So, my dragon blem arrived, and it's most definitely a BLEM! There are two tiny scratches, and one big one that looks like the etcher skidded down the tube after inscribing the word "ProVari" -- it's coming right off of the letter "i" in this pic:
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Oddly it came with the voltage set at 4.6 and there was a dead battery inside!! The battery was at 1.64v. The 'Vari was in the "on" state, too!
Well, there goes that theory..
My initial reaction:
So, my dragon blem arrived, and it's most definitely a BLEM! There are two tiny scratches, and one big one that looks like the etcher skidded down the tube after inscribing the word "ProVari" -- it's coming right off of the letter "i" in this pic:
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Oddly it came with the voltage set at 4.6 and there was a dead battery inside!! The battery was at 1.64v. The 'Vari was in the "on" state, too!
As for the scratches, well, them's the breaks with a blem.. You always roll the dice with those.. Sort of sucks it's right on the logo & appears to be pretty visible, but in general, it shouldn't be a surprise..
What is, though, is that whole battery thing... That is not cool!
Gonna give it a charge?
Aside from all that, how is the full-size Dragon, overall?
You're braver than me.. Not so sure I'd be using that battery.. Maybe others will chime in on its safety after such a draining.. Assuming it's an AW IMR?
Glad you like the Dragon!
EDIT: You need to update your signature..
I don't think it matters if it is scratched. I didn't buy one, anyway. My hands did it automatically without engaging my brain at all.
So, my dragon blem arrived, and it's most definitely a BLEM! There are two tiny scratches, and one big one that looks like the etcher skidded down the tube after inscribing the word "ProVari" -- it's coming right off of the letter "i" in this pic:
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Oddly it came with the voltage set at 4.6 and there was a dead battery inside!! The battery was at 1.64v. The 'Vari was in the "on" state, too!
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I just realized that the whole "shipped with a batt inside" dealie is actually a testament to the protective circuitry of the 'Vari! Of course nothing bad happened!
Yep, it's an AW IMR...and I googled a bit before popping it on my VP1, just to be on the safe side. It has been charging as expected...in fact it just finished! Once it was over 2v (back in the safe zone) I did feel a bit of relief though!
