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I have had my Prodigy for 3 days now. The first puff I could not believe the amount of vapor produced. Three days later I'm still astounded. I actually like vaping the Prodigy better than smoking and have not smoked since I received it. That is no small thing as I have been vaping and smoking for over a year now. Going to have to drop down a level on my juice though. 24mg is a bit much for me with the Prodigy.
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I just tried out some Mocha from my vaporstore.com with the prodigy. I thought it tasted good with my 801 but holy crap it brought out the flavor even more. I think the hotter atomizer kicked this juice up for me.
Prodigy (801) just arrived !!! My PS account is in husbands name, not mine ... so being the smart ... that he is .. walks in with the mail (package) talkin about this is addressed to ME ... lol all I had to say was ... feeling suicidal today are we ??? give me !! 
It went together smooth as silk .. no problems at all. I put one set of batteries on charge, loaded in the other set ..... and all I can say is OMG !! I dripped one of my favorites in, Peach .... which I loved already on the Pen Style ... but good god ....this .. is incredible ! There is a ton of warm, smooth vapor ... it makes me think of a warm peach cobbler ... lol gotta be the closest thing to heaven w/o actually being 6' under
The size .. it is a bit larger than many of the others .... but it doesn't matter ... it fits perfectly in my hand ( not a large hand btw) and it "feels" good, not awkward or strange by any means ....
The draw is perfect .. absolutely perfect .... lol and ya know what else I seriously like .... the flat end cap ... it will sit upright on my desk ... no more need for a PV "holder" to clutter an already over cluttered desk ...
The switch ... again .. perfection ... not too hard .. not too easy ... I'm thinking you'd have to go a longgggg way to accidentally hit/drop this and make it go off by itself ....
Guess that's it .... I'm off to be "vaporgasmic" for a while ...
Steve & Co. ..... thank you !
oh, and the new cards .... very, very nice !
It went together smooth as silk .. no problems at all. I put one set of batteries on charge, loaded in the other set ..... and all I can say is OMG !! I dripped one of my favorites in, Peach .... which I loved already on the Pen Style ... but good god ....this .. is incredible ! There is a ton of warm, smooth vapor ... it makes me think of a warm peach cobbler ... lol gotta be the closest thing to heaven w/o actually being 6' under
The size .. it is a bit larger than many of the others .... but it doesn't matter ... it fits perfectly in my hand ( not a large hand btw) and it "feels" good, not awkward or strange by any means ....
The draw is perfect .. absolutely perfect .... lol and ya know what else I seriously like .... the flat end cap ... it will sit upright on my desk ... no more need for a PV "holder" to clutter an already over cluttered desk ...
The switch ... again .. perfection ... not too hard .. not too easy ... I'm thinking you'd have to go a longgggg way to accidentally hit/drop this and make it go off by itself ....
Guess that's it .... I'm off to be "vaporgasmic" for a while ...
Steve & Co. ..... thank you !
oh, and the new cards .... very, very nice !
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Nice review, Ladycats!
You've inspired a new Prodigy marketing slogan:
"The Prodigy...it's vaporgasmic!"
lol nice ring to it !
Nice review, Ladycats!
You've inspired a new Prodigy marketing slogan:
"The Prodigy...it's vaporgasmic!"
LOL, Too funny!
I found the same thing using my 901 with my homemade passthrough and Kensington battery (5v), which essentially is pretty much the same as using a prodigy. I have to cut my juice, even 11mg, 50/50 with Glycerin else I start to get 'high'. However the Glycerin does change the flavour(sweeter) and increases the thickness of the liquid as well as increasing vapour production. I'm about to experiment with cutting with 0% nicotine PG instead to cut out those changes.
let me throw my quick review into the mix.
so i got the prodigy today (saturday 6/20) and believe it or not...i didn't try it right away. yes...i have amazing patience. i spent the day carving a new carrying case for it, because if i didn't do it now, well, i'd have to do it eventually.
so, hours after i finally got that done...i tried it.
assembly was pretty easy.
i know there was a mention of how the switch can fly out if you have the batteries in already and try to remove the top adapter, so, don't do that. i tried it and yes, the pressure from the batteries will indeed push the switch out. i only loosened the top adapter to feel for pressure and it's there.
