Today I'd like to introduce Vladdin.
Vladdin is a towed activated closed pod system using a 1.5ml pod. This device
is provided by Vladdin for auditing purposes, but it will not affect my ability
to provide 100% honest auditing. It can be purchased directly from Vladdin for
$36.90, or at many popular retailers. It is available in TPD compatible with
18mg and standard 50mg versions. Both versions use nic salt. Pods are sold in
two or four groups, with four flavors to choose from. There are VCT(vanilla/custard/tobacco),
tobacco ice, peppermint tobacco and salt NIX northern tobacco, which is the
pods that the device contains. There is also a blend of four packets, each
containing a pod.
Vladdin comes in a flat rectangular gray
box. The front features an
upraised picture of the device, jumbo nicotine warning, a few bullets that
highlight features like the magnetic connectors, a sticker in what I assume to
be Chinese, another sicker that has the pod flavor and strength in the upper
left corner, and Vladdin printed in reflective foil inside of a black circle.
There's also a glossy pattern that looks like somebody went crazy with a
Spirograph around the black circle overlapping the top and side of the box
wrapping to the back. On the left side of the box are black Vladdin,
directory listings, and some hieroglyphs. On the right is the black Vladdin and
barcode sticker. The top just has
Vladdin in black. At the bottom is
a barcode sticker and a black box with the production batch number and pod
expiration date. Turn it over and you'll find another big nicotine warning. The
device is also briefly described in the book, listing basic juice ingredients
and warning against nicotine in five languages. Below the text wall are contact
information, country of origin information, and few warning pictograms.
Package photo
Inside the box is a sliding plastic tray
with individual parts of the Vladdin, usb cable, and pods. The pod itself has
an aluminum foil sealed plastic container. All the documents are under the
tray. There is a quick launch guide, warning guide and warranty card.
box
Vladdin is a slender "stick" pod
system with a metal frame. While everything in the publicity, packaging and
online availability list or display color is black, the units I receive are definitely
black chrome. Instead of using labels, Vladdin USES magnets to hold the pods in
place. The top Angle makes the pod only fit at the matching Angle. USB ports
can be found at the bottom of the device. There's a bright white LED on the
front of Vladdin, which glows when you draw and flicker to remind you of
certain battery conditions, such as charging, full, or dead batteries. LED side
function Vladdin is written vertically in the lower right corner. It is
difficult to describe the overall shape of the device. It bulges in the center
and gradually thins, with a narrow edge on both sides. One side bends to you,
the other to you.
Photos of equipment
The pod and equipment are identical in
shape. The top of the lip is black and the rest is transparent. A curved
transparent window on one side of the upper part of the black helps you monitor
the current level of the pod. The top of the pod is tilted to match the Angle
of the device, and the bottom is slightly narrow to fit the device inside. When
you first open the pod, there is a small silicon plug in the mouth that needs
to be removed. If you want to use it as a pocket plug, it can be re-inserted.
In addition, there is a color-coded hard plastic cup covering the bottom of the
pods. The color matches the taste of the juice. Below there is a sticker
covering the air hole and part of the cover contact also needs to be removed
before evaporation. Contact lenses look gold-plated.
Photos of pods
The magnetic contact system works well. If
you swing the pod back and forth, there's a little game, but it's firmly
anchored. Like any pod system I've used, the bottom contact/air inlet area
appears to have a little bit of leakage. In most cases, it remains fairly dry,
with only minimal juice loss concentrated in the pods at the bottom, but a few
times I pulled the pods fully soaked in the juice on the sides except the
bottom. There doesn't seem to be any condensation problems, and any leaks are
pods hidden in the pocket. I have never found any random juice out of some pod
system outside my hands and equipment.
It's worth noting that if you're one of
those people who's afraid of ceramics, this pod USES ceramic coils. I can't
find solid resistance on them. Vladdin to their specification 1.2 Ω 1.5 Ω
resistance. The maximum power of the device is up to 12 watts. The battery is
only 350mAh, but it seems to have a good life. At full charge, I can kill
almost the entire pod, leaving only so much power left when the battery runs
out. Steam output is significantly reduced after the battery, about half way.
Leds don't show battery life very well. It's easier to draw than anything else.
It doesn't change color, flash, or show any sign of current battery power, only
darkens slightly as it decreases. When you plug in Vladdin and pull it out, it
flashes, the battery is full, or the battery is dead. If you need to repair
your network card while charging, Vladdin supports direct access. In terms of
charging, it's not the fastest, but it's also not slow. It's in the middle in
terms of charging speed.
It's easy to use. Open your pod and draw.
For pod systems, the picture is a bit tight, but it feels good. It's okay to
include the salt NIX north tobacco pod, but it's nothing worth writing about.
I've got better pure tobacco but it's not a bad thing anyway.
Equipment with the pod
If you are looking for a closed pod system
Juul selection, this may be one for you. I like this design. It's stylish and
sophisticated. In my opinion, it is more refined and mature than many pod
systems. I like magnetic connection systems. It's tightly held, no label
worried and coming out easy. You don't have to force pods in and out like some
pod systems do. I wish leds were less bright and more useful. The LED front
diffuser not only helps increase brightness, but also increases visual appeal.
Turning the LED lights on while drawing may be "cool," but it's not
very useful. I would rather the LED display my battery power. I also want to
see the pods get a little thinner at the mouth. It's not uncomfortable and easy
to draw, but just a little more plastic in the middle bulge at the point where
your lips come in contact is sure to increase comfort and allow your lips to
form a tighter seal. I'm still not 100% selling on closed pod systems, not big
companies like Juul or Blu. I don't think Vladdin has exactly the same
distribution network that makes their pods readily available. More planning is
done to ensure you have a steady supply of pods. You can't just have a
"" oh shit" "moment and then realize your pods have run out
and run to the gas station on the street to buy more. Pods should also have
more flavors to choose from. Making all four flavors of tobacco may be a bit
fda-friendly, but it seems to limit the market and appeal of the device for me.
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