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I'm not a fan of the Lambo 4.0, gave mine away. It does ok with single coil cartos, but the vapor production drop off as the battery dies really kills it for me. I found myself swapping batteries multiple times a day.
Really sickening how you constantly browbeat the zmax.
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Here is Lavatube Kit for $80
And the Acrylimax for $80
Keep in mind the lavatube kit comes with everything you need to get started for the same price as the acrylimax, which would require approximately $30 more to get everything you would need.
the lt can be found cheaper...I've seen them go as low as 40 for the kit...
also...let's compare apples to apples...the lt you linked was a kit, the whole shebang, yet the acrilimax is just a tube...nothing to really compare here other than your oversights in showing comparison fir the two units.
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if you like the form factor of tube mods and want cheap...get a lavatube.
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OK... so this thread finally has brought me out of lurk mode after 2 1/2 months of reading and researching, and a month or so after registering here.
For a little background on myself, I started with some KR808 cig-a-likes, went to some 1000mah eGo-T passthroughs, and then got a Joyetech eGo-T Mod. About 3 weeks ago I made the jump to a ProVari v2 and really haven't looked back.
I'm rather curious to hear everyone's perspective on the eGo-T Mod. It's not VV or VW, but does have an unregulated mode that bumps the voltage up to 3.7v on a fresh battery. I don't believe (correct me if I'm wrong) the voltage is consistent as you get diminishing returns as the battery drains, but this is the unit that convinced me that I needed a VV device. And I believe it's well within the price range of the OP.
I'm also curious as to people's opinions on the Galileo. The Galileo approaches triple digit figures expense-wise so may not be for the OP, but I do believe it's readily available in Europe (and now in the U.S. as well). It's also not a VV device but accommodates several battery configurations.
A couple other options might be the Nomad DSE905 (Screwdriver MKII in EU?) and TEC MOD Telescoping APV.
Yes, I realize that none of the mods I've mentioned here are VV or VW, but from reading through the thread I don't remember that being a criteria as much as looks and function.
For a little background on myself, I started with some KR808 cig-a-likes, went to some 1000mah eGo-T passthroughs, and then got a Joyetech eGo-T Mod. About 3 weeks ago I made the jump to a ProVari v2 and really haven't looked back.
I'm rather curious to hear everyone's perspective on the eGo-T Mod. It's not VV or VW, but does have an unregulated mode that bumps the voltage up to 3.7v on a fresh battery. I don't believe (correct me if I'm wrong) the voltage is consistent as you get diminishing returns as the battery drains, but this is the unit that convinced me that I needed a VV device. And I believe it's well within the price range of the OP.
I'm also curious as to people's opinions on the Galileo. The Galileo approaches triple digit figures expense-wise so may not be for the OP, but I do believe it's readily available in Europe (and now in the U.S. as well). It's also not a VV device but accommodates several battery configurations.
A couple other options might be the Nomad DSE905 (Screwdriver MKII in EU?) and TEC MOD Telescoping APV.
Yes, I realize that none of the mods I've mentioned here are VV or VW, but from reading through the thread I don't remember that being a criteria as much as looks and function.
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ok kool and if not a tube mod what else would you recommend sorry to be a pain
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for box mods the only thing I've tried is a reo, and its amazing, but expensive...the gripper, as I've stated before, would be my recommendation still otherwise.
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Hi Mark,
The Zmax version 2 is actually very accurate, and the one a lot of people are after right now. Comes in stainless steel and is quite sturdy. I haven't looked into the Lambo 4 as much but is also probably a good device.
Some test results on the Zmax V2 (Also called the Powertube Zmax) below:
Morandir test results on the 18350 - RMS on watts
Morandir test results on the 18650 - RMS on watts
Stefan's test results on volts and watts Use Google translate for this one.
Solemn Penguin on the variable voltage. He compares the Zmax v1, Zmax v2, Provari and Varitox for accuracy.
once again, we've been over the zmax, the guy said he didn't have the cash for one.
He posted that he was looking at a lambo 4 or a Zmax. Maybe you should read the thread.
There are Co-op discussions at the moment where a Zmax v2 can be picked up for $60 including shipping (btw, I'm not in the Co-op, just posting for info). The Co-op one is the Sigelei version, not the Smoktech, but people using it have said it works fine:
http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...nless-steel-zmax-tuned-display-vrms-wrms.html
If he wants to change his mind he can. Since he posted that I gave him some up to date info, done on the Smoktech Zmax v2. The Sigelei has the same internals but comes with an OLED screen.
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here is a question for you....on all the reviews on vv mods I hear people saying 4.2/4.5 is the sweet spot well my ego upgrade has a 4.2 setting so what would be the benefits of getting a mod as im sure there are many please explain
"here is a question for you....on all the reviews on vv mods I hear people saying 4.2/4.5 is the sweet spot well my ego upgrade has a 4.2 setting so what would be the benefits of getting a mod as im sure there are many please explain"
Durability to withstand drops and accidental rough handling w/o breaking (like an eGo).
Expected life expectancy measured in years, instead of weeks or months (like an eGo).
Longer battery life. Mod batteries can last 10 - 36 hours per charge.
Cheaper batteries. Around $10 each. Expected lifetime around one year.
Easier to change out a small spent battery with another one instead of grabbing an entire new vaping device (like an eGo).
