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DaVinci MIQRO Review: The “ULTRA” Ultra-Portable Weed Vape

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I really, really like the DaVinci IQ – it is one of the best vaporizers around. But what if you shrank it? Meet the DaVinci MIQRO

DaVinci MIQRO Quick Verdict (93%)

DaVinci MIQRO review

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DaVinci MIQRO Pros: 

  • Ultra-Portable – 33% Smaller Than DaVinci IQ
  • Full Temp Spectrum & Smart Path Tech
  • Very Reasonable Price ($149.99)
  • 5-Year Warranty
  • Removable Battery (Includes Spare Cell Too)
  • Excellent Vapor Production
  • Super-Easy To Clean

The DaVinci MIQRO is a stunning example of how far engineering in the vaporizer space has come on over the past few years. Not so long ago, vaporizers were huge and unwieldy. Nowadays, we have options like the DaVinci MIQRO which is mind-bogglingly small.

If you’re after a discreet, well-priced, stealthy vaporizer that is packed with features like full temperature spectrum and things like Smart Path, as well as simple to adjust controls, the MIQRO comes highly recommended.

The vapor production is great, either with finely ground materials or coarse bud, and it features a removable battery. Hell, DaVinci even includes a spare cell, so you can have that charging during usage and that means ZERO downtime. It also means the relatively short battery life of this device is not a problem.

Like the IQ, the cheaper MIQRO produces excellent-tasting vapor. The bowl is smaller on this vaporizer, for obvious reasons, and you don’t get support for the DaVinci Phone App. But that’s hardly a deal-breaker – I seldom use it anyway with my IQ.

All told, for $149.99 the MIQRO serves up some pretty incredible value for money. Chuck in the fact that it is the smallest vaporizer I have ever tested and you’re in a very good place indeed. Hats off to DaVinci for this one, it is incredible!

Read On For My Full Review of The DaVinci MIQRO

My go-to vaporizer for the vast majority of 2018 has been the DaVinci IQ and so far I’ve been having a blast with it – it ticks ALL my boxes.

The DaVinci MIQRO is something of a curveball, to be honest. It’s basically the DaVinci IQ just a lot smaller.

I had no idea this product even existed until DaVinci sent me one. And once I unboxed it, I knew, providing it performed as expected, that this would almost certainly be my new #1 vaporizer.

Why?

Simple: it’s smaller, which means it’s more portable and it features the same premium design language as the IQ.

What’s not to like, right?

The only question now is this: does it perform as well as its bigger brother, the DaVinci IQ?

Let’s find out, shall we?

Full DaVinci MIQRO Review

DaVinci MIQRO

The Box

Design

The MIQRO is smaller than its bigger brother, hence the name. It does share much of its industrial design language, however, and this is no bad thing.

The ergonomic design of the MIQRO is essentially exactly the same as the IQ; you have gradual slopes on the side, the same opening mechanisms at the top and bottom, and it runs a removable battery.

My review unit is blue, though there are a variety of color options available which you can see in full below.

DaVinci MIQRO

Up Close + LED Display

Like the IQ, DaVinci has made this vaporizer extremely durable. It can handle drops and bumps with aplomb. Nothing about the way it looks, feels, or handles makes me think it’ll break easily.

And that’s good because this vaporizer is designed to be taken places – hiking, biking, on holiday. Wherever.

Ideal for micro-dosing, the MIQRO is a pocketable, sturdy vaporizer that you can (and likely will) take everywhere with you.

Hell, it even comes with a carry-glove, so you can keep it scuff free whenever you take it out and about.

MIQRO Box Contents – Spare Bits, Wires, Batteries & Carry Case

As you can see in the image below, you get A LOT of extra goodies with the DaVinci MIQRO. Way more than I was expecting!

DaVinci MIQRO

ALL The Goodies (There’s So Much Stuff!)

DaVinci even includes a spare 18350 battery, as well as a battery carry-case which can also store some dry herb in it as well – just in case you don’t want to carry your entire stash with you when you go out.

You have two mouthpieces as usual; the extended drip tip and the one that sits flush to the device. I’ve been tested mine with the extended one, as I didn’t run this drip tip on my DaVinci IQ.

