Among the large assortment of vape devices presented in the relevant segment of the market, the products of the American company dotMod stand somewhat apart. It is unlikely that any vaper will argue that the devices of this manufacturer are not only stylish and quite inexpensive (if compared to numerous Chinese products), but also high-quality, reliable and productive. One of the most popular and demanded devices from dotMod in the last year and a half is dotAIO – a sub-mod that has become somewhat legendary. Inspired by the success of this sub-mod, the company decided to please vapers with a new product and remind of themselves once again, so they recently presented dotMod dotAIO Mini, which retained all the lines of the older model, but significantly reduced in size.
General data
dotMod dotAIO Mini is a compact sub-mod designed to run on a single 18350 replaceable battery and is intended for use with dotAIO coils or RBA base vaporizers. The design of the new device fully repeats its predecessor, but the new device is significantly smaller due to the use of a smaller battery. It is a rather traditional sub-mod, without special controls, but it is characterized by practicality and ease of use. new zealand vape shop richmond Depending on the vaper’s preferences, you can use both dotAIO coils and dotAIO RBA vaporizers, and if you want, you can install Aspire Nautilus coils using a special adapter. The dotMod dotAIO Mini is available (for now) in four colors: black, gold, red and blue.
Kit
The dotMod company has always pleased vapers with the completeness of its devices and the new device is no exception after the purchase there is no need to add anything additional, except, of course, the service base. In a stylish black box waits for the vaper:
A dotAIO Mini mod battery pack;
dotAIO Pod cartridge;
Vaporizer dotAIO coil 0,3 Ohm;
dotAIO coil 0.7 ohm vaporizer;
Adapter for using Aspire Nautilus coil vaporizers;
Silicone plug or silicone;
Silicone bumper;
Metal drip tip;
Spare polycarbonate drip tip;
USB Type-C cable;
Two dotMod branded stickers;
User’s Manual.
The dotAIO Mini mod battery pack
In the second half of 2019, dotMod presented its dotAIO device, which was not yet a sub-mod (there is no power adjustment option in it), but it was not a POD system either, but really belongs to the AIO All-In-One segment. Hardly anyone would argue that dotMod dotAIO is one of the most popular and sought-after devices in its class. At the same time, the rather high cost (if you compare it with Chinese-made products) does not scare anyone, because the vaper gets first of all a real American quality, thanks to which the life of the device increases several times. Deciding to please vapers with a new compact device, the company released dotMod dotAIO Mini.
Just look at the dotMod dotAIO Mini and it immediately becomes clear who the manufacturer is, as the device is designed in the traditional for this American company laconic, strict, recognizable style. Accurate lines, rounded corners, a button with a pattern and a small logo on the side cover all this immediately gives away the belonging of the device to dotMod. The case is made of aluminum alloy, so the weight of the device is only 82 grams. Traditionally, the dotAIO mini uses 510-type drip tips, and the kit comes with both metal round and plastic flattened.
Unlike the dotAIO’s big brother, the dotAIO Mini uses an 18350 battery, which is installed using the same principle – the magnetically held side panels simply open and the battery can be replaced. If the need arises, the battery can be charged using the USB Type-C connector located on one side of the device.
As in the previous model in dotMod dotAIO Mini in order to set the working power, you need to press the small button located under the Fire button, and the power level is signaled by the color of the LED around the Fire button (maximum power of 35 watts with the installed vaporizer 0.28-0.49 Ohm). There are four modes at the vaper’s disposal – very soft, soft, medium and strong, and the power in each of them depends on the resistance of the installed vaporizer.
dotAIO Pod Cartridge
An important feature of the dotMod dotAIO Mini is that the cartridge and maintenance base are fully compatible with the dotMod dotAIO, so there will be no difficulties in finding consumables. The cartridge in the battery pack is located under the side panel.
The cartridge is a standard cartridge designed to use dotAIO coil series vaporizers, with two 0.3 and 0.7 ohm vaporizers already included. If necessary, you can use dotAIO RBAs, but you will have to buy them separately. The kit includes an adapter for installing Aspire Nautilus coils.The cartridge has a blowing adjustment, realized by a small ring in which the vaporizer is installed.
In order to refill the dotAIO mini cartridge, you need to remove the side panel, open the small silicone plug and pour 2 ml of liquid. You can also remove the cartridge from the battery pack and refill it outside the device.
Conclusions and impressions
Skeptical vapers may say that the dotMod dotAIO Mini is expensive, but if you look at all the devices of this company, it is difficult to find a device there that would cost the same as Chinese devices. Buying dotMod dotAIO Mini vaper will get not only a reliable and stylish device, but also guaranteed quality and excellent flavor delivery.
Advantages and disadvantages
Disadvantages
In order to set the airflow, refill the cartridge and set the wattage, it is necessary to remove the side panels;
dotAIO RBA must be purchased additionally.
Advantages
Compact size;
Stylish recognizable design;
Rich equipment;
18350 battery;
Fast charging with USB Type-C;
Power control capability;
Interchangeable cartridge;
510 drip tip;
Large selection of vaporizers, including the Aspire Nautilus series and a serviceable base;
Good flavor transfer.