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Puck · 02-25-2009, 06:21 PM

first post, first visit
I'm tired of smoking, yet I enjoy the activity.

I've been looking for information, and reading through a few threads
I'd like advice on a FIRST purchase of an e-cig , please
I would probably just go back to tobacco cigarettes if I stumbled through a couple of $50 starter kits
I will admit , I know very little about these devices, except for they're made up of an atomizer, a cart, a battery, and an indicator

a few of the products I have researched
Smokeless Delight
Pilot "Hybrid"
DSE901
NJOY
Smoking Everywhere E-Cigarette
E-Cigar from Pure Smoker

merchants
PureSmoker
TrueVapor
Smokeless Delight
eSmokeyTreats
Smoking Everywhere

fwiw, I normally smoke Light 100's, so longer 'pen' style units probably won't bother me. my goal is to have a few minute session smoking about 10 times a day, just as if smoking a 100-length cigarette
I do not mind the Cigar device either, if I read right, you can get more life out of both the cartridge and the battery ... sound right ?

what I'd like advice on is which device should I start with (hopefully stay with) (the device can be one I haven't listed ) and from which merchant (reputable, "in-stock" supply) ie, I've read of good business with Pure Smoker, but they seem to be "Out-of-Stock" for just about every product I'd purchase

I'd appreciate any advice

e-pipeman · 02-25-2009, 06:29 PM

If you're an armchair smoker and don't mind being hooked up to your computer or usb battery with a wire then you will undoubtedly enjoy a Classic Penstyle with a USB passthrough. The carts hold huge amounts of liquid and deliver massive clouds of vapour. For something more like a cigarette then I'd go for the intellicig Evo. I can't advise on suppliers as you're stateside other than to suggest that, if you fancy an Evo, you use the UK site to order from. There are "problems" with the US site at present (and they're more expensive!).

Spikey · 02-25-2009, 06:29 PM

PureSmoker.com.

DSE901 or Pilot401.

DSE901 is prob better for a 1st e-cig. It is in stock (except not in white) in vblack and platinum. Good luck and watch some videos... I have one up comparing the 2 I just suggested to tell some of the differences.

DSE901 vs Pilot (M401)

Puck · 02-25-2009, 06:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by expipeman

If you're an armchair smoker and don't mind being hooked up to your computer or usb battery with a wire then you will undoubtedly enjoy a Classic Penstyle with a USB passthrough..

I do smoke while at the computer .... ALOT!, but I also work where I wouldn't always able to be connected to USB

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spikey

PureSmoker.com.

DSE901 or Pilot401.

thank you
exactly what I'm looking for
clear ,precise advice
merchant / device ftw
one of the things i have is that the 901's are generally acceptable for new users ... but then where did you go from there ?

JustJulie · 02-25-2009, 06:42 PM

I have many models, one of which is a pen style. I've got to say that I do love my pen style, but I don't know how much I would have loved it for a first e-cig. The vapor is cool (temperature), and when I first quit tobacco, a cool vapor wasn't very satisfying at all for me. Also, the draw was super easy, and I preferred more of a pull at first.

Generally, I recommend folks start with the DSE901. It feels kind of cigarette-like, and the vapor tends to be warmer. It's been around for awhile, so it doesn't tend to have the bugs that plague some of the newer models. I bought a 901 as my backup, and I keep going back to it when my others have "issues."

Honestly, when I first quit tobacco, I wanted something that gave a real punch, a harshness to it. I could get that with the DSE901, especially if I drip vaped. I just don't get that same harshness with the pen style. (Now that I've been away from tobacco cigarettes for awhile, though, I don't seem to crave the harshness as much as I did, and I'm enjoying the better flavor and smoothness I get with my pen style.)

If you decide you like e-smoking, you can always branch out and try other models. But even if you move on to something else, you'll find the DSE901 is an awesome backup.

Ditto the suggestion about the USB passthrough battery (not to be confused with a USB charger). It's great, and it's also available for the DSE901.

In terms of the sellers you mention in your email, I've only dealt with PureSmoker, so I can't comment on the others. I can say, though, that I've had very good dealing with PureSmoker, and the one little problem I had was addressed quickly and competently. Can't ask for much more than that.

Puck · 02-25-2009, 06:59 PM

thanks for the info

Puck · 02-25-2009, 07:09 PM

what makes the Pilot "HYbrid" different from the m401 ?

snf · 02-25-2009, 07:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Puck

what makes the Pilot "HYbrid" different from the m401 ?

length of battery

Puck · 02-25-2009, 07:32 PM

in some brief video review research, I think I'm liking the Pilot
looks like they produce good vapor, not sure if the mild hit is a concern
too bad they're not in stock

jamie · 02-25-2009, 07:42 PM

For ease of purchase and parts with your first one, I'd say a 901 or a penstyle. I agree the penstyle runs a little cooler... a bit more vapor usually but not quite as much of a throat hit. I use both. My inlaws are happy with their 901.

Seller - for 901, besides Puresmoker, I don't think you could go wrong with thesmokelessshop, e-smokeytreats, vaporguys, cigtechs, altsmoke, litecigusa, totallywicked-eliquid, vapornine. For a penstyle, same except not cigtechs right now due to cartridge compatibility issues.

