Such segment as POD-systems has been developing very dynamically lately. There are several reasons for this, one of them is the emergence of liquids based on salt nicotine, the second is that many vapers are fed up with big clouds and massive devices, and they want something small and compact. That is why many famous and not so famous manufacturers try to release their variants of POD-systems. Chinese company SMY (it is not very well known in the Russian market, although it has a lot of interesting devices, including DNA boards) presented its vision of POD-system MeTo. This system is made in the original format square, is able to work with removable cartridges and thus its cost will pleasantly surprise many is much lower than similar products from companies with worldwide names.
General Information
MeTo by SMY is a compact POD-system equipped with a high capacity battery that runs on removable cartridges and is designed for use of liquids based on salt nicotine. The fact that the device is made in today’s popular square format has a very positive effect on its ergonomics. The device is equipped with a powerful, as for its size, battery, which will give a significant autonomy, especially when using liquids on the salt, not organic nicotine. e-liquids in australia Like most PODs, this model works on interchangeable cartridges, which allow you to get quite a decent taste. The manufacturer predlagaet MeTo by SMY in six colors, and each of them has its own unique name – Dream, Flames, Flower, God of war, Rhythm, Wave.
Complete set .
As with most PODs, it is worth looking in the box, because this is just a regular inexpensive Chinese POD system. But everything that is necessary for comfortable use of the vaper device is there:
SMY MeTo Battery pack;
Two cartridges with heating element of resistance 1,4 ohm;
USB cable for charging;
Silicon plug;
User’s Manual.
SMY MeTo Battery Pack
Now it is difficult to say which of the PODs Chinese manufacturer SMY decided to copy whether Smok or Mi POD, but the fact remains that it is very similar to these devices. Although, on the other hand, to accuse the company of complete plagiarism does not want too. But the fact is that today the square form factor is fashionable, popular and convenient. Separate attention should be paid to the coloring of deiss – it’s not just resin with multicolored streaks, and applied to the plastic original drawings that look much more interesting.
SMY MeTo Battery is made of zinc alloy with side covers of food plastic, so it is not so light. A significant disadvantage is that the body has no loop for strap or lanyard, as in devices from other manufacturers of this class.
The device is equipped with a built-in battery capacity of 650 mAh, which charges through a standard micro-USB connector located on one of the side edges. The manufacturer claims that it takes about half an hour to fully charge the battery, which is a pretty good indicator. The power of the device is 7-10 watts, and it is quite enough to make the cartridge work at maximum output. The battery level is indicated by a LED that changes its color depending on how much battery life is still possible.
In addition to the fact that SMY MeTo Battery is equipped with all the standard protections, the manufacturer has added its own slightly unusual and unusual chip – the time interval between puffs should be at least three seconds. If you try to inhale earlier, the device simply will not work. Activation of the device occurs during the puffing, which is still convenient, as well as the fact that the device does not have any buttons or switches.
The cartridge and the peculiarities of use
It is quite natural that MeTo by SMY works with removable cartridges. We can not say that the manufacturer used in them something supernatural and unusual is quite a standard cartridge with a heating element of kantal. Its resistance is 1,4 Ohm, which is quite normal for such a device.
The tank capacity is 1.5 ml, so when you use a liquid based on salt nicotine you can not worry about refilling during the day. Refill the cartridge is simple enough to take out the silicone plug and fill the reservoir. It is preferable to use bottles with a thin metal spout, as the hole for refilling is small in diameter.
Conclusion and impressions
MeTo by SMY is a quite traditional POD system which does not differ much in its functionality from similar systems by other manufacturers. The main advantage of the system is the ease of use, and this is what vapers may like most of all.
Advantages and disadvantages
Disadvantages
No loop for a lanyard or lanyard;
Only one type of cartridges.
Advantages
Original design of the side panels;
Compact size;
Fast charging;
Easy to maintain and operate;
Quite bearable taste.