as for the batteries and the bottom cap, yes, it's a pretty tight coil, and is a bit bothersome trying to get the thing screwed on, so my method was to slide the batteries in, tilt it angled downward, and palm the bottom adapter so i had more leverage holding it in, and twisting it on that way. hope that makes sense? i can't take a pic since i need both hands! think similar to how you open a childproof medicine bottle. it's much easier using your palm than trying to use your fingers to press it down and twist it til the threads catch.
either way, that's not a problem, just one of those things that practice will make easier.
the batteries charged pretty quickly, though i don't know if the "light" on them should be considered accurate, i just threw the new pair on for about 4 hours and the other pair (one was cellophaned, the other pair was not) on for about 2 hours, and the light turned red to charge, then green when done? maybe someone can address if the light is accurate for "full charge" or not.
so, after my case was done, batteries were ready, and i had everything prepared to take with me, i tested it out.
and it didn't work.
just kidding...haha.
it worked perfectly!
i'm using the 901 adapter, and i attached an atty i've used for about a month now (yes, a month) and added a couple drops of homemade licorice, and WOW. literally nothing else i could say but WOW. just a side note for comparison of atomizers, this 901 atty i'm using is from Altsmoke.com (not a plug, just information as to what type). i have about 6 atomizers in my collection but this is the one i've used steadily, so i can't comment on the atomizers from Puresmoker since i just haven't had to use one yet, since i've had no failures of parts.
it was literally so intense it choked me up, but not in a bad way, just an immensely powerful vaping experience. the few flavors i have tried so far are VERY good. i think one difference is, i don't taste the flavors going "in" but the aftertaste on the exhale is superb and makes my mouth water. yes...throat hit is INTENSE on bigger drags, and i'm only familiar with a passthru and also a standard 901 ecig battery.
i have NEVER FELT such a strong throat hit and taste from my passthru, and especially not from an ecig battery. if expletives were proper, i'd use a string of them to explain how awesome this hit and taste is.
as for the switch, i think it feels great. you really have to give a solid push to activate it, so i don't foresee it being a problem to hit it accidentally. it's large enough for a male finger to depress easily, IMHO.
i've recently taken to dripping, i used to use carts and topping up, so i'm no expert...but i just add a couple drops, vape a few hits until i can taste something other than flavor (burny, dry, hot, dull) and then add a couple more. that's my method...first sign of taste going down and tasting anything burnt, i add a couple drops. i don't overdo it. unfortunately, that does seem like it will be a bit annoying to drip so often, especially if out in a bar, but i really doubt i'll be hitting this thing quite as often, so i think the trade off works itself out.
this has been said before...DON'T overdo your inhales, don't burn the switch too long, or you WILL fry your atomizer.
i don't take hits as long as i did on a passthru or ecig with the Prodigy, i just can't do it. maybe some of you hardcore folks can though, but again, i'd guess that you're risking damage to the atomizer by doing so.
so we've covered flavor and throat hit, and ease of use...oh, i've never used a manual, but i'm a gamer by heart...so pressing a button, inhaling, letting go, and removing the Prodigy from my lips isn't so complicated or weird. dunno, maybe it might be a learning curve for some, but i can't say i've had to think about it at all, just seems second nature.
what else...
vapor.
big question i guess...is amount of vapor. well, i think this ties in with duration of your inhale...and mine are now shorter than a standard ecig, so i can't say i'm making huge amounts of vapor, but it's definitely thick and hearty if i inhaled for 5 or 6 seconds i'm positive it would cloud the room, but i'd rather enjoy it and not kill my atty just to see a big cloud, hehe.
honestly...this is my first manual device and first high powered device...and it is TOP FREAKIN' NOTCH. i've not had a vaping experience like this, ever. a typical passthru is NOTHING compared to using a Prodigy.
do yourself a favor...and get one now. i don't think i'll ever be able to go back to using another device.
i do need to play around with it using carts and see if it wicks well though, just to save some hassle in public of dripping all the time, but i think that's a sacrifice i'm willing to make for the flavor and hit of this thing.
so i got the prodigy today (saturday 6/20) and believe it or not...i didn't try it right away. yes...i have amazing patience. i spent the day carving a new carrying case for it, because if i didn't do it now, well, i'd have to do it eventually.
so, hours after i finally got that done...i tried it.
assembly was pretty easy.
i know there was a mention of how the switch can fly out if you have the batteries in already and try to remove the top adapter, so, don't do that. i tried it and yes, the pressure from the batteries will indeed push the switch out. i only loosened the top adapter to feel for pressure and it's there.
