Discontinued miVape by Vaporfection

[Hai_Rypo_T'head]

I heard about the Mivape a year ago and was excited about buying but if it doesn't ship by the end of this year,it's vaporware (pun intended) I will nominate it for the vaporware of the year awards on wired.com. It was suppose to ship last year!!! Hopefully I won't have to.

As I said on this forum a few weeks back, it's like Beckett's 'Waiting for Godot' – without the drama.

 

[ugobo]

Please Vaporfection,release this intriguing and promising baby in 2012. I am SO minded on the mV i can't wait!!!

 

[Mynameismud]

sure it will! they will just think the person has a older model iphone

Eh, people are more likely to mistake it for an Apple Newton as apposed to an Iphome. Its just too big...and no updates almost 2 months after Champs when the supposedly had "working" units....i domt want too, but im aboutnto cancel my preorder for the second time

 

[mewash2]

Edited for double post.

 

[mewash2]

I ordered one of these last year. I have had a solo to satisfy my vapor needs, but I am very eager for the mivape to ship. I am wondering if some free extras will be included for those of us who paid a year ago? A free travel case or something would be nice. I will be extremely pleased if the mivape works as advertised anyway.

 

[poonman]

I ordered one of these last year. I have had my solo to satisfy my vapor needs, but I am very eager for the mivape to ship. I am wondering if some free extras will be included for those of us who paid a year ago? A free travel case or something would be nice. I will be extremely pleased if the mivape works as advertised anyway.

You let a company keep your money for a year ,
and all you want is a free traveling case ?
I'm afraid you'll just get the traveling case ....FIRST !

Please don't get me wrong ,
I'm also following this thread because I too want to try the Mivape ....when it comes out .
But the treatment and the lack of communication/feedback ( False promises don't count ) ,
That some FC members have received . Makes it difficult for me to invest money in their
other product the Vivape . Which I've heard and BELIEVE from their owners , that the Vv rocks .

I can't in good conscience do that .

 

[Buyola]

I invested about a year ago as well. I had the money so why not. The Vivape has been a great product. Come on Vaporfection it's time!

 

[Dreamerr]

Why do they take pre-orders so far in advance? They should be in the last phase of testing when they take pre-orders or better yet in production after testing the first run.

 

[Vapinghole]

@ poonman - I don't recall Vaporfection making any miVape delivery date promises to FC members or anyone else. Projections, maybe, but not promises. There's a big difference. Unless I missed something in this thread.

And I, for one, have always been treated well by Vaporfection. Especially when I've had issues.

 

[poonman]

@ poonman - I don't recall Vaporfection making any miVape delivery date promises to FC members or anyone else. Projections, maybe, but not promises. There's a big difference. Unless I missed something in this thread.

And I, for one, have always been treated well by Vaporfection. Especially when I've had issues.

I stand corrected .
Maybe false Hopes would have been a better choice of words .

"The miVape absolutely works and the vapor clouds are comparable to that of the viVape in taste and size! We will post a video in the next few days. Follow us on facebook and twitter and check our blog at http://vaporfection.com for coupon codes."

That was their post on Aug/29 .
Has there been a video that I might have missed ?
I don't belong on FB or twitter , So I apologize if I have missed it on those sites .

I admit , my patience may not be as great as others .

 

[Vapinghole]

I am impatient for the miVape as well, my friend. As the end of year draws closer, I keep anticipating that magical email... "Your miVape has been shipped..." A boy can dream...

Cheers, fellow vaporist.

Edit: And I haven't seen a video yet, but I admit I haven't checked.

 

[mmenzie]

well i hope you get yours soon. looking at the pics on Facebook. it's bigger than i thought it would be.

 

[ugobo]

I like what i see so far! It really looks like a smaller vV!

The size of it don't bother me a bit. I don't think stealth is the goal here.If it works as great as the vV i will be more than satisfied.

 

[Dab Rite]

miVape Update!

