What's with all the hate for...

[jj2]

I got auto but only use every once in a while. They are great when they work right but they do seem to have their good and bad days.
Nicostick is my main one when away from home and where I have to recharge the auto once a day, I only have to charge the Nico's about every three.
Just seems to be less of a hassle.

 

[BobbiBilbo]

I too am an auto-battery user. I prefer the hands-free vaping option.

 

[catlvr]

I have a couple of auto batteries. I like using them when I'm out working in the garden. Haven't had any problems with them yet. I use only manuals at work. Charging and changing them out doesn't bother me at all. Kinda helps pass the hours.

 

[WillyB]

Auto-Batteries

Ok, maybe hate is the wrong word. But the general feeling I've gotten from these forums is that auto-batteries are far inferior to manuals. It even stopped me from buying automatic batteries for a while. But no more!

I received my first auto today for my 401 after using only manuals on it for the past week that I've had it and manuals on my 510 for the 5 months that I've had it and I gotta say, it performs on par with both of the manual batteries. The draw is easy and consistent. I always get good throat hit and vapor. What's the problem here?

By now you've read all the opinions. Do note that usually manuals are sealed (a good thing), not so on the 401. Even if you never drip the 401 batts always accumulate a lot of juice at the connection/threads. Keep wiping.