Hi Vaping Underground members, In this review i take a look at the Vega Pod System from Phinesstech. The Phiness Vega Pod System was supplied for the purpose of this review by Ariel from Vandyvape.
http://www.phinesstech.com/index.php/detail/pod/4
Introduction
Phinesstech is a sister company setup to keep certain products such as pod devices separate from other products by Vandyvape and here we have the first product using the Phiness brand, the Vega pod system. The Vega is a tiny stealth device which comes in 12 different colour/design variations and features dual activation switches for a responsive reliable vape and top-fill pods, let's give this little cutie a look!
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In The Box
Contents:
1 Phiness Vega Device
1 Micro USB Cable
1 Lanyard
1 Manual
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Aesthetics and Ergonomics
The Vega comes in cardboard packaging with viewing window the same shape as the device so the Vega with pre-installed pod is on full show. I received the Crystal Purple version which features Purple Resin panels front and back, the options are, Zircon Green, Volcano Orange, Pine Cone Green, Coral Red, Crystal Purple, Rock Grey, Peacock Green, Carbon Fiber Black, Leather Gem Blue, Leather Black, Leather Python Green and Leather Diamond Black. The colour/design refers to the front and back panels and as already mentioned the one i received has Purple Resin panels with "PHINESS" on a small plaque at the top of the front one. The pod is much narrower than the device and the Black mouthpiece protrudes out the centre of the top of the device. We have cutouts at the top of one side and to the corresponding edge of the top for the fitting of the included metallic chain link lanyard, it's quite nice but in all honesty i would sooner of received an extra pod. On the opposite side to where we have the lanyard cutout we have a small LED indicator towards the bottom, on the base we have printed safety marks and branding, also on the base we find the micro USB port. The Vega's main chassis is Zinc Alloy and i can vouch that the Resin versions have genuine Resin panels and not stickers. The tiny device (possibly the smallest pod device available) just get's swallowed up by the hand and is fantastic build quality.
Comparison between Aspire AVP, Caliburn and Vega, it's tiny!
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Vega Specs and Features:
Dimensions - 66mm by 28mm by 12mm
Integrated 250mAh Rechargeable Battery
Wattage Output Range: 5-15W
Zinc-Alloy Chassis Construction
Draw-Activated Firing Mechanism
LED Battery Life Indicator Light
Lanyard Attachment Point
1mL Refillable Pod
1.5ohm Integrated Coil
Top Fill System - Under Drip Tip
Micro USB Port
Colours/Designs: Zircon Green, Volcano Orange, Pine Cone Green, Coral Red, Crystal Purple, Rock Grey, Peacock Green, Carbon Fiber Black, Leather Gem Blue, Leather Black, Leather Python Green, Leather Diamond Black
Note: 90g is the weight of the kit in packaging including lanyard, the device actually weighs less than 30g with full pod inserted!
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The Pod
The Vega houses a tiny 1ml pod which in return houses a 1.5ohm coil with organic cotton as it's wicking material but no other specs about the coil is given which is disappointing. The Black mouthpiece pulls off without difficulty but it's not loose either so good job! This reveals a slightly frosted rectangular pod so no issues whatsoever with seeing your juice level. With mouthpiece removed looking at the top of the pod we have the central air pipe opening and to each side a fair size fill port so air can escape from one while filling via the other, the ports will accommodate most nozzles so full marks for this quick and easy top-fill method. Looking at the base of the pod we can see an orange sticker that needs removing leaving the two contacts and air opening between. I don't watch or read reviews of items that i know i will be reviewing before doing my own review but i was unaware the Phiness was Vandyvape's sister company so didn't think i would be reviewing the Vega so have watched a couple of reviews, in those reviews it was said that 2 pods would be included but i received the retail version that very disappointingly included only one pod, not good enough!
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Fitting The Pod
The pod is much narrower than the device so we have a central bay for the pod to be inserted into. Looking inside the bay it's neat and tidy and we can see both the Gold plated, spring loaded contacts and opening which leads to the dual switches. The pod can be inserted either way and is just press fitted in place. Despite just being press fitted there is very little movement and none during use. Once fitted the juice level can't be seen but it's easy enough just to pull the pod out to check. Although the pod is top-fill more often than not the pod will come out the device when moving the mouthpiece but because you need to remove the pod to see the juice level i don't see it as an issue.
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Using The Device
The Vega is a simple draw activated device which i can't be certain because of the lack of clarity on both the website and in the manual but my experience using the device leads me to believe it's constant output as it gives a very consistent vape throughout the battery life. The device does have an LED indication light which lights up one of three colours when vaping. To vape simply take a draw and if the LED lights Purple we have almost a full battery, Blue medium life and Red means the battery is low, exact percentages aren't given but they are spaced out nicely. The LED also gives various flashes to indicate any safety protections kicking in.
