Please suggest another E-cig for me!!!
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I only have 2 as of right now and like you I am looking to add to my collection. I have a 901 and the Janty Dura. The 901 I loved ( and still do ) from the get go. I got mine from thesmokelessshop.com and have been impressed with their customer service (PSSSST Are big businesses listening???? ) and the Dura I just got the other day. Initially I wasn't impressed but as I broke it in, it got better. MUCH longer battery and bigger carts, and an absolute cloud of vapor. The throat hit part I have to give credit to the juices. Some offer none ( I honestly don't think it has to do with the amount of nicotine but the flavor instead ) some offer a heckuva hit. I am anxious to see what others suggest to you as well.
It's all very subjective Lorie but you might be interested in looking at classics/penstyles -
http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...9-what-best-penstyle-your-opinion-please.html
http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...7-801-manual-switch-usb-cig-quick-review.html
http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...9-what-best-penstyle-your-opinion-please.html
http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...7-801-manual-switch-usb-cig-quick-review.html
Lorie, as far as I know, Trog's offer to sell people a screwdriver kit without atomizers (and at an appropriately discounted price) is still open. He posted that on his forum, because the only reason he is out of stock is that he has no atomizers. See below for the post:
Shop opening when... - Page 3 - ECigScrewdriver
If you did order one, all you would need is to buy a couple of 901 atomizers.
Hope that helps.
Shop opening when... - Page 3 - ECigScrewdriver
If you did order one, all you would need is to buy a couple of 901 atomizers.
Hope that helps.
Lorie,
My first was the 901. It is good... but for what you are asking... I think Kate is right.. Classic/Penstyle is the way to go. I just got one today from someone else and it is the first time I ever tried one. I got it for my partner... but I may just have to buy one for myself! It is way MORE of everything than that 901 or 401. Longer battery, bigger cart (holds more juice), lasts longer when you drip so you canget heavy throat hit from dripping with it... but is about an inch longer than the 901 (although not nearly as big as the screwdriver). I seem to prefer smaller devices... but the penstyle sounds like exactly what you are looking for.
PS... Thanks for your compliment in the other thread
My first was the 901. It is good... but for what you are asking... I think Kate is right.. Classic/Penstyle is the way to go. I just got one today from someone else and it is the first time I ever tried one. I got it for my partner... but I may just have to buy one for myself! It is way MORE of everything than that 901 or 401. Longer battery, bigger cart (holds more juice), lasts longer when you drip so you canget heavy throat hit from dripping with it... but is about an inch longer than the 901 (although not nearly as big as the screwdriver). I seem to prefer smaller devices... but the penstyle sounds like exactly what you are looking for.
PS... Thanks for your compliment in the other thread
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In my admittedly limited experience, here's the thing... eCigs should not be looked at as a single product. They are, in my view, the sum of 3 somewhat disposable parts: the battery, the atomizer and the cart. So it's not a matter of what cig you want, it's a matter of what parts you want to keep replacing.
Looking at it this way, i'd recommend the 901 model, simply because the parts are relatively cheap and widely available on the web.
That being said, I got my Dura today and it rocks.
Looking at it this way, i'd recommend the 901 model, simply because the parts are relatively cheap and widely available on the web.
That being said, I got my Dura today and it rocks.
Shakey, price of parts is another reason the SD is great - 901 atomizers, and batteries at four for around $6.00.
I would suggest a classic penstyle, with a usb passthrough and a Duracell power pack that will give you 20-30 hours of battery life.
Basically I am posting this from my perspective as a "lay" e-smoker. Of course this is my opinion not as a product tester, just as subjective individual who has converted e-cigs.
Like most cigarette smokers, I have been longing for years of kicking butts and have tried pretty much everything I can to quit. (not so much for the nicotine, just the other nastinesses associated with traditional smoking) I had heard of the e-cigarette technology years ago when it was introduced in China however amazingly enough, the gadget head that I am, I never looked into it until recently. Reason: the very false idea of vaping being prohibitively expensive. I am glad I researched it and proved myself wrong.
Another gadgety friend of mine spurred on conversation about how he wanted to find an alternative to smoking and of course that made me do into countless hours of research and eventually trying one out for myself. All I can say is WOW, what an experience! I'm a fairly recent convert to alternative smoking, and I can see myself never looking back.
