Prodigy or Protege?

[Kresh]

BLUF (Bottom Line Up Front). I have been vaping for about 9 months. I'm in the military and our unit was notified we are deploying in this new surge of forces in Afghanistan in a couple of months. I want to get either Prodigy or Protege as a longer-term pv. Considering I'm going to be half-way around the world, what thoughts does anyone have as far as reliability/performance?

Thanks in advance.

Kresh

 

[rejoice]

I think that the Prodigy is no longer being sold. Only parts for it.

 

[Kresh]

Okay, fair enough lol...been looking on the site and didn't pay attention to that fact.

Well...ummm...okay then lets try this from another angle. Would the protege with ample supplies, be a good option for deploying?

 

[rejoice]

I do not have the protege. I have the Prodigy and really like it. Maybe another can answer this question for you.

 

[franklyspeaking]

Yup. Be sure to get the mechanical switch.

 

[nevergonnaleavetn]

Kresh, thank you for your service. Good luck and stay safe.

 

[Birdy]

my comment referred to a post that's been deleted - thankfully.

 

[Kresh]

Nevergonnaleavetn,

Thank you. As corny as it might sound, I love my country and I love my job in the Army. I have enough time now to weigh options for vaping.

 

[Birdy]

Nevergonnaleavetn,

Thank you. As corny as it might sound, I love my country and I love my job in the Army. I have enough time now to weigh options for vaping.

Kresh- keep your head down and thank you. My husband did 2 tours in Iraq and he's home safe and sound and you will be too. We're thinking about you, man.
Be sure to visit us whe you get computer time and let us know you're ok.

 

[Kresh]

Will do Birdy

 

[Walrus]

I think either one is a good choice. If you want the flexibility of multiple voltage/battery options, go with a Prodigy (you can sometimes find them being sold in the classifieds, or you might have time to get a V2). If you want to use really long lasting 18650 batteries (up to 2-3 days) try to get a hold of a used V1 and a 3.7v switch. If all you are concerned with is 3.7v vaping with a small durable body, go with the Protege.

My biggest advice with either one... is get an extra switch or two to take with you. Aside from atomizers and batteries, it's really the only thing that could go wrong.

 

[Gibby]

BLUF (Bottom Line Up Front). I have been vaping for about 9 months. I'm in the military and our unit was notified we are deploying in this new surge of forces in Afghanistan in a couple of months. I want to get either Prodigy or Protege as a longer-term pv. Considering I'm going to be half-way around the world, what thoughts does anyone have as far as reliability/performance?

Thanks in advance.

Kresh

If you say a couple of months, get in on the new Prodigy, you will need the extra kick out there. Good luck bro.

Gibby

 

[Kresh]

I think either one is a good choice. If you want the flexibility of multiple voltage/battery options, go with a Prodigy (you can sometimes find them being sold in the classifieds, or you might have time to get a V2). If you want to use really long lasting 18650 batteries (up to 2-3 days) try to get a hold of a used V1 and a 3.7v switch. If all you are concerned with is 3.7v vaping with a small durable body, go with the Protege.

My biggest advice with either one... is get an extra switch or two to take with you. Aside from atomizers and batteries, it's really the only thing that could go wrong.

Actually, one of the biggest things I need is a battery that will last for a long while (with several spares too). Is the current prodigy not as durable as the protege?

I need something that is durable, that isn't easy for the switch to be pushed (one reason I did not chose the chuck) as I will be out and about. Space isn't as much an issue aside from the manual button.

 

[LuckySevens4U]

If you want long lasting batty life, you will want the Prodigy V1 that takes the 18650. You have to decide your priorities. It's a lot larger than the Protege, but it is very nice. I LOVE and ADORE my Protege in size and stuff, but I am not having luck with the 14500 batteries no matter what I do and I'm at my wit's end. The Prodigy is large, but it's not near as large as it looks in pictures and videos.

 

[rejoice]

I do not have one of theses ecigs in the video,but it might be what you are looking for. It will last a long time and has safely button.
Bartleby Pv Review - Vapor Talk E Cig Forum

 

[Walrus]

Actually, one of the biggest things I need is a battery that will last for a long while (with several spares too). Is the current prodigy not as durable as the protege?

I need something that is durable, that isn't easy for the switch to be pushed (one reason I did not chose the chuck) as I will be out and about. Space isn't as much an issue aside from the manual button.

Prodigy V1 is made from aluminum, Protege (and Prodigy V2 when it comes out) are stainless steel.

The Prodigy V1 is durable enough, I think. I've had mine since June, and I've dropped it several times. Still works fine. I wouldn't run over it with a hummer, but it'll hold up in most situations.

 

[nevergonnaleavetn]

Kresh, what are you looking for 3.7v or 5v?

 

[Oddgirl]

I think either one is a good choice. If you want the flexibility of multiple voltage/battery options, go with a Prodigy (you can sometimes find them being sold in the classifieds, or you might have time to get a V2). If you want to use really long lasting 18650 batteries (up to 2-3 days) try to get a hold of a used V1 and a 3.7v switch. If all you are concerned with is 3.7v vaping with a small durable body, go with the Protege.

My biggest advice with either one... is get an extra switch or two to take with you. Aside from atomizers and batteries, it's really the only thing that could go wrong.

I'm a little confused - what is a 3.7V switch? I only have the one switch that comes with the Prodigy. I just put a 18650 battery in mine and it works great at 3.7V. Am I missing something?

 

[LuckySevens4U]

I'm a little confused - what is a 3.7V switch? I only have the one switch that comes with the Prodigy. I just put a 18650 battery in mine and it works great at 3.7V. Am I missing something?

That is the standard switch that will vape 18650 at 3.7 v or 2 cr123a at 6 v. You have to buy the resistor switch that will run it at 5 v on your cr's and you don't want to put an 18650 in the resistor switch at 5 volts cuz you'll get like basically nothing off it at 3.7 v. Does that make sense? The resistor switch is a whole separate switch you have to put in to vape at 5 v only. The switch it comes with with does 3.7 or 6 v and that is what you have.

 

[Oddgirl]

Hmmm...the switch my Prodigy came with has a resistor in it...unless I'm totally confused.

My switch has a little blue ceramic tube looking thing. It turned dark when the switch quit working so I sent it back and PS sent me a new identical switch. I didn't know there were "unresistored" switches. I thought the new mechanical switches they will be offering soon were the ones without resistors.

Anyway, whatever switch it originally came with (with the little blue ceramic thing in it) works just fine with either two RCR123A 3.0 V batteries (for 6V? or 5V? whatever it is) OR with one 18650 3.7V. You shouldn't have to buy anything extra -- just a different battery.

It works great for me, anyway.