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iolite Vaporizer Review

Editor Rating

Overall rating: 
 
4.2
Ease of Use:
 
5.0
Time to Heat Up:
 
3.0
Efficiency/Effectiveness:
 
5.0
Warranty:
 
3.0
Overall Satisfaction:
 
4.0
Vaporizer Price: $201 - $300
Vaporizer Type: Portable Vaporizer
Vaporizer Manufacturer: Oglesby & Butler Ltd

iolite Portable Vaporizer Overview

The iolite vaporizer is a portable direct inhalation unit manufactured in Ireland byOglesby & Butler.  Introduced to the market in 2008, the iolite portable vaporizer uses a patented one of a kind flameless gas catalytic conversion heating method and thermostatic temperature gage.
The iolite Portable fits in the palm of your hand without any of the traditional restrictions such as power cords or battery packs.  With a weight of only 81 grams/2.8 oz, the iolite Vaporizer weighs less than your typical mobile phone and is about the same size.

Addressing key consumer needs such as size, rich vapor delivery and most importantly true portable freedom, the iolite is making a powerful impact on the Portable Vaporizer Market.

iolite Vaporizer Ease of Use

The iolite vaporizer has a very basic functionality and easy to follow instructions are included with every unit.

I was able to follow the detailed illustrations without any confusion.

The iolite is the perfect portable vaporizer for adults of all ages.

Once activated, The Orange temperature control light on the port of the iolite will stay lit until the optimal Vaporization temperature is achieved.

To turn off the iolite, simply turn the power switch to “O”, the unit will cool down in less than 5 minutes.

A normal cycle of released gas is expected as the unit cools down.

The iolite comes complete with a unique convenient travel case which can store the unit, included replacement parts, and the optional comfort care package.

iolite Vaporizer Heat up Time

The iolite’s catalytic heating element is built into an isolated chamber which allows the butane to heat the unit.

The desired heating temperature is reached in 2-5 minutes, while the butane expels as harmless water vapor through the ventilation ports on the front of the unit.

If the iolite is left in the “on” position, simply turn the unit off and re-charge the iolite with Natural Butane gas to receive an additional two hours of vaporization.

Iolite Vaporizer Efficiency / Effectiveness

The thermostatically controlled bi-metal regulator maintains a steady temperature of 374 degrees Fahrenheit/ 190 degrees Celsius, which is the prime temperature to efficiently vaporize your blend.

Each draw from the iolite’s extendable mouthpiece produces a rich of layer of Vapor.

For added Vapor Quality I removed the moisture condenser and attached the optional Comfort Care Package onto the extendable Mouthpiece.

This 12 inch Vapor tool creates an elongated air corridor, allowing the vapor to cool down even more before entering the lungs.

The Comfort Care Package makes the unit size only 18 inches from top to bottom and allows for long deep inhalations of your blend.

Iolite Vaporizer Warranty

Each iolite vaporizer comes complete with a two year manufactures warranty that is restricted to normal use. After the original warranty expires, users can have their unit repaired for a nominal fee.

Iolite Vaporizer Overall Satisfaction

The iolite portable vaporizer is a very impressive unit due to it’s ability to solve the traditional restrictions of cords and batteries.

The pocket size construction and travel case aid to the overall effectiveness of this unit. I would highly recommend the iolite to anyone that is looking for an efficient portable vaporizer at a competitive price.

User reviews

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Overall rating: 
 
4.3
Ease of Use:
 
4.5
Time to Heat Up:
 
4.1
Efficiency/Effectiveness:
 
4.4
Warranty:
 
4.2
Overall Satisfaction:
 
4.4
 
 

Iolite still the king

0 of 0 people found the following review helpful
I went to my friends vaporizer review party and it was the shit. Everybody was on the new NO2's sack, but to me the iolite is still the king. It's smaller, it has more vaping time. The NO2 has an hour with the battery, you fill up the iolite and you get over 2 hours after a squirt of butane and I bring my iolite to so many places. the only thing i have to admit is that it takes a little bit to master and learn your iolite, but once you get it down it's the best vaporizer for portability.
Overall rating: 
 
4.4
Ease of Use:
 
4.0
Time to Heat Up:
 
4.0
Efficiency/Effectiveness:
 
5.0
Warranty:
 
5.0
Overall Satisfaction:
 
4.0
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does this work in the mountains?

0 of 0 people found the following review helpful
So we just started carrying this at our store, and I have heard from my boss that here in Boulder the altitude prevents it from lighting. Have any of you all had this issue, or tried it in the mountains. I want to purchase one but before I do I need to make sure I can use this while snowboarding.
Overall rating: 
 
5.0
Ease of Use:
 
5.0
Time to Heat Up:
 
5.0
Efficiency/Effectiveness:
 
5.0
Warranty:
 
5.0
Overall Satisfaction:
 
5.0
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Works Great Now.....