as for the batteries and the bottom cap, yes, it's a pretty tight coil, and is a bit bothersome trying to get the thing screwed on, so my method was to slide the batteries in, tilt it angled downward, and palm the bottom adapter so i had more leverage holding it in, and twisting it on that way. hope that makes sense? i can't take a pic since i need both hands! think similar to how you open a childproof medicine bottle. it's much easier using your palm than trying to use your fingers to press it down and twist it til the threads catch.
either way, that's not a problem, just one of those things that practice will make easier.
the batteries charged pretty quickly, though i don't know if the "light" on them should be considered accurate, i just threw the new pair on for about 4 hours and the other pair (one was cellophaned, the other pair was not) on for about 2 hours, and the light turned red to charge, then green when done? maybe someone can address if the light is accurate for "full charge" or not.
so, after my case was done, batteries were ready, and i had everything prepared to take with me, i tested it out.
and it didn't work.
just kidding...haha.
it worked perfectly!
i'm using the 901 adapter, and i attached an atty i've used for about a month now (yes, a month) and added a couple drops of homemade licorice, and WOW. literally nothing else i could say but WOW. just a side note for comparison of atomizers, this 901 atty i'm using is from Altsmoke.com (not a plug, just information as to what type). i have about 6 atomizers in my collection but this is the one i've used steadily, so i can't comment on the atomizers from Puresmoker since i just haven't had to use one yet, since i've had no failures of parts.
it was literally so intense it choked me up, but not in a bad way, just an immensely powerful vaping experience. the few flavors i have tried so far are VERY good. i think one difference is, i don't taste the flavors going "in" but the aftertaste on the exhale is superb and makes my mouth water. yes...throat hit is INTENSE on bigger drags, and i'm only familiar with a passthru and also a standard 901 ecig battery.
i have NEVER FELT such a strong throat hit and taste from my passthru, and especially not from an ecig battery. if expletives were proper, i'd use a string of them to explain how awesome this hit and taste is.
as for the switch, i think it feels great. you really have to give a solid push to activate it, so i don't foresee it being a problem to hit it accidentally. it's large enough for a male finger to depress easily, IMHO.
i've recently taken to dripping, i used to use carts and topping up, so i'm no expert...but i just add a couple drops, vape a few hits until i can taste something other than flavor (burny, dry, hot, dull) and then add a couple more. that's my method...first sign of taste going down and tasting anything burnt, i add a couple drops. i don't overdo it. unfortunately, that does seem like it will be a bit annoying to drip so often, especially if out in a bar, but i really doubt i'll be hitting this thing quite as often, so i think the trade off works itself out.
this has been said before...DON'T overdo your inhales, don't burn the switch too long, or you WILL fry your atomizer.
i don't take hits as long as i did on a passthru or ecig with the Prodigy, i just can't do it. maybe some of you hardcore folks can though, but again, i'd guess that you're risking damage to the atomizer by doing so.
so we've covered flavor and throat hit, and ease of use...oh, i've never used a manual, but i'm a gamer by heart...so pressing a button, inhaling, letting go, and removing the Prodigy from my lips isn't so complicated or weird. dunno, maybe it might be a learning curve for some, but i can't say i've had to think about it at all, just seems second nature.
what else...
vapor.
big question i guess...is amount of vapor. well, i think this ties in with duration of your inhale...and mine are now shorter than a standard ecig, so i can't say i'm making huge amounts of vapor, but it's definitely thick and hearty
if i inhaled for 5 or 6 seconds i'm positive it would cloud the room, but i'd rather enjoy it and not kill my atty just to see a big cloud, hehe.honestly...this is my first manual device and first high powered device...and it is TOP FREAKIN' NOTCH. i've not had a vaping experience like this, ever. a typical passthru is NOTHING compared to using a Prodigy.
do yourself a favor...and get one now. i don't think i'll ever be able to go back to using another device.
i do need to play around with it using carts and see if it wicks well though, just to save some hassle in public of dripping all the time, but i think that's a sacrifice i'm willing to make for the flavor and hit of this thing.
let me throw my quick review into the mix.
so i got the prodigy today (saturday 6/20) and believe it or not...i didn't try it right away. yes...i have amazing patience. i spent the day carving a new carrying case for it, because if i didn't do it now, well, i'd have to do it eventually.
so, hours after i finally got that done...i tried it.
assembly was pretty easy.