Hi FC,

Big news about the miVape...we've added some new features!

The newest feature is the LCD display that will be used inside the unit to show the temperature and battery life (still keeping the LEDs on the front). To adjust temperature, there is no longer a dial, rather we have but up/down buttons on the side of the unit (like the volume on a smartphone) to change the temperature.

The LCD screen will be back-lit when adjusting temps then will go off to make sure you can adjust discreetly.

We feel this was an imperative addition and wanted our FC friends to be the first to know about it!

More info coming soon!

Until then...

-Your Friends at Vaporfection

 

[Ontariovapes]

Sounds like you've made some very sensible update to the unit. I am more excited now about getting one in my hands.

 

[green2brown]

Great that some features are being upgraded, but still, where is any evidence that this thing can function as advertised??? A video... just ONE video... would be nice. We need the device to medicate. An LCD screen is pretty, but it doesn't create vapor. Sorry to sound hostile, but like many on this site I'm starting to lose patience with this company. Don't say that the unit works well and produces clouds when you won't even put out a single demonstration video or put the vape to use when given the chance at Champs. And on Sept. 10th you said that you "expect to have a video of miVape in action in the next few weeks." Well, it's been a few weeks and still no video. So does that mean we should have expected a video the same way we should expect a follow through with a release date? Ok, rant done

 

[Mynameismud]

@ poonman - I don't recall Vaporfection making any miVape delivery date promises to FC members or anyone else. Projections, maybe, but not promises. There's a big difference. Unless I missed something in this thread.

And I, for one, have always been treated well by Vaporfection. Especially when I've had issues.

They didnt make any promises to FC members but when they starting "preselling it" their website clearly stated Delivery by and then the date in blue at the bottom, which changed numerous times with the passing dates. Also, I have a feeling we wont be seeing any production mivapes until 2013, and based on the lack of videos and numerous false promises, as well as the "new upgrade changes" i highly doubt they have any working units yet.

Also, the new upgrades have me a little worried. if the mivape has been in "pre-production testing" since the last missed date in May, shouldnt these new upgrades have already been thought of and implemented in the time between the May pre-production testing and the "launch" at Champs at the end of August. Also if they have actually been in pre production testing for the past 4ish months then there should be at least 1 working model and it wouldnt be that hard to post a video. I know it might not represent the product or portray it the way Vaporfection necessarily wants, but it would definetly quiet all of us doubter. About to cancel my preorder

I still love vaporfection and my vV1 (after two replacements) is still hitting like a champ and with the extended 24 hour warranty I dont have to worry about buying another unit for another year and a half :-), unlike my broken Cloud which was not covered by warranty. Ok haha my rants done as well

 

[Vapinghole]

I still can't find where Vaporfection "promised" anything. Projected, yes. But I've never seen a "we promise the miVape will be released..."

I could be missing it...

 

[cow-a-bunga]

Well, Amy, the lab coat girl, said "deliveries will begin in november". That video was posted Aug. 26th 2011

Go to 2:25 for miVape talk

I'm kida glad they are not a in hurry to release the miVape , IMO it's better they develope and release an extremely good portable, than releasing a semi good one and upgrade it to a miVape2 in one year.

I just wish they would give us more info and some teaser videos. I'm also waiting for that magical email, Vapinghole

 

[CentiZen]

I still can't find where Vaporfection "promised" anything. Projected, yes. But I've never seen a "we promise the miVape will be released..."

I could be missing it...

No, your right. They have been very strategic in that regard.

However they have been distributing all kinds of promotional material, constantly touting and advertising it as the next best thing and have missed projected dates several times in a row. They claim to have working units, though they were not demoing them at CHAMPS nor will they show us even a prototype that can make a wisp. But hey, in THEIR testing they were able to ensure that it works and apparently that's all that matters. But now, after telling us in August they were finalizing production dates, they announce a major addition to the design. After taking peoples money for it.