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Well like others i was very concerned about vaperazation.... I tried it and was not impresed cause i did not see much smoke (vapor). Untill i got really medicated. I too am a medical marijuana patient who threw away the vicodin for my iolite... the first couple of times i used it when i first bought it i was not impressed and wanted to send it back and get my 200 dollars refunded. but after a couple more times using the unit it worked great. I am so happy now i can vape anyware i go. I went to Knotts berry farm and busted it out and started vaping in the middle of the park, no one knew what it was and i got really ripped before i went on the rides whitch really helped with my knee and ankle pain. Thank you Iolite and GotVape for the help you give on your website. So you folks who think this thing doesn't work keep on trying i think it needs to break in but will kick your butt.... Trust me.....
Overall rating: 
 
4.5
Ease of Use:
 
5.0
Time to Heat Up:
 
4.0
Efficiency/Effectiveness:
 
5.0
Warranty:
 
4.0
Overall Satisfaction:
 
4.0
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iolite not for medical cannabis

1 of 3 people found the following review helpful
I really wish I could like the iolite. Its a cute idea, but it doesn't work for me. I need to vaporize my indica to help palliate my cancer. But the iolite would not generate much vapor. I was puzzled, so I used a TC gage to measure its temperature. Internally, the iolite only heats up to 180 C (360 F). CNB's in the indica need at least 190 C (380 F) to vaporize. O&B says there is nothing they can do to adjust the temp and make it run hotter. So the iolite does not effectively vaporize medical cannabis. I thought you should know.
Overall rating: 
 
2.2
Ease of Use:
 
3.0
Time to Heat Up:
 
2.0
Efficiency/Effectiveness:
 
2.0
Warranty:
 
2.0
Overall Satisfaction:
 
2.0
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dana beth and shacole are so high right now

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
wow okay so i stopped smoking weed after i graduated high school. i go to santa cruz and i dont even smoke. i laid my eyes on the iolite vaporizer, aka "walkie talkie" and literally couldnt refuse. Now, I am very high. I love the iolite, I want to buy it in pink. Best vape I have ever seen. GET ITTTTTTTTTTTTTT
Overall rating: 
 
5.0
Ease of Use:
 
5.0
Time to Heat Up:
 
5.0
Efficiency/Effectiveness:
 
5.0
Warranty:
 
5.0
Overall Satisfaction:
 
5.0
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AWESOME!

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful
This is great little on-the-go piece. Very convenient, easy to use, and friendly to users. Great for long road trips and camping. Highly recommended!
Overall rating: 
 
4.8
Ease of Use:
 
5.0
Time to Heat Up:
 
4.0
Efficiency/Effectiveness:
 
5.0
Warranty:
 
4.0
Overall Satisfaction:
 
5.0
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The Future is here!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
This is what your kids, kids will be using. Totally high tech, 007 James Bond shit right here. No one knows what the hell I'm doing. I've gotten responses from walkie-talkie to breathing apparatus/inhaler to electric cigarette. All I say is I'm from the future and laugh telling them to go to gotvape.com, they should pay me commission. I use this everywhere, casinos, parties, the mall, jogging through the park walking my dog, movie theaters are the best though. Avatar 3D IMAX with this thing is highly recommended. Lol
Overall rating: 
 
4.7
Ease of Use:
 
4.0
Time to Heat Up:
 
4.0
Efficiency/Effectiveness:
 
5.0
Warranty:
 
5.0
Overall Satisfaction:
 
5.0
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yoooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

0 of 0 people found the following review helpful
yo man im really feeling this joint right here...its crazy i just get all the ggod vapage..trying to put all my peeps from brooklyn on...yuppp its crazy though so if u from brooklyn jump on that...
Overall rating: 
 
4.9
Ease of Use:
 
5.0
Time to Heat Up:
 
4.0
Efficiency/Effectiveness:
 
5.0
Warranty:
 
5.0
Overall Satisfaction:
 
5.0
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My Iolite!!!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
My wife and I purchased our second iolite... just would like to say we are always busy and on the go... this is the best thing that has happened to us. We love this device because its so small, my wife just throws hers in her purse and I throw mine in my suit jacket. This is bye far the best portable vap I have purchased.

One major great part of purchasing my Iolite from Got Vape. is that I was able to order spare parts from them and I have researched other places and they didnt offer this.... Thank you!!

P.S. one more thing about the Iolite is that it is great for traveling.
Overall rating: 
 
4.0
Ease of Use:
 
4.0
Time to Heat Up:
 
4.0
Efficiency/Effectiveness:
 
4.0
Warranty:
 
4.0
Overall Satisfaction:
 
4.0
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Loves My Iolite

0 of 0 people found the following review helpful
I would say that at first I was not too happy with my Iolite, I thought it didnt work and had to speak with a technical person who walked me through using it - but once I got the hang of the butane then it was perfect.

