I've been smoking e-cigarettes since last December now. I First started with an rn4081, and an early 501 cartomizer setup (which I actually rejected generally in favor of the RN4081 due to the much easier use and refill-ability of this model).
Time passed by and I found that as it did, the desire for analogs was increasing again. After a lapse and about a month of analog smoking, I decided to upgrade to a "serious" model.
I did my research here on the forums; people have a lot of fine things to say about the Ego around here, but regardless the information on this site helped me determine what I wanted: A mod with a manual battery and a commonly-used cartridge.
I considered an Ego, but what really appealed to me more was the Screwdriver.
As a cost comparison, I looked into possibly choosing a DSE-905 instead, as it tends to be marketed as an "improved Screwdriver" or the "Screwdriver Mk3". I'm sure its a great device with many happy users out there; but its design completely misses the point of the screwdriver's philosophy, which is what drew me too it.
The screwdriver is a perfectly engineered device. It uses common, off-the-shelf parts, with a design that is made as simply and as easy-to-service as possible. It combines a big battery with the commonly available atomizer and cartridge, and thus will serve very well over the long term.
I have to say, I am liking the SD MK2 so far, after a few weeks of use. I have moved to using it with low-resistance 510 atomizers via an adapter, however, just because these produce clouds of vapor with very easy draws (the Screwdriver mk2 is threaded for 901s). If I could go back I'd probably end up ordering the recently-reworked MK1, with a 510 threading. The 901 atomizers are still nice, though, for a relaxed smoke; they produce a better tasting flavor, and the vapor feels 'denser' if less in quantity and requiring a much slower, longer drag for full effect; I still put them on sometimes to just sit for awhile puffing away in a relaxed fashion.
The convenience of the SD is great. It boils juice pretty quickly, requiring topping off or the carrying of an extra filled cartridge or two with you for a days worth of use, but These batteries last almost two days of heavy use, and the amount of smoke is hardly at all diminished until just about the very moment that the battery completely "dies".
All in all I'm quite happy with this device; I've since been stocking up on atties and ejuice instead of constantly replacing the tiny, underpowered batteries such as those found in 'typical' e-cigs.
I have to give this device my hearty recommendation.
Time passed by and I found that as it did, the desire for analogs was increasing again. After a lapse and about a month of analog smoking, I decided to upgrade to a "serious" model.
I did my research here on the forums; people have a lot of fine things to say about the Ego around here, but regardless the information on this site helped me determine what I wanted: A mod with a manual battery and a commonly-used cartridge.
I considered an Ego, but what really appealed to me more was the Screwdriver.
As a cost comparison, I looked into possibly choosing a DSE-905 instead, as it tends to be marketed as an "improved Screwdriver" or the "Screwdriver Mk3". I'm sure its a great device with many happy users out there; but its design completely misses the point of the screwdriver's philosophy, which is what drew me too it.
The screwdriver is a perfectly engineered device. It uses common, off-the-shelf parts, with a design that is made as simply and as easy-to-service as possible. It combines a big battery with the commonly available atomizer and cartridge, and thus will serve very well over the long term.
I have to say, I am liking the SD MK2 so far, after a few weeks of use. I have moved to using it with low-resistance 510 atomizers via an adapter, however, just because these produce clouds of vapor with very easy draws (the Screwdriver mk2 is threaded for 901s). If I could go back I'd probably end up ordering the recently-reworked MK1, with a 510 threading. The 901 atomizers are still nice, though, for a relaxed smoke; they produce a better tasting flavor, and the vapor feels 'denser' if less in quantity and requiring a much slower, longer drag for full effect; I still put them on sometimes to just sit for awhile puffing away in a relaxed fashion.
The convenience of the SD is great. It boils juice pretty quickly, requiring topping off or the carrying of an extra filled cartridge or two with you for a days worth of use, but These batteries last almost two days of heavy use, and the amount of smoke is hardly at all diminished until just about the very moment that the battery completely "dies".
All in all I'm quite happy with this device; I've since been stocking up on atties and ejuice instead of constantly replacing the tiny, underpowered batteries such as those found in 'typical' e-cigs.
I have to give this device my hearty recommendation.