A Short + Sweet explaination of eGos, Ohms/Resistance, mAh, Volts, Cartomizers, Atomizers, Rebuildables, Clearomizers, & Tanks.

This forum is a bank of knowledge and the members here will help you through this if you'll let them.
For now? You need to R-E-S-E-A-R-C-H. Thats all there is to it. Do not impulse buy. Research.
An eGo kit will be perfect for you as a noob to vaping.
That is your decision.
But it sounds like you will be perfectly happy with an eGo.
There are different brands of eGos. Joye was the original maker of the eGo.
Some say Joye is the best.
That is debatable. I own a smoktech eGo, which I truly enjoy.
RESEARCH.

VOLTAGE- Voltage is, in laymen's terms, the "power" your cartomizer will receive from your device.
Then there is the cartomizer's resistance, which is also known as ohms.
LOWER ohms are better for lower voltage. Higher ohms are better for higher voltage.
eGos stay around 4 to 3 volts from full charge to discharge. You'll want low-ISH resisted cartomizers. ;-)
2.0 ohm cartomizers are a good starting point for eGo devices.. no lower no higher really. 2ohm is ideal.
You can search "cartomizer resistance" a little later to find out what the hell I'm talking about later. lol.
RESEARCH.

Higher mAh = longer times between charges = bigger battery = bigger eGo.
You'll have to make a trade off. Size VS functionality. Bigger mods can feel awkward for some.
This is your choice and your choice alone. I personally like to have different sizes at my fingertips.
As a beginner, you need to pick a size that you'll be OK with because it will be your ONLY device for a while.
RESEARCH.

In my opinion... The 350mAh eGos are almost a novelty imo. They look awkward to me.
If you want a 350mah device you may as well go with a VOLT or a BLOOG honestly.
(the VOLT and the BLOOG are 3.7v REGULATED cigarette look-alike devices)
But if you want something that will last longer than 3 to 4 hours, start at 650mAh and above.
RESEARCH.

Do you want VARIABLE VOLTAGE? Do you even need variable voltage?
Do you even know what variable voltage is?
Its probably foggy to you.
Variable Voltage devices give you the ability to push the limits of your cartomizer.
With VV devices you can turn up, or dial down the voltage
(to match your cartomizer or atomizer's ohms)
(remember, ohms = resistance)
But VV devices are bigger. A 900mAh eGo battery is around 3 inches.
a VV 900mAh eGo will be around 4 inches.
The Variable Voltage IS worth a look at.
you'll enjoy using your VV eGo bats into the future of your vaping.
RESEARCH.

Joye, Smoktech, Vision, Riva... these are a few brands of eGos.
Joye was the original. Many say its the best quality.
VISION is regularly said to be the best variable voltage eGo by people who's opinions I respect.
I like my Smoktech eGo, but it is NOT my #1 PV. Your eGos will be your main PVs. Pick wisely.
Joye is a durable and tried and true brand, IF you've got the money. They are typically more expensive.
RESEARCH.

If you realize you MUST have a cig-alike, BLOOG and VOLT are the best. I just ordered a VOLT kit this week.
There will probably be times when you'll want a cig-alike.
You can entertain ordering one VOLT battery from SmokelessImage.com for those times.
For eGo batteries, I'd recommend going for a different company. Thats just me.
The eGo batteries at SmokelessImage (rebranded as "x2" batteries) are of HIGH quality though.
RESEARCH.

Other than thatttttttt.............
A cartomizer is what came with your Blu. They work well. People love em.
You can upgrade to a cartomizer tank someday, you'll flip your lid. <3 em.
An atomizer is a cartomizer without the capacity to hold juice.
Atomizer- You drip 2-3 drops and take 2-3 puffs, then redrip.
Cartomizer- You fill up with 20 or so drops and your set for a while.
Atomizer- Better taste, vaporizes each drop more efficiently, giving a stronger hit.
Cartomizer- Convenience.
Atomizer- Can last 2-3 months honestly.
Cartomizer- Can last 2-3 weeks if your lucky.
CLEAROMIZER- A cartomizer you can see through. OR, a cartomizer with no filler material. The juice is sucked into the wick via air pressure or tassel-like wicks.
Carto Tank- A tank around a cartomizer with punched holes in it's side.
In Carto Tanks, the juice is sucked in from the tank, through the hole in the carto.
Cartomizer Tanks are freaking awesome and they changed my life.
Clearomizer Tank- Same as a fillerless clearomizer but bigger. Most known: vivinova.
Rebuildable- A rebuildable atomizer. You can buy wire + wick and repair these urself.
Some rebuildables have tanks. These are usually above a n00bs head.
RESEARCH.

I hope I've helped in some way, even if only a miniscule way.
Thanks for reading. Enjoy the journey mate.

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