I can take my iolite anywhere, I already took it to the movies (I read someone else did that so I had to do it). I take it to the beach and dont have to worry about the wind. This will be with me for a long time and I wont even use my at home vape any more.
Overall rating: 
 
4.3
Ease of Use:
 
3.0
Time to Heat Up:
 
5.0
Efficiency/Effectiveness:
 
5.0
Warranty:
 
5.0
Overall Satisfaction:
 
4.0
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Got a purple one

0 of 0 people found the following review helpful
Overall I am satisfied with this unit , It does indeed do what is intended. If you are on the go alot , or not always at a conveinent place to vaporize this unit is perfect for you . I tend to use this unit once the kids are not around and I finally get some free time . As far as the butane goes that is the only thing that would cause me to rate the stars low on this unit , it is such a pain when trying to fill up your unit . But i must say once you get it going it is a breeze to use .
Overall rating: 
 
3.8
Ease of Use:
 
3.0
Time to Heat Up:
 
2.0
Efficiency/Effectiveness:
 
4.0
Warranty:
 
4.0
Overall Satisfaction:
 
5.0
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Iolite is the best!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
me and my roommate just ordered a few vaporizers i bought the digital volcano and loved it. my roommate bought the iolite. at first i was a little skeptical as to how good it could actually be. but i must say i got a chance to use it at the movies and it worked great and best of all no one could even tell i was using a vaporizer. it was great!
Overall rating: 
 
4.6
Ease of Use:
 
5.0
Time to Heat Up:
 
4.0
Efficiency/Effectiveness:
 
4.0
Warranty:
 
5.0
Overall Satisfaction:
 
5.0
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Iolite Portable - The Best!

5 of 7 people found the following review helpful
After much reading and research I purchased the Iolite Vaporizer. I am still blown away by its size, ease of use and performance. This product is great and appears to be well made...I hope so as I am going to use it daily. Initially I thought the price was steep, but it works like a dream and performs as promised. Many thanks for saving millions of lungs! I received an electric model for my birthday and it is not as easy to operate and the glass parts are too delicate and break quite easily. I read many negative comments about the heat up time, but have yet to experience that problem. This device is small, compact and AMAZING!
Overall rating: 
 
4.9
Ease of Use:
 
5.0
Time to Heat Up:
 
5.0
Efficiency/Effectiveness:
 
5.0
Warranty:
 
4.0
Overall Satisfaction:
 
5.0
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On the other hand

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
After further contemplation, letting it heat up first, as others have stated, and then impaling the herb loaded in the top piece is the way to go.

For volatalizing some herbs, this may not be necessary.

Overall rating: 
 
4.2
Ease of Use:
 
5.0
Time to Heat Up:
 
3.0
Efficiency/Effectiveness:
 
4.0
Warranty:
 
5.0
Overall Satisfaction:
 
4.0
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Portable Discreet

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
This is a nice clean unit. Some people complain about different aspects of this vaporizer. I tend to think they want everything now.

I like it because if I use it the way I like to, I can load up herb, fire it up, and have 15-20 minutes of pure enjoyment.

This unit is nicely discreet. Many people seeing it would think it is some kind of medical device... which it is, depending on your viewpoint.

Because of the way I use this, my herb lasts fairly long, the downside is that it is slower to use. If I want fast vapor performance without portability, the Vapor Genie's (both wood and glass) give faster results.

In My Opinion, this unit is for some and not for others.

I am pleased with my purchase, and the gotvape people included the pieces to make this usable. Without a grinder, or the clear plastic hose (medical tubing with a mouthpiece), this would not be a fun product to try to use.

As it is, with the additions (one of the few cases I can think of a reseller adding value) from gotvape.com, this is a pleasantly usable unit.

The current units don't use a screen under the herb, it is a solid piece with the heating element (all metal) cast in the center. So, you probably won't need too many extra screens. This also makes cleaning almost a non issue.

If you have the opportunity, it would be good to try this unit from someone that already has one, before you spend the money. If you are looking for portability and discrete appearances, and the startup time is not problematic, this unit would be a good choice.
Overall rating: 
 
4.2
Ease of Use:
 
5.0
Time to Heat Up:
 
4.0
Efficiency/Effectiveness:
 
4.0
Warranty:
 
4.0
Overall Satisfaction:
 
4.0
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Really frustrated

2 of 5 people found the following review helpful
I bought the Iolite from a dispensary and was really excited to use it. It worked a couple times but it always took forever to light. I thought I was like many others who complain about it until they figure out how to operate it. This was not the case with mine. After only working a couple times it simply would not light. Two weeks after I bought it I took it back to the dispensary. The people there played with it and couldn't get it to light either. They told me to return it to the manufacturer.

Here's where my main frustration comes in. I shipped it back to Iolite (in the US because the main manufacturer is in Ireland) and that was a month ago. I called after a couple weeks to find out how long it would take to get it back. The person was like "Oh, it takes at least 14 days for us to process it" When I asked why so long I got the response, "Well, at least this will be a lot faster than if you shipped it to Ireland" (which must be where the main manufacturer is).

After 3 weeks I emailed them to find out when I would get it back and they said it had been shipped. I'm thinking UPS or Fedex. Nope, they mailed it US mail so it will take like 10 days to get from Illinois to Colorado.

