Finally registered after lurking for about a month. Just wanted to pop in and say hello, and thank you all for the encouragement and information I have found here. I smoked a pack a day for 20 yeaars and have just hit 32 days smoke free. . My journey so far sounds typical...tried blu and one other but swapping out the tips and battery every 2 minutes had me so aggravated I was ready to run and get a pack. So, my wife and daughter took me to the mall where I picked up my starter kit...A few bumps...but so far so good. Loving this great alternative! Thanks again!