iTaste CLK! Starter Kit First Impressions
The packaging:
Note: I just got this bad boy in the mail this morning, so I haven't been using it for very long. I'll post a full review in a day or two.
The packaging was nice and easy to open, I'm actually going to hold onto this box for travel purposes. The charger is a lot longer than the eGo ones (I'll measure them both and include lengths in the full review) which is nice, especially because the CLK is a pass-through, meaning you can use it while its charging. The battery feels good in your hand, its definitely a little bit bigger than I expected, but its certainly not bulky. It has a good weight to it, and feels very durable.
The tank is made of plastic, and is composed of the atomizer and the plastic tank and drip tip (which are one piece).The tank is a little smaller than I'm used to, but its not too bad. It looks great on the battery, and works pretty well. It's a tight-draw but I don't mind that too much. The only problem I'm having is occasionally pulling through some juice, I'm not sure if its this tank or a mistake I made when filling it.
The battery button is displays three different colors; green, yellow, and red, to indicate the charge level remaining. It takes 3 clicks, not 5, to turn it on/off. The variable voltage is at presets from 3.5 to 5.0, twisting the bottom and hearing that 'click' is very satisfying. It doesn't feel like it will get accidentally changed or break-off. It comes with a beauty ring (for use with larger tanks) that looks great on it. It also has a lanyard, which appears to be made well and is very convenient. It also has overcharge protection, meaning you won't accidentally overcharge your battery, I'm a huge fan of this feature. I'm impressed with the quality of this kit, especially when you realize its only about 10 dollars more than an eGo starter kit.
Tips:
The first time you fill your new tank, let it sit for about 5 minutes before using it. I didn't let mine wick up, causing accidental dry-burning.
Comparisons:
Battery-
eGo-T 900mAh vs. iTaste CLK 800mAh
The iTaste CLK is actually larger in size despite the difference in battery power. I haven't been using it long enough to comment on battery life, but the additional features this one possesses already make it a winner in my book.
Tank-
Kanger T3S vs. iClear 16D
The iClear 16D is thinner and shorter than the Kanger T3S, and has a smaller capacity. The iClear 16D's atomizer boasts 4 wicks as opposed to the 2 wicks on the Kanger T3S's atomizer. It's not a bad tank, but I think I still prefer my T3S to it.