I understand that any manufacturer can produce a defective product from time to time. However, I've done my homework online and by talking to people at dispensaries where these are sold and this product has a track record of having problems. Iolite knows this. When you pay $250 for a vape that doesn't work right out of the box they should be able to test it and ship you a new one right away and when I say ship, I mean by UPS or Fedex. I get the feeling there are a total of 3 people working at this company.

I will follow up with a part 2 on how it actually works when I get it back.
Overall rating: 
 
2.6
Ease of Use:
 
4.0
Time to Heat Up:
 
3.0
Efficiency/Effectiveness:
 
3.0
Warranty:
 
3.0
Overall Satisfaction:
 
1.0
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I now love it

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
I don't normally do this but I want to be completely fair to the iolite and O&B. I looked for a way to delete my previous review or even an email address where I could contact someone on this site to remove it but this seems like it's the only option. Ultimately, I was very impatient

So about a month ago a purchased the iolite and after using it a few times I was way more than disappointed. I was about ready to return it. Hence my previous review below. I'm now pleased to say that I absolutely love this product.

After initially being less than pleased with the results, I spent a lot of time researching the product and came across a forum that had a thread dedicated just for the iolite. after reading through all the pages, I immediately realized there were several things I was doing wrong.

When I read the instructions, I assumed that it would take less than a minute to heat up before I could begin using it. I now let the unit run two cycles before packing it and then once packed, I let it run for another 3 cycles before taking the first draw.

Before,I was also pulling really hard when I would take a draw from it and then would be disappointed when I exhaled and saw nothing. I learned that you need to take very slow draws on it in order to get a good hit. I pretend like I'm sipping on a cocktail straw and pull for about 15-20 seconds before stopping. Even when I hold the hits in for a good amount of time, I can now exhale and see very visible vapor clouds.

This unit has seriously changed the way I smoke. In fact, I rarely smoke anymore. Just vape. :-)

On a side note, make sure to order extra mouthpieces. They tend to break pretty easily, even the newer ones.

I'm so happy with this product now that I really felt I needed to correct my previous review. I would definitely recommend this vape now. Again, I'm sorry for doing this.
Overall rating: 
 
4.5
Ease of Use:
 
4.0
Time to Heat Up:
 
4.0
Efficiency/Effectiveness:
 
5.0
Warranty:
 
3.0
Overall Satisfaction:
 
5.0
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A little disapointed

11 of 17 people found the following review helpful
I was introduced to portable vaporizers about 4 years ago when a good friend of mine purchased the Supreme Vaporizer (http://www.supremevaporizer.com/). I was immediately in love with this product and the effects that it produced. The only downside was that it required you to torch the heating element which was quite inconvenient on the go. I decided to hold off on purchasing one but I have continued to use my friends as it's still around and ripping like crazy.

A few months ago I decided that I wanted to make the commitment to stop burning the goods and start vaporizing them on a consistent basis. I began researching different vapes and when it was all said and done, I had my heart set on the iolite. What really sold me was the convenience factor and that it seemed extremely easy to use. Not to mention, I didn't need to use a torch to heat it. I kept reading reviews of people exhaling thick clouds of vapor and it seemed almost to good to be true.

Needless to say, I finally decided to buy the iolite and it has far from exceeded my expectations. I'm not sure if I'm doing something wrong or what but after I take a draw from the iolite and exhale, I hardly see anything let alone feel the effects. I don't believe that my unit is defective as it does get quite hot but I guess maybe I expected more out of it. I feel as if I'm wasting my herb as opposed to prolonging it. As others have mentioned, the herb chamber does easily come off and I've already lost 2 bowls worth because of that.

I definitely can't complain that it's difficult to use. It's very simple and quick to get going. It's also extremely convenient which almost makes up for the fact that the draws aren't very full.

Honestly, I would not recommend this vaporizer. As I mentioned before, what sold me was the convenience factor and it does deliver on that. Maybe my tolerance is just to much for this thing or I've been spoiled by hitting top quality vapes? lol.

Hope this helps someone.

Overall rating: 
 
3.3
Ease of Use:
 
5.0
Time to Heat Up:
 
4.0
Efficiency/Effectiveness:
 
2.0
Warranty:
 
3.0
Overall Satisfaction:
 
3.0
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One of the Greatest things ever!

2 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Ok so I got the Extreme Vaporizer last month and Love it so much that I had to get the Iolite. It comes in 9 colors, but of course I had to get the classic black on black one. It's 2 year warranty isn't as great as the Extremem's lifetime warranty, but still pretty damn good. the thing that sold me was that it just requires 5x butane that came with my iolite when I got it, pretty sweet. Of course I messed the first batch, because I put the herb into the chamber before the 3-5 mins that it took the unit to heat up. But I didnt make that mistake again. This is a great unit and totally compliments my Extreme, but for on the go. I couldn't be a happier man.
Overall rating: 
 
4.9
Ease of Use:
 
5.0
Time to Heat Up:
 
5.0
Efficiency/Effectiveness:
 
5.0
Warranty:
 
4.0
Overall Satisfaction:
 
5.0
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Very Happy

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
I am very happy, I was allowed to exchange a vape I bought that caught on fire for this one and I am very happy & I get to take this with me where ever I go. It could heat up a little faster, but I let it run for a few extra minutes and it works really well.