Being that most mods are larger in size, they can carry larger capacity juice tanks. (up to 7ml)
I think I already made these points earlier in this thread.
http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/new-members-forum/347882-mod-should-i-get-4.html#post7687117
Durability to withstand drops and accidental rough handling w/o breaking (like an eGo).
Expected life expectancy measured in years, instead of weeks or months (like an eGo).
Longer battery life. Mod batteries can last 10 - 36 hours per charge.
Cheaper batteries. Around $10 each. Expected lifetime around one year.
Easier to change out a small spent battery with another one instead of grabbing an entire new vaping device (like an eGo).
Being that most mods are larger in size, they can carry larger capacity juice tanks. (up to 7ml)
I think I already made these points earlier in this thread.
http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/new-members-forum/347882-mod-should-i-get-4.html#post7687117
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Holy crap this thread blew up! on to my opinion and testing of several things......Again, these are my opinions and your experience may be different. What i may like may not be the same for you i'm just giving some food for thought. (see my avatar pic for my mods and devices)
Chrome lavatube aka Lambo, I have both manufactured versions, the one from L-Rider and the one from Young June, both are good pieces, the threading can be a bit dodgy and loosely hold your carto/atty/tank system and have slightly different features. both are very durable pieces as far as build goes (i am a commercial HVAC tech and can be very hard on stuff as i likes to fall out of pockets and get dropped or knocked over...ect) The L-Rider version will not accept devices with the ego skirting with out an extension due to the design of the drip well. i also have a black mini lava tube that does not have a drip-well and fits into the same as described for the Chrome versions. For the price you pay they can be a decent start into the larger vv mod world while you save up for the better one.
The VV Gripper, inexpensive, nice fit and finish but not very durable for someone like me, still have it and use it from time to time. also for the price a nice introduction to the vv mod world while you save up for the better one.
The super Ego VV (tall skinny black one next to the gripper in the pic) For around $30.00 US not a bad ego style VV mod. it has the option to change the battery and charge separately or charge it like the normal Ego we know and love. Durable and has the feel of a long Ego with a "rubberized" finish which is nice. i find myself using this one more as of right now.
The Provari. I do NOT own one of these yet but i do plan on owning one at some point. it does have its advantages and disadvantages like ALL vaping devices. It does seem to be the "Cadillac of the vaping world" and i will own one even just to say i have one.
The Z-Max/Acrylimax. I do not one one of these either as of yet but i have played with one and have become a fan of the variable wattage concept and will get one eventually.........yes i did mention in my first post that i recommend one and i do mainly because you have the option of choosing either variable voltage OR variable wattage, it gives you options and lets you choose whats best for you all in one device, that is big in my book.
Again these are simply my opinions and experiences with devices and i'm just giving food for thought. Please choose what is best for you and keeps you off cigarettes that is the best device in the world don't hate someone because they don't like the same device you do.
Thanks for reading if you made it this far and sorry for the long post but i felt i needed to share. Live long and Vape on!
Chrome lavatube aka Lambo, I have both manufactured versions, the one from L-Rider and the one from Young June, both are good pieces, the threading can be a bit dodgy and loosely hold your carto/atty/tank system and have slightly different features. both are very durable pieces as far as build goes (i am a commercial HVAC tech and can be very hard on stuff as i likes to fall out of pockets and get dropped or knocked over...ect) The L-Rider version will not accept devices with the ego skirting with out an extension due to the design of the drip well. i also have a black mini lava tube that does not have a drip-well and fits into the same as described for the Chrome versions. For the price you pay they can be a decent start into the larger vv mod world while you save up for the better one.
The VV Gripper, inexpensive, nice fit and finish but not very durable for someone like me, still have it and use it from time to time. also for the price a nice introduction to the vv mod world while you save up for the better one.
The super Ego VV (tall skinny black one next to the gripper in the pic) For around $30.00 US not a bad ego style VV mod. it has the option to change the battery and charge separately or charge it like the normal Ego we know and love. Durable and has the feel of a long Ego with a "rubberized" finish which is nice. i find myself using this one more as of right now.
The Provari. I do NOT own one of these yet but i do plan on owning one at some point. it does have its advantages and disadvantages like ALL vaping devices. It does seem to be the "Cadillac of the vaping world" and i will own one even just to say i have one.
The Z-Max/Acrylimax. I do not one one of these either as of yet but i have played with one and have become a fan of the variable wattage concept and will get one eventually.........yes i did mention in my first post that i recommend one and i do mainly because you have the option of choosing either variable voltage OR variable wattage, it gives you options and lets you choose whats best for you all in one device, that is big in my book.
Again these are simply my opinions and experiences with devices and i'm just giving food for thought. Please choose what is best for you and keeps you off cigarettes that is the best device in the world don't hate someone because they don't like the same device you do.
Thanks for reading if you made it this far and sorry for the long post but i felt i needed to share. Live long and Vape on!
great post hotrod I keep going back to the gripper I know it may not last but from what iv read it will do the job like you say till I save up
plus I really like the look of it lol but i also like the lambo 4 so right now its one of them 2
plus I really like the look of it lol but i also like the lambo 4 so right now its one of them 2
I have 11 mods now and out of all including the ggts, my go to beast seems to stay the provari v2
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