SXmini mod ... Yihi

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Not exactly the best looking add-on, but I plan on purchasing one when available just to have increased battery life for road trips.. I have a cup-holder insert made for a tube-mod, which will more than likely work quite well for long drives, and should hold the device well ;)


For the extended battery yes, will buy it asap when available
 

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Did they round out the edges on the BOTTOM of the mini or is it just the lines that go along the body?

Most people seemed to take slight issue with sharpness at the bottom from what I understand so I'm hoping that was changed.

Yeah, that's one of the first things I saw mentioned about the M-class, I think from whathisname at Varitube. Rounded bottom edges, rounded firing button, so no more sharp edges anywhere.
 

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Perhaps this is better suited for a general vaping discussion, but are the benefits of temperature that significant?

I'm planning on picking up an SX Mini in the next week or so. I'm just curious if I should go ahead and pre-order the one with temp control, or go ahead and grab the current model without. I haven't got into dripping or building coils, but I do see that happening once I get the Mini. Just curious what everyone thinks as far as which version to pick up.
 

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Perhaps this is better suited for a general vaping discussion, but are the benefits of temperature that significant?

I'm planning on picking up an SX Mini in the next week or so. I'm just curious if I should go ahead and pre-order the one with temp control, or go ahead and grab the current model without. I haven't got into dripping or building coils, but I do see that happening once I get the Mini. Just curious what everyone thinks as far as which version to pick up.

This depends on the findings of current running studies.

If it is found that there are "safer" temperatures to vape at that prevent inhaling less potential harmful byproducts ... temp control becomes an absolute game changer for people who are looking for the "safest" alternative to smoking. Yes, no dry hits is an added positive but IMHO wouldn't be near as ground breaking as the above.

Although I would add, that being able to prevent any scorching of your cotton (dry hits) is surely better for you lungs.
 

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Perhaps this is better suited for a general vaping discussion, but are the benefits of temperature that significant?

I'm planning on picking up an SX Mini in the next week or so. I'm just curious if I should go ahead and pre-order the one with temp control, or go ahead and grab the current model without. I haven't got into dripping or building coils, but I do see that happening once I get the Mini. Just curious what everyone thinks as far as which version to pick up.

i would grab the current version- i have a feeling it is going to be missed after it is gone. if you like it enough then you can always go ahead and get the new version at any time later or keep vaping the m class without buying the new s class. i have 2 of the m class and i am going to skip the s class- tc means nothing to me and if they come out without some newer versions of the s class i will think about getting one of those if the features and looks appeals to me. right now , i find the m class perfect for my vaping needs -the shiny finish of the s class doesn't attract me as well as the brushed finish of the m class. it is a choice you need to make but either way you will get a superb mod.....
 

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Perhaps this is better suited for a general vaping discussion, but are the benefits of temperature that significant?

I'm planning on picking up an SX Mini in the next week or so. I'm just curious if I should go ahead and pre-order the one with temp control, or go ahead and grab the current model without. I haven't got into dripping or building coils, but I do see that happening once I get the Mini. Just curious what everyone thinks as far as which version to pick up.

I didn't expect to find temperature protection to be of much use when I got my rDNA40 as I couldn't recall my last dry hit and have known for quite some time how to build for the type of vape I prefer. I was pretty much dumbfounded at how much more I preferred the absolute consistency in taste that TP provides.

TP is so important to me that I seriously doubt that I would consider purchasing another device without it. However, some people don't find TP useful or prefer vapes without it.

The SXmini M Class class will allow you to use both normal and TP builds as well as giving you a very large regulated space within which you can experiment. It seems to me it would be more than worth the extra $10 for the M Class in order to give yourself the option of deciding for yourself as to whether or not TP builds are something you prefer rather than relying on others' opinions who may not share your vaping preferences.
 

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The SXmini M Class class will allow you to use both normal and TP builds as well as giving you a very large regulated space within which you can experiment. It seems to me it would be more than worth the extra $10 for the M Class in order to give yourself the option of deciding for yourself as to whether or not TP builds are something you prefer rather than relying on others' opinions who may not share your vaping preferences.
Excellent points. I won't know until I try it myself. Even if I decide it isn't for me, that's certainly worth $10, as it will handle non-TP builds/vapes just fine.
 

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Excellent points. I won't know until I try it myself. Even if I decide it isn't for me, that's certainly worth $10, as it will handle non-TP builds/vapes just fine.

Just remember you will have to go to Nickel wire for it to work with TC. Any Kanthal builds will have to be used in regular mode.
 

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Just remember you will have to go to Nickel wire for it to work with TC. Any Kanthal builds will have to be used in regular mode.
Yeah, I don't any issues with that. I'm slightly concerned about the health risks related to nickel, but again, having the choice means it isn't a major deal.
 

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Yeah, I don't any issues with that. I'm slightly concerned about the health risks related to nickel, but again, having the choice means it isn't a major deal.

You do realize that many people using pre-built coil head are ALREADY vaping with nickel, right? NR-R-NR wire is used in quite a few of the most popular atomizer heads, and the NR portion is nickel, and makes up the bulk of the coil and legs.
 

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You do realize that many people using pre-built coil head are ALREADY vaping with nickel, right? NR-R-NR wire is used in quite a few of the most popular atomizer heads, and the NR portion is nickel, and makes up the bulk of the coil and legs.
Good to know.

I'm unsure what the risk is, if any, but nickel isn't the friendliest metal.
 

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If we look at the oxidization, flash, and melting points of Nickel ... they are well beyond the highest temperature you can set on these devices.

One could *reasonably assume that you aren't of much risk simply by using a nickel coil. Obviously I have zero research on the subject and have no idea of what other potential factors need to be researched on the matter. As far as pure exposure to Nickel, it's in just about everything we eat, drink, and breathe. There are those with allergic irritability to Nickel that we must consider as well.
 

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If that's the general consensus, I can take it.

I shall view it, then, like vaping in general: heck of a lot better than smoking, but would still enjoy seeing further research on the matter to determine any possible dangers - or to provide clear evidence that it's entirely safe.

Not that Im an expect in any way, but nickel along with chromium are main ingredients in Stainless Steel which is regarded as the safest (along with cast-iron) for cookware. I'd be more concerned with Kanthal wire which has aluminum as an ingredient. Especially factoring in high wattages and temperatures. With the new M class and temp control you are preventing the nickel from extreme temperatures. Thats the entire point of the safety benefits of temperature control.
 

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Up until now I've only messed with rta's on the mini. Well, today I decided to pull out the old zenith v2. Boy does the powerful setting shine with a dripper. Pure bliss.

You are correct about the SXmini and a dripper. A dripper is all I use on my mini and I have had a lot of enjoyment playing with the different power modes, different wattage settings and different air flow adjustments. Changing these settings can really change the flavor of a juice.
 
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