I will probably buy another one so I have 1 for home and 1 for travel, dont need anything else and will never smoke traditionally again!!
Overall rating: 
 
4.6
Ease of Use:
 
5.0
Time to Heat Up:
 
3.0
Efficiency/Effectiveness:
 
5.0
Warranty:
 
4.0
Overall Satisfaction:
 
5.0
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Great Vape

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful
hey there well i just got this about a month ago its great for trips and just to have around and enjoy well its a pocket size vape yea a pocket size vaporizer so yea yur gotta go check it out if you havent seen it i love it and i hope you get the chance to enjoy it as much as i do well enjoy everyone
Overall rating: 
 
4.4
Ease of Use:
 
5.0
Time to Heat Up:
 
3.0
Efficiency/Effectiveness:
 
5.0
Warranty:
 
5.0
Overall Satisfaction:
 
4.0
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It don't get better that this

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
I got my Iolite delivered 3 days ago. I own 9 vaporizers. Each has some benefits and each has its own deficiencies. I will not compare any of them to the Iolite because the Iolite is in a class of its own. The Iolite fired up in about 60 seconds and was ready to vape. I was instructed by Got Vape to only put 5X butane into this instrument as it would perform best with 5X. When the friendly staff at GotVape tells me something I listen because I have found them correct and friendly about teaching me how to best use all the vaporizers I have bought from them and others. I got glass vaporizering tubes, ac vaporizers, dc vaporizers, digital vaporizers, vaporizors that use bic lighters, and a vaporizor that uses a torch and hot boxes. The reason I brought this up is because each has a learning curve and a art to make them function correct. Let me tell you that there is no learning curve on the Iolite. I idiot can't screw this up.
Within 60 seconds of turning it on the heat light went out and was ready for use. I took a draw on the tube for less than 5 seconds and when I released it a hugh vapor cloud came out and disappeared into thin air in a second. Zero smoke all vape. I took a second inhale and exactly the same thing happened. The flavor of the medicinal was sweeter and more pure than any thing I ever experienced. I shut it down and as insturcted by GotVape I produced another draw while shutting off. I am 61 years old and have been on meds for 45 years and I was perfectly happy at that point.
Several hours later I looked inside and saw mostly green meds left and started it again. Exactly the same result. In less than 2 minutes each time I was done. A couple of hours later I did the same thing and got the same vape. This was without changing the meds. No burn. I am not sure but I don't think you can burn with this thing. I opened it up a couple of hours later, mixed up what was in the original load and vaped again.
This is the only device I have found that will stretch your blends till you get every bit of med out of them. Product cost has gone way down by using this instrument. It will pay for itself in the amount of money it will save you having to buy more meds. But even more important it deliverers the best most economical vape on the face of the planet. You can not afford to not own this instrument, period. It produces rocket fuel and get 200 miles per gallon. It is with a doubt the best personal portable vaporizer anywhere. Best Regards The SatelliteGuy
Overall rating: 
 
5.0
Ease of Use:
 
5.0
Time to Heat Up:
 
5.0
Efficiency/Effectiveness:
 
5.0
Warranty:
 
5.0
Overall Satisfaction:
 
5.0
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Iolite is a leap forward in vaporization

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Plus points: As other commentators have pointed out, this vaporizer is highly portable, does not rely on batteries or electricity, has a one-button push operator requirement without needing to turn a dial, is durable, and works to achieve its set vaporization temperature in a brief period of time.

Minus points: it is hard to tell how much vapor can be further elicited from the sample after a cycle of use, but this is partly due to the nature of vaporization which, apparently, does not always produce visible vapor. It takes some dexterity getting used to its removable parts and compressed gas filling port engagement. The instruction manual is not the most descriptive (in addition to being in tiny font), and sites like this are likely the best for operating instructions.

Overall, a worthy vaporizer that will hopefully serve as the basis for further design improvements.
Overall rating: 
 
3.9
Ease of Use:
 
4.0
Time to Heat Up:
 
5.0
Efficiency/Effectiveness:
 
3.0
Warranty:
 
4.0
Overall Satisfaction:
 
4.0
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Excellent product

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
I have been using iolites since January 2009 to vapourise tobacco. I find this a very satisfatory alternative to smoking. I get through about an ounce of pipe tobacco a week (about £5). I was previously smoking 20 cigarettes a day which equates to £40 a week, so over the course of a year its saved me a lot of money and improved my health. I also now have a much better social life because there are no restrictions on using it inside bars, cinemas etc.

The product has been progressively improved and refined since it was launched in 2008. I've found the early models were a bit unreliable and I've had to send several units back to the Oglesby & Butler for replacement. This has never been a problem - fast, efficient, polite after sales service, and the latest replacement units which I have received are far more robust and reliable than the early models.

