More About E Cigs

The electronic cigarette does the impossible – provides the smoker the nicotine and even the flavor of a regular cigarette, without the harmful smoke and carcinogens. Thus, the smoker can use the e-cig where smoking is banned because they pose no health risks to those around.

But, do the smokeless cigarettes satisfy the smoker’s craving? The following pages review some of the best e-cigs on the market today to answer that question.

How Do E cigs Work?

While each brand of e-cig has its differences, there are common features in all e cigs.

All e-cigs are smokeless because the e-cig is not burning like a regular cigarette. Instead, inhaling on the e-cig triggers a flow sensor. This is accomplished by a small battery pack inside e cigs that triggers the sensor to release water vapor, which is made up of the following ingredients:

• Nicotine or a nicotine-flavored ingredient

• Proplylene glycol, a harmless base which creates the vapor from the nicotine or nicotine flavor

• A scent similar to the scent of tobacco

These ingredients are what give the smoker their nicotine “fix”, simulating the taste of a conventional cigarette; yet there are no harmful carcinogens that are damaging not only the smoker’s health, but also to those who breathe in the second hand smoke. Therefore, e cigs can be used where conventional cigarettes are banned, in places such as offices, restaurants, shopping malls, and even on airplanes.

Appearance

The e-cig looks and feels similar to a real cigarette. This is important for the smoker, to simulate smoking a conventional cigarette. The length, color, diameter and filter are all made to look much like a cigarette. The tip even glows when the smoker takes a drag on the e-cig. Some brands offer the e-cig not only in white, but also black, stainless steel, red, blue and even pink. The length of the e-cig can also vary by brand.

Product Comparison

When you read the reviews of the various brand of electric cigarettes, make note of the differences. Pay attention, in particular, to the following features:

Nicotine Levels

Like regular cigarettes, e cigs are available in a variety of strengths, or nicotine levels. The cartridges of e cigs are available in ultra-light, light, regular and full-flavor. There’s even a nicotine-free cartridge with nicotine flavoring.

Battery Life

The battery of the e-cig provides the power to heat up and vaporize the nicotine or nicotine flavoring and makes the tip of the cigarette glow. Brands of e cigs offer different batteries with varying battery life and varying times to recharge the battery.

Smoke Volume

Smoke or “vapor” volume varies with e cigs. The vapor volume is important to the smoker as this helps to simulate the experience of smoking regular cigarettes. The smoke is actually harmless water vapor but enhances the “vaping” experience for the user. The higher the volume of vapor, the more realistic the experience seems.

Flavor and Taste

Of course, taste is important to the user. With the e-cig, there are many flavors available. E-cigs come in menthol and regular flavors, and many of the brands offer a variety of flavors, such as strawberry, cherry, apple; even chocolate and vanilla.

Starter Kits

E cigs are quickly becoming popular, but because some may doubt their effectiveness, starter kits let the user try the smokeless electronic cigarette, sampling strengths and flavors. Starter kits vary by brand, but most include the electronic cigarette, battery, battery charger and cartridges. Some brands offer an extra battery in the kit and some even come with a wall charger along with a USB charger. Some kits give the user 1 flavor of cartridge while others come with assorted cartridge flavors.

Cost

The cost of starter kits and also the cost of cartridges vary by brand. Compare the brands of e-cigs and look for one that has the qualities you desire, such as flavor and vapor volume; then determine how economical it is. Note how long the cartridges last; most are equivalent to a pack or two of cigarettes, and some brands have refillable cartridges. E-cigs for the most part, are much cheaper than conventional cigarettes. Some brands cost as much as 75% less than traditional cigarettes, and with the cost of cigarettes continually rising, this is important.

Warranties/Guarantee

Many of the e-cig brands reviewed offer a 30-day money back guarantee. This gives the user a chance to try the product and return for a full refund if they are not satisfied. Most brands of e cigs also offer some type of warranty, guaranteeing the product to be free of defects. The length of the warranty for the e-cig varies by brand. Some warranties are for 1 year, and other brands offer lifetime warranties.

Anyone who smokes knows that conventional smoking is highly discouraged in today’s society and is banned in most public places. Even where smoking is allowed, smokers are often frowned upon by non-smokers who are irritated by second hand smoke. With e cigarettes, you have the freedom to smoke whenever and wherever you want without the hassle, plus you are choosing a healthy alternative over a cigarette. If you would like to learn more about this more acceptable alternative to smoking, read through the following reviews of e cigs leading brands.