So maybe they aren't promising anything, but they aren't living up to the expectations that they themselves drummed up. And that, in my opinion that is just as bad.

 

[Adobewan]

So maybe they aren't promising anything, but they aren't living up to the expectations that they themselves drummed up. And in my opinion that is just as bad.

To further that sentiment, it doesn't take much to show a modest presence and occasionally answer some direct inquiries. It's a new age of marketing when you can directly connect to your target demographic for free, I'm always surprised when more companies don't exploit it further.

Lack of this connection, particularly when soliciting pre-orders, can cause customers to lose faith, the company lose support, pre-order capital, etc...

Contrast that to a guy like G over at THC SCI, that posts regularly, even when he runs into road blocks and delays. That style of CS creates a feeling of family as opposed to feeling abandoned on a highway at night.

When I pre-ordered at the end of August, I was told Mid-November-Mid-December so if the vid came out after, that's encouraging, if not, sorry for the bad news.

 

[Vapinghole]

I'm kida glad they are not a in hurry to release the miVape , IMO it's better they develope and release an extremely good portable, than releasing a semi good one and upgrade it to a miVape2 in one year.

I just wish they would give us more info and some teaser videos. I'm also waiting for that magical email, Vapinghole

I am also pleased they aren't rushing the product (I would also like to see more miVape porn), and I don't understand the animosity towards Vaporfection that some express here because of the release date delays (though I respect one's right to their opinion). My guess is that not everyone expressing said animosity has dealt directly with the company, because given my experience I would never think they're not being genuine or somehow behaving in a manner that warrants my distrust, aggressive comments, or me otherwise questioning their integrity as some have done. I must defend Vaporfection here via my experience/opinion. Keep in mind they have nothing to gain by misleading folks, or behaving maliciously, or dissing their existing and potential customer base. They operate in a tricky industry and are still trying to innovate for us vaporists. They deserve cheers and support rather than jeers and accusations. They're on OUR side, folks (yes, they're a business too--I get that--I'm a capitalist at heart).

I can understand being excited for the miVape and being disappointed in its delayed release (more so if you've dropped the $$ and less so if you've just been following the thread waiting to drop $$). But I'll adamantly argue that missed projections are not the same as false promises. They're nowhere near the same thing. All kinds of companies miss projected release dates for highly-touted products--some miss by years. The Vapexhale Cloud had a few delays, yes? And even after its release they needed tweaks. Yes, they have a heavy presence on FC (but SM55 was a member prior to VXH's existence, I believe), but there are other companies that have zero presence here. At least Vaporfection checks in with us, and I don't blame them for not getting too much further into details at this stage. Let them focus efforts on getting the miVape ready for us. And whenever I've contacted them directly (which is an option for anyone, by the way, versus relying solely on FC for their comments), I've had nothing but a good experience.

I gave them my $$ knowing good and well it may be a while, but that I'd be an early adopter for what may be one of the baddest-assest portable vapes around when it's finally ready. Given their recent update in this thread, I'm even more excited. In the meantime, I have other vapes to use and am not bothered by a delay in the release of an innovative vaporizer. I say rock the fuck on, Vaporfection. Make that muthafuckin' miVape as badass as can be, then release the fuck out of it and convert all the doubters!

Hugs and Kisses,
Vapinghole

 

[Dreamerr]

As I read this thread I was dismayed by companies taking money and then you wait. This seems to be how the industry works and it is your choice to pre-order. As I see it the vivape and the cloud you all had to wait a mess load of time after paying. If a company waits till the vape is perfect and not have to deal with all the problems other vapes have I say go for it. I would rather buy a working vape out of the box then have to either get a bad one with returns or wait for version 2, 3 and 4 to get it right. Hats off for trying to get it right the first time out of the box.

I will be watching to see if it delivers and will at that point have no issue buying it. I honestly think early adapters should get prizes/presents or free upgrades if products do have issues. They are really helping any company in many ways. They are giving them a free loan for in some cases a really long time and also the company is using the early adopters as bug fixers.