However I received a circular from Oglesby & Butler several weeks ago stating that they would no longer honour the warranty on units purchased from unauthorised dealers.

I suggest therefore that you purchase directly from GotVape.com or MyIolite.com. It's a little more expensive (£157 as against £120), but at least you can be assured that you are buying the very latest model, and that any warranty problems will be avoided in the future.

I've found the most pleasant tobacco to be Gold Block ready rubbed pipe tobacco. Dry it out on a tray, grind it up and away you go.
Overall rating: 
 
5.0
Ease of Use:
 
5.0
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5.0
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5.0
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5.0
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5.0
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Like Yeahhhh!

4 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Well, I never review nothing. But I sure am pleased with the results. Boy oh boy.

Ease of use for sure. The high creeps up slowly. You don't expect to get high because the flavour or the method is so odd at first. But cool nonetheless. (Disclaimer: In no way am I implying anything other than getting high from the pursuit of legal herbs. (Ha Ha As if!))

Vaping is a marvel of technology that the cavemen never could pursue. They had to burn the herb. Or did cavemen vape too? Another topic of discussion perhaps.

Vaping is like having your cake and eating it too. Fast high for less lung damage.

So I've never tried the volcano, but whateva. And the size - oh ya. Tiny like me.

The only thing I don't like is the butane that I feel like I might be inhaling with product.

When I researched vaporizers I wanted one that didn't produce toxic by-products. So I sure as hell hope I'm not sniffing gas.

Other than that, great product. So ya, worth the two bills I spent.
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3.9
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4.0
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4.0
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4.0
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3.0
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4.0
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For Fifteen Long Minutes

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
I sat on the couch of my glorious bachelor pad as a good friend of mine handed me her packed iolite we had been vaporizing from. The blend had been packed minutes prior to the whole group going out for cigarette break. And for their whole blowing a butt session I sat as this delicate and small machine kept on yeilding a robust, subtle, but definite vapor clouds that shot my mind out of some old cannon. By any other vaporizer or any bowl packed should have been depleted by the time elasped, I was delightfully suprised at the capabilities of this tiny machine.
Overall rating: 
 
4.2
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4.0
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3.0
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4.0
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4.0
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5.0
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Vapor Hot

2 of 5 people found the following review helpful
my first vaporizer for herb has found a new home. the packing of the bowl and lighting the heating element to vaporize the herb works very well. my biggest problem is the tube connectors. is there some sort of metal coupler to com intact with the heating element vapor release chamber that can be added to a cooler section away from the heating element? now I have a vapor unit but no way to consume the vapor coming from the heated element. Please advise...
Overall rating: 
 
3.4
Ease of Use:
 
4.0
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3.0
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4.0
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2.0
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3.0
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The iolite is amazing!

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
My roommate purchased one of these just a couple months ago, and I've never used a better, more discrete vaporizer in my life. With the new metal hoses, there is absolutely nothing wrong with this product. It is perfect for anytime. I would highly recommend this item to anyone looking to buy a vaporizer.
Overall rating: 
 
5.0
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5.0
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5.0
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5.0
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5.0
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5.0
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Amazing unit

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
This was the first vaporizer I ever purchased and I am very happy with it. Never has vaporizing on the go been so easy. The fact that it runs on butane is great because I never have to worry about lugging around spare batteries, just a squirt of butane for two hours of continuous use. People seem to not like to heat up time but mine heats up fast and stays hot. There was only one problem with this product, the hoses seemed to snap off for no reason but now that they have switched to the metal hoses this vaporizer is perfect.

I would highly recommend this being your next purchase because mine never leaves my side.
Overall rating: 
 
5.0
Ease of Use:
 
5.0
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5.0
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5.0
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5.0
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5.0
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AWSOME !!

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful
The Iolite is awsome, i love it ! First off it came in my favorite color, green. Its a great portable vaperizor and really discreet. Ever since i got it take it with me everywhere and it runs off of butane so i dont have to worry about charging it ever. I would recemmend this unit to everyone, all my friends that have used it have already ordered there own.
Overall rating: 
 
4.9
Ease of Use:
 
5.0
Time to Heat Up:
 
4.0
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5.0
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5.0
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5.0
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Iolite

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
The Iolite vaporizer caught my eye when I first saw it in my local smoke shop a while back. I read some reviews on the internet about it, and it had a couple of great selling points. First things first, no flame needed. That made me a bit skeptical at first, but after reading about the breakthrough technology, I was sold. I currently have a Silver Surfer Vaporizer, but I have been wanting to go portable for quite some time now. I bit the bullet, and purchased myself the black Iolite Vaporizer. I made the purchase from Got Vape because they have the Power Package deal with the free Comfort Care Pack. Upon reciving it, I inserted the provided butane into the Iolite, and began vaping. The vape was fairly impressive for it being a portable unit, and I was STOKED! Since then, my Silver Surfer has been gathering dust while I have been using my Iolite.
Overall rating: 
 
