On Friday I received my newest PV, "The Joker". Its a pretty straightforward 5v device with a 510 or 901 connection. The model I got has the 510 connector.
On opening up the package, the first thing I noticed about the Joker is how lightweight it is. It is also extremely thin, the casing being only slightly larger in diameter than the rcr123a batteries. I also noticed a fair amount of scratching to the outside of the unit, lengthwise down one side. The scratches look to me like the body was shoved through a hole that was slightly too small.
4 batteries and a charger came with the joker. Oddly, the Vapor Talk site mentions that its made to use 750mah rcr123a batts, but the batteries I received were marked 400mah. I chose to use my standard Tenergy 750mah batts instead as those were what the device was "designed for".
As for vaping, I really like the button. I dont think there is much risk of "pocket firing" as its fairly stiff to press. Vapor production is absolutely fantastic. I have a 5v GLV which is my go-to device and I have to say the Joker is right on par with that.
Some people may have watched the youtube video where they put on an LR atty to test the protection circuit. In the video the light goes from Green to Blue then shuts the joker down. Mine goes from Green to Blue and the light shuts off too, however, the atty still has power and I can continue to vape. I have to say, a big FAIL on the protection circuit.
All in all I do like the device. The vapor is huge and booming, and its about as small and light as a 5v device could be. I was however disappointed with the scratches and the protection circuit. I cant honestly say its particularly better than my 5v GLV. The GLV is $95 vs the Joker's $169 (though it does come with those 4 400mah batteries and a charger).
So do I recommend the Joker? No. I cant say its worth the money. $169 (I did pay less due to preorder) would be acceptable if the protection worked right and there weren't machining scratches. Also the 400mah batts were a pretty sad addition. That said, I'm still going to keep it since its super lightweight, small (for a 5v), and the vapor production is really fantastic. I just cant say its worth the premium pricetag.
Sorry to be a downer, but that's just my opinion....
And FYI, I have no affiliation with Great Lakes Vapor. The GLV just happens to be the only other 5v device I own.
** Update - The "brass" on the atty connector has completely rubbed off after 5 days. I personally think it looks better like this since it matches the bottom now.
On opening up the package, the first thing I noticed about the Joker is how lightweight it is. It is also extremely thin, the casing being only slightly larger in diameter than the rcr123a batteries. I also noticed a fair amount of scratching to the outside of the unit, lengthwise down one side. The scratches look to me like the body was shoved through a hole that was slightly too small.
4 batteries and a charger came with the joker. Oddly, the Vapor Talk site mentions that its made to use 750mah rcr123a batts, but the batteries I received were marked 400mah. I chose to use my standard Tenergy 750mah batts instead as those were what the device was "designed for".
As for vaping, I really like the button. I dont think there is much risk of "pocket firing" as its fairly stiff to press. Vapor production is absolutely fantastic. I have a 5v GLV which is my go-to device and I have to say the Joker is right on par with that.
Some people may have watched the youtube video where they put on an LR atty to test the protection circuit. In the video the light goes from Green to Blue then shuts the joker down. Mine goes from Green to Blue and the light shuts off too, however, the atty still has power and I can continue to vape. I have to say, a big FAIL on the protection circuit.
All in all I do like the device. The vapor is huge and booming, and its about as small and light as a 5v device could be. I was however disappointed with the scratches and the protection circuit. I cant honestly say its particularly better than my 5v GLV. The GLV is $95 vs the Joker's $169 (though it does come with those 4 400mah batteries and a charger).
So do I recommend the Joker? No. I cant say its worth the money. $169 (I did pay less due to preorder) would be acceptable if the protection worked right and there weren't machining scratches. Also the 400mah batts were a pretty sad addition. That said, I'm still going to keep it since its super lightweight, small (for a 5v), and the vapor production is really fantastic. I just cant say its worth the premium pricetag.
Sorry to be a downer, but that's just my opinion....
And FYI, I have no affiliation with Great Lakes Vapor. The GLV just happens to be the only other 5v device I own.
** Update - The "brass" on the atty connector has completely rubbed off after 5 days. I personally think it looks better like this since it matches the bottom now.
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