 

[ugobo]

I am also pleased they aren't rushing the product (I would also like to see more miVape porn), and I don't understand the animosity towards Vaporfection that some express here because of the release date delays (though I respect one's right to their opinion). My guess is that not everyone expressing said animosity has dealt directly with the company, because given my experience I would never think they're not being genuine or somehow behaving in a manner that warrants my distrust, aggressive comments, or me otherwise questioning their integrity as some have done. I must defend Vaporfection here via my experience/opinion. Keep in mind they have nothing to gain by misleading folks, or behaving maliciously, or dissing their existing and potential customer base. They operate in a tricky industry and are still trying to innovate for us vaporists. They deserve cheers and support rather than jeers and accusations. They're on OUR side, folks (yes, they're a business too--I get that--I'm a capitalist at heart).

I can understand being excited for the miVape and being disappointed in its delayed release (more so if you've dropped the $$ and less so if you've just been following the thread waiting to drop $$). But I'll adamantly argue that missed projections are not the same as false promises. They're nowhere near the same thing. All kinds of companies miss projected release dates for highly-touted products--some miss by years. The Vapexhale Cloud had a few delays, yes? And even after its release they needed tweaks. Yes, they have a heavy presence on FC (but SM55 was a member prior to VXH's existence, I believe), but there are other companies that have zero presence here. At least Vaporfection checks in with us, and I don't blame them for not getting too much further into details at this stage. Let them focus efforts on getting the miVape ready for us. And whenever I've contacted them directly (which is an option for anyone, by the way, versus relying solely on FC for their comments), I've had nothing but a good experience.

I gave them my $$ knowing good and well it may be a while, but that I'd be an early adopter for what may be one of the baddest-assest portable vapes around when it's finally ready. Given their recent update in this thread, I'm even more excited. In the meantime, I have other vapes to use and am not bothered by a delay in the release of an innovative vaporizer. I say rock the fuck on, Vaporfection. Make that muthafuckin' miVape as badass as can be, then release the fuck out of it and convert all the doubters!

Hugs and Kisses,
Vapinghole

You've said it all Vapinghole. Those are my thoughts exactly. Vaporfection's fault might be the fact that they took pre-orders too early.

I only have very good words for Vaporfection's products and CS. My experiences with them only lead me to think that they really care about their customers.They really want to push the barrier here with a revolutionary portable vaporizer and they need extra time,once again,to get it right.

 

[Mynameismud]

I agree with almost everything vapinghole and ugobo have said. I love vaporfection, and their customer service is great, have dealt with the, directly many times... That being said there are some things you guys have missed that I would like to point out.

Vaporfection delayed the original vivape a couple times as well (not nearly as much as the mivape) and still ended up coming out with the vV2 less than a year after its release. Also while they may have not directly "promised" delivery dates it is very shady to put "delivery by" and take preorders for over a year and constantly change they date, though they did stopthat once they missed the may deadline. Also the lack of video even though they have "working models" for a couple months is very disheartening. And seriously, its been in "pre production testing" since The missed May release and they are just finding and making these upgrades now, after they were supposed to be finalizing the production schedule a moth ago?

I also find it kinda shady that they originally prometed the vV with the limited 50$ rebate which was supposed to end in april, yet you can still get a vV2 now and still recieve the 50$ rebate. If it was only supposed to be limited why not end it or just change the price of the vV to 399. I for one probably wouldnt have rushed to get the vV had i known i could buy a vV2 less than a year later and still receive the discount.

Im not trying to knock vaporfection, i know they are trying their best and their customer service is really the best in the business...but for a company thats been producing quality products for over 10 years, youd think they wouldnt have a bunch of theses amateur issues that they are dealing with. At least when the cloud had a bunch of similar issues they were a brand new start up company. I dunno im glad a bunch of you still have faith, im just very dissappointed that customer service could be soo good yet there is so much transparency still...