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Protections
Short Circuit Protection
Open Circuit Protection
10 Seconds Cut-off
Low Battery Protection
Overcharge Protection
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Review Continued Below:
http://www.phinesstech.com/index.php/detail/pod/4
Introduction
Phinesstech is a sister company setup to keep certain products such as pod devices separate from other products by Vandyvape and here we have the first product using the Phiness brand, the Vega pod system. The Vega is a tiny stealth device which comes in 12 different colour/design variations and features dual activation switches for a responsive reliable vape and top-fill pods, let's give this little cutie a look!
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In The Box
Contents:
1 Phiness Vega Device
1 Micro USB Cable
1 Lanyard
1 Manual
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Aesthetics and Ergonomics
The Vega comes in cardboard packaging with viewing window the same shape as the device so the Vega with pre-installed pod is on full show. I received the Crystal Purple version which features Purple Resin panels front and back, the options are, Zircon Green, Volcano Orange, Pine Cone Green, Coral Red, Crystal Purple, Rock Grey, Peacock Green, Carbon Fiber Black, Leather Gem Blue, Leather Black, Leather Python Green and Leather Diamond Black. The colour/design refers to the front and back panels and as already mentioned the one i received has Purple Resin panels with "PHINESS" on a small plaque at the top of the front one. The pod is much narrower than the device and the Black mouthpiece protrudes out the centre of the top of the device. We have cutouts at the top of one side and to the corresponding edge of the top for the fitting of the included metallic chain link lanyard, it's quite nice but in all honesty i would sooner of received an extra pod. On the opposite side to where we have the lanyard cutout we have a small LED indicator towards the bottom, on the base we have printed safety marks and branding, also on the base we find the micro USB port. The Vega's main chassis is Zinc Alloy and i can vouch that the Resin versions have genuine Resin panels and not stickers. The tiny device (possibly the smallest pod device available) just get's swallowed up by the hand and is fantastic build quality.
Comparison between Aspire AVP, Caliburn and Vega, it's tiny!
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Vega Specs and Features:
Dimensions - 66mm by 28mm by 12mm
Integrated 250mAh Rechargeable Battery
Wattage Output Range: 5-15W
Zinc-Alloy Chassis Construction
Draw-Activated Firing Mechanism
LED Battery Life Indicator Light
Lanyard Attachment Point
1mL Refillable Pod
1.5ohm Integrated Coil
Top Fill System - Under Drip Tip
Micro USB Port
Colours/Designs: Zircon Green, Volcano Orange, Pine Cone Green, Coral Red, Crystal Purple, Rock Grey, Peacock Green, Carbon Fiber Black, Leather Gem Blue, Leather Black, Leather Python Green, Leather Diamond Black
Note: 90g is the weight of the kit in packaging including lanyard, the device actually weighs less than 30g with full pod inserted!
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The Pod
The Vega houses a tiny 1ml pod which in return houses a 1.5ohm coil with organic cotton as it's wicking material but no other specs about the coil is given which is disappointing. The Black mouthpiece pulls off without difficulty but it's not loose either so good job! This reveals a slightly frosted rectangular pod so no issues whatsoever with seeing your juice level. With mouthpiece removed looking at the top of the pod we have the central air pipe opening and to each side a fair size fill port so air can escape from one while filling via the other, the ports will accommodate most nozzles so full marks for this quick and easy top-fill method. Looking at the base of the pod we can see an orange sticker that needs removing leaving the two contacts and air opening between. I don't watch or read reviews of items that i know i will be reviewing before doing my own review but i was unaware the Phiness was Vandyvape's sister company so didn't think i would be reviewing the Vega so have watched a couple of reviews, in those reviews it was said that 2 pods would be included but i received the retail version that very disappointingly included only one pod, not good enough!
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Fitting The Pod
The pod is much narrower than the device so we have a central bay for the pod to be inserted into. Looking inside the bay it's neat and tidy and we can see both the Gold plated, spring loaded contacts and opening which leads to the dual switches. The pod can be inserted either way and is just press fitted in place. Despite just being press fitted there is very little movement and none during use. Once fitted the juice level can't be seen but it's easy enough just to pull the pod out to check. Although the pod is top-fill more often than not the pod will come out the device when moving the mouthpiece but because you need to remove the pod to see the juice level i don't see it as an issue.
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Using The Device
The Vega is a simple draw activated device which i can't be certain because of the lack of clarity on both the website and in the manual but my experience using the device leads me to believe it's constant output as it gives a very consistent vape throughout the battery life. The device does have an LED indication light which lights up one of three colours when vaping. To vape simply take a draw and if the LED lights Purple we have almost a full battery, Blue medium life and Red means the battery is low, exact percentages aren't given but they are spaced out nicely. The LED also gives various flashes to indicate any safety protections kicking in.
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Protections
Short Circuit Protection
Open Circuit Protection
10 Seconds Cut-off
Low Battery Protection
Overcharge Protection
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Review Continued Below:
