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| Review by Joe on May 11 2012: | |||
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 Battery Life Smoke/VaporCust. Service Cost/Value | Very disappointed. I purchased the blu premium 100 pack after trying their disposables and liking them. Once I picked up a disposable, I never wanted to touch an analog cig again so when I ordered , I even paid $50 for express shipping since I was going through 1 1/2 disposables a day at $10 a pop. After getting my kit, I was excited. At first I really enjoyed it. There was tons of vapor and a good taste with the menthol. Then I tried a different cartomizer and the problems began. I noticed tht several of them (3 out of 5) had a burnt taste after only a few puffs. Also, the flavor disappeared quickly even when it wasn't burnt. I bought the 100 because they said the battery lasted longer (according to thir site, the same amount of puffs as 1 carto), but I had to charge the battery at least 3-4 times per carto. It never lasted longer than 45 minutes to an hour. The real problem was that when I first got it, the first 2 cartos seemed ok so I ordered 3 more boxes. By the time I realized the burnt taste and seeing posts that other people had the same problem, it was too late. I coudnt return them, even though i never opened them. The cartos are also expensive. $11 for a pack that realistically last about a half a pack of analogs is a bit much. And you cant refill them. I used to smoke 1 pack of cigs a day. I didn't increase how much I puff with the blu, but I was using 3 carto a day. I will say, when the cartos work, they have a good flavor at first. And you do get a lot of vapor, but it's not consistent. The pcc works well, but you better keep it charged because you will be recharging you batteries a lot. I ended up sending this back. Hopefully, it doesn't take a long time to get my refund. For the record, I ended up getting a VOLT and couldn't be happier. It costs less, battery last 3 hours, cartos have better flavor and never burn, even when it's empty, you can refill for .47 a carto and was quick shipping (got after 2 days w/ no extra charge) | ||
| LTag commented on May 13 2012: Can I use the kr808d-1 with the original blu starter kit?? | |||
| Chris reviewed this on May 06 2012: | |||
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Battery Life Smoke/VaporCust. ServiceCost/Value | My viewpoint is slightly unique compared to what I read because I am an extremely light user. I personally don't mind the battery life, but then again I hardly smoke and when I do I take it pretty easy on the battery I'm sure. The flavors seem great and I plan to try them all in time. The smoke production seems fine to me, but I don't have much experience with any other brands besides when I've seen online. The only thing I don't like is there is a sound effect when you inhale. I personally find the associated sound unneeded and I'd prefer it to not be there. It probably needlessly wastes battery-life as well for those that do indeed want greater battery life. Anyhow, it's clean and easy and everything about the brand is user-friendly. | ||
| Rating by Maureen on May 01 2012: | |||
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Battery LifeSmoke/VaporCust. ServiceCost/Value | I have been a light smoker for many years (about 1/2 a pack a day), but lately found myself increasing to about a pack a day. I didn't want to continue to make a bad habit worse. I had looked into electronic cigarettes and blu looked like a good choice, but wasn't sure the investment was worth it if I ended up not liking them. Then along came a coupon from Urban Dealight which made the starter pack half price. I decided give it a go. I ordered my starter pack and it arrived in less than a week. I have used them everyday since. I am now down to only 2-3 "real" cigs per day and use my blu cigs the rest of the day (hopefully can completely quit the real ones soon). A big bonus is my car no longer smells like smoke and I can smoke in the house now (didn't use to do this). I can even smoke in my car with the windows up if it is too hot or raining outside - that is a BIG BONUS for me! I will say that the battery life could be better between charges, but with the pack I can charge on the go so it's not a big deal. The batteries only take about 30 minutes to charge in the pack. So a new one is always ready to go when I need it. I have found that as the battery is getting near the end of it's charge the last 15 - 20 puffs do seem weak. I've just started switching out my battery when it starts to get weak instead of waiting for the blinking LED light. I will say my deal only let me get the original starter pack an the new premium packs are supposed to have better battery life. I will try those when mine no longer work. I have so far tried the classic tobacco, cherry, and pina colada flavors. So far my favorite is the Pina Colada followed by Cherry as a close second. I love that you can change out flavors to your mood. I also love that it is MUCH cheaper than real cigarettes. One cartridge lasts me about 2 days, even though i'm using it WAY more than I did real cigarettes since i now smoke inside the house and even at my desk sometimes. To sum it up - I love my blu!! | ||
| blu cigs review by Stephen on April 28 2012: | |||
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Battery LifeSmoke/VaporCust. ServiceCost/Value | I've been a smoker for 20 yrs. at a pack a day and upon trying the blu e-cig I'm truly amazed at how satisfying it really is! I've only had it for a couple days now but my traditional cigarette habit has decreased from 18-22 per day to an astounding 4-6 per day! Decreasing more per day so "very" quickly i won't be a traditional cigarette smoker! This is all thanks to "blu"! Their products are very reasonably priced especially when compared to other E-Cig brands. If your a smoker and would like to escape all of the bad elements of traditional cigarettes but don't want to deal with all the negative's that come with an unassisted escape from traditional smokes, I think "blu" is the perfect escape buddy! Highly Recommended! Product Looks: A Product Quality: A Price: A Customer Service: A Shipping: A Rewards Program: A A A Very satisfied blu customer! Sincerely, S.W.E. | ||
| By Alan on April 27 2012: | |||
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Battery LifeSmoke/VaporCust. ServiceCost/Value | I purchased my blu premium pack about a week ago and I love it. I had bought blu originally from a Walgreens, opened it up and realized it was the older style. Tried it for about two weeks and fell in love. I then went on the Blu website and saw the newer premium pack with all the new features. I am more of a tech guy, so having the newer style with the battery indicators is nice. Unboxing, everything was nicely packaged and in its place. I ordered from the website and had USPS take care of the shipping. It arrived 6 days after I placed the order. In that time period I had to buy a real pack of cigs, and man did they taste bad. I was pleased with my first blu and very pleased with my second. The only issue I have is the light on the front of the pack is way too bright. I will definitely be purchasing more blu products in the future. | ||
| Lindsey posted on April 17 2012: | |||
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Battery LifeSmoke/VaporCust. ServiceCost/Value | Wish I would've known about it sooner! I bought a few extra batteries but one was defective and has to be returned but overall it's a great product. I've tried most of the cartridges. Vivid Vanilla is very sweet and reminds me of cupcakes :) Classic Tobacco tastes like coffee. Cherry Crush tastes like cough medicine, not my favorite. Magnificent Menthol is more spearmint than peppermint, it's good considering I'm a non-menthol smoker. I'm getting ready to order the new Pina Colada and Peach Schnapps and re-order Vivid Vanilla and Classic Tobacco :) Hope this helps! | ||
| Review by tbob on April 09 2012: | |||
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Battery LifeSmoke/VaporCust. ServiceCost/Value | I recently purchased the Blu Premium starter kit with peach flavor fluid and this invention is amazing! I will never go back to regular ciggs again. The only problem I have is that after about a day of use my throat is a little irritated but I think I just have to get used to the vapor. | ||
| Mark reviewed this on April 04 2012: | |||
