For you DNA guys, is there any significant loss going with one of the discontinued DNA mods like the
Reuleaux DNA 250 LE (the brass colored one) rather than the ones (like the paranormal) that newer firmware? The reason I lust for this one is the looks, but would I be giving anything up? Does the color firmware actually improve performance in any way?
it depends..
Advantages
-replay- TC for dummies:you can save the hit you like best and mimic the heat profile without the need to mess with TC. Example- stempod has so many different coils I don't bother with TC because it'll need tweaking every time I have to change coils. Solution for me is to run it on 32-34 watts and save the puff that resembles what 370-380F is for me.
-adjustabilty-ability to change settings without having to run to escribe every time. Example- My iheat has a resting resistance that climbed from .33ohms to .40 ohms so Tc is all screwed up. On my DNA250 devices I would have to plug in the mod to my computer to adjust the resting resistance so it can go back to performing as normal. On a 250C device you can just scroll down the screen and make any adjustment you need to the temp, wattage, resistance, coil material, etc.
Disadvantage
-adjustability- Funny this is also a pain in the ass if all your settings are optimized then the adjustibilty becomes a hassle. Example-While using the Z on a paranormal 250C if I want to bump the temp up a few degrees I would have to scroll to the temperature,select it, and then increase the temp. It's an extra step but it really annoys me because I'll have to do this a few times each session. On a regular DNA mod to adjust temp you merely press the up and down buttons.
Besides these differences the devices should perform similarly once all the variables are tweaked. I like the regular DNA board for using atomizers that I have everything figured out and the 250C for everything else