Today I will tell you about the creepy alien who visited our planet for the third time, about the ETALIENS E.T-X3 box mod.
The joint work of the recognized author of “biomechanics” H.R. Giger and the famous director Ridley Scott does not give rest to many, the image of the creepy xenomorph they once created is very attractive and easily recognizable, for which both received an award back in 1980: Scott – “Saturn” for directing, and Giger – “Oscar” for visual effects, i.e. for that very monster. “Alien”, which has been delighting and scaring viewers on screens all this time, will soon celebrate its 40th anniversary (!), and the number of all the works created (books, games, crossover films, comics) based on the aggressive and tenacious creature with acid instead of blood is already difficult to count today. It is not at all surprising that even in vaping there were manufacturers who decided to exploit the universally familiar image. Even Smok could not resist this temptation, and quite successfully for themselves. And of course, they are not alone. There is one manufacturer, almost the entire range of whose products (and even the logo and name) is twisted around this terrible alien creature – ETALIENS. The sample of extraterrestrial origin considered today is the third “Alien” released on the market. The first Deviate Mod on DNA40 from Madvapes, which appeared two years ago, by the way, never went into mass production, but E.T-X2 can still be found in some stores. The second was very similar in appearance to its predecessor and had several shortcomings that allowed it to be considered a serious device only with some reservations. new zealand vape shop wellington Not long ago, the manufacturer released a new device, which I got for review – ETALIENS E.T-X3. I want to immediately make a reservation that there are two versions of this box mod, or rather on two boards: on Evolv DNA75 and on some kind of its own chip, for as much as 100 Chinese watts. The hundred-watt device will be discussed today.
Packaging and equipment of ETALIENS E.T-X3
It’s Alien, the 8th passenger
The uninvited passenger gets to our “Nostromo” not as a stowaway inside one of the crew members after close contact with the facehugger, but in a rather large and weighty cardboard box with an image of two box mods and a cute inscription Coming for you on the top of the cardboard sleeve. On the back side you can see all five possible design options and a casual mark with a ballpoint pen opposite the color that is inside. By the way, no characteristics of the device are indicated on the packaging. Judging by the inscriptions decorating the box, our “Alien” clearly went through an incubation period in one of the inhabitants of the Celestial Empire, since otherwise it is impossible to explain all sorts of inscriptions like Termostat and other funny bloopers.
It is impossible not to mention that the box mod inside the box is in a silicone mold, very pleasant to the touch and simply looks great, just begging to be put in this form in the Chateau Saint-Germain or behind glass with grandma’s tea set in the display case.
The entire poor kit is hidden behind the aforementioned silicone mold. It is worth mentioning separately the branded USB cable with a good braid (similar to scales) and the abundance of different fonts and styles in the instructions, reading which can cause no less a lethal outcome than the birth of a chest-breaker. Apparently, the manual was rewritten, and without much concern about how it would ultimately look.
Package contents:
ETALIENS E.T-X3 box mod (without battery)
USB cable
User manual
Silicone case
Adapter for 18650 battery
Appearance of ETALIENS E.T-X3
In space no one can hear you scream
The ETALIENS E.T-X3 box mod is very reminiscent of that very frightening mixture of the living and the mechanical, which the Swiss artist was able to combine so organically in his works. And it was this skill that brought Giger worldwide fame and recognition (and I wonder, if he were alive, would he sue the manufacturer for the absence of his name on the box?). In general, before us is something very reminiscent of either that same Alien, or one of the representatives of the Zerg hive. In general, compared to the previous version, the appearance remained almost the same, but the ugly seam at the end of the front side of the case has disappeared, the control buttons are now located horizontally, Fire has become smaller, the dangling battery compartment cover has disappeared. The coating of my copy is matte black, as expected, it is easily stained with liquid and just fingers. In a week, it hasn’t worn out or chipped anywhere, and it looks quite reliable. Surprisingly, despite the immodest dimensions, considerable weight and apparent sharpness of the protrusions on the back of the case, it’s very comfortable to hold the mod in your hand, and I would even dare to call the shape convenient.
There are five colors of the “Alien”, both in the kit with STARGATE RDTA and separately: Bao blue, Matt black, Gun color, Dumb gold and Pearl Silver. It is curious that the options indicated on the website (with the same trashy English as the instructions) differ from the names of the colors on the box.
The declared characteristics of the ETALIENS E.T-X3 box mod (since the data varies on different websites, taken from the complete instructions):
Dimensions: 100.5 x 78.2 x 36.6 mm
Weight: 342 g (my measurements showed: 348.5 with an adapter, 394.7 with an adapter and an 18650 battery)
Battery used: 26650/18650 (with a constant discharge current ≥ 40A)
Operating modes: variable wattage/temperature control on stainless steel (SS-TC)/nickel (Ni-TC)/titanium (Ti-TC)
Temperature adjustment: 200-600 ° F / 100-315 ° C
Output power: 7-100 W (in fact from 1 W)
Output voltage: 1-9V
Connector: 510
Supported resistance: 0.1-5Ohm (variable wattage mode), 0.1-1Ohm (TC mode)
Input voltage: 3.3-4.2V
Operating temperature: 20-85°C
Standby current consumption: <150μA
Charging current: 5V/500mA
Impressions and conclusions
A word of warning…
Hotcig R150 with two batteries (left), 18650 battery and ETALIENS E.T-X3 Box ModThe appearance of the device is probably its strongest side. Detailed design elements of the case and good fit, excellent paintwork (there are some flaws here and there, but they are minor). Despite the obviously Chinese fake board, the device has a good, almost instant response, but the device clearly lacks functionality. The assembly is good, nothing rattles or wobbles anywhere, getting rid of the hinged cover has benefited the ETALIENS E.T-X3. It is quite comfortable to hold the device in your hand, the shape repeats the handle of a weapon with the trigger under the index finger.
ETALIENS E.T-X3 Box Mod ScreenWhat pisses me off the most is the Fire button, which at first behaved quite adequately, but then began to simply stick when pressed. I don’t know how common this problem is in the ETALIENS E.T-X3, but if it weren’t for this, there would be practically no serious complaints about the device. There is a serious problem with the dimensions. The mod is larger (and much heavier) than many modern box mods for 2 18650 batteries. Yes, it uses the almost written-off 26650, and the manufacturer should pay attention to the new format – 20700/21700. However, the mod was announced at the beginning of the year, and then no one seriously thought about the upcoming potential trend. The board is something strange, I haven’t come across such lying devices for a long time, it would be better to put some kind of chip from an “iStick” here, it is more honest. And the discrepancy with the declared characteristics of the board (the same charging current) raises doubts about the sanity of the manufacturer. To sum it up, we can say that the box mod is more suitable as a decoration for your vape shop window or as a paperweight for the table. Well, and fans of Giger and “Alien” can safely recommend it, the device looks really impressive.
Liked:
Appearance (real Alien!)
Quality of the case
Nice coating
Not a bad connector
Use of 18650 and 26650 (although, this is hardly a plus…)
Excellent case
Disliked:
Large dimensions and weight
Sticking Fire (most likely, only me)
Chinese lying board
Pharaoh Dripper Tank (25mm) on ETALIENS E.T-X3 Box Mod
Is it worth buying a very beautiful, but questionably working toy ETALIENS E.T-X3 – see for yourself. Literally – see. I cannot look at boxing with indifference, but at the same time I tried to describe all its advantages and disadvantages as objectively as possible.