i know there was a mention of how the switch can fly out if you have the batteries in already and try to remove the top adapter, so, don't do that. i tried it and yes, the pressure from the batteries will indeed push the switch out. i only loosened the top adapter to feel for pressure and it's there.
as for the batteries and the bottom cap, yes, it's a pretty tight coil, and is a bit bothersome trying to get the thing screwed on, so my method was to slide the batteries in, tilt it angled downward, and palm the bottom adapter so i had more leverage holding it in, and twisting it on that way. hope that makes sense? i can't take a pic since i need both hands! think similar to how you open a childproof medicine bottle. it's much easier using your palm than trying to use your fingers to press it down and twist it til the threads catch.
either way, that's not a problem, just one of those things that practice will make easier.
the batteries charged pretty quickly, though i don't know if the "light" on them should be considered accurate, i just threw the new pair on for about 4 hours and the other pair (one was cellophaned, the other pair was not) on for about 2 hours, and the light turned red to charge, then green when done? maybe someone can address if the light is accurate for "full charge" or not.
so, after my case was done, batteries were ready, and i had everything prepared to take with me, i tested it out.
and it didn't work.
just kidding...haha.
it worked perfectly!
i'm using the 901 adapter, and i attached an atty i've used for about a month now (yes, a month) and added a couple drops of homemade licorice, and WOW. literally nothing else i could say but WOW. just a side note for comparison of atomizers, this 901 atty i'm using is from Altsmoke.com (not a plug, just information as to what type). i have about 6 atomizers in my collection but this is the one i've used steadily, so i can't comment on the atomizers from Puresmoker since i just haven't had to use one yet, since i've had no failures of parts.
it was literally so intense it choked me up, but not in a bad way, just an immensely powerful vaping experience. the few flavors i have tried so far are VERY good. i think one difference is, i don't taste the flavors going "in" but the aftertaste on the exhale is superb and makes my mouth water. yes...throat hit is INTENSE on bigger drags, and i'm only familiar with a passthru and also a standard 901 ecig battery.
i have NEVER FELT such a strong throat hit and taste from my passthru, and especially not from an ecig battery. if expletives were proper, i'd use a string of them to explain how awesome this hit and taste is.
as for the switch, i think it feels great. you really have to give a solid push to activate it, so i don't foresee it being a problem to hit it accidentally. it's large enough for a male finger to depress easily, IMHO.
i've recently taken to dripping, i used to use carts and topping up, so i'm no expert...but i just add a couple drops, vape a few hits until i can taste something other than flavor (burny, dry, hot, dull) and then add a couple more. that's my method...first sign of taste going down and tasting anything burnt, i add a couple drops. i don't overdo it. unfortunately, that does seem like it will be a bit annoying to drip so often, especially if out in a bar, but i really doubt i'll be hitting this thing quite as often, so i think the trade off works itself out.
this has been said before...DON'T overdo your inhales, don't burn the switch too long, or you WILL fry your atomizer.
i don't take hits as long as i did on a passthru or ecig with the Prodigy, i just can't do it. maybe some of you hardcore folks can though, but again, i'd guess that you're risking damage to the atomizer by doing so.
so we've covered flavor and throat hit, and ease of use...oh, i've never used a manual, but i'm a gamer by heart...so pressing a button, inhaling, letting go, and removing the Prodigy from my lips isn't so complicated or weird. dunno, maybe it might be a learning curve for some, but i can't say i've had to think about it at all, just seems second nature.
what else...
vapor.
big question i guess...is amount of vapor. well, i think this ties in with duration of your inhale...and mine are now shorter than a standard ecig, so i can't say i'm making huge amounts of vapor, but it's definitely thick and hearty
honestly...this is my first manual device and first high powered device...and it is TOP FREAKIN' NOTCH. i've not had a vaping experience like this, ever. a typical passthru is NOTHING compared to using a Prodigy.
do yourself a favor...and get one now. i don't think i'll ever be able to go back to using another device.
i do need to play around with it using carts and see if it wicks well though, just to save some hassle in public of dripping all the time, but i think that's a sacrifice i'm willing to make for the flavor and hit of this thing.
i was using an older atomizer too and the vapor was great but ...i blew that one out its no bigee that was 3 weeks going on a month.
I put on the 801 atomizer that came with the prodigy and a freshly filled cart and OMG the vapor was not only incredible but it was super tasty.
anyhow my advice is to try it with a new atomizer to get the full experience.. if its anything like mine you will be blown away
combovan
Thank you for sharing, googled!
