Hello everyone. Long overdue showing manufacturer presence over here. Don't hesitate to ask any questions.
As I said a few days back, I ordered an INH004 on 29th August. Taylor shipped it the very next day, and it arrived today 12 September, here in the wilds of New South Wales' forested mid-north coast.
How's that for service!
First impressions: I'm a sucker for aesthetics (which is one reason I originally ordered the stylish Pax, only to have my order rejected, as Ploom allows its distributors to sell it only to Canadian and USA residents; and I chose not to use a forwarding agent).
Happily, in the aesthetics stakes, the INH004 is hot on Pax's heels. After a few minor tweaks (hint, hint Inhalater), it'll be neck-and-neck – a matter of personal preference.
First tweak. Remove the intrusive
INHALATER logo that tells the world what the world doesn't need to know. (The manufacturer's website is the place to tell the world, but I'll come to that later.) Replace with a small, simple, stylised logo a la any number of prominent companies/corporations.
Second, unless they serve a useful purpose (of which this techno-electronics-dummy is unaware), get rid of the seven rings below the mouth-piece. (Less is more. Mies van der Rohe)
Third, take a lead from leading camera and hi-fi manufacturers: Offer the 004 in two versions: black or brushed aluminium/'silver'. (Most Nikon film-camera professionals prefer the black versions.)
So far, my only operating criticism is the risk of inadvertently changing the temperature settings. I wonder if the 'click' method of indicating incremental temperature changes, might solve that problem?
Oh! and the @#%^* Inhalater website!
, about which the less said the better.
The INH004 is a quality product, that deserves a quality website. Inhalater, pleeeeeze . . .take the best from Ploom, DaVinci, iolite and others. Create a website with 'stopping power', and then show the prospective client s/he's come to right place. Back that with useful, well-presented information, plus a sales funnel, and watch your sales go through the roof or, at least, improve substantially.
Meanwhile, I started my first bowl on 1 and just finished it on 2. Let's just say, it was an easy, tasty draw, that's left me feeling it's been time and $$$ well spent.
It's recharged me for another new day tomorrow. Good night folks, I'm gonna sleep tight tonite.
<clinking INH004s