Being a noob, I was quite ecstatic to find Jason of ElectroNicStix, who happened to be local reseller. He is a wealth of information and is very pleasurable to work with. He took the time to educate about various e-cigarettes without the feeling of obligation to buy from him. In fact, he gave some very helpful hints for my first e-cig which was purchased through another source, and was quite responsive/helpful in assisting me get a replacement e-cig while my original one was being RMA'd.
Initial reactions on e-cigs I've owned:
My first e-cig was a ultra mini style by Smokestik which I chose because it "looked the part" of a real cigarette. I figured it would be an easier transition off of analogs to vaping. I honestly can't complain much about it except in comparison to ones I've owned since then. Initially I was stoked to have an ecig, until after a week the atomizer failed. It happens, electronic devices fail, and I can't really knock anyone or a company over that. I did find it somewhat difficult to track down the company for a return (it had a 1 year warranty) and the response turn around time was slow. It took 3 weeks from the time I got instruction on how to return the item/ship it out until I actually received the new unit.
Jason at electronicstix.com had a DSE901 in stock for a very reasonable deal (Significantly less expensive than my Smokestik) and I figured I'd give it a try.
Night and day difference! The form factor of the 901, although longer was SO much nicer. Fits comfortably in my mouth...I've smoked tipped cigars/cigarettes before and never liked the feeling so I was sceptical. But it was amazing how balanced it was. The draw, even with two holes was so much more smooth than the Smokestik...The vapor production, battery life, cartridge life, everything was just orders of magnitude better than my original one. And, mind you at the time I was ecstatic of the Smokestik until it failed! The best part about it (this sounds weird) but, it doesn't look like a cigarette. It's elegant, almost that 20's hollywood actress feeling. (I'm not saying it's feminine, it's just, well... sexy in comparison to the ultra mini) Oh and I failed to say that the throat hit was just amazing, very close to that of an analog without being overpowering.
I have been vaping my 901 for almost a month now, and on the original hardware. I am just amazed.
Jason had told me he was expanding his line to include the Yeti (JOYE501). After doing some research, and being a big gadget lover... I, of course, had to have one.
WOW! Just amazing! I was blown over by the 901, I have zero complaints about it, and I would not hesitate to suggest it to a noob or even a seasoned e-cig smoker... But the JOYE501, blows that out of the water! The four hole atomizer allows for an even smoother draw, the carts last even longer than the 901, and the batt life awesome!!! I couldn't even fathom that it would be better than the 901 but the 501, yeah... its luxurious to say the least. This thing practically smokes itself, and the vapor production, I would say is more dense than a cigarette. As far as form factor, sorry the DSE901 is still sexier. I love the flat tip and the weight of it. But form over function... I guess that's a personal decision. They are both valid in different circumstances.
So for me... Out and about to "blend in" (aka party cig) my smokestik. Not the greatest vapor but it looks the part.
Amongst friends, just to chillax and be comfortable... the DSE901.
And for "my time", when I want a great throat hit, lots of vapor...aka home use... the Yeti JOYE501.
Like most cigarette smokers, I have been longing for years of kicking butts and have tried pretty much everything I can to quit. (not so much for the nicotine, just the other nastinesses associated with traditional smoking) I had heard of the e-cigarette technology years ago when it was introduced in China however amazingly enough, the gadget head that I am, I never looked into it until recently. Reason: the very false idea of vaping being prohibitively expensive. I am glad I researched it and proved myself wrong.
Another gadgety friend of mine spurred on conversation about how he wanted to find an alternative to smoking and of course that made me do into countless hours of research and eventually trying one out for myself. All I can say is WOW, what an experience! I'm a fairly recent convert to alternative smoking, and I can see myself never looking back.
Being a noob, I was quite ecstatic to find Jason of ElectroNicStix, who happened to be local reseller. He is a wealth of information and is very pleasurable to work with. He took the time to educate about various e-cigarettes without the feeling of obligation to buy from him. In fact, he gave some very helpful hints for my first e-cig which was purchased through another source, and was quite responsive/helpful in assisting me get a replacement e-cig while my original one was being RMA'd.
Initial reactions on e-cigs I've owned:
My first e-cig was a ultra mini style by Smokestik which I chose because it "looked the part" of a real cigarette. I figured it would be an easier transition off of analogs to vaping. I honestly can't complain much about it except in comparison to ones I've owned since then. Initially I was stoked to have an ecig, until after a week the atomizer failed.
