Electric Cigarette: Buying Guide and Reviews

Electric Cigarette

When I first heard about the electric cigarette my first reaction was that this was a novelty item that wasn't to be taken seriously. But upon closer inspection I realized that this is an ingenious invention that has the potential to revolutionize the way people smoke forever.

What exactly is an electric cigarette? Here is a description of what it is, how it works and how it can potentially benefit you or a loved one.

The e-cigarette is a battery powered device that looks, feels, tastes, and reacts like a cigarette... but it's not a real cigarette! It even delivers nicotine but without the harmful smoke, tar and chemicals associated with real tobacco smoke. The nicotine is inhaled via a clean odorless vapor.

An electric cigarette is typically made up of three parts:

1. Atomizer
2. Battery
3. Nicotine Cartridge

NOTE: Some of the newer models combine the atomizer and nicotine cartridges as one disposable unit. The advantage of this is that you always have a fresh atomizer instead of a single atomizer that can become clogged and less efficient over time. A fresh atomizer will insure that you get the highest volume of vapor on each puff, adding to a more satisfactory smoking experience.

Let's go over what each component does:

1. Atomizer. This heats up and vaporizes a mixture of liquid nicotine. The sensation of inhaling this vapor is very similar to real cigarette smoke but without the same health risks. It even has a warm feel to it which adds to a realistic experience. The vapor produces a cloud that looks like smoke but is actually just a mist that quickly disappears.

2. Battery. Nothing too complicated here, just a rechargeable battery that powers the atomizer. The electric cigarette battery is shaped to look like the body of a real cigarette. The lifespan of batteries varies from model to model. The lifespan depends on the number of mouth puffs. Typically you will get 150 - 400 puffs before having to recharge the battery.

3. Nicotine cartridge. These cartridges are made up of a water/nicotine solution. A single cartridge is typically the equivalent of 1 - 1.5 packs of tobacco cigarettes. Different nicotine strengths are available in high, low, or medium. Most manufacturers also offer a variety of flavors ranging from traditional tobacco flavor, menthol, vanilla, chocolate and fruit flavors.

The electric cigarette is surprisingly similar to the real thing but without the same health risks. There is no lingering offensive odor. It's also a lot less expensive than tobacco cigarettes. This combined with the fact that you can use it anywhere makes e-smoking a sensible and healthier alternative, one worth considering either for yourself or a loved one.

Electronic Cigarette Savings Calculator

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Of course you can also save on your starter kit by using an electronic cigarette coupon.

Electronic Cigarette Brands

SmokelessImage $44.95 to 99.95  (10 reviews)	Chase Cigs $69.95 and up  (6 reviews)	EverSmoke $59.99 and up  (25 reviews)	EonSmoke $79.95  (14 reviews)	Vapor4Life $45 and up  (62 reviews)	ProSmoke $59.99 and up  (147 reviews)
Apollo e Cigs $39.95 and up  (104 reviews)	Zero Cig $29.99  (46 reviews)	South Beach Smoke $29.99 and up  (74 reviews)	Vapor King $39.95 and up  (48 reviews)	SmokeTip $59.95  (210 reviews)	Smoke Frii $79.95 and up  (5 reviews)
eSmoke $49.95 and up  (14 reviews)	Volcano e Cig $69 and up  (23 reviews)	Cirrus $189.99  (26 reviews)	Totally Wicket $34.99 to $99.99  (5 reviews)	Cloud 9 $20.00  (26 reviews)	Green Smoke $99.00 and up  (53 reviews)
blu cig $69.95 - $79.95  (262 reviews)	Bloog $99.99  (5 reviews)	NO. 7 $59.99 and up  (15 reviews)	Safe Cig $89.95  (126 reviews)	V2 Cigs $59.95 and up  (86 reviews)	Blu Cigs Disposable $39.95 (4-pack)  (16 reviews)
Smoke Stick $89.95 and up  (8 reviews)	Pure Cig $59.99  (6 reviews)	Envy 19.95 and up  (60 reviews)	Smoke Fifty One 51 $79.95 - $149.95  (118 reviews)	Smoking Everywhere $89.99 - $169.99  (26 reviews)	Naked Vapor Ecig TBD  (1 reviews)
Luci $59.99 - $199.99  (2 reviews)	Red Dragon $75.95 - 124.95  (2 reviews)	Gamucci $99.99  (2 reviews)	Eco Cigs $79.95 and up  (3 reviews)	Cigana $149.99  (2 reviews)	Elektric Blue $48.88  (3 reviews)
Eko Cig $49.99  (1 reviews)	Amerismoke $119.99  (4 reviews)	EZSmoker $69.95  (1 reviews)

From Left to Right:

• Long V2 Cig
• USB Passthrough V2 Cig
• Cirrus by Whitecloud
• Long South Beach Smoke cig
• Platinum Vapor King (automatic)
• Pink Vapor King (automatic)
• Short V2 Cig
• The Safe Cig
• Cirrus II by Whitecloud
• SmokeTip
• V2 Cig with manual button
• eSmoke electronic cigarette
• Short South Beach Smoke cig
• Green Smoke
• Blu Cig

 

 

 

 

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