What is the ultimate upgrade?

[JQside]

Like anything else in life, it's all about personal preferences. Having gone through experiencing various types of mini e-cigs, the most important for me is battery life, battery life, battery life. I realized that small batteries that would give you at least a day of vaping are yet to be invented. I don't particularly care about VV devices. I've got one and it stays in a fixed voltage setting and treat it like another one of my other PVs. You set it higher and the battery lasts shorter. I'm satisfied with the amount of vapor all of my PVs are delivering in my mouth.. I'm not even a fan of huge volumes of vapor. I'm glad because it's economical when it comes to juice requirements. Even with a VV box mod, batttery life is still an issue. But I've gotten past this issue and went for devices with removable batteries. I bought.lots of batteries. If one is dead, you throw it into the garbage and charge a new one. You don't have to throw the entire unit.

I've got 14500 and 14650 batteries with high drain versions. Battery life is still the issue, but not as much as it was before. So I'm thinking of buying 18650 batteries with 3000 mah ratings. But first I have to buy a unit that could house such batteries. I'm thinking of buying Indulgence or anything similar. If I like it, I'll get 2 or three. Meanwhile, I'm satisfied with what I have when it comes to everything else.

Just my 2 cents.

 

[BluSwatch]

Think of it as cars ..... someone is always going to be dreaming of the Bugatti but I'm doing fine with my Ego.

 

[markfm]

It really depends on what someone wants to do. I know people who are long time vapers and entirely happy to keep using stock 808 or 510/eGo/Riva gear. It works for them, that's what matters.

Me, I used 808 for a half year, Riva 510 a couple months, went to VV at 8 months. The make I went for isn't boost, it's what's called a buck regulator -- uses two batteries and does a voltage cut rather than a raise, higher efficiency. Absolutely stable voltage regulation, just the other way to do it. I run through 6 - 7 ml of eliquid between battery swaps, plenty good enough for me.

I'm a dedicated carto user, tend to vape one mix all the time, the relatively cheap upgrade that I picked up recently was a good carto tank. It cuts my refills to a couple a day, combined with a good carto I've got a simple, effective, setup for me.

I own 2 VV now, same vendor, very happy. They do what I want. I still keep an 808 auto for hands-free times, I like to vape when running the lawn mower or snow thrower.

 

[Retriever]

Try to determine what it is you are looking for. Is it battery life? A warmer hit? These things will determine what it is you believe you are missing from your current setup. Ultimately, the best pv is the one that keeps you off cigs. Good luck.

 

[BiffRocko]

Just unscrew the atty a turn or two before you put it in your pocket, and that will never happen.

I've done this and it's a poor substitute for a real on/off switch.

 

[Vapoor eyes er]

Like many others here I believe, like vaping, it's all a very personal choice. I chose the Don as my first PV because, after many, many hours of research, I felt it was the PV that would give me the least amount of problems (mechanical) and deliver a satisfactory vape according to my needs- 3.7 V and up. I also like the fact I could change to a smaller stealth unit from the same PV rather than purchasing 2 PVs. I love it and it is my workhorse and fills my needs. The Provari was a Bday gift from friends/ converts so I really didn't have a choice but I can see the postives from owning one- an extremely high quality VV PV. To be honest I still prefer the Don as my everyday vape- at 3.7 with Mega DC I'm a happy camper. I guess it all comes down to: Do you want or need another PV? There's also the aspect of financial circumstances. I bought my Don because I didn't want to be in the position of purchasing multiple units because of a failure of satisfaction from my PV.

 

[wv2win]

It really depends on what someone wants to do. I know people who are long time vapers and entirely happy to keep using stock 808 or 510/eGo/Riva gear. It works for them, that's what matters.

Me, I used 808 for a half year, Riva 510 a couple months, went to VV at 8 months. The make I went for isn't boost, it's what's called a buck regulator -- uses two batteries and does a voltage cut rather than a raise, higher efficiency. Absolutely stable voltage regulation, just the other way to do it. I run through 6 - 7 ml of eliquid between battery swaps, plenty good enough for me.