DaVinci MIQRO

You Also Get An Awesome Battery Carry Case (Left) That Can Also Hold Some Herb Too!

Overall, what you’re getting here is a MEGA haul of gear.

This makes the MIQRO excellent value for money given its starting price ($149).

I also love the fact DaVinci includes a spare battery as well. This means you can hot-swap cells and never have downtime. Just make sure you have an external battery charger.

DaVinci MIQRO Specs & Features

  • Device Dimensions: 1.34″ W x 3.13″ H x 0.91″ D
  • Device Weight: 3.53 oz
  • Heat-up Time: (to 370° F)39 Sec
  • Battery: Rechargeable / Replaceable 18350 Battery
  • Charging Time: 1.5 – 2 Hours

You also get a ton of vaping features too. Things like full temp spectrum + smart paths are included as standard, allowing for precise, fine-tuned control over the materials you’re vaporizing.

You cannot use the DaVinci phone app with the MIQRO. This feature has been omitted, and I honestly can’t say I miss it all that much.

I probably used the DaVinci IQ with the app about five times in the year that I’ve been using it.

DaVinci IQ vs DaVinci MIQRO – What’s The Difference

DaVinci MIQRO

Here’s a quick overview of the main differences between the two vaporizers:

  1. The Size – The MIQRO is 30% smaller.
  2. The Price – It’s Cheaper; $149.99
  3. The MIQRO Does Not Support The Phone App
  4. MIQRO has smaller batteries (but they’re still removable)
  5. MIQRO has a smaller bowl
  6. DaVinci IQ heats up faster

Bottomline? The MIQRO doesn’t have quite as many features present as the IQ.

Battery life is about 50% less as well, but this is to be expected: the MIQRO is a smaller, more focused device.

It’s like comparing a sports car to an SUV; they’re both great and do much the same thing. But one is infinitely more agile and designed for single-person use (and fun).

The IQ’s for passing around at parties or with friends; the MIQRO is for single-use or for when you’re out and you need an ultra-portable vaporizer.

DaVinci MIQRO Heating and Vapor Path

With respect to heating up, you’re looking at around 40-50 seconds. This is pretty much par for the course with most vaporizers.

The PAX 3 will get it done in half the time but will set you back another $100 or so, and while I didn’t have any issues with the MIQRO in this context, I do believe the IQ is more powerful.

That makes sense though; the IQ is significantly larger, so there’s more room for things that speed heating up. Remember: this device is 30% smaller than the IQ.

Put in this context, 45 seconds is damn impressive. And because that’s the time it takes most vaporizers of this ilk to heat up, it’s not something you could consider a negative in any way, shape, or form.

The Vapor Path used inside the DaVinci MIQRO is made from Ceramic Zirconium. This same material is also used for the pearl, the bowl AND the mouthpiece.

MIQRO Smart Path Technology

DaVinci MIQRO

The Oven + Pearl

The MIQRO has a maximum temperature range of 430F, this is the top end of Smart Path 4.

I like to start nice and low, and then move my way up through the Smart Path levels until the bowl is cooked completely.

How Smart Path Technology Works

Smart Path Technology is a predefined temperature range; you have four possible settings and each setting has a range of 20F.

On paper, the Smart Path Technology looks a little something like this:

  • Smart Path 1 – 350F to 370F
  • Smart Path 2 – 370F to 390F
  • Smart Path 3 – 390F to 410F
  • Smart Path 4 – 410F to 430F

As mentioned above, I usually start low (Smart Path 2) and then work my way up to Smart Path 4 towards the end of a session.

This way you get maximum activation of the herb you’re vaping; THC at low levels, CBD at higher levels – the best of both worlds, basically.

You can flick through the Smart Path settings using the power rocker on the side the vaporizer or you can use the phone app.

Personally, I prefer to just use the power rocker.

In addition to the Smart Path Technology, you also have Boost Mode.

This effectively kicks the vaporizer into maximum output. It’s great for micro-dosing, as you get a significantly larger hit.

Another cool feature is that the MIQRO will switch itself off automatically if it hasn’t been used for 2 minutes. This is a great feature, as it saves your precious battery life and also conserves what’s in your bowel.