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Battery LifeSmoke/VaporCust. ServiceCost/Value | I bought these cigarettes as a present for my sister for Christmas. She is a heavy smoker and I thought this would help to make her quit. She did like the product, but said the vapor was hard to get used to and that it wasn't the same. Considering she still smokes I would say it wasn't the best investment. I tried the product too, as an occasional social drinking smoker, I found the product to be quite useful, but still feel it doesn't give you the same feel as a regular cigarette would, but it still does the job. I would recommend this product to people who sometimes smoke, I feel it tough for heavy smoker to get use to this product. | ||
| bluCRM commented on April 20 2012: Jaedreth, electronic cigarettes are not intended to be a replacement, but rather an alternate option to smoking traditional cigarettes. You can go out and drink, gatorade, or water, or beer, or wine; none of these is intended to be a replacement for the other, just another option. This being said, one should not look at an electronic cigarette as a "cigarette", they are different and should be perceived as such. Ultimately, if you want to have options, keep electronic cigarettes as an ace up your sleeve. As for our ingredients, they are posted in multiple places on our website, blog, and wiki page, AS WELL AS on the back of EVERY pack of carts that we sell. Electronic cigarettes are still VERY new and are being tested constantly for the effects of the e-juice on the body, but it takes time to see true results. Blu may not be for everyone, and that is why we are not the only brand out there. Thanks for trying at least, and we do hope that you find something that fills your needs. If you ever have any more questions about our product, write to us on Facebook, Twitter, email, or call in to C/S. We will get someone to answer all your questions. Thanks! | |||
| Jaedreth commented on April 11 2012: I have found the Blu e-cig to be a poor replacement for cigarettes. However, it is the best product of its kind. I don't suggest people try to 'stick it out' if Blu doesn't work for them. Not for heavy smokers. Oh, and please keep in mind, the anti-smoking propaganda in the media and such is just that. A report given by the Bureau of Vital Statistics shows that one's chance of dying of a "Smoking Related Disease" at any age, smoker vs non-smoker, your chances of dying of any particular one of these diseases at any age is only *marginally* higher for smokers than non-smokers (5-10% versus, as opposed to the propaganda message that smoking = debilitation and death). The truth of the matter is that people have different genetic dispositions for cancer and "smoking related diseases". Most of the people who come down with these so called "smoking related diseases" Are Not Smokers. This is all propaganda. And as such, I advise that if you like smoking, and you don't have a family history of cancer or smoking related diseases, then exercise your freedom of choice and smoke. If you do have a family history of cancer and/or smoking related diseases, then please take care. Blu might be a good alternative for you. But again, it doesn't work well for heavy smokers, and the vapor may irritate some people. For me, I felt like I was sucking on a battery whenever I used the Blu electronic cigarette. I felt an ionization in my teeth. Now, I do agree the FDA does need to create regulations to make sure that the electronic cigarettes meet certain basic safety requirements, and e-cig manufacturers need to reveal the ingredients in their vapor formula. None of them do this. You have free will. If you want to quit smoking, do so. If you don't want to, don't. If you want to use an electronic cigarette, feel free. Just remember that not even Blu discloses enough information about their products to know if they are truly safe or not. | |||
| Kim commented on April 04 2012: Sad to hear that your sister did not make the switch. She really needs to be willing to make the switch. I personally switched to blu cigs and no longer smoke regular cigarettes. It does take commitment and willingness but it is worth it! | |||
| Rating by Melody on April 02 2012: | |||
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Battery LifeSmoke/VaporCust. ServiceCost/Value | BLU is okay except I've frequently received cartridges that were empty or nearly empty - no refunds or replacements on these even when they are received empty. Batteries are not very robust - a couple charges and they're dead. I've returned replacement batteries because they would not hold a charge from the get go. Gets expensive replacing batteries every month. Price is in line with competition, free shipping is great. BLU needs to offer a better battery and find a way to ensure that thier cartridges are full - it's not good business to expect payment for something that is not delivered. | ||
| Tom commented on April 24 2012: I agree with you, I have had cartridges that lasted the full day and then I has some that in a half a day are gone. | |||
| blu cigs review by Sarah on April 02 2012: | |||
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Battery LifeSmoke/VaporCust. ServiceCost/Value | My smoking profile: I've smoked for over 10 years, started with menthol, quit for a year, now smoking regular lights. I smoke and vaporize other medicinal herbs, as well. I like/need a strong throat-hit. I smoke an average of 1/2-1 pack per day. Flavors - all reviews are for full-flavor Tobacco: It tastes fine, with a coffee undertone. Just like a regular cigarette. The coffee cartridges must be insane Cherry: Holy crap, these are delicious. Great hit. The package smelled like a fruity pile of fairy farts, so much so that I was afraid it had been damaged. Nope, it's just these delicious cartridges bursting with cherry goodness even while they're sealed. Vanilla: Delicious. It tastes like cake! Its even better than that cake-flavored ChapStick we used to eat as kids. Its perfect to use in a crowded area, because it is unmistakably pleasant that is, no one could ever confuse it with a cigar/cigarette smell, because it smells like a French maid with a tray of just-baked Crme Brle breezed by. Its sexy and serves as an alluring perfume for us lovely ladies who love the attention these things attract. With that said, the Blucig has only attracted one fellow user who asked how I liked it and a couple who looked at me as if I had just sparked a doobie in the hotel ballroom. I am not looked at with the squinted eyes of a bouncer who thought I was really smoking indoors. The blue light makes it obvious that its legal inside a building in New York State. Peach: At first it was my least favorite, but now I enjoy it just as much as cherry or the rest. It is my friends favorite. Both peach and schnapps come through, and I think the flavor depends on your mood and food/beverage habits of the day. Pia Colada: I ordered this yesterday and am still waiting on a confirmation. I think bigger orders get faster service, and I spent only $10 on this most recent order. When I pull on the Blucig, it makes a crackling noise, followed by a faint exhaust-exhale noise, and not all the cartridges do this. The battery itself takes about an hour to register as fully charged. The pack takes about two hours on the first charge. After that, its taking longer. I charged it in the wall and it passed the 5-hour mark before I had to go to bed. When the pack is low on charge, you will see one of the BLUE lights come on, not the red light. Remember that, because I was expecting the red and I missed the alert. The pack will charge the Blucig battery before charging itself, which is nicer than the opposite. | ||
| By Ben on March 31 2012: | |||
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Battery LifeSmoke/VaporCust. ServiceCost/Value | Blu e cigs are awesome! they are handy and can be used almost anywhere. My apartment is a non smoking place and i can smoke these all i want inside. The only bad thing about blu is their batteries sometimes way overly sensitive they are suppose top activate when u take a puff but i have one that if you touch it of bump it slightly or any sudden movement activates. I need to contact customer service about that. But i like the vivid vanilla flavor and they tell you that you cant refill their cartridges but you can with any e juice. just poke the cartridge with a toothpick or paper clip inside and add a couple drops of your favorite flavor. Excellent product! | ||
| Aaron posted on March 28 2012: | |||
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Battery LifeSmoke/VaporCust. ServiceCost/Value | JUST RECIEVED MY BLU CIG TODAY! Pardon my language but it's F... AWESOME! about two weeks ago I was out drinking and a guy let me try, just had to get it for myself. Now I got it I started smoking the cherry, and just love it! I like that it comes with two batteries and the pack acts like a charger. Also when your out it looks like you have a normal pack. I got the starter kit so Im not sure what the nicotine levels are in that but I did get a slight headache after a few puffs but I think that something that will take some time to get used too. I cant wait to try the other flavors, and hopefully this will help kick the cig addiction! | ||
| Review by Justin on March 27 2012: | |||
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Battery LifeSmoke/VaporCust. ServiceCost/Value | Hello I just want to say I'm fairly new to the e-cig world and I have bought several off brand cigs that always left horrible tastes and terrible battery life, which lead to believe that they were all like that. UNTIL I purchased the OG Blu e-cig starter kit, this thing is amazing! Lots of vapor long battery life and just an overall great purchase! Defiantly found my cup of tea! | ||
| Shelley reviewed this on March 23 2012: | |||
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Battery LifeSmoke/VaporCust. ServiceCost/Value | I want to like Blu cigs, I'm trying to hang in, read a thousand reviews, bought the original starter pack for $70, 1 pk menthol carts $15, 7 days ago. First two days, everything was perfect, then 1 battery started crapping out..OK, I'll just charge more often, and use the off brand back-up disposable, but as of yesterday, all this recharging both batteries and now the pack doesn't seem to be charging as efficiently either...getting frustrated. Just bought 2 blu "disposables" for $20, just in case the batteries totally crap out on me, that's actually MORE than two pack of cigs! I haven't "smoked" in 7 days and I'm really exicted about that, but now I'm thinking I should give into the high maintenace "juice" ecigs, since they're reviews seem to be more reliable. This repeated response is INFURIATING: "The way we recommend using your blu is to take longer, slower drags to get the best flavor/vapor production. Please note that we do not recommend blu to be used to quit smoking, it is simply an alternative to traditional tobacco products. We do offer a 30 day money back guarantee and a 1 year warranty on all non-consumable products. Smoking a blu is a little different than a traditional cigarette and may take a little time to get used to. I hope this helps!" NO, NO IT DOESN'T! 1. The long, slow drags, appears to be what's burning up the carts, and draining the batteries! hhmmm 2. If I hear one more person say ecigs aren't recommended to be a "stop-smoking" aid I'm gonna lose it! IT'S WORKING, for A LOT of people, why would you discourage that? Maybe it's a legal reason the company can't say it, but you'd think an ecig company would go with WHATEVER reason their customers brought business to them, NOT DISCOURAGE them! Like I said, I WANT to like blu cigs, so I will try ordering a couple of new batteries and refilling the carts, hopefully that work. | ||
| bluRCM commented on March 27 2012: Hi Shelly. One little tip we can offer up is to clean out your batteries and the charging port. To do this, use a q-tip and some rubbing alcohol. We have a video on our youtube and facebook page if you would like to see how we do it. Secondly, please contact our customer support if you would like to exchange any of the components that you dont think are working properly. We do offer a 1 year warranty on all electrical components! I hope this helps | |||
| Rating by David on March 20 2012: | |||
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Battery LifeSmoke/VaporCust. ServiceCost/Value | I highly recommend the blu premium starter kit. I purchased the original kit a couple of years ago, and I was generally pleased with it. The premium kit is much, much better, and I'm thrilled. In no particular order, here are the pros: (1) the e-cig battery and cartridge are very reliable, giving me full "puffs" consistently; (2) the cartridges last a long time...I think they're rated for 150 "puffs" but mine seem to be lasting longer; (3) the charger pack holds its charge for a long time, and can recharge the batteries multiple times before needing a charge itself; (4) the indicator lights on the charge pack are very helpful to let you know the status of the pack itself and the battery it is charging; and (5) the classic tobacco cartridges are very satisfying and tasty. Cons: I honestly haven't found any, but I don't recommend the java jolt cartridges for anyone who dislikes strong, black coffee. | ||
| blu cigs review by Vickee on March 10 2012: | |||
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Battery LifeSmoke/VaporCust. ServiceCost/Value | When I was ordering my first e-cig from BluCigs, I was a little concerned about the brand's battery life since that's the problem I've been reading about on the reviews. I ended up choosing the original starter kit, instead of the other two with even longer battery life, thinking that the carrying pack probably serves the purpose of charging those e-cigs on-the-go anyway. I received my BluCigs several days after purchasing. The battery worked as I assumed it would. I started on 1 cartomizer at night, and the next morning the battery was out. I am a 2-pack-a-day smoker. But this is really no problem since the carrying case lets you charge on-the-go anyway, as I said. The white carrying pack comes with slots that lets you put 5 cartomizers and 2 battery sticks inside. One of the slots for the battery pack is for charging. This is very convenient, and looks similar to an actual pack of cigarettes. The charging directions are very simple. There are 3 simple steps written on the inside cap of the starter kit box. As a first time user I find BluCigs really easy to use. The taste is great! I selected the original tobacco taste. Taking in the same amount as I would have on a normal cigarette on each breath is quite a lot of smoke. With these e-cig I have to take in lesser amount at a time. Overall I think this is a great product for someone wanting to try e-cigs. | ||
| By Michael on March 07 2012: | |||
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Battery LifeSmoke/VaporCust. ServiceCost/Value | I have been vaping for quite some time now. I started with a disposable Blu to try, then moved to a rechargeable 510 setup, and quickly again moved to an eGo Tank system. The eGo Tank is an excellent choice for avid vapers and people who need much more battery life and juice on the go. The battery will last for days and the tank will as well (at least for me). However, I missed the old Blu taste/vapor production. This is mostly due to their Johnson Creek 100% VG blend. I found the nicotine content to be satisfying (full flavor). The pack is nicely designed, charges batteries without threading them in; just pop in the battery and close the lid. The indicators on the sides are nice, they show battery status of both the ecig battery and the pack battery. The social feature would be nice if there were more places selling the stuff, but I can't attest to it's reliability having not used it around cities much. You could almost say that this is the Apple of the ecig world. Not the greatest value by far, but very nice in design and simplicity. I would recommend Blu disposables for anyone thinking about getting into eCigs, and possibly the starter kit if they have some extra cash and just want the simplest ecig setup possible. The ecig itself, however, has some design flaws. Being an automatic battery, it can be easily set off in the wind and dry burn vapor, wasting both the battery and more importantly the cartridge itself. Pros: -Excellent asthetics -Possibly the simplest ecig design with the charging pack -Very sleek, with nice blue lights -No-thread charging pack -Very simple design: Buy the starter kit and then all you'll need to do is buy new carts as you use them Cons: -Expensive for what you get (shop around for other kits, check out Joye 510's) -Holds much less than an eGo for example -Wind activates the battery -less battery life than a lot of others All in all, I would definitely recommend the disposables as a starter and possibly this starter kit eventually. | ||
| RSmith posted on February 28 2012: | |||
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Battery LifeSmoke/VaporCust. ServiceCost/Value | I am very satisfied with my Blu Cigarette starter pack. I had a couple of issues in the beginning, but their customer service was quick to set things right. The cigarette feels like a standard one, and the pack is around the same size as a regular pack of cigs. The other great thing they have is their discounts and referral programs, which make it very affordable to buy more cartridges. | ||