I'm a dedicated carto user, tend to vape one mix all the time, the relatively cheap upgrade that I picked up recently was a good carto tank. It cuts my refills to a couple a day, combined with a good carto I've got a simple, effective, setup for me.

I own 2 VV now, same vendor, very happy. They do what I want. I still keep an 808 auto for hands-free times, I like to vape when running the lawn mower or snow thrower.

I agree that their is more than one way to solve the "battery drain" problem. Which ever way it is done, is one of the better advances in vaping. Every model should have that feature, but few do.

 

[Balthezar]

Gotta say +5 on the eGo, love it, and will probably stay with it for a long time. Dual coils work just fine for me.
Of course, I was thinking of making a VV using my Dad's train set transformer, now THAT would rock The faster the train goes, the more volts you have, who needs a meter or LEDs

 

[SirVette]

I am enjoying my eGo-T. I like it, I love it, but there are many people on ECF who have said an eGo-T is only a beginner step into "real" vaping.

So here's the deal. I'm not going to upgrade for six months, because that's what I figure these batteries will last before declining noticeably. I will start saving now. I think I can save at least $500 in six months.

So, six months from now, I don't want to buy the "next step up", I want to buy the best thing on the market. I'll have $500. What is the ultimate upgrade?

Sounds like you are doing very well. Many have said they would not have a mod if the eGo had been available back then! What you need is more attys & maybe another battery for now. You will have to wait "six months from now" to find out the "best thing on the market".

On the other hand I am looking now for the Ultimate best thing on the market now- an elegant e-cig w/ a 380 -650 mAh battery that doesn't leak w/ a tank.

 

[wv2win]

Sounds like you are doing very well. Many have said they would not have a mod if the eGo had been available back then! What you need is more attys & maybe another battery for now. You will have to wait "six months from now" to find out the "best thing on the market".

On the other hand I am looking now for the Ultimate best thing on the market now- an elegant e-cig w/ a 380 -650 mAh battery that doesn't leak w/ a tank.

380 mAh battery - why so tiny? I like my 1800 mAh battery that lasts several days and puts out much more than 3.4 volts with no drop off in power from use. My educated guess is that 95% who have a better (upgraded) model would not go back.

 

[redbucket]

Sounds like my best bet is to indeed save my money, though I've reduced it to a savings goal of $300 in six months, and then ask this question again then if I haven't discovered something I really want to buy.

The issue is I just don't have any experience with anything but the eGo-T. The vapor temp is cool, but that's how vapor has been for me. Don't know if warm vapor would be better. Throat hit is fine, if I wanted more I'd up the nic and pg level of my juice. I'd like more vapor on the exhale, because clouds are fun, but even if I had more vapor I'd probably want more vapor. It is working great for me and I have no complaints -- but I haven't experienced "better" so I don't know what I'm missing.

I use my PV like I used my little cigars -- about an hour per evening when I come home from work. Sometimes more if it was a rough day.

BTW- got to FreedomSmokeUSA they have the most diverse range of the highest quality juices for the lowest price. Best anywhere and my only source for ejuice these days.

I live about half an hour away, been there a few times. ...Interesting dynamics between staff. Seems like they're still getting organized, educating their staffing, etc. But their juice is indeed fantastic and creative, folks are friendly, and samples are ample.

 

[HzG8rGrl]

Sounds like my best bet is to indeed save my money, though I've reduced it to a savings goal of $300 in six months, and then ask this question again then if I haven't discovered something I really want to buy.

The issue is I just don't have any experience with anything but the eGo-T. The vapor temp is cool, but that's how vapor has been for me. Don't know if warm vapor would be better. Throat hit is fine, if I wanted more I'd up the nic and pg level of my juice. I'd like more vapor on the exhale, because clouds are fun, but even if I had more vapor I'd probably want more vapor. It is working great for me and I have no complaints -- but I haven't experienced "better" so I don't know what I'm missing.

I use my PV like I used my little cigars -- about an hour per evening when I come home from work. Sometimes more if it was a rough day.




