The Darwin From Evolv!!!

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Credo

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my reviews website gets a lot of traffic........i always thought it was quite common for popular sites to have advertising is it not? yes i get a revenue from the advertising, but that most certainly does not mean i get paid to record a review!
my disclaimer is making people aware that a revenue is generated from the advertising on that site.........i didnt have to add that disclaimer did i!

but my production website is a completely separate thing and i will of course charge a fee if a supplier wants me to shoot their product photography or wants me to produce a tutorial video (tutorial NOT review!!)

im not aware that its against any vaping law to produce tutorials or shoot product shots if you are a reviewer?


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scott

In my opinion there is nothing wrong with making money, or getting toys to try out for free, etc. No one faults this.

It's just odd that you couldn't find anything at all to say positive about such a great PV, yet there are others out there that you interesting enough can't find a single thing wrong with. All excited as you explain the pushes required to measure the Ohms on a Vari, but ONE click on a Darwin is too much?

All the user has to do is charge the Darwin every once in a while. No, you can't swap out the batteries, but you don't need to swap them out. Just plug the thing in and keep using it while it is charging (another thing I don't remember being mentioned in the review).

Easy to use...

Very low maintenance...

VERY POWERFUL...

One of the lightest PVs in its class (you won't find lighter/smaller a 1100mah(or more) 3.2v to 12v variable up to 3amps device ANYWHERE).

Superb warranty on both the batteries and the unit itself.

The Darwin with 1 year warranted batteries rated at thousands of charge cycles (around 2 years) and 2 year unit warranty cost similar to other high end mods with no batteries, no charger, and no extended warranty.


The arm that you hate actually gives it nearly 180 degrees of flexibilty in which way you point your atty while vaping, meaning you can flip it around and use it over handed, or under handed, with a variety of button pushing fingers. You failed to mention that your big fat tanks can be put on it at 90 degrees, allowing you to lay the thing down flat on its back...a very steady platform for big tank users.

The play in the arm is there for a reason. If your hand slips, or you bump into someone, or get bumped into while vaping...the arm has a little more play in any direction, instead of your teeth or jaw. Yes, even the fraction of an inch play going side to side is enough to help prevent chipping a tooth.

If you don't like the button, that is a fair criticism, but it would be nice to have a more accurate description of it. The quality of the switch it top notch...one of the highest rated push buttons on the planet, bar none. Actually, they are NOT hard to push. They just have a tactile click to them. Measure the force with an appropriate tool, and compare it with other PV switches out there. Honestly, the difference in force required is very small, and you might be surprised to see how the various buttons stack up in head to head comparisons in terms of 'force' needed to make a good contact.

On the moving wheel thing. Again...I rarely close the arm on mine at all. It rides in my car seat with full tanks and such. Never had a mis-fire with the arm up. Things rub up against it. It flops around. No dial movement here. Of course if I intentionally BRUSH AT THE WHEEL it's going to move. You MEANT to move it duuu.

Juice/liquid/dust in the PV.
It can happen, but it's not likely. If it does happen, it's not likely to damage anything, as the internal bits are sealed with a protective coating.
 

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Time to change that sig line.


SH-Ski, cinnamon on the D'win with a Belgian beer? What is Finnish beer? Anything similar taste wise?

Neb, our hero. What a thoughtful and insightful post. Thank you for saying what most were thinking, and saying it so eloquently! (Amused me that you picked up on the downward dog comment. You really DO read every post! Drew, get this man a T-shirt [and one for me while you're there, LOL.])

Finnish beer is when your glass is empty!!! Nobody really does beer like the folks in Belgium. They have 100's of years of experience. Some of the German offerings are really good too.
 

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Well mwa I hate to admit this but some of us nut cases enjoy this unit so much it was hard to pry out of the hand on those first few days and OK yes I actually slept with mine. Now if I could just get the damn thing to move a little more than my wife I might really have something :)

Geeze Louise, Ski-ster, you're such a hopeless romantic!

(oh, and you said 'unit'... again.)
 