| Review by Mel on February 26 2012: | |||
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Battery LifeSmoke/VaporCust. ServiceCost/Value | I love my blu's the best thing that every happened to me. I have smoked for over 33years and now I am on no nicotine and loving it. The only problems is the Walgreens in my area does not carry the cartages so I have to order online. Sometimes that is a little slow. The batteries need to be charged often but it just bought extra batteries. I love blu ans I tell everyone about them. I pray the Gov stays out of the e cigs because they work. | ||
| Bobby reviewed this on February 21 2012: | |||
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Battery LifeSmoke/VaporCust. ServiceCost/Value | Iv been a smoker 13 years,half my life and im 26. About a week ago I came across "Blu Cig" so I ended up doing some research and decided to try it out. Low and behold I havent touched a full flavor marlboro cigarette since. Dont let bad reviews discourge you from trying blu,this electronic cig is great. I see some people saying they start to get a burnt taste after a while,well you dont keep on puffing it harder and harder to get a hit cause the cartomizer starts to over heat and burns a dry spot,you just have to take slow steady drags and take short breaks in between. They last alot longer. I was doing the same thing then figured it out. Trust me,you'll know what im talking about. The cherry crush is one of my favs. Didnt think I was going to like it,i was wrong. Still yet to try vivid vanella,peach,and pina calota. All and all I feel alot better about myself and never thought I could kick that dirty tabacco habit but with the help of blu cig,it made it possiable and less stressfull than just going without nothing. You wont want to go back, iv gotten so use to the flavor and taste of blu,who would want to? so please,be smart,you deserve a second chance. Dont thank me,thank Blu Cig. | ||
| Rating by michael on February 16 2012: | |||
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Battery LifeSmoke/VaporCust. ServiceCost/Value | I have the starter kit from walgreens I'm currently still trying to see if i like it so far so good but does anyone know when the cartridges are out i have the menthol flavor in now and it seems to have a nasty burnt taste that i dnt remember having when i first started it. I usually would smoke a pack a day and its been two days and it still has good vapor. Can anyone help me please???? | ||
| Eth777 commented on March 02 2012: Here's a Tip: When it start tasting dry or burnt, go online and buy a bottle of eliquid ejuice from any vendor and refill the cartomizer/cartridge. Pop off the lid of the cart from the bottom of the ecig where the suck hole is at and put in 10-15 drops of ejuice. If you need more info on how to refill the cart just Youtube it! I recommend ECBlend for juices because of their wide selections and customizable flavors, and plus it's probably one of the cheapest around. When I first got my Blu Cig I was going through a pack of cart in a few days. It can get quite expensive but not as much compared with smoking real Cigs. After learning how to refill, I can get a month worth of vaporing with one pack of cartridge and a bottle of ejuice. In addition to saving money, I can get greater range of flavors. My review of the Blu Cig is that I can relate with a lot of other people complaining that the Blu Cig batt. doesn't last as long. I went and got a KR808D-1 and now I am a happy camper. The new KR808D-1 batt last longer and holds more juice. The vapors are excellent with a amazing "throat hit". Been 2 weeks off from smoking a real Cig and I am breathing much better than ever. I am a happy camper! Good luck and happy vaping! | |||
| Paige commented on February 28 2012: The "burnt" taste is most likely a "dry spot" when you puff on the water vapor cartridge too frequently. When the cartridge is out, you wont get vapor. Take shorter puffs with break in between, perhaps. =) | |||
| blu cigs review by Robert on February 08 2012: | |||
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Battery LifeSmoke/VaporCust. ServiceCost/Value | I have been using Blu e-cig for two weeks and have been very pleased with its performance. I am a pack a day smoker and since purchasing the product I have not smoked an actual cigarette since it arrived. I placed the order and in three (3) days it was here somewhat charged and ready to vape. I have been extremely pleased with the product... Thanks, Blu.. | ||
| By BluGuy on February 07 2012: | |||
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Battery LifeSmoke/VaporCust. ServiceCost/Value | I dont really care what other people think blu is the best e cig around, they give you two batteries and a charger for a reason. I smoke two packs a day, and it does suit my needs quite well. The cartridge actually lasts a while if you have cherry crush. | ||
| William posted on February 05 2012: | |||
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Battery LifeSmoke/VaporCust. ServiceCost/Value | I started with the Blu brands disposable and then ordered their "Premium 100" kit, I was not happy with the battery life, was charging them between 6 & 8 times a day. I ordered the Apollo extreme kit and have been using it since 12/1/2011, I am very happy with this kit, the only problem was their cartomizers, most of them would only last me roughly 40-50 puffs and then would be empty, once they started offering the refillable carto's I have been filling my own and love it, better flavor and MUCH more vapor. | ||
| Review by selena on February 05 2012: | |||
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Battery LifeSmoke/VaporCust. ServiceCost/Value | I ordered the original starter kit and had low expectations. This product exceeded my expectations but I'm a heavy smoker so it's hard to substitute the e-cig for my Marlboro Lites. I used to smoke 2 packs a day and cut down to just less than a pack a day, so it'll take awhile for me to adjust to the e-cig. I ordered the full strength tobacco flavor but it doesn't taste nearly as good as my Marlboros and I don't know if it's psychological, but my nicotine receptors don't seem satisfied. I guess it'll take time. I also find the product lacks the hearty sensation of the regular cigarette, but I know I can't be too picky. All that said, I think this is an excellent tool for those who are looking to quit smoking. I'm not quite ready to give up smoking, but I hope this will become a good substitute since my girlfriend has asthma and I suffer from sleep apnea. | ||
| mary reviewed this on February 04 2012: | |||
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Battery LifeSmoke/VaporCust. ServiceCost/Value | Ive tried a couple of different brands of e-cig, and blu is the closest to the realthing. the "cigarette" itself is very real like and the vapor also. Definately my favorite. The only down side is it is the most exspensive. But, you get what you pay for, and in this case, your definately getting quality. I think its worth it. | ||
| Rating by kim on February 03 2012: | |||
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Battery LifeSmoke/VaporCust. ServiceCost/Value | I can't wait for shipping so, I went ahead a got a starter kit at Wallgreen, . I am okay with most things in the package; except, I couldn't tell which Flavor is which from the 5 cartridges. I smoked them all, still couldn't tell and it's tasted a bit weird. Can they color coded or something to tell the different flavor? | ||
| MinaKaye commented on April 29 2012: Just received my blue in the mail. Pretty sure all mine taste like coffee as well. I have tobacco and vanilla. I hate coffee, yet they taste like it. | |||
| Rick D commented on February 21 2012: I got the Walgreen starter kit as well, plus a box of what was supposed to be the tobacco flavor. It wasn't - it was coffee. Upon investigation, I found (you have to look pretty closely) that the cartridges were actually marked with the coffee logo. To my admittedly simple mind, that adds up to fouled-up and deceptive packaging. | |||
| Hessteria commented on February 19 2012: I have the Walgreens starter pack too. All five cartridges taste the same. I can't wait for my order to come so I can see what they are really supposed to taste like. Mine all taste like cherry, and my friend who got the starter pack said hers all tasted like coffee. Maybe they should pack these different if they are going to sit on the shelf for a while. I love my Blu! | |||
