Mixed emotions- It's finally been cloned! (ProVari)

[crxess]

Well, I don't see it as a Provari Counterfeit or Clone. More of a look-a-like.

Does Not say Provari on the Tube
Does not have the Provari Chip Set
Likely thinner/lighter SS
Not seeing the crisp look common on Provari

That Stack on top cap makes no sense. Rainbow Heaven already makes a decent Provari Ring. Maybe it is a thread saver - LOL

Promised myself I'd consider a Provari as my next APV should my eVics fail....................Still waiting.

 

[dr g]

They've changed the size of the atty connection to accommodate the airflow adapter.

I'm waiting to see how many stores in the US try to sell this as a 'Provari' clone - it wouldn't be very clever to do such a thing after all the legal fun with Illvapes and the Hana clone.

I can guarantee that the only aspect of this device that resembles a Provari is the outside - bet the electronics are fashioned from pure turd.

At least this might preempt Provape to release the Provari 3 a little sooner.

I'd imagine provape is one of the US producers best positioned to go after counterfeits, so this would be really stupid indeed. Certainly using Provari in the sales literature would being swift response.

As for the whole deal ... interesting that this should come out now. There have been provari "clones" for years, the Zmax is probably the closest one, to a certain degree the Vamo was one, the Lavatube, all of these were intended to sell in provari's market and have similar form factor and functionality. It would be interesting to see whether Provape could claim trade dress on the provari design. The distinctive milling might help but it would be difficult to argue that a tube with a tapered top is distinctive.

 

[suspectK]

I don't get why you would want a provari clone..I'm a hater though.

I'm sure it'll be overpriced for the quality of the device. I think the provari is pricey, not overpriced.. it's not the sexiest mod either.

 

[AnsonJames]

I don't get why you would want a provari clone..I'm a hater though.

I'm sure it'll be overpriced for the quality of the device. I think the provari is pricey, not overpriced.. it's not the sexiest mod either.

I wish all 'haters' were like you - not much hate in your post, fairly reasonable sentiments.

 

[Crunktanium]

Just like eVic and the rest of the Chinese mods drop it once and you better know how to repair micro electronics.

If you want Provari on the cheap buy used.

 

[classwife]

Moved to Variable Voltage APV Discussion

 

[garpt01]

Moved to Variable Voltage APV Discussion

I started this thread over a week ago in an appropriate forum and now after 65 responses you move it? - Just sayin.....

 

[AnsonJames]

........ has stated that Provari are having a 2.5 sale, I'm wondering if this means the V3 is about to drop?
I'm hoping the demand for the V3 will leave Rainbow Heaven with a bunch of unsold merchandise.

 

[stevegmu]

This is my guess, as well. Kind of like when Apple has a lot of refurb iProducts before a new release... I'll be picking up a shiny new ProVari Monday for the sale. If V3 is released Tuesday, I'll be picking up a shiny new V3 on Tuesday...

 

[sneakerpimp]

........ has stated that Provari are having a 2.5 sale, I'm wondering if this means the V3 is about to drop?

doubt it. they do periodic sales on blems, etc... the PV-1 is included in this current offering.

I'm hoping the demand for the V3 will leave Rainbow Heaven with a bunch of unsold merchandise.

doubt it. the 2.5 is now a classic and there will always be demand for it, real or not, imho. it appears the 3 will have a ton of new features which will leave open the market for it's simpler predecessor.

 

[AnsonJames]

doubt it. they do periodic sales on blems, etc... the PV-1 is included in this current offering.




doubt it. the 2.5 is now a classic and there will always be demand for it, real or not, imho. it appears the 3 will have a ton of new features which will leave open the market for it's simpler predecessor.

Kind of thought that too.
I'm really interested in what the V3 is capable of but the V2 does eveything I need it to - and then some.

 

[sneakerpimp]

Kind of thought that too.
I'm really interested in what the V3 is capable of but the V2 does eveything I need it to - and then some.

the pbusardo ProVape tour video shows them the discussing the innovations they've been working on for a few years (no specifics but they emphasized innovations have been in the works).. from that i'm extrapolating the V3 will have a significant feature set in comparison to the 2.5 and since the 1 is still available i think all 3 will be concurrent.

 

[stevegmu]

The ProVari v.1 has been discontinued, so has v.2. The ProVape-1 isn't ProVari v.1. It is their first device, but not the first ProVari...

 

[edyle]

Provari mod clone - HOT Sale e-cigarettes - China - Shenzhen

Sorry, my techno skills are truly non-existant. But I found it here. Assuming this is even real, I really do not believe it will hurt ProVape in the slightest. They have a stellar reputation for quality and customer service. Rightfully so. Judging by the picture (which as I already said is probably a genuine Provari) it looks the same. But I seriously doubt it will come close in quality, and know it won't come with the customer service.

That is a "Rainbow Heaven" not a Provari counterfiet.

 

[stevegmu]

That is a "Rainbow Heaven" not a Provari counterfiet.

That's right. It certainly doesn't look like a standard ProVari

 

[edyle]

The form factor definitely qualifies the "Rainbow Heaven" to be a Provari clone.

 

[KenD]

The Provari's appeal does not lie in its features or looks, and thus I have difficulties seeing why this would appeal to anyone. And I don't have a Provari nor am I in the market for one, I do however understand why a Provari - a real one - is desireable.

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[edyle]

That is a "Rainbow Heaven" not a Provari counterfiet.

Oh, wait; at first I thought "Rainbow Heaven" was permanently marked on the device itself, but on that pic it seems to be marked on the pic and not the device. So far I haven't seen a mark on the device itself.

 

[stevegmu]

A counterfeit is something which looks like an original but has differences- like machining, metal and chip. A replica is an exact copy, while a clone is a biological replica...

 

[Fir3b1rd]

I'd imagine provape is one of the US producers best positioned to go after counterfeits, so this would be really stupid indeed. Certainly using Provari in the sales literature would being swift response.

As for the whole deal ... interesting that this should come out now. There have been provari "clones" for years, the Zmax is probably the closest one, to a certain degree the Vamo was one, the Lavatube, all of these were intended to sell in provari's market and have similar form factor and functionality. It would be interesting to see whether Provape could claim trade dress on the provari design. The distinctive milling might help but it would be difficult to argue that a tube with a tapered top is distinctive.

Forgive my ignorance but all those devices were/are the ones with that 33.3 he pwm chip correct?
Sorry I don't shop or research the mods much anymore after I found what worked for me.