DaVinci MIQRO Chamber and Draw Resistance

The chamber (or oven) is smaller than the IQ’s, but that’s kind of the whole point of the MIQRO.

It’s an ultraportable vaporizer that is designed to be stealthy and easy to pocket when you’re out and about.

You can fit about 0.25g in the oven, and this is usually good for a couple of sessions.

As always, you’re best off grinding up the herbs as finely as possible for maximum vapor production.

 

DaVinci MIQRO

Specs & Features Breakdown

When it comes to the draw, you’re in good hands. It’s tight enough, but there is an airy nature to it that gives it a natural feel on the inhale.

You can use the drip tip-style mouthpiece if you want something closer to the real-thang, or the standard DaVinci-style mouthpiece which secrets the opening away in the top of the device.

I like both, but I have been using the drip tip more on this one. Mostly because I never used it on the IQ and I wanted to see what it was like.

Either style is great, though.

DaVinci MIQRO Vapor Production

The flavor and vapor production on the MIQRO is superb, even when compared to its bigger, more expensive brother, the DaVinci IQ.

All the notes are there as soon as you take a draw.

The vapor clouds are pretty dense too, especially on higher settings, though this will obviously be dependant on what material you’re vaporizing.

I knew the MIQRO would be good in this regard, but given its diminutive size, I did not expect it to keep up with the IQ.

But it did. Easily. And that, for me, is very impressive indeed.

DaVinci MIQRO Verdict – Is This Vaporizer Legit?

In a word: YES!

I really, really like this vaporizer. For portability, for looks, for the sheer amount of goodies you get in the box, and… most importantly, for how well it vapes.

Up to now, if you wanted a portable vaporizer for under $200, I would have said the PAX 2.

Now, though, DaVinci has raised the bar considerably.

It’s taken everything that made the DaVinci IQ exceptional and refined and distilled it down into a truly amazing, ultra-portable dry herb vaporizer.

This thing is a solid performer with zero weak links.

I cannot think of a device that is this portable and this good for the same amount of money.

As of right now, the DaVinci MIQRO is the benchmark by which ALL other ultra-portable vaporizers will be measured by.

Brilliant stuff!

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Eclipse Vaporizer Review: Better Than The G-Pen Elite

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I’ve had the Eclipse Vaporizer for AGES, but I only just got around to testing it after my PAX 3 died on me… So how was it?

I’ve been running the PAX 3 all year, and it is a truly fantastic vaporizer.

I think it is the best weed vape money can buy right now.

But the PAX 3 is expensive, though.

Prohibitively expensive for some (it retails for $250+).

Cheaper, portable vaporizers are very popular these days. And the Eclipse Vaporizer is one such device.

It retails for $139, making it WAY cheaper than the PAX 3.

But is it any good?

I’ve gotten to know this vaporizer rather well over the past few weeks, so read on to find out more about this little weed vape.

Eclipse Vaporizer Review

Design

Eclipse Vaporizer

It’s a fairly unassuming piece of gear to look at. I’ll admit, I wasn’t impressed with how it looked when I unboxed it.

It lacks the finesse and premium appeal of the DaVinci IQ and the PAX 3.

It also won’t stand up on its end, as the bottom, for some reason, is rounded off.

All told: initial impressions weren’t great.

Eclipse Vaporizer

This is basically why I forgot ALL about it until about three weeks ago, when the battery on my PAX 3 died and I had some friends over.

No one wanted to go analogue, for obvious reasons, and I remembered that I had the Eclipse Weed Vaporizer upstairs in my office.

I went upstairs, quickly unboxed it, and to my joy saw that it had an 80% battery charge.

Result!

Three minutes later, the Eclipse Vaporizer was loaded and the party was back on track.

Eclipse Vaporizer Specs & Features

Eclipse Vaporizer

Before we get stuck into performance and vapor production, here’s a quick overview of the E-Clipse Vaporiser’s key specs.

FYI – the brand is actually “E-Clipse” not “Eclipse”.

I just don’t like the way it looks when typed out, hence my choice to refer to it as Eclipse.