| bluCRM commented on February 03 2012: Kim, on the side of each cart, near the brass threads, is a logo and a strength. It will have a "H,M,L, or N" to describe the level of nicotine. (high 16mg, medium 12mg, low 8 mg, and non 0mg.There will also be a small image to tell which flavor. Menthol has a leaf, tobacco a pipe, cherry a cherry, etc. Here is a link to an image showing just this. To see more, click on each flavor in the store at www.blucigs.com | |||
| blu cigs review by JLC on February 01 2012: | |||
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Battery LifeSmoke/VaporCust. ServiceCost/Value | I cannot believe where all of these good reviews come from but the battery is horrible. The vapor is only good when you first use the cartridge. There is a reason that you get a box with a charger. | ||
| By Viola on February 01 2012: | |||
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Battery LifeSmoke/VaporCust. ServiceCost/Value | I just received my starter kit and liked the way the kit looked overall, but I wasn't quite sure how to use them. I did not see a users guide or any other information about how to get started. I tried one ecig but it didn't seem to work so I tried another. I was about ready to give up and call them defective when someone told me they weren't fully charged. I charged them for several hours and tried them again. They are heavier than regular cigarettes,so I have to keep a hold of them with my lips. I can't just put one in my mouth and walk around with it; I have to take it out after each puff. Not bad, I just need to get used to it. The taste is good. I got the Classic tobacco in Light. Very similar to my Parliment Lights. These arrived about 5 days after I ordered them. The starter pack seems more expensive than it needs to be. Batteries aren't that expensive to produce. I don't need all the extra Social Features. Seems silly. | ||
| Jennifer posted on January 27 2012: | |||
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Battery LifeSmoke/VaporCust. ServiceCost/Value | I am only giving two stars and they are for the cartridges only. The batteries are the worst! I initially bought the Premium 100 starter pack, right off the bat one battery wouldn't hold a charge. I returned it but they have never received it... So I ordered the Premium starter pack and an extra battery with it. They were great, even lasted longer than my 100's batteries...until two of them went totally black and wouldn't work at all the very moment I took them off of the USB charger. So that left me with one premium battery and one premium 100 battery out of five batteries. I have sent back the other three but haven't heard a word about my replacements yet, and now tonight...the two batteries I had left are doing the same thing. The pack won't even recognize them and the USB charges them, but when you try to use them, one just flashes and the other one is totally black. Called customer service and the dude said he had NEVER heard of this problem...ummm, riiiight. Maybe if you read some of your reviews you would "hear" about this same problem or maybe the obvious fact that your Premium 100 extra batteries have been "temporarily out of stock" for over two months now and no one knows when they will be back in...hmmm, sounds like a problem to me. So the reps advice to me was let it set a day and it will reset itself, just don't use it for a whole day. Really? I am/was a SMOKER. If I could just lay them down for a whole day and not smoke...I would've have spent nearly $500 bucks on your site already!!!!!!!! Geez....great advice "dude". Here's some very good advice...make a product that WORKS before you try and sell it. I mean, maybe it's just me...nope, it ain't...every single viable company in the the entire world can and will give you that SAME advice. Bottom line is this...no matter how wonderful your liquid smoke juice is...it's worthless if you can't provide a battery to actually make it work!!! | ||
| Lona commented on February 06 2012: Everythign you just explained happened to me. I am so dissapointed after a total of 100.00 including the disposables, the starter kit an new cartridges. Makes me want to go by a pack of cigarettes now I'm so frustrated. I was doing well for 2 weeks. | |||
| Kenny Anderson commented on January 29 2012: I started using Blu when I saw it in my local Walgreens, I bought the disposable classic tobacco and loved the taste. Went to Blu's web site and bought my wife and I the premium starter kits. It took a while for us to get them (about 14 days). Once they came in the product was very nice and seemed to work well, about 20 drags in to the first cartomizer it was already starting to loose taste and vapor was getting weak. So I replaced the cartomizer with a new one, it seems that there is no consistency with the juice in each cartomizer. I also am very upset about the battery life I get, I am an ex pack-a-day smoker and Blu has not meet my needs. I am looking to switch to prosmoke, I wish I had done more research. | |||
| Review by Lee on January 27 2012: | |||
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Battery LifeSmoke/VaporCust. ServiceCost/Value | People say Blu is for the beginners. I can see why - they are simple and easy to use. But I went the opposite route. I've been vaping for a couple years now and have tried many different e-cigs. For much of this time I was into fancy attys, mods, etc. But after a while, I just got tired of the messy cartridges and tanks and the constant struggle of maintaining the atomizers - most work good for a day or two, but even with the best cleaning and maintenance they get bad fast. So finally I switched to Blu and am happy I did. The quality is good - I love that they use Johnson Creek Smoke Juice - and disposable atomizers are just so much easier and cleaner. At home I still do use my good old eJoy from time to time. But while out and about I take the Blu - no more fumbling around with messy cartridges, no more juice spilled in my car, nice small cigarette size and shape. Ok, the product is not perfect - there is some variability between cartridges (some last longer than others or produce more vapor), there is a limited range of flavors and the battery charge doesn't last long. But the flavors they do have are great and the charge pack really is convenient and lessens the inconvenience of short-lasting batteries. | ||
| AnnaB8531 reviewed this on January 25 2012: | |||
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Battery LifeSmoke/VaporCust. ServiceCost/Value | Because the Blu Cigs are made to look and feel (sizewise) like a real cigarette, the battery life is not that good, but if you keep the charger handy, you can charge the other battery and not go without. So to keep with size, you do give up battery life. The cartridges do not give you 250 puffs so you will be replacing your cartridges quite often depending on how much you use it. The vapor is fine if you take a rather long drag and the cartridge is fairly fresh. You will know when the cartridge is emptying when you taste a burnt taste. As for flavors, I find that I can only vape the cherry flavor. It has the strongest vapor and flavor. I never thought I wouuld like cherry, but it is by far my favorite. All of the other flavors are so slight and the vapor does not seem to be strong in those. Overall - this product is ok. I can't say I've tried others. | ||
| Rating by Nancy on January 24 2012: | |||
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Battery LifeSmoke/VaporCust. ServiceCost/Value | First off, I am totally new to e-cigs, so I'm not talking from much experience. I've had my Blu cigs for about two weeks and have used it quite a bit. But as a newbie, overall I find Blu cigs to be probably an ok product. I am an occasional smoker (once a week). I smoke for the relaxing feeling I get from the nicotine, but I HATE what I was doing to my lungs with traditional cigs. With E-cigs, I thought you can have your cake and eat it too. I ordered the orginal Blu cig starter pack along with the menthol and tobacco flavors with the light nicotine (12mg). The standby battery life is about a few days for me. One thing that I did not like about Blu cigs was that if you take too many puffs consecutively, the cartridge would start to get hot and warm the vapor that was coming out of it. I'm not sure if this is true of ALL e-cigs or just Blu cigs. I thought the menthol flavor was crazy minty. The bad thing about it was when the cartridge would get warm and warm the vapor, it made the mint flavored vapor burn the back of your throat. I thought the original tobacco flavor had a hint of chocolate in it, but I thought it was good. However, I never got the relaxation I normally get from the Marlboro Lights I used to smoke. After much web browsing, I found out that nicotine from e-cigs is absorbed differently than nicotine from traditional cigs. With traditional ones, the nicotine is absorbs through the lungs so it hits you harder because it circulates in your blood. However, with e-cigs, the nicotine is absorbed through your mouth and nasal membranes so it doesn't hit you as hard. I found this out on WebMD; look up nicotine inhalers and read it yourself. So knowing this NOW, I wish I ordered the full strength cartridges but I'm not even sure if that would do the trick. But other e-cig companies do offer WAY high levels of nicotine than one sold by Blu cigs. However, I must say that I do like that Blu cigs used smoke juice made in the US. I think that admirable. | ||
