New (to me) PCC w/ Push Button Operation and LCD battery readout.

[resonator]

So I received a new PCC from V4L in the mail today, and it's different from what I'm used to.

There's only one LED. Above that, where the PCC battery LED used to be, there's a push button to start the ecig battery charging process. It also has a tiny LCD readout that shows a little graphic of the PCC's battery charge level.

I'm puzzled choice to include push-button operation. With my previous PCC, I'd just screw in the ecig battery and it began charging immediately. With this new one, I have to hold down the button for a few seconds.. This seems like an added inconvenience to me, but I'd love to hear other thoughts about it.

I apologize if I'm months behind the curve and everyone has this figured out already.

 

[WolfAtTheDoor]

Ohhh, there's a new PCC available?

 

[Mabbo]

Wow, did not even know they changed them, though it sounds like they are cooler than the old ones.

Can you post a pic so we all can see what it looks like?

Thanks.

MAbbo

 

[resonator]

Here it is...

Very similar to the usual PCC in outer dimensions and appearance, but you can see the left side has the LCD display (currently showing 2 out of 4 bars on the PCC's battery charge). Above that, the red LED (it's green when the ecig battery is charged) only comes on after pressing the button (located just above the red LED).

 

[HzG8rGrl]

THE Black and White Versions are now our NEW SMART PCC. LCD Screen charging indicator for PCC Battery. The LED Light does not stay on while battery is charging to save PCC battery life.
Copied from their site.
It is all I can find at the moment.

 

[WolfAtTheDoor]

That's interesting.. I don't remember reading anything about a new style PCC, but it sounds rather neat.

 

[bobbysox10]

The button may cause a slight inconvenience but this PCC lasts longer on one charge because the battery doesn't have to power the LED light continuously. According to our engineers an LED light that is powered during 1 charge cycle of one of our standard length batteries uses about 50MAH of the battery. Also, we feel that the LCD screen layout of the PCC battery will show users if they have enough charge left to charge a battery.

 

[resonator]

So far I'm liking the new PCC. Holding down the button for a few seconds initially is a small trade off for the visual battery read out and a little extra charge time =)

 

[dukeofdata]

Stop it this instant! You people are costing me too much money! Now I just gotta get one.

 

[AdAmA]

I'm with duke gotta go make the order while the sales still on!!!

 

[Trish342]

OMG! Yes, I must have one now.lol

 

[phishtraveler]

old thread...sorry!
Did this New Smart PCC with LED readout get discontinued? I can't find it anywhere on the site ; (

 

[phishtraveler]

*BUMP*
Has ANYONE purchased one of these since October? Does anyone own one now? Can I order one on the website?

 

[DawnsFolly]

Just got one Saturday in a kit. Looks better made than the older ones. My understanding is that it's available if you order a black or white PCC. Just select one of these colors when ordering.