  • Full Temperature Control: 300°F – 435°F
  • Energy Capacity of Battery: 2200 mah
  • Screen Display: OLED
  • Vaporizer Size:
  • Length: 1.5 inches
  • Width: .75 inches
  • Height: 3.75 inches

Eclipse Vaporizer Performance

So, yeah… it doesn’t look too impressive. And it won’t stand up by itself.

But, boy, is this a decent little vape.

Within moments of taking a draw on it, I knew I was in for something special.

I could feel billowing plumes of vapor hitting the back of my throat and, seconds later, all that goodness filtering up into my head.

The Eclipse Vaporizer PERFORMS. And it it heats up quickly too.

Eclipse Vaporizer

I wasn’t expecting much in regard to performance and vapor production. But I was wrong to assume this – the Eclipse Weed Vaporizer is a smashing little portable vaporizer.

It isn’t as good as the PAX 3. No way near. Ditto the DaVinci IQ. But it is better than the G-Pen Elite by a considerable margin.

You get more vapor production, better airflow, and the flavor is much more intense and precise.

Moral of the story? Don’t judge a book by its cover. Or a vaporizer by its crumby exterior and round bottom, for that matter.

This thing packs in a hell of a lot of performance.

Plus, it’s $100 cheaper than the PAX 3.

And that, for me, makes it a rather significant device.

Eclipse Vaporizer How It Works

Pretty simple to use, this one.

You load it up with the good stuff, click the fire button five times and it’ll start heating.

Eclipse Vaporizer

You can set the desired temperature for the ceramic oven via the two up and down keys just below the OLED display.

It takes about 30 seconds to hit 400ºF, and then, just to sure, I give it an additional 20-30 seconds.

Once you’ve done this, you’re good to go!

Eclipse Vaporizer Battery Life

The Eclipse Weed Vaporizer rocks a sizeable 2200mAh battery that is non-removable.

In my experience, battery life is very good.

I’ve only charged it twice in the time I’ve used it and, believe me, it has seen a lot of action at BBQs and parties.

Rule of thumb? If you know you’re going to be using it later on in the day, give it a charge for a few hours.

This is what I do and to date, it has never once run out of charge, even with heavy use over a period of five to six hours.

Eclipse Vaporizer Verdict?

It ain’t pretty, but boy does this thing vape well!

Battery life is great, and so too is the vapor production.

If you’re after a cheap(ish) vaporiser for weed that can perform up there with the best of them, you should definitely check the Eclipse Weed Vaporizer out.

However, if you’re gonna pay $139 for this. You might as well look at the PAX 2 as well.

In my opinion, the PAX 2 is infinitely preferable. It looks and performs better too.

Plus, it’s only slightly more expensive at $199.

My advice? If you can stretch your budget, get the PAX 2 – it’s a solid, well-respected vape that kicks a serious amount of ass!

Rob

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DAVINCI IQ Review: 100% Better Than The Firefly 2 Vaporizer

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If you’re looking for a truly exceptional dry herb and/or weed vaporizer, look no further – the DAVINCI IQ is where it’s at!

Quick Verdict: Davinci IQ (98%)

For me, the Davinci IQ has been one of my best investments ever. The vaporizer is a solid, reliable performer that delivers consistently great vapor and flavor with minimal effort. It also has excellent battery life – far better than the more expensive Firefly 2.

Once you’ve loaded the bowl, the settings are simple enough to use manually. Then all you have to do is sit back and enjoy the amazing vapor this portable vaporizer mod kicks out.

Heat-up times are very good (sub-30 seconds) and the bowl size is very good too. It is also incredibly easy to set up and, if you like, you can also pair it with your phone and control it via Bluetooth. It’s extremely portable and it looks and feels stunning in the hand. Ultra-premium stuff across the board, basically.

You get thick, dense vapor from it and the taste is superb. This is mostly down to its ceramic zirconia air path which ensures you get the cleanest-tasting vapor possible. I use mine most days and I honestly wouldn’t swap it for anything else – not a PAX 3 or the Firefly 2.

I also LOVE that it runs removable 18650 batteries, as you can hot-swap cells as soon as one is dead, which means no waiting around for it to recharge, as you have to with the PAX 3 and Firefly 2.

For me, the Davinci IQ is the best sub-$300 vaporizer on the planet. Bar none.