4.4
Ease of Use:
 
3.0
Time to Heat Up:
 
5.0
Efficiency/Effectiveness:
 
4.0
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5.0
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5.0
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Best Movie Buddy Ever

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Finally I can Vape on the Go. I got this vape as a package deal when I bought my Volcano. The guy told me this was the best portable vape on the market. He wasn't lying. What I like most about this unit is I put in in a big Gulp and use the Medical tubing as a straw thru the cup. No one knows what it is and it’s the funniest thing ever. It makes no noise at all and hardly can even smell anything. I do have to say that it is a personal unit though. It gives off just enough Vape for me but I wouldn’t recommend sharing it with anybody else. I would recommend them to get one themselves. Another great feature is it looks like a walkie talkie so when I’m in public I act like I'm talking on a nextel chirp phone. It’s the greatest. The only downfall i have with it is that it doesn’t always start after on pull of the trigger but eventually it does end up igniting and getting warm. I found that I just have to have patience with the unit. Besides that it was one of the greatest purchases I have made in 09. Thank you Mr. Oglesby&Butler.
Overall rating: 
 
4.6
Ease of Use:
 
5.0
Time to Heat Up:
 
4.0
Efficiency/Effectiveness:
 
5.0
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5.0
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4.0
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Don't Buy From a Smoke Shop!!!!!!!!!

10 of 26 people found the following review helpful
I heard other peoples works but mine doesn't This thing sucks!!!! It heats up, but no vapor comes out. I have wasted so much stuff trying to get it to work. Of course I bought from a head shop. So, no receipt. Can't take it back. I paid 220.00 for a piece of crap. If I wait about 30 mins. it will start to work, by then, everything is heated and used up. I have to refill the gas all the time. What a waste!!!!! I wish I would've bought online so I could made sure my warranty was legitimate.
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1.0
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1.0
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1.0
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1.0
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1.0
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1.0
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winner of the gotvape iolite myspace contest

2 of 9 people found the following review helpful
hell ya im hella stoked on gettin this iolite thanx gotvape
Overall rating: 
 
5.0
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5.0
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5.0
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5.0
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5.0
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5.0
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There is a God

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Finally a portable unit that works! The Iolite has revolutionized the on-the-go vape. After wasting money on several differnt portable units and being throughly disapointed with each, the Iolite has reaffirmed my love for vaporizers. The ease of operating it was amazing, i feel like if it was sold in retail stores the box would say for ages 18-118. Its easy to maintain with included tools to clean and fix almost any problem involed with it, and there's no placticy manufacture malodor to deal with. It has sleek aesthetic with different colors to choose from, and can easily fit into ones pocket, no bigger then a 90's cell phone. I don't know who's feet to grovel at, my friend who introduced me to this unit or the makers of it.
Overall rating: 
 
4.8
Ease of Use:
 
5.0
Time to Heat Up:
 
4.0
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5.0
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4.0
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5.0
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iolite vaporizer is the bomb!!!!

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
I love my iolite vaporizer!!! it may take a little bit to heat up, but that is easy to deal with. It does the job, and I can take it anywhere I want without having to deal with a big hassle, plus it has little smell. that right there is the best thing about it. So if anyone is looking for a vaporizer, this is easily in my opinion the best to even start off with. everyone needs a travel vaporizer that can just be in ur pocket like a cell phone
Overall rating: 
 
4.7
Ease of Use:
 
5.0
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4.0
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5.0
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3.0
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5.0
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Completely satisfied!

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
I love my Iolite! I had heard about the unit from a friend who got it for portability. I used hers and knew I needed one for myself. I am usually not a fan of portable units because of how bulky and inconvenient they end up being. On top of that I rarely see one that is discrete. The Iolite has it all in one. It fits in the palm of my hand and runs strictly off of butane. The catalytic converter turns the butane into water vapors that escape from the slats on the side of the unit so I’m not inhaling anything but vapor. The best part is that the unit really produces. I love my portable unit and I couldn’t be happier with my purchase!
Overall rating: 
 
4.7
Ease of Use:
 
5.0
Time to Heat Up:
 
5.0
Efficiency/Effectiveness:
 
4.0
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4.0
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5.0
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IoLite

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
The I-O-Lite is my newest addition to my Vaporizer Collection and I must say I wish I bought this one first, it would have saved me a lot of money. This is the easiest to use, the quickest to get started, and when you are on the go like me you want to be able to multi task. I can get my blend loaded and vaping while doing almost anything at the same time --- I LOVE IT!!!!