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Lets just put this T Shirt thing to rest right here...I dont have the shirts (yet) ....Brandon has the shirts and he hasnt shared any with me:(:facepalm: But maybe he will soon.:closedeyes:

Oh no you totally threw him under the bus. Let the PM barrage begin! I have this feeling Brandon will get a few requests to send some shirts your way. We certainly know NB has read all posts and KD and Krisb ------ well they said as long as the shirts are white go ahead and fill the water pitchers!!!! Cloud pics with soaked t-shirts will follow:evil:
 

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My chick actually asked if she could see it ( Darwin ), play with it, imagine that, I said no of course. I imagine vapor pouring out from under the sheets late this evening, run forest run, I may need to take one of those big blue pill things in a bit, I think this may be one of those late night things tonight ya know ( Extra Innings I think it's called ).:banana::evil: I may even look like this in the morning tomorrow:?: but one things for sure,,Darwin is gonna be on the end table by the bed and I'm vaping before & After Always !
 

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Great post, Credo. Well said!

Did you (or anyone else) notice that he borrowed the 'device' from a friend? I would think a reviewer in his category would actually purchase the 'device' to do a full review. And then, if purchased, one would have the ability to go straight to the manufacturer with any probs with the 'device'.

Why does he constantly call it the 'device'? It's called a DARWIN. C'mon scott, say it with me now... DAHH-WIN. (Hint hint: WIN)
 

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Duh...................:evil:

oh no you totally threw him under the bus. Let the pm barrage begin! I have this feeling brandon will get a few requests to send some shirts your way. We certainly know nb has read all posts and kd and krisb ------ well they said as long as the shirts are white go ahead and fill the water pitchers!!!! Cloud pics with soaked t-shirts will follow:evil:
 

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Something just occurred to me. Just plugged my Darwin in to charge for the night and sitting here dripping on another device. It just struck me that I've never used my Darwin for dripping in the four months I've had it. I'm certainly not afraid of leaks, I've had other gear leak all over it before and it didn't hurt anything, I've just never bothered to use it for that purpose.

I may have to remedy that . . .
 

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Something just occurred to me. Just plugged my Darwin in to charge for the night and sitting here dripping on another device. It just struck me that I've never used my Darwin for dripping in the four months I've had it. I'm certainly not afraid of leaks, I've had other gear leak all over it before and it didn't hurt anything, I've just never bothered to use it for that purpose.

I may have to remedy that . . .

Umm, yea you do... Lol!

Also, if I could get a few bumps guys, it would be greatly appreciated http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/classifieds-swaps/218633-bwb-kbv-lots-one-ejoker.html
 

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Ok bump provided but the more I think about it I am wondering if we need to change the request a little. Not quite sure what would work but one dude asking another for a few bumps??? Maybe it is just me :) Best of luck and hope the stuff sells quick.

You know what, I never thought of that :lol: Good point. Thanks for the bump though :p
 
Hello again. I have 2 "minor" problems with my new toy.

First: The battery level indicator/the battery. Charged D "full" not last night, but the one before that. At the morning noticed, that the battery level indicator is not showing full. It shows more or less 3/4. I unpugged it yesterday at the morning at about 8am, and the battery ran empty at about 6pm so it lasted more or less 10hours. Ok, so I plugged it again with another charger last night and let it charge till this morning. Same thing happened again. When I swiched it on and it's supposed to be full after staying night plugged to charger it's not. 3/4 again. When I turn it on, the battery level indicator shows full for fast flash, mayby 200msecs.... but then drops immediately to 3/4. So, the problem must be in the battery, or the battery level indicator.

2nd problem I've had: When I turn Darwin on, it mostly turns on immediately after reaching more or less 45' angle. But, every now and then it doesn't... In this case, I have to open it full 180' before it turns itself on. After getting it started, I can turn it back and it stays on till I shut it down by closing it with arm.

Anyone with similar experiences?

Edit: Now charging with 3rd charger I have and it seems that the problem is gone... will monitor this thing but might be that it was all about the charger. :)
 
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