Davinci IQ Pros:

  • Excellent Design + Super Simple To Use
  • Runs Removable 18650 Batteries
  • Amazing Flavor (Thanks To Its 100% Ceramic Zirconia Air Path)
  • Epic Battery Life
  • Simple Manual Controls
  • Precision Temperature Control
  • Smart Path Way Tech – Pre-Set Temps For Great Vaping

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Davinci IQ Full Review – Specs, Features & Performance Detailed In Full

If you’re serious about vaping weed, you need a good vaporizer. This is a fact and there’s no way around it, unfortunately – trust me, I found out the hard way. Cheap vaporizers are plentiful, but they SUCK. This is why I eventually decided to splurge some cash on the critically acclaimed Davinci IQ vaporizer.

Like with vape mods, you have TONS of choice when it comes to weed vaporizers – hundreds and hundreds, essentially.

Not all weed vaporizers are created equally, however…

And if you’ve used a bunk weed vaporizer in the past, you’ll know what I am talking about.

Is the DaVinci IQ the vaporizer you’ve been waiting for? Is it worth the $274? Is it better than the PAX 3 and the FireFly 2?

Read on to find out.

DaVinci IQ | Design & Set-Up

Davinci IQ

It Fits Perfectly In The Hand. Idea For Stealth Vaping

The thing I like most about the Davinci IQ is that it’s as complicated or simple as you want it to be.

If you want to mess around with temperatures and power outputs, you can do so via the app.

This is one thing that makes it preferable to the PAX 3; you don’t need a phone app to use the DaVinci IQ. Instead, you can work it manually – and that suits me just fine.

The phone app is OK, but I prefer to just use the power rocker, starting low and building my way up.

The added bonus of a removable battery, which you can charge inside an external battery charger, is another massive USP for the DaVinci IQ.

Why’s that? Simple: it charges WAY faster and if you’re the kind of vaper that is toking all day long, you can buy a few spares and have them ready to go as soon as the one you’re using inside the DaVinci IQ dies.

Davinci IQ

Setting up the vaporizer is a breeze, simply pop the bottom off and insert some of your good stuff, seal it back up, and then power it on with five clicks of the power button.

It’ll vibrate ever so slightly, so you’ll know it’s on. From here you have four basic power options – access them by clicking the up and down rocker keys.

On/Off Button & Power Rocker (Located On The Right Side of The DAVINCI IQ)

I tend to start on one, and then gradually move my way up to the highest setting as I get through the chamber, though you can totally just keep in and around 1-3 and still get excellent vapor.

As mentioned before, the DAVINCI IQ also rocks a removable battery too, so you can charge it up pretty quick in something like a NITECORE D4.

Davinci IQ

The “Flavor Chamber” & Battery Door on the DAVINCI IQ

Not got one? Doesn’t matter. You can always charge via the mains, using the micro USB port.

DaVinci IQ Performance 

The vapor quality the DAVINCI IQ kicks out is, well… unbelievable.

Over the years I’ve used innumerable dry herb vaporizers, most of them cheap units, and the performance was always, well… seriously lacking.

I think this is what’s holding a lot of people back from giving up smoking the good stuff for good.

Vaping weed – or any other dry herbs – is INFINITELY better for you than smoking.

This goes without saying, but if you’re new to this concept, congrats on taking a step towards being a healthier pot user.

“While smoking marijuana is less harmful than tobacco, the smoke created by burning marijuana contains many of the same toxins. In fact, burning marijuana has been shown to create over 100 different toxins, many of which are linked to cancer,” notes Leaf Science.

It added: “Vaporizers work by heating marijuana to a temperature that is hot enough to evaporate the active ingredients, but cool enough to avoid combustion (burning). As a result, people who vaporize are not exposed to the toxins that are found in smoke.”

The draw is fairly restricted here but the airflow is very smooth. You can also add a kind of drip tip to it as well, though I didn’t bother.

The power of this mod is incredible, as is the software that powers it which allows you to custom-control the temp for a vape that is spot-on every time.

DAVINCI IQ

How the DAVINCI IQ gets such flavor is simple: it’s made using the best possible build materials.

