{"id":5488,"date":"2015-10-29T18:32:43","date_gmt":"2015-10-29T22:32:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/vapingguides.com\/blog\/?page_id=5488"},"modified":"2015-10-29T15:37:22","modified_gmt":"2015-10-29T19:37:22","slug":"itaste-mvp-3-0","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/vapingguides.com\/blog\/breaking-news\/itaste-mvp-3-0\/","title":{"rendered":"iTaste MVP 3.0"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"iTaste<\/a>Looking for a little more functionality from your electronic cigarette? \u00a0The MVP 3.0 builds on the portable battery charger capabilities of the original MVP, with more power output, better battery life and a little more convenience. \u00a0It all comes at the expense of size and weight, however.<\/span><\/p>\n

Design<\/strong><\/p>\n

There\u2019s not a lot to say about the outward design of the MVP 3.0 \u00a0The flat sides and right angles are clean and efficient if perhaps a little lacking in appearance. \u00a0The body is available in four colors and is bordered by chrome on the top and bottom. \u00a0The result is a little blocky, but feels extremely solid and well built. \u00a0There is not a rattle or flex to be found.\"iTaste<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

A large fire button and two adjustment buttons are found on one side along with a bright, very readable display. \u00a0 The fire button \u00a0also turns the device on and off with three rapid clicks. \u00a0+ and – buttons are used to adjust the wattage or voltage and holding + or – in combination with the fire button switch between variable wattage and variable voltage mode respectively. \u00a0\"iTaste<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Pressing + and – at the same time displays\u00a0battery voltage, atomizer resistance and puff counter since last turned off. \u00a0Output power, resistance and a battery charge graphic are also displayed any time the fire button is pressed as well. \u00a0Both wattage and voltage are displayed, with the current setting\u00a0in large font and the corresponding output in a smaller font. \u00a0It is all presented in a large, easy to read white on black display.\"iTaste<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

A micro USB port is just below the adjustment buttons for charging the device. \u00a0I like the side placement of the charge port, as it allows the device to stand upright while charging. \u00a0The MVP 3.0 can be used while charging to eliminate downtime.<\/p>\n

The top of the MVP 3.0 doesn’t hold any surprises. \u00a0A standard 510 fitting and a battery indicator are the only details. \u00a0The 510 connector does feature a springloaded pin, ensuring a good connection no matter what is attached. \u00a0An adapter is also included for compatibility with eGo style toppers. \u00a0The battery indicator is somewhat less functional and is pretty much unnoticeable under normal conditions. \u00a0I actually assumed it was just a vent until I used it in dark conditions. \u00a0It lights up in green, yellow or red to indicate remaining charge.\"iTaste<\/a><\/p>\n

The bottom is where\u00a0the real interesting feature of the MVP 3.0 resides. \u00a0As with the earlier MVP, a standard USB port is set into the chrome base for the attachment of a charging cable. \u00a0Surrounding that, however is a small rubberized micro USB cable that fits securely in the base when not in use. \u00a0The cable can be used to charge a phone, tablet or similar device that uses that connector. \u00a0No menu configuration is necessary, just plug it into the device and charging begins. \u00a0 Of course, that only works for micro USB, but any other device can be charges by inserting a cable in the standard USB port.\"iTaste<\/a><\/p>\n

Vaping and charging will obviously take a toll on battery life, so its good that the MVP has that detail covered. \u00a0The large internal 3800mAh battery provides days of vaping power for the average user. \u00a0I would expect it to easily charge an external device a time or two while still going strong for a day or more.\"iTaste<\/a><\/p>\n

The solid construction, added charging features and huge battery come at the expense of a rather large and heavy device. \u00a0At weight<\/span>, the MVP 3.0 is weight heavier than its stablemate the Cool Fire IV. \u00a0The size will probably make it a little uncomfortable to hold for smaller hands, although I had no problem with it and the button placement seemed natural. \u00a0The weight and size did make it noticeable in a pocket, however.<\/p>\n

Performance<\/strong><\/p>\n

The 30 watts of power that the MVP 3.0 packs is a meaningful upgrade from the 10 watts of the previous MVP. \u00a0 It is also available in a 60 watt version. \u00a0While I am not a high voltage vapor, I found the original to be a little lacking in power. \u00a0Not so with the 3.0. \u00a030 watts is plenty of output for anything I want to put on it. \u00a0That output also means that it is capable of firing\u00a0coils as low as .4 ohms.\"iTaste<\/a><\/p>\n

Power output can be set to anything from 6.0 watts to 30 watts in .5 watt increments, or 3.0 volts to 9.0 volts in .5 volt increments. \u00a0In either case, the vRMS chip\u00a0delivers a stable output that seems right on target. \u00a0 Settings are maintained when switching between voltage and wattage modes.<\/p>\n

The integrated portable device charger is nice. \u00a0It is noted as a 1A output and that seems reasonable. \u00a0It charged a couple of different phones and devices, although not quite a rapidly as a wall charger. \u00a0That performance is similar to other portable chargers I’ve used.<\/p>\n

The battery life is amazing on the MVP 3.0. \u00a0Using it in rotation with another device, I got five days use out of it. \u00a0It would not be unreasonable to expect to charge this every few days if it was my only device.<\/p>\n

Conclusion<\/strong><\/p>\n

The MVP 3.0 is a great and versatile device if you can handle the size and weight. \u00a0The excellent battery life, great output power and integrated portable charging feature make it an excellent choice for a sole device or just for\u00a0on-the-go duties. \u00a0The size may be a little daunting for first time users, but the ease of use make it a good choice anyway, and it’s not that hard to get used to.<\/p>\n

The price is the final factor that needs to be considered. \u00a0I picked the MVP 3.0<\/a>\u00a0up from Madvapes, on sale for the paltry sum of $39.99 and it’s available around the web in the same price range. \u00a0I’m still a little amazed at how inexpensive some of the new box mods are, especially one that can double as a portable charger. \u00a0The\u00a0MVP 3.0 is a steal at that price\u00a0and easy to recommend, with just a slight disclaimer on the heft.<\/p>\n

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