I agree a USB passthrough helps.

I didn't recommend the Pilot because a) I haven't tried it and b) several folks on another forum did a head-to-head and all preferred the 901.

02-25-2009, 06:21 PM	#1
Puck Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 9	advice for 1st time e-cigarette user (buyer) first post, first visit I'm tired of smoking, yet I enjoy the activity. I've been looking for information, and reading through a few threads I'd like advice on a FIRST purchase of an e-cig , please I would probably just go back to tobacco cigarettes if I stumbled through a couple of $50 starter kits I will admit , I know very little about these devices, except for they're made up of an atomizer, a cart, a battery, and an indicator a few of the products I have researched Smokeless Delight Pilot "Hybrid" DSE901 NJOY Smoking Everywhere E-Cigarette E-Cigar from Pure Smoker merchants PureSmoker TrueVapor Smokeless Delight eSmokeyTreats Smoking Everywhere fwiw, I normally smoke Light 100's, so longer 'pen' style units probably won't bother me. my goal is to have a few minute session smoking about 10 times a day, just as if smoking a 100-length cigarette I do not mind the Cigar device either, if I read right, you can get more life out of both the cartridge and the battery ... sound right ? what I'd like advice on is which device should I start with (hopefully stay with) (the device can be one I haven't listed ) and from which merchant (reputable, "in-stock" supply) ie, I've read of good business with Pure Smoker, but they seem to be "Out-of-Stock" for just about every product I'd purchase I'd appreciate any advice

02-25-2009, 06:29 PM	#3
Spikey Moved On Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Long Island, New York, USA Posts: 1,336	PureSmoker.com. DSE901 or Pilot401. DSE901 is prob better for a 1st e-cig. It is in stock (except not in white) in vblack and platinum. Good luck and watch some videos... I have one up comparing the 2 I just suggested to tell some of the differences. DSE901 vs Pilot (M401) Last edited by Spikey; 02-25-2009 at 06:31 PM.

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02-25-2009, 06:29 PM	#2
e-pipeman Moderator Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Salford, England Posts: 1,775	If you're an armchair smoker and don't mind being hooked up to your computer or usb battery with a wire then you will undoubtedly enjoy a Classic Penstyle with a USB passthrough. The carts hold huge amounts of liquid and deliver massive clouds of vapour. For something more like a cigarette then I'd go for the intellicig Evo. I can't advise on suppliers as you're stateside other than to suggest that, if you fancy an Evo, you use the UK site to order from. There are "problems" with the US site at present (and they're more expensive!).

02-25-2009, 06:42 PM	#5
JustJulie PV Activist Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 1,221	I have many models, one of which is a pen style. I've got to say that I do love my pen style, but I don't know how much I would have loved it for a first e-cig. The vapor is cool (temperature), and when I first quit tobacco, a cool vapor wasn't very satisfying at all for me. Also, the draw was super easy, and I preferred more of a pull at first. Generally, I recommend folks start with the DSE901. It feels kind of cigarette-like, and the vapor tends to be warmer. It's been around for awhile, so it doesn't tend to have the bugs that plague some of the newer models. I bought a 901 as my backup, and I keep going back to it when my others have "issues." Honestly, when I first quit tobacco, I wanted something that gave a real punch, a harshness to it. I could get that with the DSE901, especially if I drip vaped. I just don't get that same harshness with the pen style. (Now that I've been away from tobacco cigarettes for awhile, though, I don't seem to crave the harshness as much as I did, and I'm enjoying the better flavor and smoothness I get with my pen style.) If you decide you like e-smoking, you can always branch out and try other models. But even if you move on to something else, you'll find the DSE901 is an awesome backup. Ditto the suggestion about the USB passthrough battery (not to be confused with a USB charger). It's great, and it's also available for the DSE901. In terms of the sellers you mention in your email, I've only dealt with PureSmoker, so I can't comment on the others. I can say, though, that I've had very good dealing with PureSmoker, and the one little problem I had was addressed quickly and competently. Can't ask for much more than that.

02-25-2009, 06:59 PM	#6
Puck Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 9	thanks for the info

02-25-2009, 07:09 PM	#7
Puck Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 9	what makes the Pilot "HYbrid" different from the m401 ?

02-25-2009, 07:32 PM	#9
Puck Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 9	in some brief video review research, I think I'm liking the Pilot looks like they produce good vapor, not sure if the mild hit is a concern too bad they're not in stock

02-25-2009, 07:42 PM	#10
jamie Supporting Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: USA Posts: 1,053	For ease of purchase and parts with your first one, I'd say a 901 or a penstyle. I agree the penstyle runs a little cooler... a bit more vapor usually but not quite as much of a throat hit. I use both. My inlaws are happy with their 901. Seller - for 901, besides Puresmoker, I don't think you could go wrong with thesmokelessshop, e-smokeytreats, vaporguys, cigtechs, altsmoke, litecigusa, totallywicked-eliquid, vapornine. For a penstyle, same except not cigtechs right now due to cartridge compatibility issues. I agree a USB passthrough helps. I didn't recommend the Pilot because a) I haven't tried it and b) several folks on another forum did a head-to-head and all preferred the 901.