I live about half an hour away, been there a few times. ...Interesting dynamics between staff. Seems like they're still getting organized, educating their staffing, etc. But their juice is indeed fantastic and creative, folks are friendly, and samples are ample.

Keep you eye out for local vaper meets, then you can try what others have and get a feel for what you do and don't like.

 

[hairball]

Upgrade in 6 months? Hmmmm....I can't help you because there are a few new mods going to hit the market that I have yet to try out. The biggest thing I will tell you is to stick with the type of PV you're using as long as it keeps you happy. As for an eGo being a newbie PV...nope. I'm not a newbie and I have about 30 eGo batteries that I still use when I go out.

 

[sandybeach]

Have you tried a Cisco 306 atomizer for dripping? That would be a nice upgrade for your Ego.

 

[CCC]

You are real vaping, don't feel like you have to keep up with the Joneses. This industry is moving to quickly to predict what will be available in 6 months.

 

[Vapoor eyes er]

A very sound game plan and I'm unaccustomed to that type of thinking within this Community and I agree with HzG8rGrl's suggestion. I feel very strongly that in the next 3- 6 months prices are going to come down and Mods will be drastically cheaper with many new models entering the mkt. It's already happening IMHO. I just got a glimpse of a $30.00 VV Tube Mod the other day- didn't bookmark the page though. Kudos for having a game plan.
In approx. 6 months I plan on being finished with vaping so who knows what will happens with my Mods
Happy Vaping, Vapoor.

Sounds like my best bet is to indeed save my money, though I've reduced it to a savings goal of $300 in six months, and then ask this question again then if I haven't discovered something I really want to buy.

The issue is I just don't have any experience with anything but the eGo-T. The vapor temp is cool, but that's how vapor has been for me. Don't know if warm vapor would be better. Throat hit is fine, if I wanted more I'd up the nic and pg level of my juice. I'd like more vapor on the exhale, because clouds are fun, but even if I had more vapor I'd probably want more vapor. It is working great for me and I have no complaints -- but I haven't experienced "better" so I don't know what I'm missing.

I use my PV like I used my little cigars -- about an hour per evening when I come home from work. Sometimes more if it was a rough day.




I live about half an hour away, been there a few times. ...Interesting dynamics between staff. Seems like they're still getting organized, educating their staffing, etc. But their juice is indeed fantastic and creative, folks are friendly, and samples are ample.

 

[Tersur]

This is it dude. the Ultimate. Ego-G NEW eGo G Ecig Review From BigAssEcigs.com - YouTube

 

[iqbarp]

Personally i'd go for a provari at provapes. Cant go wrong with those cool VVs.

 

[JQside]

Upgrade in 6 months? Hmmmm....I can't help you because there are a few new mods going to hit the market that I have yet to try out. The biggest thing I will tell you is to stick with the type of PV you're using as long as it keeps you happy. As for an eGo being a newbie PV...nope. I'm not a newbie and I have about 30 eGo batteries that I still use when I go out.

Six months is a fair amount to time to wait for new things to come. I liken this thing to software development. Upgrades happen all the time whether it's a point upgrade or completely new version. I've been noticing, for instance, the vids I've been watching on YouTube were mostly a year old. The item I was reviewing is completely different from the new product.

 

[DaveP]

I agree that a 306 atty with a drip tip is a good upgrade (and cheap). Other things that won't break your pocketbook are the Riva, which will get you up to 3.7v for those juices that are a little bland at 3.4v. E-Liquid and Electronic Cigarette Shop - Category Listings sells a complete kit with 2 ecigs and a charger and cone for $29.95 (click the 20% off icon to get that price).

The other thing is the Madvapes variable voltage box mod. It's variable from 0v to 7.4v with a thumbwheel on the side. It uses 2 14500 batteries and only costs $35. The batteries will set you back about $5 apiece and a charge for those batteries is about $14.95. That will give you some experience in variable voltage. You'll also need a 3 ohm atty for higher voltages. It has a 510 connector, so your present attys will work with it.

Variable Voltage Box Mod