What strength of juice did you use before switching to a 5V setup?
tescela, I started with 24mg and worked down to 18mg and then 11mg as my nicotine tolerance/needs decreased over time.
I just got my Prodigy about 30 min ago and OMG-I'm loving it!! I didn't find it hard to get the end cap on just a wee bit of pressure. I'm using the 801 and the throat hit is the best I've ever had on an ecig and I haven't even charged the batteries (one set is charging and I'm using the other) I'm also using a brand new atty from PS.
It produces a lot of vapor and is the closest thing to an analog that I've seen. But the flavor is the best part-the juice Riskee tastes 100 times better than it tasted on my 510 or my 401!! I'm in vape heaven!!
As far as the size it is a lot smaller than I thought it would be-fits comfortably in my hand and the switch is well placed!! I haven't tried to remove the adaptor yet but with all the good advice from Steve and you guys, I don't anticipate a probem! I'll be updating my thoughts and try to do a video review later!
Thanks Steve and everyone else at PS for making such an awesome product!!!! Your hard work and attention to details is really evident and I for one appreciate it!
My wait for my PT just got a whole lot easier!!
It produces a lot of vapor and is the closest thing to an analog that I've seen. But the flavor is the best part-the juice Riskee tastes 100 times better than it tasted on my 510 or my 401!! I'm in vape heaven!!
As far as the size it is a lot smaller than I thought it would be-fits comfortably in my hand and the switch is well placed!! I haven't tried to remove the adaptor yet but with all the good advice from Steve and you guys, I don't anticipate a probem! I'll be updating my thoughts and try to do a video review later!
Thanks Steve and everyone else at PS for making such an awesome product!!!! Your hard work and attention to details is really evident and I for one appreciate it!
My wait for my PT just got a whole lot easier!!
Most of the comments so far seem to be concerning the Prodigy with the 801 atomizer. Can someone who has the Prodigy comment on how it works with the 901? I know that Trog has said that the Screwdriver works best with the 901--a little less capacity than the 801 but the 901 gives a better, hotter hit. Do people find this is true also with the Prodigy? And how is the Prodigy with the 510 atomizer?
Its not the "Hits" its the attys and wiring inside. An 801 atty is a tougher grade of product and can handle 5volts better than an 901 IMHO. 3.7volts...then it might be a toss up.
I got mine in the 901 version and have to say it works awesome!!!
at 5 volts it is the closest thing to real cigs i have tried yet. (I still smoke cigs, cigars, ect and have to say it delivers as satisfying a experience as any of my real smoking products.
Both the real 901's and RN varieties work well with it. I havent killed either variety yet with it but It does seem to get pretty hot for each session. This increased hottness is probably why it acheives such a nice throat hit. I have taken to adjusting my smoking style with it a tad in that I continue to take the little final inhale thru the mouth peice instead of pulling off of it in order to aid in a little cooling of the atty. The flavor of the juice is IMHO enhanced with this unit.....it seems to go thru it a bit faster but i think the increased production of vapor is what allows it to deliver much more flavor per drag. As far as dripping vs. cart I would have to say the dripping method is much prefered. While I have tried using carts with this unit I think the much higher vaping rate means that the cart cannot keep up with the atty....however if your just taking a vape every 30 seconds or further apart it works very well with a cart. Personally I find it more conveinient to just pop off the mouth peice , drip a few drops and pop mouthpeice back on as it takes less time than waiting for the juice in a cart to migrate down to the atty for the next full flavor vape. Just FYI, with the increased power to the atty you can tell instantly when the juice starts to get low.
as far as cons....thus far my only real complaint is that you occationally must fiddle with the unit to make sure it is getting solid contacts to work. But now that i know how to make the proper adjustments it is only a minor inconveneince. the only other complaint i have is with the supplied charger....I have had to slightly bend the charging tabs with each charge to make sure the batts are getting solid contact. Over time i am sure they will fatigue and break off....but replacing the charger every 6 months is something i think everyone can live with compared to the regular e-cig battery problems.
In conclusion I would say you cant go wrong with this device. It is defininitly a very enjoyable method of getting nicotine into your system. Perhaps now that there is now a competitor worthy of the challenge I'll do the video review that I'm sure everyone on the fence about switching to vaping wants to see..... Prodigy vs. Real Cigarette
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