It happens, electronic devices fail, and I can't really knock anyone or a company over that. I did find it somewhat difficult to track down the company for a return (it had a 1 year warranty) and the response turn around time was slow. It took 3 weeks from the time I got instruction on how to return the item/ship it out until I actually received the new unit. Jason at electronicstix.com had a DSE901 in stock for a very reasonable deal (Significantly less expensive than my Smokestik) and I figured I'd give it a try.
Night and day difference! The form factor of the 901, although longer was SO much nicer. Fits comfortably in my mouth...I've smoked tipped cigars/cigarettes before and never liked the feeling so I was sceptical. But it was amazing how balanced it was. The draw, even with two holes was so much more smooth than the Smokestik...The vapor production, battery life, cartridge life, everything was just orders of magnitude better than my original one. And, mind you at the time I was ecstatic of the Smokestik until it failed! The best part about it (this sounds weird) but, it doesn't look like a cigarette. It's elegant, almost that 20's hollywood actress feeling. (I'm not saying it's feminine, it's just, well... sexy in comparison to the ultra mini) Oh and I failed to say that the throat hit was just amazing, very close to that of an analog without being overpowering.
I have been vaping my 901 for almost a month now, and on the original hardware. I am just amazed.
Jason had told me he was expanding his line to include the Yeti (JOYE501). After doing some research, and being a big gadget lover... I, of course, had to have one.
WOW! Just amazing! I was blown over by the 901, I have zero complaints about it, and I would not hesitate to suggest it to a noob or even a seasoned e-cig smoker... But the JOYE501, blows that out of the water! The four hole atomizer allows for an even smoother draw, the carts last even longer than the 901, and the batt life awesome!!! I couldn't even fathom that it would be better than the 901 but the 501, yeah... its luxurious to say the least. This thing practically smokes itself, and the vapor production, I would say is more dense than a cigarette. As far as form factor, sorry the DSE901 is still sexier. I love the flat tip and the weight of it. But form over function... I guess that's a personal decision. They are both valid in different circumstances.
So for me... Out and about to "blend in" (aka party cig) my smokestik. Not the greatest vapor but it looks the part.
Amongst friends, just to chillax and be comfortable... the DSE901.
And for "my time", when I want a great throat hit, lots of vapor...aka home use... the Yeti JOYE501.
Lorie,
Go 801 Penstyle or KB! Fast & Easy, Great Battery Life with Tons of Vape!
Keep vapin!
Go 801 Penstyle or KB! Fast & Easy, Great Battery Life with Tons of Vape!
Keep vapin!
Shakey, price of parts is another reason the SD is great - 901 atomizers, and batteries at four for around $6.00.
So the batteries required by the SD you can get at, say radio shack or something? Hmmmm...
Radio Shack only possibly, and more expensive than that. But Deal Extreme is the preferred place, and is always free shipping.
SD takes Rechargable CR123a / 16340 batts
DealExtreme: $6.97 SpiderFire LC-16340 3.6V 880mAh Rechargeable Lithium Batteries (4-Pack)
DealExtreme: $6.97 SpiderFire LC-16340 3.6V 880mAh Rechargeable Lithium Batteries (4-Pack)
I have been very happy with the 901, small and discrete. the penstyle 801 is bigger and holds more, maybe both?
David
David
Classic penstyle is the way to go!! Usb passthrough is a must have, especially for me.. Im usually attached to my pc when i am home, so the USB pt is sooo convient for me, and i dont have to worry about having my batteries charged when i go out!
I'm starting to really like this thing after struggling to get off the analogs. Today was another day to try to quit the analogs and its seeming easier to stop! I didnt crave one at all today!
I'm starting to really like this thing after struggling to get off the analogs. Today was another day to try to quit the analogs and its seeming easier to stop! I didnt crave one at all today!
I too am looking for advice on the best e-cig, so far the DSE901 sounds pretty popular. I had been reading over some past posts and I thought Janty kissbox was most liked. It sounds like it's mostly personal preference in the end. Also just an observation, many of the more seasoned e-cig users have and use more than one type of e-cig regularly. As for me I have only tried the "cheapie" version and look forward to trying some of the more superior e-cigs out there.
yvilla, I looked back on the posts, maybe I missed it, what is "SD"?
J, it's the screwdriver. I like it so much its in my signature - if you click on the image it goes to the site.
Lorie, whichever you decide on 901 or penstyle,don't forget the passthrough.....you will kick youself in the bum if you don't! The Wiz!
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