Please help ! Was just about to order v2 and then I found this forum
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Trust me you dont want a realistic looking e-cig... They dont work all that great and the battery life sucks...Stop wasting your money and buy a MOD...... ASAP............... Step into the real world of vaping...
To the OP, you and you alone have to start with whatever you think is going to work for you. In some cases only an analog look alike may work for some people, in other cases people are advising the natural progression here of how things usually happen. (start up analog, bigger, bigger, Variable volt mod, etc etc). I think they are perhaps trying to save you money....however in the long run only you can decide what is going to work.
As far as the question you asked, the V2 is indeed an 808d and will work with the other 808d-1 devices , etc out there. Is it worth their price? I honestly don't know. I've not personally not owned one so, I do not know what they will warranty and what they won't. If it's truly a lifetime warranty that covers even normal failure? Maybe...
Bottom line, you have to decide which type of PV you will use to get you off analogs. If you feel that the feel of the analog will be a comfort (as I do) then by all means get one that resembles analog. Are there devices that provide longer battery life etc etc?? Sure there are. In the end, it's up to you.
Good luck!!!
Deach
As far as the question you asked, the V2 is indeed an 808d and will work with the other 808d-1 devices , etc out there. Is it worth their price? I honestly don't know. I've not personally not owned one so, I do not know what they will warranty and what they won't. If it's truly a lifetime warranty that covers even normal failure? Maybe...
Bottom line, you have to decide which type of PV you will use to get you off analogs. If you feel that the feel of the analog will be a comfort (as I do) then by all means get one that resembles analog. Are there devices that provide longer battery life etc etc?? Sure there are. In the end, it's up to you.
Good luck!!!
Deach
Yep, just trying to save the OP some of the headache we all went through! lol! I started with the Blu, and about....oh....2 weeks later? I was getting TIRED of not being able to drink A cup of coffee without having to get a new battery. That grows old fast! (Nothing against Blu personally, as all automatics have a short battery life) So I went to eGo with a manual battery. Wasn't sure whether I'd like it or not because it didn't 'Look' like a real cig, and I'd have to press that button every time I wanted a puff. Took me all of about 5 seconds to get used to it and LOVE it! I'm now getting a ProVape-1 because I worry about battery safety.
Blu to get off analogs (short battery life)
Went to eGo to take care of battery life
Going to ProVape-1 for a good battery life + safety.
I did order a V2 notebook, and really liked the notebook BTW
Blu to get off analogs (short battery life)
Went to eGo to take care of battery life
Going to ProVape-1 for a good battery life + safety.
I did order a V2 notebook, and really liked the notebook BTW
I started with blu battery life was awful. I quickly moved on to my ego t tank and i love it. I got the system with the 2 1000mah passthrough batteries and its awesome IMO 
the kit i got was like 64 bucks 
Joye eGo-T 1000mAh Tank System Starter Kit - Black
the kit i got was like 64 bucks Joye eGo-T 1000mAh Tank System Starter Kit - Black
That's wonderful, however the op isn't asking about Blu. The question is about kr808 models.
Very very different animals. It's like saying don't buy a 2.0L ford focus because I tried a 1.3L ford fiesta and it wasn't powerful enough.
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I made the mistake of getting a V2 deluxe kit without really reading up on the information available to me! My bad and take that hit myself. I got the Biggest Kit that V2 had with a sampler. Both my wife and I were completely disgusted with the flavors. Yes they made good vapor, the batteries lasted a good amount of time and there were a lot of accessories but with the nasty taste and the leaking that kept us looking around wondering were the weird smell was coming from (Even in another room) is keeping me from switching from smoking analogs which i really would like to get out of my life. Hopefully coming here and reading some of the reviews and hints I can get a better idea of what to purchase moving forward so I can accomplish the migration from analog to e.
Russ
Russ
People are recommending the Volt because it has the best price, but also because it is a regulated ecig and has a nice draw. Regulated means that the voltage output remains consistent throughout the charge cycle. The first hit tastes the same as the last. The V2 is not regulated, so the first hit can be harsh and taste burnt, and the last hit will have muted flavors and will be very airy.
