Thinking of getting a Tesla--good idea?

[shack22]

Hey folks-- I lost my Vamo(in a cab!)and I'm thinking of getting a Tesla as a replacement--anyone have one--if so--how do you like it--is it too huge? I actually like the look and can live with the silly screen/button placement issue. The exposed battery thing gives me a few concerns--looks kinda cool though(I guess vaping in the rain is out!). I do like the spring loaded pin-- my Vamo was having issues with that(had to use adaptor with Vivi Novas in particular).

I've considering the Evic as well -- also the innokin iTaste SVD--probably will have to get something before they make it to Canada though-- Ego Twists don't cut it for me--lol!

 

[Sikko]

I like my Tesla. The finish is much better than the vamo from what I can tell, no scratches on mine, no flaking etc and I'm not exactly careful with my mods lol. The screen thing is not that big of a deal you just kinda have to press the button from the side, or press it then move your finger away as you can see whatever is on the screen for a second or two.

Only real downside i've found is that you can't use T3's without an adapter. The EVODS work fine though.

 

[shack22]

Thanks Sikko!

 

[Drei2und3zwanzig]

The tesla is huge, but not unmanageable. The spring loaded center pin is also a really handy feature. From the limited time i spent with it i have to say the button placement is a bit strange, but i'm sure you would get used to it. Overall I would recommend that if you want one, go for it, it's a fine device. I just ordered a vamo, so i can write you a side by side comparison soon. I would like to mention though that the open slots down the sides of the tesla appear to be a dust/pocket lint trap... at least on the one my friend has

 

[shack22]

The lint thing never occurred to me! That doesn't sound good-- do you think that would cause battery problems ?

 

[qorax]

@shack22: PBusardo's review of the Tesla could give u some insight before u take the plunge.

 

[shack22]

Thanks qorax --I saw that--definitely set him off-- his main beef was the inexplicable placement of the screen and buttons. I don't fiddle with the wattage very much so I figure I can deal with that. There's a lot of positive reviews out there also(just watched Grimm Green's). I think I'll give it a whirl--report back after I get the monstrosity --lol!

 

[Drei2und3zwanzig]

I doubt it would cause battery problems unless you really let it get out of hand. It does present a slight maintenance issue though and if, for example, you leave it sitting on a table and someone spills a drink on it it might be more likely to cause problems or at least be more of a pain to clean up than if it were completely sealed. As long as you don't let it leave your hand/pocket/mouth i don't really see it being a big deal though.

 

[shack22]

As long as you don't let it leave your hand/pocket/mouth i don't really see it being a big deal though.

Probably won't leave my hand/mouth often!

 

[sdzero]

I like mine a lot, and I also have an eVic too. If you watched Grimms review, I agree with what he said, "everything just works great on the Tesla". The buttons being above the screen does seem a little silly, but in real use it doesn't bother me at all. I like the way it looks, I like gadgets and I would say the Tesla is a cool looking gadget. I would buy it again.