jmhester Posted March 13, 2010 Posted March 13, 2010 Ever since I got the VP-PT, I've been looking for a portable version. Once you have the beautiful 5v wonder, it's hard to settle for anything less. All the 6v units burned the juice and tasted like crap. A new supposed 5v unit I got is a HUGE disappointment (video coming soon). So here is the secret: high voltage atty! I got some hv 510 attys from eastmall, popped 2 RCR123A batts in the Indulgence, and it is amazing! Pure heaven, boys and girls! From my calculations, the current is slightly less than a 5v unit with a standard atty but for some reason, the experience is nearly the same. Just thought I would share this with all the poor souls that own a VP-PT and long for a pocket size version.
Brian Posted March 13, 2010 Posted March 13, 2010 Yep, should be getting 8 watts. Oddly, that's kinda what I've been thinking would be my sweet spot. Was planning to try that myself. Thanks man - guess I gotta get some CR123A (Tenergy, of course) for my BSB and some 4.5ohm HV Atty's.
nana Posted March 13, 2010 Posted March 13, 2010 Now that sounds like what I've been looking for! A portable 5v is what I'm needing. Or...maybe just wanting...but nonetheless....I think I may have to add this one to the list. Can't wait to find out which one I need to avoid.
Brian Posted March 13, 2010 Posted March 13, 2010 Dr J - you had to get the additional cup for $20 to use 6v, right? So really you're looking at $80 + $15 shipping?
jmhester Posted March 13, 2010 Author Posted March 13, 2010 Dr J - you had to get the additional cup for $20 to use 6v, right? So really you're looking at $80 + $15 shipping? Yep. I got the extended cup but I got it with the 18650 battery. I found out the cups are the same but they just include either 2 RCR123As or 1 18650. Since I didn't have an 18650, I decided that was the way to go. But you can get either one and they work with either battery set. I also picked up the USB adapter and I have to say, it performs just as well as the VP-PT. It did throw an error when I plugged it into the computer so it doesn't work there. But I plugged it into the wall adapter that came with the VP-PT and it works great! The cord is really short, though. The total cost was $106.70 + $15.00 shipping = $121.70
mcquinn Posted March 13, 2010 Posted March 13, 2010 (edited) You can go to a computer or office store and buy a usb extension cable ,they are the bomb ,you don't have sit next to an outlet that way.The thing about high voltage atty's was discussed in detail in the string " Watts Rate Topic: " Edited March 13, 2010 by mcquinn
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