OK, seems to me its out. I'll join in with my pics:
You have seen all the pics now, and it imo tells pretty much 100% about the PA2. Just look at it and you know what is better about it. No hidden upgrades.
Its function seems identical to PA1 to me. Its ergonomics and weight have been upgraded. As well as reliability i think.
According to the introduction its going to be a bit more expensive than original - imo it's absolutely fair, the new PA2 sure looks to have improved value.
So here is the copy of my report, which can also work as a FC review:
Body:
Looks beautiful, I thought the PA was a perfect visual match for a MFLB until I saw the PA2.
The knob feels more solid (my PA knob got bent somewhere sometime, probably during travel. Still works, but looks crooked)
This PA2 knob seems impossible to bend. Also much harder to accidentaly change temperature.
Overall it looks it can take some beating just like the MFLB when closed. It's all safely hidden in the wooden box.
+size, shape, ultra-light
+looks, match to MFLB
+seems overall more durable
-no feet (probably not needed anymore, as the cord itself is now heavier than the body and battery adapter together)
-The solid connection of the "battery" cable to the body is movable, maybe a weak point, can it break this way? The old PA doesn't move at all.
Battery adapter:
Looks much more advanced. It is redesigned to ensure the best contact possible and ergonomic button.
The button have never failed on me yet. The original PA button was making me nuts.
It sometimes needed to be pushed in the right direction with enough force to make contact.
I could slowly release the force pushing on the button, but the power cuts off exactly in the moment of the *click* everytime.
The power is delayed a tiny bit after pushing the button.
Maybe the button now only signals the body to send power, so it is less stressed?
+Both positive and negative contacts redesigned to ensure strong contact on every box - they are robust, flexible and tight.
+Soft and round edges near the button -> softer for my fingers.
+Button better responding and easier to push
+More durable cord connection
+Ultra-light
-could catch more dirt
-i question the durability of the ergonomic plastic piece near the button, it seems it would be possible to break it off.
Usage:
It works like my original PA when brand new.
I've blown some nice clouds just like the mighty PA is capable of.
Browning was also the same as with original PA.
On 45% I've combusted, just like with the original PA. I've not used the MFLB for a while (convection desktops being the reason)
I think my current box is hotter than average. Works great in 0-30% range. Even MF batteries make it too hot for my liking.
As I say, I think my box is hot, not the MF batts or the PA, or PA2. I can imagine MF batts to work perfectly in colder boxes than mine.
I believe it is overall improved in ergonomics, reliablity, durability, looks, size, shape, contacts and weight.
The heat and performance feels the same. I couldn't detect any other difference in the PA2 session than the lightness of the setup, ease of the button and less worries about contact.
And after finishing the session, i can stare at the geometry on the top of the PA2 as there are lots of it to be found.
So since the performance seems unchanged and I've already inspected the unit there's now nothing more to report until something breaks, If something breaks (i hope not).
I found only two negatives on each part, where one was a worry for durability and second almost (or entirely) neglible detail.
Maybe it's too fast since I've just got it today, but I approve! *thumbs up*
It seems to me like the PA->PA2 improvements are very similar to MFLT->MFLB. I never owned the MFLT, but I think the comparision is there.
The PA looks like the MFLT, the PA2 looks like a MFLB. Everything being moved into a tiny solid wooden box.
MFLB is a lot more reliable and durable, the PA2 seems too.
MFLB is more ergonomic, so is the PA2.