Virtues of the 'Screwdriver'

[lindsay]

I have a birthday coming up and was thinking a Srewdriver might be a nice pressie...I know it takes 901 atties but the TW starter kit provides a 510 converter, what else do I need to know?
and is it worth it's 69.99 price tag?
How does it compare to the Tornado etc, etc?
Many thanks!

[Scylla]

It seems an awful lot to pay for a humble Screwdriver - we've been spoilt by the TECC sale and previous special offers That said, TW's kit is comprehensive, and the model is very cheap to run because the batteries are so cheap from China (unless you buy a duff batch like I did for my MarkI, this is a MarkII of course).

My MarkI is very reliable, duff batteries aside

Hang on for more informed views from current users of the MarkII.

scylla

[Chrissie]

Lindsey, if you are quick you could get an SD mk11 body & atomiser for only £10.50 : -

www.theelectroniccigarette.co.uk/products/screwdriver-mkii-kits-accessories/the-screwdriver-e-ni-silver-body-product.html

You would of course then need to buy the batteries & charger from either TW or China.

[Scylla]

Tut tut, I thought they were sold out, great news from Chrissie

That puts a different light on it, Linds

scylla

[ragjoy]

i got an extra spare one today £13.50 with p+p.
there are only black ones left, there was 60 ish pm today.
you cant not buy one really.
raggy......

[beeper]

Good evening

Lindsay, I too hope to buy the Screwdriver soon so cannot help out as yet, but-

you may like to check out TECC as they have a 901 to 501 converter kit for £5.10, also a SD lanyard for 90p!, look under Screwdriver kit/accessories. b quick tho they're selling like really really fast. beepxxx

[Perpetua]

I like my Screwdriver MKII, don't love it like some of the other mods I've got mainly because of the button placement, that's just me, but am very happy with it's performance using a LR atomiser and it's in daily use.

Absolutely worth grabbing at the TECC sale prices you absolutely can't go wrong, although if you were going to pay £70 Lindsay, I'd suggest perhaps looking at some of the other big mods where you might have to pay a little more to get batts/charger as well, but it may have a little more versatility - being able to vape at a higher voltage.

I've just noticed someone has a Omega up for a swap but you never know they might be open to offers - Lisa speaks very well of hers.

[lindsay]

Thanks for all the replies...I'd love to snap up all these bargains right now, but I really have zero funds until November, so I will have to wait!
I am happy with my Tornado, so I could get lots of extras for it instead, but I was just wondering if I'm missing out somehow?
Are Screwdriver's/bigger mods a better vaping experience or does it mostly come down to running costs, cheaper spares etc??

[foxy9212]

I use my SDII every day at home. It's very reliable and works perfectly fine with a regular DSE901 atomizer. I did use it with a low resistance atty but, to be honest, the vapour wasn't that much better that it warranted the extra expense - the LR atties I had didn't last more than a week at most. I rather like the look of my SD with a black atty - matches the button lol.

The finish of the MKII silver is second to none and looks as good today as when I bought it months ago; I just buff it up with an e-cloth (microfibre) and the quality of manufacture is excellent. The batteries last a good long time between charges. All in all, it leaves my GG Slim for dead and was a great deal cheaper even at the full kit price.

Fox

[Perfectionist]

The Screwdriver was one of the first ever "Mods" way back when Noah was building his Ark !!

It has been far surpassed by the new generation of E-cigs like the Ego and Riva ...... really, the only Mods worth getting currently are the WetBox, Little Sister and of course the amazing new Precious !!

Pretty much all the other Mods out there are nothing more than fancy battery cases with no extra features or functionality ......

The Ego/Riva models have circuitry to regulate the current, which does drop the voltage slightly (so making your atty last longer) but keeps power consistent to the last puff, instead of the usual drop off curve that Lion batteries normally produce ....... they also have an automatic cut-off to let you know when to recharge as completely discharging Lion cells really kills their longevity .......

They don't need any extra chargers or batteries or "maintenance kits" ...... there are no problems with losing clips or springs, no need to keep anything lubricated or polished ...... it's simple and hassle free Vaping !!

They are also far more compact and elegant so don't make you look like a wierdo when Vaping in public - which is important as we all should be missionaries trying to spread E-cigs far and wide and bring more people on board the Vape Train !!