| blu cigs review by tater667 on January 21 2012: | |||
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Battery LifeSmoke/VaporCust. ServiceCost/Value | i wish they can get the battery to work right. and as for the cartridges they need to check them more i got some that will not work or the flavor on some are not in it or they dry up i not to sure if ill stay with them but i just cann't understand that you put out $80 for something and not do what it need to do thanks for your time and hope they do something to fix it ---but beside that its ok | ||
| baccydude commented on February 06 2012: I have recently gotten a Blu Original starter kit. I've found that if you take the cart off the battery after use and recap the cartridge when not in use, you get much better life out of the cart. I notice the same with my Cig2O as well. Might help you out. | |||
| bluCRM commented on January 23 2012: tater667, I am sorry to hear that you are having issues with your battery. If you call into the customer support line they can help you troubleshoot your issue or if need-be, get the exchange process started right away. There are people answering the phones 24/7 and are there to help you out. | |||
| By Cesar on January 18 2012: | |||
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Battery LifeSmoke/VaporCust. ServiceCost/Value | Shipping took longer then expected via USPS. Once received I was very pleased with the appearance. But once I used it I was blown away by the performance. Good vapor production and easy to use. I recommend it to all my friends who are looking for an electronic cigarette. Battery isn't the best but having two of them really helps. | ||
| Kathy posted on January 18 2012: | |||
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Battery LifeSmoke/VaporCust. ServiceCost/Value | After reading many reviews I chose the Blu Cig company for my first e cig purchase. So far I am really pleased. I decided that my lungs at 31 were just not going to keep going much longer if I didn't quit smoking 2 packs a day. I've been smoking on the Blu Cig now for about a full week. It satisfies just enough to keep me from running to the store. I ordered the Premium starter kit with the Magnificent Menthol cartridges and also ordered Vanilla and the Peach Schnapps packs as well. Five stars on the flavor for Menthol. Vanilla is a little weak but the flavor is still really good. The Peach Schnapps just isn't my thing and makes me cough. I have since ordered 4 more packs of cartridges and got them today. I got another menthol of course, but I also ordered Cherry, Pina Colada, and Tobacco. I will post another review on flavors once I open the other packs of cartidges to try them out. So far though Menthol is my best bet (and I didn't smoke menthol regular cigs before). I'm happy with the amount of vapor that is produced. I think the 250 puffs is definately an understatement. Some do last longer then others, but I can usually get by with 1 cartridge a day as long as I don't decide to change up my flavors several times a day and lose track of how many cartidges I go through because I have a few open at a time. As far as delivery, I found that USPS and FedEx seem to take about the same amount of time to get here. I'm happy that they do free USPS shipping for orders that do not meet their free Fedex shipping $100 requirement. The only downside to the e cig is the amount of battery time. I know I could have got the 100 style with the larger battery but I didn't want the extra weight. I wanted something as similar as I could to the size of a regular cig. I also noticed that the new flavors also didn't come in the 100 size. I ordered a 3rd battery with my cartridges just in case. I'm a happy customer of Blu Cig so far. | ||
| Kathy commented on January 30 2012: Mag Menthol is number one for me. It seems to produce the longest vapor time and the most vapor per cartridge. Vivid Vanilla is also a fav of mine. So much so that I have other available flavors but ran out of the Vanilla and am craving this flavor and may go check to see if Walgreens carries th cartridges instead of ordering online and waiting. **** Peach Schnapps the flavor is a bit off but for me it usually produces a decent and harder hitting vapor. It took me a long time to get used to this flavor. At first it was just gross. Classic Tobacco doesn't seen to have much of a taste. It's not tobacco flavored to me. The flavoring is pretty weak. I'm smoking this one more often just to get rid of it. Pina Colada is just ok. It's coconut but then at the same time that off flavor of vaping and heating up the cartridge competes with this flavor. Cherry doesn't taste like cherry but more like cough syrup. It's kinda gross. I was hoping for more of a fresher fruit taste, but it was more like a cherry robitussin cordial. *** I would recomend sticking to just the Menthol and the Vanilla. However, I do hear that the Java is supposed to be pretty good as far as FBook fans on the BluCig page are concerned. After my tries with most of Blu Cigs flavors, I'm not going to spend another $12 to see if that flavor is as yukky as the others. I'm sticking only with Vanilla and Menthol. *** One more thing about the Vanilla... I get a lot of comments from the non smokers in my family that they are more then happy for me to smoke in their homes/cars because they like the vanilla smell. The other cartridges dont seem to give off as good of a smell. | |||
| Review by Mark on January 16 2012: | |||
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Battery LifeSmoke/VaporCust. ServiceCost/Value | I got the Blu Cigs Premium pack . When it comes to performance I was really unsatisfied by the life of batteries and cartridges. Sure you have the spare in the rechargeable pack and can switch back and forth but after a while that becomes a bit tedious. The claim that each cartridge amounts to that of a full pack and a half of regular cigs is some what offensive actually. At most each cartridge lasts the amount of 4-5 regular cigs (I even doubt that) and I got the premium 100 carts which claims to give you 320 puffs!("depending on the user") Not even close! Each pack of carts is about 13$ and brings 5 carts which should equal in theory to 7.5 packs of regular cigs - around 50$ (don't forget I got the Premium 100's). What I am really spending at 4 cigs per cart x5 carts = 20 cigs for one box = a full pack for 13$. I have actually not had a regular cig since recieving my Blu pack so I can see that there is potential in E-cigs, maybe just not this brand. Don't even let me start on battery life which their site claims to 250-300 before it runs out. I dont even get that. Probrably half way through the life of the cart I have to replace. AND for those that don't like the taste of manuer do not try the Java jolt with full nicotine - tastes like crap. On a positive note Vanilla and cherry flavours were pretty good. I am not hating but it really burns when a company says something spectacular of their product and falls miles short of actual description. I was impressed by the looks and convinience of the rechargable pack. I really like that you can carry the pack around with several cartridges (5) plus one on a battery. It is really convinient and cool looking. I am really on the fence on trying another brand just because I like the travel/on the go aspect. In the end I will probrably keep it and just use it as my on the go venue and conitnue searching. Does anybody have any suggestions as to quality e cig that really does what it says it does? | ||
