Sorry guys... Didn’t want this thread too turn to a discussion. I’ll post another.
That picture is the product. I have the TI version, and knew about the others. Just friend D-Nail on FB and you will learn everything. They have a TI and a series of Quartz nails. Interesting the quartz cost more.
There is a difference between the thermo transfer of quartz verses TI. TI transfer heat much slower, but retains it longer (because it doesn’t transfer away as fast). Quartz is near instant and can combust also sooner. They have a write up here
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B-DH5YcHckvxTUdVLU9uU3czYms/edit?usp=sharing
They also have new version coming out which are cheaper. That is their mission is to reduce the cost. It still much cheaper than the HE version was and these people are friends.
You get 3 years of warranty where HE was less than a year. Also one free no questions asked heater. It can be another type like quartz if you have TI. You can do that anytime - to try the other type or wait and replace the heater after hours of use.
The new 1.12 version releasing this month has a gold braid cable, extended life heater and a new smaller connector standard. However they with support both connectors forever.
They also are building a multi unit like 5 and a dual for clubs
So far $500 is worth it for me. My HE infinity was over a $150 and this nail is as good. So it really cost $350. Now my Vector Nitros (use two at once) were $60 each (another $120) so the digital unit costs $230 ove a real nice nail and fast torch heating. That is the way I look at it.
For me I switch it on and take dabs at will in about 3 minutes. Took it over a friends house tonight - another member and we just sat and dabbed at will. It does take some adj to get the temp that you like. Most people over heat their nails. This one doesn’t. We found 875F was good for taste. There is a little vape off after so it could bump a little. It will operate to 1000 (actually more, but said there wasn’t a reason and shortens heater life)
Its a male 14/18 nail so you need a F-F adapter for a DI, but they state that is done to force you to. Long term heat on the DI could harm it and the cost of a $15 adapter is good insurance.
Wait for it, I believe they will drop in price.
For me, I want my own pipe style, not for them to provide one. Course I collect pipes and have probably 150 headies, 50 recyclers etc.
This thing is the cat's meow so far.