Finally, they are more cost effective in the long run, as you can pick up a Riva Starter Kit for as little as £20-25 squid now ...... those two batteries should easily last you a full year, by which time a new and better model will be available for you to buy !!

In short, "Mods" are no longer the smart way to Vape like they used to be - and the Screwdriver is one of the oldest and most outdated pieces of kit around ....... I'm afraid to say it doesn't really have any virtues at all anymore !!

[ragjoy]

well thats one opinion.
but IMO complete rubbish, for too many reasons to deal with right now.
raggy

[ragjoy]

The Screwdriver was one of the first ever "Mods" way back when Noah was building his Ark !!.
i dont believe that


It has been far surpassed by the new generation of E-cigs like the Ego and Riva ...... really, the only Mods worth getting currently are the WetBox, Little Sister and of course the amazing new Precious !!

Pretty much all the other Mods out there are nothing more than fancy battery cases with no extra features or functionality ......
that is the whole point of the SD OR MODS they are intended to deliver power to the atty with the least amount of possible problems

The Ego/Riva models have circuitry to regulate the current, which does drop the voltage slightly (so making your atty last longer) everyone has had a 6 week atty and also had a one day atty, using all types of ecigs but keeps power consistent to the last puff, instead of the usual drop off curve that Lion batteries normally produce ....... they also have an automatic cut-off to let you know when to recharge as completely discharging Lion cells really kills their longevity after one week using the SD you know when to change the battery, automatic cut offs go wrong even with tried and tested products, the SD does not suffer from this problem

They don't need any extra chargers or batteries or "maintenance kits" ...... there are no problems with losing clips or springs, no need to keep anything lubricated or polished ...... it's simple and hassle free Vaping !!
the SD only needs one type of charger, it does not need a maintainance kit, there are no clips, the only spring that can be lost is on the button, this wont be lost if used correctly, more than can be said for many buttons on other products that just stop working for any number of reasons

They are also far more compact and elegant so don't make you look like a wierdo when Vaping in public - which is important as we all should be missionaries trying to spread E-cigs far and wide and bring more people on board the Vape Train !!
you look like a wierdo with whatever ecig you are using too people who dont know what they are

Finally, they are more cost effective in the long run, as you can pick up a Riva Starter Kit for as little as £20-25 squid now ...... those two batteries should easily last you a full year, by which time a new and better model will be available for you to buy !!
the full price for the SD MK1 OR MK2 was possibly more expensive over a year, but trog sold MK1s BOGOF, the mk2 as we know is being sold at 70% off at the minute, this wont last, but will have to remain cheaper to stay with the newer products becoming available

In short, "Mods" are no longer the smart way to Vape like they used to be - and the Screwdriver is one of the oldest and most outdated pieces of kit around ....... I'm afraid to say it doesn't really have any virtues at all anymore !!

finally the last statement, is complete rubbish just get the opinions of the 1000s of users that still use them, and will still be able to use them when the riva etc etc has been re-invented time after time

generally the SD will out perform and outlast 95% of the new age ecigs.
i accept it has its faults, but its faults or failures are a lot fewer than those you have mentioned here.

all in all your opinion on the SD is very anti a product that in many ways showed the market where it should be going.

raggy

[profbeard]

Well said raggy

My preference for the SD is based on my experience with it - it is simple,it works and it is very durable. As I type I'm holding an MK1 SD bought in April 2009 which has been in daily use since then. I have never had to mend/replace anything - I just buy it atties and batteries...

[jaki]

Well put Raggy

In addition, I had a WetBox. Is is NOT a mod I would recommend to anyone else due to the poor build quality - drop it once and you would have a pile of plastic splinters with a little squeezy bottle and a scruffy heap of silicone. They are notorious for having a dodgy switch - it is flimsy and not up to regular use. There are other juice feed box mods of superior quality and before anyone else reads Perfectionists recommendations and goes to buy one, I urge you not to bother!

[maryl]

Hear hear for the Screwdriver! Well said Raggy. I have been vaping with the the SD1 from Trog for most of this year and am delighted with it. I just replace the atty every 2 weeks or so, change the battery in the morning and evening and drip away. No problems whatsoever, I can't be bothered looking around for anything else, why would I need to do that? It is reliable which allows me to get on with my life instead of faffing around with the latest gadgets which might or might not work properly.