| Bob commented on February 01 2012: That's funny, I'm still on my first cartridge after receiving the blue premium kit and in my opinion, you couldn't be more inaccurate. I take about 12 long drags each time I use it and as of an hour ago I used it for the 17th time, which is 3 short of a real pack. Your problem is probably not the cartridge, but the batter... After every 4-5 uses I swap batteries and it makes a world of difference, so the chances are that you are wasting cartrdiges for no reason. So far this product has been excellent, 3 days owned. | |||
| bigk commented on January 30 2012: All e-cigs claim 250-500 puffs. I guess they base it on 1-2 sec puffs?? Taking a full drag off of one must equal 10 puffs?? That's the way I see it!!! | |||
| Jeremiah reviewed this on January 15 2012: | |||
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Battery LifeSmoke/VaporCust. ServiceCost/Value | Purchased the original kit around Xmas but thought the Premium kit looked much better than the original. I got tired of having to screw in the batteries, so I returned my original starter kit and ordered the Premium 100. So glad I did! The battery management on the premium pack is much improved as I don't have to worry about taking out a battery once charged. The pack also uses a standard micro USB cable, which is very handy. The build quality of the case is great, though it is coated with a soft rubbery material I fear will wear off with use, which is beginning to happen on the corners after only a week of ownership. The LED indicators are nice, though I do wish the Blu logo was a bit less blinding. I found the battery life to be quite improved over the original kit. Between recharging in the pack and the improved life, I rarely have to worry about having a dead battery. The flavors are also top notch. I've tried Cherry Crush, original, menthol, and vanilla. Magnificent Menthol is hands down my favorite, though I like them all. I've tried a total of 5 different electronic cigarette brands so far, and none of them come close to the flavor of Blu. Blu cigs use Johnson Creek smoke juice exclusively, and the quality shows. I would sure love to see Blu make a USB adapter that works in place of the battery. I spend a lot of time in front of the computer and would prefer to not worry about battery management. Fortunately you can order a "USB Passthrough" online. I just ordered one that says it is compatible with the "510 style", which I believe will also work with Blu. I will report back when it arrives. I've had a few encounters with customer service, and overall I am satisfied. Blu reps are available 24/7 to call or chat online and I find it easy to get in touch to ask quick questions. Blu gave me store credit when having some issues with my original kit, and I would say they really do go above and beyond to ensure their customers are satisfied. I certainly am. | ||
| Rating by Mrs. on January 13 2012: | |||
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Battery LifeSmoke/VaporCust. ServiceCost/Value | I bought these for my husband but now I smoke, too funny. We really enjoy them and I know one woman at work who has smoked for 20 years & hasnt has a smoke in 4 days and is just fine with the blu cig, another guy at work has been off smokes for 3 weeks and is also fine. My husband still smokes but has cut back quite a bit. These are great! | ||
| blu cigs review by Doreen on January 13 2012: | |||
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Battery LifeSmoke/VaporCust. ServiceCost/Value | I bought the Blu starter kit for my husband for Christmas. This man has smoked for 35 years and has tried everything - patches, gum, Chantix - nothing worked. His mother died last year from smoking, after being on oxygen for several years. She still smoked right up until the end. Too bad these weren't out in time to save her! It took my husband two weeks of using the ecig before he gave up the Newport's completely, but I am happy to say that he smoked his last one of those on New Years Eve! I can't even begin to tell you how happy that makes me! :) It'll be two weeks tomorrow and this is the longest he's ever made it so far! I quit 7 years ago on Super Bowl Sunday and just out of curiosity, I had to take a puff when the starter kit arrived. I could not believe how real it tasted. I nearly coughed my head off! LOL. Yep, I'm done smoking for good! Anyway, I want to just say thank you BLU, for making a product that finally works! I did a lot of research before I picked this brand and I think I picked the best brand. I hope everyone tries these e=cigarettes and whole world quits smoking. I'm tired of smelling the stench that follows these people, not to mention the way you feel after a night out with a bunch of smokers. It's hard to believe I used to smell that bad myself... yuck! The cartridges are a little expensive, but they seem to be lasting a long time. It's been several weeks now and he's still on the first pack. He probably would have smoked close to a carton by now I'm sure... so it is economical too. Apparently, with the ecig there isn't a need to keep puffing away like you would on a real cigarette until it's gone. A few puffs and my husband says he's good to go! I'm thinking he probably also loves being able to smoke in the house again after 17 years! I still catch myself about to yell at him when I catch him puffing out of the corner of my eye. Old habits do die hard! Haha | ||
| By Marilyn on January 10 2012: | |||
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Battery LifeSmoke/VaporCust. ServiceCost/Value | I am not trying to quit but i am trying to reduce the use of real cig. My first impression is when I inhale, i could feel the heat in my throat like how the real cig is. I use the full strength nicotin cartrige and it satisfy me. I would certainly recommend this to others. | ||
| Tommy posted on January 10 2012: | |||
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Battery LifeSmoke/VaporCust. ServiceCost/Value | I got the buy one get free deal, so price was awesome. As soon as I got the box, opened it up and start puffing it. At first, It had a little bit of vanilla flavor from regular tobacco cartridge. After charging the battery, once you start smokin away, you can recharge without using the power cord which comes in very handy while I am at work. All I have to do is screw it into the box, and it charged back up in the box (Back up power) It is NICE to be able to smoke blu while it's pouring rain outside because I don't have to roll my window down anymore~ Yeah. SO FAR LOVING IT! | ||
| Review by Connie on January 09 2012: | |||
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Battery LifeSmoke/VaporCust. ServiceCost/Value | I bought this for a friend. He has been a smoker for years and years and is reluctant to quit. He hasn't complained about it at all and has been using it to solve his smoking cravings. So so far, so good. | ||
| Lynn556 reviewed this on January 08 2012: | |||
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Battery LifeSmoke/VaporCust. ServiceCost/Value | I purchased the Blu Premium100 starter kit after using a few of the disposables and LOVING them! My order was over $100, so I received the free FedEx shipping and my order came in 2 days! I was very impressed with that. As for the kit, I'm not as happy with it as I thought that I would be. First of all, I ordered the black and the battery is a nice, shiny black and the cartridges are a dull, matte black. It's not a big deal, but they don't match and it doesn't show that on the site. Another thing that I've noticed is that I feel I am not getting anything out of these ones like I did for the disposables. I'll have to see if that parts gets any better. As for the flavored cartridges:I only had previous experience with the Classic Tobacco and I thought that I would try the Cherry Crush and Vivid Vanilla based on the great reviews. I can't stand them. I know that most people love the flavors, but for some reason, both of them make me sick to my stomach. So I am already out two cartridge packs since you can't return them. Not happy about that. I also have seen some negative comments about the customer service and I would like to add that they are pretty rude. I had used the Live Chat at two different times for two different questions and each operator literally answered the question in a few words and then it said, "Chat session closed." What the heck is that all about?! That is so unprofessional and really bothers me. The biggest positive out of all of this is that I haven't had an analog cigarette for a week and a half and that makes me happy! I know that I am still taking in nicotine, but it sure beats the hundreds of toxins I was previously taking in with cigarettes. I will say, though, that the disposables definitely have the best flavor and vapor, but at $10/piece, it is not a feasible option for me. | ||
