nice rubberized feel; it charges either with a wall socket or USB, has a red/green LED to show when the e-cig battery is charged, and a blue LCD display to show the remaining battery life of the PCC itself.

Attached is a picture of my PCC. Sorry for the poor quality, it's from my cell phone camera. The only downside is that I own all three sizes of battery, m401, m402, and m403, and the m401(longest) is slightly too long for the PCC which prevents it from closing completely, but they all still will charge. The 402 and 403 batteries fit just fine and it charges from my shirt pocket while at school/work!

Here's the one I got,
*NEW* M402 SMART PCC (COMPATIBLE with M401/3) - Electronic Cigarette | Electronic Cigarettes | E-Cigarettes | E-Cigs from Smoore

and they also have one exclusively for the 401 battery, if you have the long one.

 

[slybootz]

oh, and when it comes to atty's for the M4 series, I've still got my original two atty's from a year ago that still work fine!! (i also have about a dozen other atty's sitting around because every time I buy juice, I decide to get another atty just in case...) I blow out/drain/blot my attyz from time to time, but never do any cola washes or anything too time consuming. I think every atty I have was from puresmoker, and amazing quality. They still offer M4-series atomizers(i think), even though they don't sell any mini e-cig models anymore.

 

[WmWilder]

So...should I order a m201? I've been researching them here on the forum for a couple of weeks and was all but sold - but now, I'm not so sure. Sounds like they had a bullet proof ecig and then messed it up by changing the atty style, hmmm. This penstyle sounds like exactly what I'm am looking for, but no way do i want to have to replace attys every 2 weeks.

Any updates on what Smoore did or didn't do?

I have had no problem with the new 201 attys, I use the regular pg based juice from litecig. The new ones have a slightly easier draw, a plus to some, but I prefer a stiffer draw, but still one of the best out there imo.

 

[Mic]

Wow, you guys are great! A special thank you to Fedor & EDO for the info & experienced opinions. Here's my dilemma: I have chosen the Mseries from Absolutely cigs as my foray into vaping based on the great info here mostly. If I am to stand a chance getting off analogs, I need the best combination of reliability, portability, & hit/vapor.

I can only choose one at this time. I would definitely go with the M201 as first choice, but I'm afraid it might not be as feasible out & about (thoughts on that?). So maybe the M401/2/3 series with manual batt, pcc, & such. The M602 might be a good starter for my conditions, but seems a little shaky still in reliabilty, ease of use, and atty life.

I'm a heavy 25 year smoker and know I'm gonna want a good solid hit to stand a chance against analogs, so between the three what do I do?

I plan to take opportunity of the mega-package deals at AbsolutelyE so I have extra batts & attys...so I don't end up without a vape at some point.

I stayed up pretty much all night trying to understand all the new terms, issues, and jargon (thanks DonDaBoomVape) and I'm a little better off in my understanding i.e. penstyles vs mini vs mods, auto & manual batts etc., but still fairly confused.

I won't hold anyone accountable for my choice lol, I just need some advice from the folk on this thread in particular who are using these products.

Again thank you guys for all the info & any suggestions you might have for me.

 

[svtboosted]

Wow, you guys are great! A special thank you to Fedor & EDO for the info & experienced opinions. Here's my dilemma: I have chosen the Mseries from Absolutely cigs as my foray into vaping based on the great info here mostly. If I am to stand a chance getting off analogs, I need the best combination of reliability, portability, & hit/vapor.

I can only choose one at this time. I would definitely go with the M201 as first choice, but I'm afraid it might not be as feasible out & about (thoughts on that?). So maybe the M401/2/3 series with manual batt, pcc, & such. The M602 might be a good starter for my conditions, but seems a little shaky still in reliabilty, ease of use, and atty life.

I'm a heavy 25 year smoker and know I'm gonna want a good solid hit to stand a chance against analogs, so between the three what do I do?

I plan to take opportunity of the mega-package deals at AbsolutelyE so I have extra batts & attys...so I don't end up without a vape at some point.

I stayed up pretty much all night trying to understand all the new terms, issues, and jargon (thanks DonDaBoomVape) and I'm a little better off in my understanding i.e. penstyles vs mini vs mods, auto & manual batts etc., but still fairly confused.

I won't hold anyone accountable for my choice lol, I just need some advice from the folk on this thread in particular who are using these products.

Again thank you guys for all the info & any suggestions you might have for me.

In my opinion, I'd go with the M201. More throat hit and vapor than the M40x and longer lasting cartridges. Auto batteries are the only option available for the M201 and no PCC option. Both M201 and M40x have USB pass-throughs available for when you're near a computer.

Basically it comes down to which you prefer -- more throat hit and vapor, along with longer lasting cartridges, at a larger (pen style) size, or a bit less throat hit and vapor, but PCC , manual battery option (M401) with smaller size.

 

[KingVapor]

I can't speak for the m201, but I really like the m40x series. The vapor is good and the throat hit is good, but I've found that certain juices produce more or less of each. I find the m40x satisfactory at both. The M40x standard carts don't hold much, but you can find XL carts which hold a few more drops. Of course you get more vapor and a stronger throat hit by dip/drip.