! Just sayin you know ...I partially agree with this, the XP is more worth the 200+ dollar range from the impression it gave to me, I chose not to buy it as I didn't like the form factor, but would recommend a INH over a T-Vape if you weren't trying to save money or didn't want a manual vape.
Greg, any pictures of the air capsules? are they glass as well?
I'm really glad this thread inspired me to dig through my glass stems and have been using the one that fits my 004 for a few daze now and find it to improve the taste, still getting a nice roast on the herbs, though its a bit slower to get to completion which I think is what has improved the flavor. I like higher temp vapor, so usually it's just the first hit or two that's tasty then the flavor goes down hill with the regular capsules. The glass seems to prolong the flavor. I hope the new glass stems work as well for the 005, I don't know my diameters or thickness on this stem yet so I can't give out any info other than a photo... the stem came with my HI in a classified sale. I think the 005 sound promising.
so, this unit is actually convection and conduction?Well folks I have had a couple of days with my demo beta INH05..... There are a great many things to mention and comment on.... so should I pass over something of interest to you....I trust you will post and ask to talk about it.....
OK I know one of the biggest issues that need to be addressed was reliability...and in my mind that was largely do to the USB failures... well my beta unit had only 3 of the steps taken {production will have all 4} to address these issues.....and I must say.....they did a fantastic job....I am extremely confident that we will not be breaking anymore USB ports......YEAH...!!!
The 4th step my beta unit didn't have or should I say had but the switch manufacturer is fixing the clicks to make them a bit more pronounced...... my clicks are very soft.....and I don't believe my switch knob had the stops...... which could be viewed as a 5th measure actually.....
I did also have a small mishap with this prototype switch..... it had developed a poor connection at the contacter arm..... I cleaned it and greased it No worries.......
Accessing the battery and all that worry of being fragile.....completely GONE.... the switch knob popped right off {no knife needed} the ribbon cable has been cleaned up and reduced width...the new notch along the inside makes removing the switch assembly...nothing...so easy....and no worry of damaging it.... the only concern is the ribbon cable being tucked in and the knob being aligned to accept the switch actuator.... I'm told that could crack the switch itself..... but really this wasn't that hard either..
the new PBT bodies have reduced the weight by 15 grams...... it is very noticeable when it's in your hand for sure..... at 1st I took this to almost give it a cheaper feel...especially since the top and the bottom switch knob are recessed now so the cover will snap in nicely.....all of that IMO took away some of that sturdy feel the XP has....
The ring at the top is gone and about a 1/4 of the switch knob is trimmed off and now recessed... but after using it and see the improvements on the inside.......VERY NICELY Done.......Indeed.....
The heating chamber redesign.....1st my retraction....the sensor has not been embedded in with the element.... however the layout has been redone to better distribute heat to all areas of the capsule... on my beta unit however there was milk chocolate {1/4" almost} at the mouthpiece end of the cap.... I was assured that this had already been identified and was being adjusted for perfection in the production release....
I've gotten a good look at the inside Heating chamber improvements.....VERY NICE.....clean well thought out......and so far no signs of scorching the cap.... my XP always starts forming 2 scorch rings in all my caps.....
Taste does seem to be improved.....which I'm sure has something to do with a more evenly distributed distillation process and no sign of scorching so far......you still can't let her sit too long or she will singe your herb...I'm sure we have all experienced it by now....talk just a bit too long and .....whamo instant burnt popcorn......{I wish they would address that issue} anyway noticeable improved taste....
Yes...in fact all of the units have been both all along.... they have just IMO paid a bit more attention and focus on improving the conduction side of the house..... something I am very much an advocate of... however I think many of us have been trying to send the manufacturer the message that they need to also spend a bit more focus on reclaiming there convection properties.........
Well folks I have had a couple of days with my demo beta INH05..... There are a great many things to mention and comment on.... so should I pass over something of interest to you....I trust you will post and ask to talk about it.....
OK I know one of the biggest issues that need to be addressed was reliability...and in my mind that was largely do to the USB failures... well my beta unit had only 3 of the steps taken {production will have all 4} to address these issues.....and I must say.....they did a fantastic job....I am extremely confident that we will not be breaking anymore USB ports......YEAH...!!!
The 4th step my beta unit didn't have or should I say had but the switch manufacturer is fixing the clicks to make them a bit more pronounced...... my clicks are very soft.....and I don't believe my switch knob had the stops...... which could be viewed as a 5th measure actually.....
I did also have a small mishap with this prototype switch..... it had developed a poor connection at the contacter arm..... I cleaned it and greased it No worries.......
Accessing the battery and all that worry of being fragile.....completely GONE.... the switch knob popped right off {no knife needed} the ribbon cable has been cleaned up and reduced width...the new notch along the inside makes removing the switch assembly...nothing...so easy....and no worry of damaging it.... the only concern is the ribbon cable being tucked in and the knob being aligned to accept the switch actuator.... I'm told that could crack the switch itself..... but really this wasn't that hard either..
the new PBT bodies have reduced the weight by 15 grams...... it is very noticeable when it's in your hand for sure..... at 1st I took this to almost give it a cheaper feel...especially since the top and the bottom switch knob are recessed now so the cover will snap in nicely.....all of that IMO took away some of that sturdy feel the XP has....
The ring at the top is gone and about a 1/4 of the switch knob is trimmed off and now recessed... but after using it and see the improvements on the inside.......VERY NICELY Done.......Indeed.....
The heating chamber redesign.....1st my retraction....the sensor has not been embedded in with the element.... however the layout has been redone to better distribute heat to all areas of the capsule... on my beta unit however there was milk chocolate {1/4" almost} at the mouthpiece end of the cap.... I was assured that this had already been identified and was being adjusted for perfection in the production release....
I've gotten a good look at the inside Heating chamber improvements.....VERY NICE.....clean well thought out......and so far no signs of scorching the cap.... my XP always starts forming 2 scorch rings in all my caps.....
Taste does seem to be improved.....which I'm sure has something to do with a more evenly distributed distillation process and no sign of scorching so far......you still can't let her sit too long or she will singe your herb...I'm sure we have all experienced it by now....talk just a bit too long and .....whamo instant burnt popcorn......{I wish they would address that issue} anyway noticeably improved taste....