The best part is I do not need electricity or even an adapter to my car I can bring it any where and that means the most to me.
Overall rating: 
 
5.0
Ease of Use:
 
5.0
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5.0
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5.0
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5.0
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5.0
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freedom

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
The Iolite Portable Vaporizer is a truly portable unit. I’ve had my iolite for about 2 months and I’ve had two months of portable vapor freedom. I haven’t had any problems with my vape, the fact that it is so user friendly I think every one should have one.My friend and I take our iolite’s hiking and the trails have never been so beautiful. Because of the size it’s perfect for anyone with an active out door lifestyle, Or I can just put it in my bag and hit the party scene .the iolite is the new black dress, you need it like you need a new pair of shoes. The Comfort Care Package I received from Got vape.com was the cherry on top. If you want a truly portable vaporizer I would recommend the Iolite =)
Overall rating: 
 
4.6
Ease of Use:
 
5.0
Time to Heat Up:
 
4.0
Efficiency/Effectiveness:
 
4.0
Warranty:
 
5.0
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5.0
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WE Be in HoustanLantaVegas ...

6 of 9 people found the following review helpful
This unit so far for my friend, has worked pretty well. I did get it for Her due to the fact that she will use it on a daily basis. The fact that is a Portable unit has actually been very useful. At times she complains that the unit will sometimes lack in the heating up area, but for the most part has worked out to be effecient . The idea that it runs strictly off of butane is what caught her attention, and yes indeed that is the reason why she love it so much.
Overall rating: 
 
3.7
Ease of Use:
 
3.0
Time to Heat Up:
 
4.0
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3.0
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5.0
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4.0
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Always on the Go

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
All I have to say is I am a Bag user. I am on the go alot and have come to realize that this is the unit for me while im traveling. It fits in my pocket and I can sneak it in just about everywhere I go. It also does not leave too much of an odor so im able to use it indoors as well as out. I use this in clubs, theme parks and those trips to the movies with my lady. So I have to thank the maker for such a genius idea. Also I thank GotVape for sending me the unit and the nice lady Ambi for giving me a discount on Vape tools and my own GotVape grinder. Thanks, Got Vape and Mr. Iolite. Satisfied once again. You are all the best.
Overall rating: 
 
4.9
Ease of Use:
 
5.0
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5.0
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5.0
Warranty:
 
4.0
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5.0
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Best Vape!

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
I made the switch to vaporizing about a year ago and it has been an awesome change! I feel healthier and have much more energy. I started using the air one 5.0 and loved the balloon bags (forced air units are my favorite). After a year I wanted to try another unit, while looking online at GotVape.com I saw the special for the iolite. Immediately I loved the choice of colors and how small it was, I bought it off instinct. When I received it I was pleasantly surprised, it produced such a dense vapor and was so simple to use. I now use that unit everyday and take it everywhere with me it’s my cell phones best friend. To anyone that is debating on a portable unit the iolite is the way to go!
Overall rating: 
 
4.8
Ease of Use:
 
5.0
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4.0
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5.0
Warranty:
 
4.0
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5.0
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Impressive product

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Received my Iolite from GotVape.com along with many accessories, butane and an extra tubing mouth piece. The packaging was first class. After reading the short instructions, I then filled the unit with butane. It would have been better if the manufacture had built in some type of gage on the unit to tell you how much butane was in the unit or would tell you when it was full. They should add that feature to the next units. Anyway, after filling the unit I then turned it on, hit the igniter button. Sometimes you may need to hit the button a second time. I then could hear a hissing sound coming from the unit which tells me it is heating up.

The folks at Gotvape recommended that I let it heat up for a few minutes before loading it with herb. You will need to buy a grinder to grind the hear first. I bought a really nice one from Gotvape.

After loading the unit with herb I then let it sit for 2 minutes before taking a hit. The unit comes with a mouth piece which comes in different pieces so you can extent it making it longer. It also comes with some tubing if you like that instead. The mouthpiece does get warm so I prefer making it longer. Worked out great.

After taking a few hits I noticed that when I exhaled I didn't see much of anything. I first thought to myself that the unit wasn't working right. Sure enough, a few minutes later I could feel the strong effects. It kind of creeped up on me.

I'm impressed as to how easy it is to operate this unit. I doubt that many other vaporizers are this easy to use. I even decided to take it with me out in public to give it a try. Sure enough, not one person had any idea what it was. It looks like a cell phone and fits in the hand perfectly. The plastic it is made of is pharmaceutical grade plastic so the unit is very lite. It even came with a cool case for it.

One thing I was very impressed with was the staff at Gotvape. I've called them a few times after getting the unit and asked many questions. They gave me many good tips and always made me felt welcome to call anytime. Also, my transactions with them have been fast and professional. One thing is for sure, these people want their customers to be happy and that comes across.

Anyway, the Iolite is a very cool product which does everything they say it can do. I recommend it.

Rich
Overall rating: 
 
4.5
Ease of Use:
 
5.0
Time to Heat Up:
 
4.0
Efficiency/Effectiveness:
 
4.0
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4.0
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5.0
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Best Thing To Hit The Market

7 of 10 people found the following review helpful
This is by far the best invention when it comes to vaporization! This allows me to vape virtually anywhere anytime. No Battery, 2hr charge, and pocket sized! What more can you ask for?
Overall rating: 
 
4.6
Ease of Use:
 
4.0
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5.0
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4.0
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5.0
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5.0
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