Posted this in the toronto vape review of the Firefly. Let's see if they approve the comment...
"I have been using my firefly for several weeks and need to correct you on several points.
1. It is not similar to the Magic flight. The Magic Flight is a conduction vape. The Firefly is a convection vape. It only heats your herb when you are drawing through it. That is a HUGE difference in flavor/amount of herb used. When I am vaping I do not want my herb heated constantly at high temperature. I like to be able to vape and wait a few minutes before my next vape.
2. Have you figured out where the heft comes from? It is because the body is powder coated aluminum not plastic as you have reported falsely. This not only gives it a nice heft it acts as a heat sink so that the unit remains comfortable to hold (an intentional design feature). Some people just love the nice weight of it in the hand, it feels solid and well made. And the finish is without equal.
3. Your comment about magnets losing heat. I work with small electric motors that generate a lot more heat than I have been able to feel on my top plate and they have been fine for years of service so I doubt the magnet is going to die any time soon. Making statements like this without testing are not responsible for a reviewer. Especially when it is stated as a fact, not an assumption.
4.You state there is no temperature control but the Firefly website says that the unit is computer controlled to a maximum of 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Yes I have been able to combust a few times with my Firefly but it has been rare (2 out of 100+ bowls) and each time it has happened because of a tightly filled bowl, a slow draw and multiple button presses during the same draw (my girlfriend). New users often spend too much time preheating and draw too slowly. If the button is then pressed a second time the heat cycle starts up again which is computer controlled to give a higher burst of current in the initial stage. If the temp was already about 400F then this can lead to combustion.
5. Yes the firefly has its issues. I agree the battery is too small, perhaps a change to 18350 battery cells or other commonly available vaping batteries would alleviate this problem. I purchased mine new with battery and charger for 300 so it is very easy for me to just rotate batteries when at home, or to take another battery with me on the road. The two batteries have been more than plenty for out of the house. As you perfect your technique you learn to not preheat the bowl and to draw for four or five seconds then let go of the button and draw for several more. This really helps on the battery efficiency and gives great taste and vapor.
6. The firefly can be very discreet. It is about the same length as my iphone 5 in case (5 ½” for iphone in mophie case 5 3/8” for Firefly) Width is 2 ½” for iphone in case and 2” for Firefly. I use an overhand method that covers the glass and makes it look like you are just sitting with your phone under your chin thinking. The firefly looks remarkably like a nokia phone. I have walked in public with it to my ear talking as a joke and no one gave a second look.
So in conclusion as a reviewer I feel that you have misrepresented some facts here and I am trying to correct them. I am also giving a different viewpoint on some of the features that I like in the Firefly. I am no noob and this is my favorite vape. And I love the glow! That is more important to me than a digital readout. The Firefly feels very analog. It is easy for a noob to use immediately and can take weeks to master fully. That being said, as with all vapes it is a matter of preference, YMMV, and I can’t wait for a second generation with a better battery system!"