Just received the iStick 100w today.
This is to provide some info for those, like myself, that just want an inexpensive mod that works. Having owned an iStick 50w, with no issues, then a KBOX 40w, I figured it was worth a shot.
No pic's, but here's a very quick first impression & rundown if anyone's interested.
Feel - It just feels right. While obviously bigger then the iStick 50w and KBOX 40w, I think the 100w conforms better in the hand. For me, it's extremely comfortable to use.
510 connector - Seems of good quality and the atty secures down nicely and doesn't wiggle at all. Looking closer, on mine at least, it is raised just a tiny bit, 0.11 mm, above the top cap which makes the atty appear flush yet it doesn't scratch the top.
Trigger - Curved surface, good click/feel and no rattle. Feels comfortable whether triggered via the forefinger, the thumb or even the spot between the thumb and forefinger depending on how you hold it.
+/- Buttons - The +/- buttons do rattle a bit more then expected. Gives it a cheap feeling which could/should have been avoided.
Cover fit - The battery cover does have an ever so slightly raised edge on the end and slightly lowered edge on the side. It's VERY minor and I don't notice it at all when holding the mod in either orientation.
Cover magnets - Strong, no fear of the cover popping off accidentally while in use.
End Caps - The top & bottom caps are slightly off center, flush on one side, very slight overlap on the other. The same thing I noticed on the iStick 50w.
Batteries - Parallel.
Charging - Haven't tried it, don't know if I will. But, it is there if I need it.
Weight - 148.1g without batteries, 235.4g with 2x batteries.
Updates:
Screen orientation - I'm using the screen flipped and it resets to default when changing the batteries.
Overall, while I would prefer that the +/- buttons didn't rattle, for the price point and being able to use 2x removable 18650's, I think it's well worth it. After all, this is meant to be a useable yet inexpensive mod.
As always, time will tell.
This is to provide some info for those, like myself, that just want an inexpensive mod that works. Having owned an iStick 50w, with no issues, then a KBOX 40w, I figured it was worth a shot.
No pic's, but here's a very quick first impression & rundown if anyone's interested.
Feel - It just feels right. While obviously bigger then the iStick 50w and KBOX 40w, I think the 100w conforms better in the hand. For me, it's extremely comfortable to use.
510 connector - Seems of good quality and the atty secures down nicely and doesn't wiggle at all. Looking closer, on mine at least, it is raised just a tiny bit, 0.11 mm, above the top cap which makes the atty appear flush yet it doesn't scratch the top.
Trigger - Curved surface, good click/feel and no rattle. Feels comfortable whether triggered via the forefinger, the thumb or even the spot between the thumb and forefinger depending on how you hold it.
+/- Buttons - The +/- buttons do rattle a bit more then expected. Gives it a cheap feeling which could/should have been avoided.
Cover fit - The battery cover does have an ever so slightly raised edge on the end and slightly lowered edge on the side. It's VERY minor and I don't notice it at all when holding the mod in either orientation.
Cover magnets - Strong, no fear of the cover popping off accidentally while in use.
End Caps - The top & bottom caps are slightly off center, flush on one side, very slight overlap on the other. The same thing I noticed on the iStick 50w.
Batteries - Parallel.
Charging - Haven't tried it, don't know if I will. But, it is there if I need it.
Weight - 148.1g without batteries, 235.4g with 2x batteries.
Updates:
Screen orientation - I'm using the screen flipped and it resets to default when changing the batteries.
Overall, while I would prefer that the +/- buttons didn't rattle, for the price point and being able to use 2x removable 18650's, I think it's well worth it. After all, this is meant to be a useable yet inexpensive mod.
As always, time will tell.
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