Need a new regular vaping device now that my Evod VV is coming to its end. Eyes set on the iTaste VTR, opinions and question about batteries.

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This is just my opinion, but why the VTR and not just the MPV. The only advantage I see is that it goes up to 15 watts. Other than that, the MVP is more versatile, longer battery life, more tank options (without using the ridiculous adapter), not a fingerprint magnet, not as heavy, cheaper. I'd rather have the MPV . . . just my opinion though.
 

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This is just my opinion, but why the VTR and not just the MPV. The only advantage I see is that it goes up to 15 watts. Other than that, the MVP is more versatile, longer battery life, more tank options (without using the ridiculous adapter), not a fingerprint magnet, not as heavy, cheaper. I'd rather have the MPV . . . just my opinion though.

How does it have longer battery life? As far as I can see, it's better in every way. And I don't even find that adapter to be a huge deal, don't see why people are complaining about it.
 

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IMO, the VTR is one of the best APV's. Throw in a Panasonic NCR18650B 3400mAh battery and you can easily do some heavy duty vaping for a couple of days without recharging. Sure it's heavy, sure the tank options are limited but it's great value for 80ish bucks. Don't get me wrong, the MVP is a nice little unit as well, but the biggest downside is that you can't change the internal battery. Once the battery goes on the MVP, it's pretty much a paper weight.
 

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How does it have longer battery life? As far as I can see, it's better in every way. And I don't even find that adapter to be a huge deal, don't see why people are complaining about it.

The built in 2600 mAh battery for the MVP will outlast most 18650 batteries, I think that was the point RR was making.

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder - kindly I think I would call it an inelegant solution for a problem they should have foreseen before making the device.

But with that adapter, let's call it what it is - ugly.

Of course just my opinion too. I don't have either device but I have seen and held both - I too prefer the form factor of the MVP, but I do like the replaceable battery of the VTR
 

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My opinion of the VTR is that it's huge, heavy and ugly. I don't usually post negative opinions on mods but I've just been waiting for an opportunity to give my opinion about the VTR and . .well, you asked.

The VTR would be awesome *IF* it was small and light. But if I'm going to walk around with a clearo device, it darn well better fit in my pocket. If they could somehow make the VTR so that it was just a bit taller than an 18650 and maybe 3x as wide . .then I'd be all over it. As it stands now, it's almost as confusing to me as the 134. Sure . .why not take an ego twist, fit it into a mag-lite case and call *that* a pv, lol.

But I'd be looking at a device like the VTR as an on-the-go type device. At home, I have a variety of unwieldy vape gear - I can't see the VTR replacing that stuff . .gennies, rbas, etc.
 

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This is just my opinion, but why the VTR and not just the MPV. The only advantage I see is that it goes up to 15 watts. Other than that, the MVP is more versatile, longer battery life, more tank options (without using the ridiculous adapter), not a fingerprint magnet, not as heavy, cheaper. I'd rather have the MPV . . . just my opinion though.


The 11 watt limitation on the MVP is a deal breaker IMO. The difference between vape at 11 and 15 watts is not worth passing up. With the adapter I looks like a MVP so don't understand objections there. And they do have the Camo green version so not a finger print magnet. There internal battery on the MVP makes it a disposable pv.
 
I don't own either due to the boxy style but both look like they have their pros and cons. The mvp does seem to be more versitile in tank options and it has the built in rechargable battery pack offers the passthrough ability and can be used as an external power source for other usb devices. The vtr is more compact which looks like it would limit your tank options, but it does use the 18650 batteries which means replacement, it would've been nice if they had made it passthrough so you could charge the battery without having to remove the battery to charge it and you could still use the device. The ability to use the 18650 instead of having the internal battery means if the battery goes bad you can replace it cheaper than if the internal battery goes bad you have to either send it back of have so experience in electronics in replacing.The ability to use it to charge other devices might be handy in a pinch say if your cellphone goes dead and you absoulty needed it, otherwise why? You would be taking away porwer from vaping... I guess its all personal preference
 

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The 11 watt limitation on the MVP is a deal breaker IMO. The difference between vape at 11 and 15 watts is not worth passing up. With the adapter I looks like a MVP so don't understand objections there. And they do have the Camo green version so not a finger print magnet. There internal battery on the MVP makes it a disposable pv.

With the adapter, it is still miles larger than the MVP, and the camo version is a pretty pukey green. I guess for me, it doesn't make sense, and it isn't attractive, for others it makes sense and it's pretty. That's why I am grateful for the variety currently offered on the market. To each their own.
 

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This is just my opinion, but why the VTR and not just the MPV. The only advantage I see is that it goes up to 15 watts. Other than that, the MVP is more versatile, longer battery life, more tank options (without using the ridiculous adapter), not a fingerprint magnet, not as heavy, cheaper. I'd rather have the MPV . . . just my opinion though.


Once the MPV dies, you have to replace it. Also on the VTR you can use a ego/510 adapter then put a mini PT, Evod, Aro all without the extension tube.
 

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I bought it for multiple reasons. I love the heft that it'll bring, just personal preference. Sure, the Chrome is a fingerprint magnet, but I think it looks damn beautiful either way. I don't personally think it looks that bad with the adapter. It goes up to 15 Watts, which like stated above, isn't to be passed up over 11 watts. And last of all, I can sub-ohm on it, which is fantastic. And to top all THAT off, it comes with an iClear 30s, which is personally my favorite Clearo out there.
 

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I bought it for multiple reasons. I love the heft that it'll bring, just personal preference. Sure, the Chrome is a fingerprint magnet, but I think it looks damn beautiful either way. I don't personally think it looks that bad with the adapter. It goes up to 15 Watts, which like stated above, isn't to be passed up over 11 watts. And last of all, I can sub-ohm on it, which is fantastic. And to top all THAT off, it comes with an iClear 30s, which is personally my favorite Clearo out there.

I have a skin on mine. In my avatar pic:D
 

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I have no idea why Innokin didn't use the superior chip in the VTR like they use in the MVP and VV3. ​IMHO, Innokin really missed the boat with this decision. The VTR fires a PWM signal in the 60's, qualifying it as a "rattlesnake" chip like all the inexpensive Chinese-made mods outside of the MVP and VV3. The MVP and VV3 make a flat line on the oscelloscope, much like a Provari or DNA-20 mod. These mods arguably have a smoother vape experience than the 33.3 Hz chips. I'd have a better opinion of the VTR if it had the superior chip. For this reason alone, I see the MVP as the better mod.

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...itaste-mvp-dont-vape-same-provari-dna20d.html


pakjoy said:
Throw in a Panasonic NCR18650B 3400mAh battery and you can easily do some heavy duty vaping for a couple of days without recharging.
You realize that the Panny and Orbtronic NCR18650B 3400mAh batteries only have a 6.8 amp limit and are not a high drain battery, right?

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/provape/334831-technical-why-high-drain-batteries.html

The Panasonic or Orbtronic NCR18650PF 2900mAh 10 amp and NCR18650PD 2900mAh 10A are both high drain batteries and would have been a better choice.
 
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