You can use different cartos with both the Volt or V2. They are both KR808 devices, so any KR808 carto will work. Here is one option - NEW Soft Tip GP808 Cartomizers for 808 They are plenty of others available from a variety of vendors.
slyvest,
I know you are really preferring the smaller battery but I wanted to say two things about that.
First, the time between charging the small batteries is very very short (an hour or two). You will spend a lot of time keeping your batteries charged. I got tired of that within a couple weeks. I never tried the personal charger cases, and I imagine those could improve the experience a bit, but just be aware that battery charging (and access to somewhere to charge them!) will be a frequent task.
Second, as the picture upthread shows the bigger batteries aren't all that huge. They often looked like a cigar to me in the photos I saw but they aren't. I have an even bigger one than the 750 mAh shown above (mine is a 1100 mAh KGo) and it is barely bigger in diameter than a Sharpie marker.
Obviously some people are quite happy with the smaller batteries. Personally I had to upgrade within my first month or I would have just gone back to smoking.
Good luck with everything!
I know you are really preferring the smaller battery but I wanted to say two things about that.
First, the time between charging the small batteries is very very short (an hour or two). You will spend a lot of time keeping your batteries charged. I got tired of that within a couple weeks. I never tried the personal charger cases, and I imagine those could improve the experience a bit, but just be aware that battery charging (and access to somewhere to charge them!) will be a frequent task.
Second, as the picture upthread shows the bigger batteries aren't all that huge. They often looked like a cigar to me in the photos I saw but they aren't. I have an even bigger one than the 750 mAh shown above (mine is a 1100 mAh KGo) and it is barely bigger in diameter than a Sharpie marker.
Obviously some people are quite happy with the smaller batteries. Personally I had to upgrade within my first month or I would have just gone back to smoking.
Good luck with everything!
Don't let the flavor of the V2 stop you, order some 808 carto's from different vendors and see if there's something you like from somewhere else. That's at least the good thing if you start with the V2, the Most (hate to say all) 808d1 cartos will fit on there.
I cant thank everyone enough for all of the help and advice. I spoke to v2 today so that everyone knows not that any of you will ever purchase one but there warranty is not lifetime bye any means. However it does cover normal wear and tear from regular use. The catch is as stated bye ambition you need to have made an order within the past 90 days and can only get 5 replacements. It only covers electronic products so if my charger fails and need replacement it will count as 1. Not to say I am going with v2. JTPJC thanks for the pic I thought the 510 was the larger unit not the 808 that may change things further for me. The pic on v2's site makes there mini look almost the exact size of an analog. Also Deach I saw that you wrote in another post about an ecig you picked up at walmrt how has that turned out for you?
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Maybe I should have stated this earlier but I am going for the analog look because I plan on using it at work and socially out with friends family etc. I need both hands and go up on a ladder almost daily so I'm used to having a cigarette hanging out of my mouth. Plus I do not want to look like I am smooking a ......... pipe or rocket stick on the job. Also I do plan on getting a bigger unit I actually put a post up about it I would prefer a cigar look if they make them but my first goal is to get off analog's and I feel this would be the easiest transition for me. I figure with the money I will save there should be no problem buying a better unit for home use.
Base on this then you'll need an automatic battery (no need to push button to activate it - just inhale) and probably a drip tip (rubber one preferably) for comfort biting.
Other than that, just get whatever strike your fancy and stop smoking analog! Good luck!
I started with V2 ecigs back in January of this year and have been very happy with the cs, products, etc. I am just a newbie but am learning alot in all the forums. Check the reviews out on the popular ecigs. Take your time and don't jump in too fast!! Compare prices. People on these forums are willing to help you make good choices. Alot of them have "been there done that"!! Ask different people the questions you have about things you don't know. They will help you.They are some of best guys and gals around!! Make a friend or two along the way and have fun!! Good Luck!! ^..^
The Mistic is working out fine. I'd try it. If you're totally new to vaping you'll get a good feel for it from that. I honestly don't know how some of the other companies that have proprietary threading are gonna make it after these. I've heard and read that 808 carto's fit on it with some gap. I am going to order a 901-808 adaptor and see how that works on it. If nothing else for 27 bucks you get 2 batteries, charger, ac adaptor for the charger and 3 carto's (yes they're refillable).