I didn’t realize quite how much difference materials made to the flavor of the vapor; the DAVINCI IQ is WAY more expensive than my usual vaporizers, but the difference was obvious right from the get-go.

But it’s not just the vapor, everything about the DaVinci IQ feels premium and quality, as if it were made by Porsche or something…

In the hand it feels solid and stable. The construction is solid, durable, and almost perfectly executed – it cannot find one thing wrong with the DaVinci IQ’s physical design.

The chamber (and the way it sends vaper from the oven to the mouthpiece) is handled in a way that you get maximum flavor and the most possible vapor on each draw.

Davinci IQ

The LED Display Which Shows Power Modes & Temp Settings

There’s even a flavor draw at the top of the device which you can fill with flavored herbs to augment the taste of what’s cooking in its oven. This is a nice touch, but it is not something I bother with normally.

The ceramic oven and the implementation of zirconium ensure the vapor is thick, potent, and full of flavor.

I came from using the G-Pen Elite to this and the difference was like switching from an eGo-style vape pen to a fully-fledged 200W box mod running an RDA.

DaVinci IQ Smart Path Technology

Aside from excellent design and build materials, what really makes the IQ tick is its bespoke Smart Path Technology, which lets you select from four different temp settings. This ensures the vapor is always consistent and to your liking.

On top of this, the DAVINCI IQ allows feature two additional power modes: Precision Mode and Boost Mode, with former letting you lock in a bespoke temp setting and the latter gives you even more power if required.

DAVINCI IQ App For iPhone and Android

DAVINCI IQ

The Phone App (If You Wanna Get Fancy)

Oh, and the DAVINCI IQ will also pair with your iPhone or Android handset via the DAVINCI app, which can be downloaded from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.

You can play around with settings in the app, augment certain aspects of the DAVINCI IQ like which mode it is running in, how much battery is left, and, basically, keep tabs on the overall performance and functionality of the DAVINCI IQ from the comfort of your phone.

You don’t need to run this app, however – it’s just a little bonus, thrown in for good measure. However, I would definitely recommend you do, as it is bloody brilliant!

You can control the Smart Path settings from inside the app, too.

DaVinci IQ | Vaporizer Design USPs

Davinci IQ

Love The Shape & Styling of This Vaporizer

 

You have power, you have TONS of features and power optimizations, and you have excellent build materials. But the first thing you will notice about the DAVINCI IQ is just how good it looks.

The DAVINCI IQ is super-portable and beautifully designed. In fact, I’d go as far as saying it is the best-designed weed vaporizer on the planet right now.

On the front of the DAVINCI IQ, you have an innovative LED light system from displaying current temp, battery life and additional settings like Boost Mode.

It’s functional and it looks badass, especially when you’re in low lit conditions.

The DAVINCI IQ is also super easy to set-up and use; simply load her up via the chamber located on the bottom of the device, pack the contents down, seal the oven, heat it up and you’re ready to go – it’s really that easy.

DAVINCI IQ Price – Is It Worth It?

The DAVINCI IQ is an expensive, premium device.

And, yes, it is rather pricey – $274.99 direct from DaVinci.

There’s no way around that.

But I do personally believe it is worth every dime. And not just for performance and features, but also because of the care and attention that has gone into its design and manufacture.

Davinci IQ

My GO-TO Vaporizer For 2018. Bar None

Everything is just top-notch.

The ease of use, the vapor production, the fact you can run it from your phone, its size and design – it just does everything so well.

This is the kind of vaporizer you buy and then don’t think about ever getting another one.

How To Set Up The DaVinci IQ 

I honestly cannot think of a vaporizer I’d rather own.

Is it better than the FireFly 2? Hard to say. They’re both excellent (and very similar, both in terms of price and performance).

When you’re talking about vaporizers this good it’s kind of like comparing Mercedes Benz and BMW.

Though the FireFly 2 is CONSIDERABLY more expensive – it retails for $329!!

Almost $100 more than the DaVinci…

Whatever you go for you’re getting quality, so it kind of just comes down to which brand you prefer.

For me, I’m ALL about Davinci right now.

Davinci IQ Best Deal

DaVinci – $274.99 (Inc. 2-Year Warranty)

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