| Rating by Scott on January 06 2012: | |||
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Battery LifeSmoke/VaporCust. ServiceCost/Value | I'm actually really happy with my blu cigs so far, BUT I did a ton of research so I knew what to expect and what not to expect. I learned from my research that if you want your e-cig to look exactly like an analog cig, it's going to have adequate, but not great, vapor and battery life. That's just the limitations of a tiny battery. If you want great vapor and battery life, it's not going to look like a cigarette...it's gonna look like a big, chunky pen or screwdriver or whatever. Knowing I wanted both, I bought two entry-level kits...an ego-t to use at home for great vapor and battery life and the original blu cig kit for when I leave the house. First of all, if you're buying the original starter kit and you're near a Walgreens, that kit is cheaper there than from the blu cig website. Walgreens is selling the kit in Chicago for $59.99. They're also selling the disposables for $9.99 and the 5-pack of cartridges for $14.99. (Unfortunately, it looks like they (or blu cig) just raised the prices in time for people to quit. The price sticker on the shelf for the kit says $49.99 but it rings up as $59.99 and the disposables and cartridges went up a few bucks each as well.) I bought a disposable first and got a $5 off coupon for the kit with my receipt. So the kit minus the $5 plus tax came to $60.69 and you get a $2 off coupon for cartridges. One thing to keep in mind is that, for whatever reason, the Walgreens in my area all seem to be sold out of the kit. I had to go to 6 different stores before I found one that had a kit in stock. Also, they all had the disposables in both flavors, but only half seemed to have the cartridges and only the one had the kit and they only had two left. The charging/holder case is freaking brilliant. Despite what some are saying about the batteries, it's kind of moot with the case. I mean, you're not going to be smoking both batteries at the same time. So if you have to switch them out every couple of hours, what's the big deal. How long did your analog cigarette last? Certainly not 12-24 hrs. It lasted maybe 10 minutes and then you had to pull another one out of the pack and light it. Same concept with the blu cig. You smoke one until the battery light blinks 30 times or whatever, take off the cartomizer, switch batteries, charge and smoke. I just really got my kit, but I've be smoking/vaping 2-3 puffs every 5-7 minutes for the last 3 hrs and the battery and cartomizer aren't dead yet. The flavor is really good and the vapor is better than I expected. I'm genuinely happy. I was using the disposables the last three days until I got my kit and no urge to go back to analog...and I have a full pack sitting on my desk. The fact that they seemingly carry the cartridges at Walgreens is a huge plus. For me, cigs, coffee, milk and toilet paper are things that you need too often to wait to get them through the mail. I'm sure I'll be buying my cartomizers online to save some money, but it's really nice to know that in a pinch, I can just hit the 24-hr Walgreens down the street and never risk going back to analog because the carts I ordered online aren't coming for 3 more days. | ||
| blu cigs review by Mike on January 04 2012: | |||
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Battery LifeSmoke/VaporCust. ServiceCost/Value | This is a great product i really liked it. So far it is the best alternative i found | ||
| By Richard on January 04 2012: | |||
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Battery LifeSmoke/VaporCust. ServiceCost/Value | I received my blu original starter kit a couple of weeks ago. I got in on the buy 1, get 1 free. For the price, I thought it was the best deal out there before Christmas. I planned on giving away the other starter kit to help a friend quit smoking but the battery life is not good, so I might keep it just so I have 4 batteries! Vapor output is pretty good and flaovrs are decent... I am really concerned about the cost of cartridges in the future. Does not look like you can use your own juice w/ this brand... If you are going w/ blu cig, the Premium starter pack is probably the way to go w/ the improved charging pack | ||
| bluCRM commented on January 05 2012: Deb, you are free to do with your used carts as you will. The atomizer in our carts is designed for single use this is why we dont recommend refilling blu carts. As for voiding the warranty, you are correct. Refilled carts tend to leak and batteries that are suspect of tampering are not exchanged. We do our best to accommodate customers, but if you decide to modify, please do so at your own risk. | |||
| debb commented on January 04 2012: Even though the company says you can't refill their cartomizers, you can. I've had blu since June 2011 and all you have to do is take a paper clip and pull the platic ring out/off the end you puff from; then drop a few drops of ur favorite smoke juice be carefull not to overfill or get any in the center ring. Blu knows their cartomizers can and are refilled they just choose to say they can't so there are more cartomizers sold from them. I personally feel that's an injustice to the people who buy from them. Refilling saves money plus it saves on so many being thrown away...They are the only company i've done business with that says it voids the warranty if you refill your carts but really how will they know if you do! Their batteries are the worst anyway! | |||
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Battery LifeSmoke/VaporCust. ServiceCost/Value | Overall, this kit is perfect for beginning vapers, not for someone who has moved on to higher capacity/tank based systems or is a heavy smoker. Pros: Cost Decent flavors Sexy in black Slick case Multiple charge capability (USB/Case/AC) Walgreens has the "Original Starter Kit" for $49.99, and a $2 off coupon for replacement cartridges Passive battery Good vapor production from a "commercial kit" Cons: Battery life is non-existent for heavy smokers/vapers Wind activates the battery causing the atomizer to dry burn Opening the case too quickly activates the battery Inserting/removing batteries from case can activate the battery, even without a cart installed Cartridges don't last very long (100-125 moderate hits) Final verdict: Perfect for the beginning vaper as it includes everything you need in the box. Cherry, vanilla, and java are great flavors (included in the sampler with the kit). I bought a kit for myself the other day because I left my eGo rig back home in TN and didn't feel like waiting to get back to vape and didn't want to buy analogs for the next week. I also got a kit for my mother so that she may kick the analog habit after numerous failed attempts, and so far she loves it: 2 days and no analogs for her. If you are a heavy smoker or vaper, don't bother with this kit. You may as well just go with an eGo tank or eGo e-power (2200mAh batteries last forever) kits, screwdrivers, or other big battery mods, something preferably threaded for 510 attys/cartos due to the massive number of attys and cartos available on the web (GotVapes VISION Stone, my personal fave, holds 5ml of liquid and is low resistance and produces lots of vapor). I still recommend the Blu for newbs and smokers looking to quit. And all that bull that e-cigs aren't a stop smoking device, it's a lie. You'll quit analogs when you get the right kits and liquid. | ||
| Review by Dan on January 04 2012: | |||
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Battery LifeSmoke/VaporCust. ServiceCost/Value | The best ecig on the market hands down. Unbelievably high quality and great ease of use. Shop no further. If you want the best ecig out there go with blu. | ||
| flike reviewed this on January 04 2012: | |||
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Battery LifeSmoke/VaporCust. ServiceCost/Value | Blu is very cool, and the charger pack is very handy, so you always have a battery ready. However, I have now experienced the blu original and the blu premium, and I highly recommend going for the cheaper original model. The premium has a lot of bugs with actually charging the battery consistently. Plus, the main advertising point in the premium for blu is the "social feature" which is kinda dumb and unnecessary. as for customer service, I guess it's ok, but a little slow and non-specific. | ||
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