Good luck this can be a long road. I think it's worth it though.
Deach
I totally understand the ladder thing. If it's not ladders it's what my avitar pic shows. Had I started with something bigger than a "analog look a like" I'd still be smoking. I do understand while at home or on break the bigger device would be nice.
A lifetime warranty on a cigarette-look-alike is nothing but a marketing gimmick. I'll make a friendly wager with you right now. Within a few months, you won't care about it looking like a cigarette. You won't care about a LED at the tip. You won't care about a manual battery and you almost certainly won't care that your e-juice tries to imitate the cigarettes you used to smoke. Given all that, what use is a lifetime warranty, unless it's transferable to whoever you decide to give your starter e-cig to?
The important thing is to just start. But if you find it unsatisfying or are having a hard time getting off those last few analogs, just remember. Nearly all of us started with the exact same laundry-list as you outlined. Nearly all of us abandoned it fairly soon. I'd be surprised if V2 EVER had a warranty return after the first year because 99.9% of their customers had moved on to a proper PV by then..
That said, if you simply MUST have a look-alike, there are better ones out there. I'd recommend a 510 based Joye or Joye clone. You will have much more flexibility in terms of cheap, readily available cartos and attys with it and you can try a manual battery when you get sick of the shorts and false triggering that a lot of automatics have.
I am going to make one recommendation, and only one:
Don't get one that looks exactly like a cigarette (i.e. white battery, orangish-beige atomizer/cartridge or cartomizer, red tip). Get one that has a blue LED tip or another color, and one which doesn't have standard cigarette coloring to it.
In the first week of experimentation, I used one which was cigarette-identical in design, and not only was I constantly accosted by people asking me for a cigarette or a lighter, but I had people nagging me incessantly to not smoke around them because they had to breathe the secondhand smoke, and they didn't care that it wasn't actually smoke.
If it looks like a duck and acts like a duck, the rationale goes, it's a duck. You'll get more flack for a cigarette-sized mini that looks like a cigarette than you will for something that's, say, black with a blue tip. Or white with a green tip. Etc, etc.
I could make other recommendations based on experience, but I've come to learn that people need to do their own trial and error. The fact that my own Joye 510 kit is sitting here gathering dust when I'm using my ego/Riva isn't important, either. You need to play around with what will work for you, and I respect that... and there ARE people who are more comfortable with a cigarette-sized model.
But if you want to avoid people who smell like cigarette walking up to you all the time and asking for cigarettes... go with something subtly different. That's all I'm sayin'.
Don't get one that looks exactly like a cigarette (i.e. white battery, orangish-beige atomizer/cartridge or cartomizer, red tip). Get one that has a blue LED tip or another color, and one which doesn't have standard cigarette coloring to it.
In the first week of experimentation, I used one which was cigarette-identical in design, and not only was I constantly accosted by people asking me for a cigarette or a lighter, but I had people nagging me incessantly to not smoke around them because they had to breathe the secondhand smoke, and they didn't care that it wasn't actually smoke.
If it looks like a duck and acts like a duck, the rationale goes, it's a duck. You'll get more flack for a cigarette-sized mini that looks like a cigarette than you will for something that's, say, black with a blue tip. Or white with a green tip. Etc, etc.
I could make other recommendations based on experience, but I've come to learn that people need to do their own trial and error. The fact that my own Joye 510 kit is sitting here gathering dust when I'm using my ego/Riva isn't important, either. You need to play around with what will work for you, and I respect that... and there ARE people who are more comfortable with a cigarette-sized model.
But if you want to avoid people who smell like cigarette walking up to you all the time and asking for cigarettes... go with something subtly different. That's all I'm sayin'.
There are cigar-look ones out there. I can't, off the top of my head, remember which sites I saw them on, but they do in fact exist. Just keep looking, you'll find 'em.
Deach what do you do? Cell Towers? I could be wrong. Also I would just like to thank everyone again I am still researching and keeping everyones advice in mind. I am definitely getting a smaller e cig right now just not sure wich one but I will also be buying another for at home vapeing.
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