Or get 2 vtc5s from fasttech for $20 (long ship time but authentic).
The Sony is a hybrid chemistry battery also however.
For $8, the Samsung -25R or LG HE2 is a solid choice.
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The Sony is a hybrid chemistry battery also however.
For $8, the Samsung -25R or LG HE2 is a solid choice.
Well I just found out how durable (sarcasm) the finish is on the rDNA. I noticed what I thought was a silver speck on the top panel. The only area not covered by the skin. Ended up being a scratch. The only thing I can think is the 510 connector brushed against the top when it was in my carrying case when I was out on the bike. I don't ever keep a topper on any of my mods when on the bike because of the vibration. I assumed the finish was durable. I guess not so much.
Wow. I had to go to the VS site to verify this. That's ridiculous.
Here what it says on the rDNA page:
First thing that startles me is that, like so many, they are figuring safe battery current using Ohm's law. The resistance of the atomizer has almost nothing to do with the current from the battery when using a VV/VW device. Whether its 0.6 or 1.6, its still 30 watts and the battery is required to provide the same amps. (this has been coming up a lot lately and still there are a lot of people who don't get it.) Evolv says the DNA30 should have a battery that is capable of 12A. At 30 watts, the math check out when considering the board's efficiency and leaving a small bit of head room.
Beyond that, the NCR18650B is an ICR cell. When have we ever advocated using ICRs? An ICR being used at nearly twice is max is not a good idea. Not to mention the NCR18650B will not give you anywhere near its rating (for many reasons) and its lifespan will be reduced.
Is it safe if you keep it under 20w? Well maybe, but you aren't buying a DNA20, its a DNA30. It also bothers me that they have the nerve to end that quote with a link to the VTC4 which they have (presumably) in stock.
There are plenty of other cells which are far more suitable than the NCR18650B.
I've got 3 VS DNAs and an rDNA, but this almost guarantees that VS #5 isn't in my future.
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It does appear that they have the VTC4 in stock on their website.
While I'm happy with my VS rDNA (which came with a VTC4), I am deplored by this. This is a very poor decision on their part especially when this industry is in dire need of responsible vendors to stand up and promote safety. The decision to include a battery in their flagship DNA30 device that could very easily cause a safety issue within the advertised and well-known capabilities of the chipset is flat out irresponsible and is frankly a huge disservice to the vaping community.
Include a battery that compliments the safe workings of the device at all levels. Or, lower the price by $10 and do not include a battery. VaporShark is a supposedly responsible vendor who should be helping this community move forward among all of the legislation battles that inevitably await us. It's time for them to step up and demonstrate this. VaporShark: Please fix this.
While I'm happy with my VS rDNA (which came with a VTC4), I am deplored by this. This is a very poor decision on their part especially when this industry is in dire need of responsible vendors to stand up and promote safety. The decision to include a battery in their flagship DNA30 device that could very easily cause a safety issue within the advertised and well-known capabilities of the chipset is flat out irresponsible and is frankly a huge disservice to the vaping community.
Include a battery that compliments the safe workings of the device at all levels. Or, lower the price by $10 and do not include a battery. VaporShark is a supposedly responsible vendor who should be helping this community move forward among all of the legislation battles that inevitably await us. It's time for them to step up and demonstrate this. VaporShark: Please fix this.
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Yup not very durable... I'm planning to duracoat mine sometime in the future
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I have been in contact with management about my slanted screen, paint issues, and lack of VTC4 (the site clearly stated that a Sony VTC4 would be included at the time that I purchased the device).
They are willing to have me ship the device back (they will pay for shipping), so they can repair the slanted screen, which I am not sure if a week old device should be "repaired" when it arrived in this condition. Also, they tap danced around the lack of a Sony VTC4. The battery life is amazing, but with all of the safety concerns I don't want to use it.
I do have something weird happening with my rDNA. Has anyone had the battery bar show no life one second, but when the device wakes from sleep it has 1/5th or so left? Then goes back and forth between these two battery lifes for hours of vaping?
If I lived in Miami, I would have already filed a suit against them, but unfortunately it would be way too costly where I currently live. Not sure how I am going to proceed.
They are willing to have me ship the device back (they will pay for shipping), so they can repair the slanted screen, which I am not sure if a week old device should be "repaired" when it arrived in this condition. Also, they tap danced around the lack of a Sony VTC4. The battery life is amazing, but with all of the safety concerns I don't want to use it.
I do have something weird happening with my rDNA. Has anyone had the battery bar show no life one second, but when the device wakes from sleep it has 1/5th or so left? Then goes back and forth between these two battery lifes for hours of vaping?
If I lived in Miami, I would have already filed a suit against them, but unfortunately it would be way too costly where I currently live. Not sure how I am going to proceed.
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Really sorry about everyone's issues! 
Still lots of CS issues with VS. You would think they would have that part figured out by now 
Still lots of CS issues with VS. You would think they would have that part figured out by now Yup. I also received a faulty rdna (the fire button would stay on) and felt that I should have received a new unit, but instead took almost 3 weeks to get mine fixed. For a company to use an evolv dna 30 in their product yet include a battery that does not comply with their suggested battery, tells me the level of CS this company now has.
Sorry to hear that, bro. I have never dealt with a company like this. Their BBB rating is an F. Not really sure what type of recourse I have at this point with me living so far away. I am going to call the manager and talk to him, because treating this like a warranty issue, when it is not, I feel is unacceptable.
So remember when I had all that shipping trouble with my rDNA and they shipped me another one? Well, I just got delivery confirmation on the first one. Two for the price of one!
Not doubting the bad CS experiences in here, but my rDNA had the negative power button get stuck. I sent them an email, they replied with a shipping slip and asked me to send it in. They had it back to be in about 10 days including shipping time. I would have preferred a new one, but didn't want to chance getting a replacement with a different issue. Overall im happy with it. They took care of the issue and its been working great since.
Thats the one thing that has me thinking that I might just allow them to repair the brand new device. I haven't had a button issues (knock on wood), which is something i worry about if they send me a replacement device.... Sad that this is how I think when deciding on the best course of action in resolving an issue with a company. Form factor and looks are great, but quality control is something that they need to tighten up on.
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They deleted your post. Well on the bright side, the new DNA 40 can safely handle these batteries.
Yeah, but we don't have DNA 40's and I wouldn't put that battery in there anyways.
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Yeah, I was joking, because after they deleted his post they put up their new rDNA 40.
So far so good for me but thats only 2 weeks with my rdna. I did not get the vtc4 either, luckily I have 5 vtc5's already but yeah, if you advertise something, that something should be shipped.
When everyone got their device, was it taped like this or was it actually sealed up?
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