Reasonable Istick Replacement

[r77r7r]

As much as I like my Isticks, my 40 has croaked early and the finish wore poorly from the start. 30's are getting hard to find but were my fav.

So, I been keeping an eye out and now had to move quickly given that the I40 was only giving a few hours use anymore and wasn't a year old yet.

Enter the Aspire Zelos. Not sure why this isn't that popular since it debuted earlier this year.

First off- nice looking. Second, side USB port. Third, quick change menu ( from left to right). 50Watts. Stealth mode. And the biggy- A true larger battery. One full day (@ 7w) and it only drops one bar!! Supposedly 2500 mah. Bottom venting holes.

So, c'mon and make these popular( so's they keep making them)! I got the mod only kit @ VNW- $35ish SHIPPED- Sweeeet. Aspire - Aspire Zelos 50W kit

Aspire Zelos 50W Mod/Kit + Nautilus 2 Tank

 

[Bonskibon]

That is a nice looking setup. Would be interested in your thoughts on it once you receive it.

 

[Two_Bears]

As much as I like my Isticks, my 40 has croaked early and the finish wore poorly from the start. 30's are getting hard to find but were my fav.

So, I been keeping an eye out and now had to move quickly given that the I40 was only giving a few hours use anymore and wasn't a year old yet.

Enter the Aspire Zelos. Not sure why this isn't that popular since it debuted earlier this year.

First off- nice looking. Second, side USB port. Third, quick change menu ( from left to right). 50Watts. Stealth mode. And the biggy- A true larger battery. One full day (@ 7w) and it only drops one bar!! Supposedly 2500 mah. Bottom venting holes.

So, c'mon and make these popular( so's they keep making them)! I got the mod only kit @ VNW- $35ish SHIPPED- Sweeeet.

Aspire Zelos 50W Mod/Kit + Nautilus 2 Tank

My fave is istick pico

 

[r77r7r]

My fave is Istick pico

Ya, and I forgot about the Pico in my hurry .

Glad for the choice tho since I don't own any battery cells or chargers and wasn't too keen about the onboard charging.

 

[ddirtyvapes]

I've heard some less-than ideal things about that tank; how are you finding it?

I love my Pico too, just wish it could fit >22mm. I got an AL85 for my larger toppers, but hate it has no real venting even if it is mostly psychological.

I'd get this in a heartbeat if it did 75W but I suppose that's not really necessary for an updated Nautilus.

 

[r77r7r]

I've heard some less-than ideal things about that tank; how are you finding it?

I love my Pico too, just wish it could fit >22mm. I got an AL85 for my larger toppers, but hate it has no real venting even if it is mostly psychological.

I'd get this in a heartbeat if it did 75W but I suppose that's not really necessary for an updated Nautilus.

Sorry, only bought the mod. I can't use those tiny tanks, so am stuck with the big Nautilus.

 

[ddirtyvapes]

Sorry, I see now where you said you got the mod only.

Well, I've heard some iffy things about that tank anyway!

 

[Two_Bears]

Ya, and I forgot about the Pico in my hurry .

Glad for the choice tho since I don't own any battery cells or chargers and wasn't too keen about the onboard charging.

Well i have 8 mods

2 pico's
2 eVic VTC Mini
Provari Mini Mini
Cloupor Mini Plus
Mini Volt
Kepler mech mod.

Less than a week ago i bought two more Pico mods.

4 out of 10 mods are the Istick Pico.

 

[SteveS45]

I have an iStick TC40W and a Pico but both get charged by USB. A single cell MOD can be charged with USB no matter what anyone says.

 

[r77r7r]

I have an iStick TC40W ans a Pico but both get charged by USB. A single cell MOD can be charged with USB no matter what anyone says.

I really do like the idea of putting a higher mah battery in the Pico. This one is fine though, I don't think I even need to have a charging session, just plug it in while using for a little bit should be fine. I'm very impressed with the battery life.

 

[lynn508]

It really is worth your while to get a charger and some 18650 batts.

 

[SteveS45]

I have a 4 bay charger and it if wasn't for the ability to charge devices with USB I would need at least one other 4 bay charger and they would be busy 24 hours a day. There is no reason to not use USB to charge devices.

 

[zoiDman]

As much as I like my Isticks, my 40 has croaked early and the finish wore poorly from the start. 30's are getting hard to find but were my fav.

So, I been keeping an eye out and now had to move quickly given that the I40 was only giving a few hours use anymore and wasn't a year old yet.

Enter the Aspire Zelos. Not sure why this isn't that popular since it debuted earlier this year.

First off- nice looking. Second, side USB port. Third, quick change menu ( from left to right). 50Watts. Stealth mode. And the biggy- A true larger battery. One full day (@ 7w) and it only drops one bar!! Supposedly 2500 mah. Bottom venting holes.

So, c'mon and make these popular( so's they keep making them)! I got the mod only kit @ VNW- $35ish SHIPPED- Sweeeet. Aspire - Aspire Zelos 50W kit

Aspire Zelos 50W Mod/Kit + Nautilus 2 Tank

I was looking at those the Other Day. Looks like a Nice Mod. And not that much bigger than an iStick 40w.

How is the Finish on it?

What the Had Feel like compared to the iStick 40w?

 

[r77r7r]

I was looking at those the Other Day. Looks like a Nice Mod. And not that much bigger than an iStick 40w.

How is the Finish on it?

What the Had Feel like compared to the iStick 40w?

Good Morning, my friend.

The finish seems quite the same as the Isticks. Slightly textured.

The hand feel is the same altho I think that I prefer the xtra size of this because it doesn't require the same squeezing, given that that is where the xtra size difference is mostly located.

I do like the button. It's of the same texture that the body is and it is nicely curved.

The assembly screws look about the same

 

[r77r7r]

It really is worth your while to get a charger and some 18650 batts.

It does have a charger and an 18650

 

[Two_Bears]

I have a 4 bay charger and it if wasn't for the ability to charge devices with USB I would need at least one other 4 bay charger and they would be busy 24 hours a day. There is no reason to not use USB to charge devices.

If people pursue that route its perfectly OK.

I CERTAINLY wouldn't go there. Some times things happen to batteries during charging.

I would much rather wreck a $14 charger than my mod and forcing me back on stinkies

 

[r77r7r]

This thread wasn't intended to be a replaceable battery mod vs non replaceable mod debate.

It was intended to be for discussion of a replacement for an Istick. With like.

But hey, feel free Bump ma thread

 

[zoiDman]

Good Morning, my friend.

The finish seems quite the same as the Isticks. Slightly textured.

The hand feel is the same altho I think that I prefer the xtra size of this because it doesn't require the same squeezing, given that that is where the xtra size difference is mostly located.

I do like the button. It's of the same texture that the body is and it is nicely curved.

The assembly screws look about the same

And a Good Mourning to you.

Sounds like a Very Nice compact Mod.

I also noticed that the Zelos can take 23mm Atomizers without any Overhang. Something that Shouldn't Bug Me as much as it does. But for some reason Does.

 

[r77r7r]

And a Good Mourning to you.

Sounds like a Very Nice compact Mod.

I also noticed that the Zelos can take 23mm Atomizers without any Overhang. Something that Shouldn't Bug Me as much as it does. But for some reason Does.

I hadn't even noticed the 23. Seems like my Nautilus might have .5mm on the sides, but a little shy on the end at the tip. Perhaps your tank will fit differently than mine and it'll b OK.

 

[zoiDman]

All of my On-the-Go atomizers should work Great with it. They are All 22mm Diam.

Another question. How readable is the screen in Full Sunlight?