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Well it really depends.
Do you smoke a lot?
If you don't care about size then the penstyle is the way to go. Lots of vapor and great to drip on (using liquid instead of cartridges)
If you DO care about size then maybe the M401 or RN4081 may be the way to go. I prefer the RN4081 as it's easier to drip on than the M401. But others swear by the M401.
Asking which is the best ecig for you is sort of like asking "what type of car should I buy"
Do you smoke a lot?
If you don't care about size then the penstyle is the way to go. Lots of vapor and great to drip on (using liquid instead of cartridges)
If you DO care about size then maybe the M401 or RN4081 may be the way to go. I prefer the RN4081 as it's easier to drip on than the M401. But others swear by the M401.
Asking which is the best ecig for you is sort of like asking "what type of car should I buy"
Another RN4081 user here (the one that looks just like a cigarette).
While I love my little N-Pro, the 2-3 hour battery life is just bad. I will have four batteries in a few days to get me through the long days but if I had to do it again I would probably get a 401 for the extended battery life.
While I love my little N-Pro, the 2-3 hour battery life is just bad. I will have four batteries in a few days to get me through the long days but if I had to do it again I would probably get a 401 for the extended battery life.
I read this forum and looked at older forum threads for two weeks before I purchased my first electronic vaporizer.
My first electronic vaporizer was a blue DSE901 from Phil at e-Smokey Treats - Electronic Cigarette's, The healthy alternative to traditional tobacco cigarette's. Phil is a little more expensive than some suppliers but he provides a 3 month warranty instead of 14 days, gives you two atomizers instead of just one and provides a phone number where you can call him which most suppliers do not. Like all suppliers, the kit comes with two batteries and a charger. The battery will last about 2-3 hours before needing recharged although some users report getting 4-5 hours but that has not been my experience. His 901 starter kit is $69.95 where some other suppliers will sell them for $49.95 or $59.95 but without the extra’s that Phil provides. I would consider the DSE901 a good first purchase and it is about the size of a regular 100 cigarette. (If you purchase from Phil at e-smokey-treats.com, when it asks for a coupon code, use esmoking101 and you should get 10% off.)
Many users like the classic penstyle 801 model which has a larger atomizer and cart and a typical battery charge life of about 4-5 hours. The draw is lighter, more like a straw due to having 4 holes in the atomizer and the bigger cart. The 801 is larger and looks more like a big pen instead of regular cigarette. You can also purchase a USB pass-through for both the 901 and 801, which allows you to plug into a usb port on your computer and not have to worry about changing batteries. You can then purchase a portable battery pack for the usb pass-through such as this one from Kennsington (Kensington - Portable Power Pack for Select Mobile Devices - Black - K38021) and make your usb power portable. Make sure the power pack is at least 1000mAh power output.
Most users want an e-vap to provide the “throat hit” that is most like a real cigarette (analog as we call them) as well as long battery life. IMO, the only way to get that is to purchase a manual e-vape that allows you to push a button and heat up the atomizer more before you inhale. The one that does that the best is the screwdriver (SD) from trog at: - The ScrewDriver - An electronic cigarette that simply works. It is more expensive but it just can’t be beat for long battery life and throat hit. And my experience with trog has been outstanding. I have emailed him many times with questions and he almost always responds any where from 10 minutes to an hour or so.
IMO, the only way you will enjoy vaping is if you buy e-liquid or e-juice to refill your carts instead of use the prefilled cartridges that come with the starter kits. Plus it is way more cost effective. My favorite liquid to date is the riskee and cola flavors from Puresmoker: PureSmoker.com - Your #1 Source For PV's, Parts, & Accessories!. My recommendation is to get a little higher nicotine (nic) strength because you can always dilute it with USP glycerin that you can get at a drug store for $5 or $6. I use 24mg nic strength. The highest is 36mg and there is also 18, 11, 6 and 0. I also thought I would like the tobacco flavors the best, but in most cases, IMO, they don’t taste that similar to real tobacco. I do know that some forum members love e-smokey treats tobacco flavor, however.
Hope this helps and good luck.
PS: the smallest bottle of liquid is 10ml and usually costs $9.99. In general (everyone is different) you should get any where from 5-14 days out of that size bottle. In addition, you can wash out the fabric in the pre-filled cartridges and reuse them. The fabric is simply polyester batting which you can get enough for a year's worth for about $5 from Wal-Mart.
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Here is a little more information. This is a link that provides information on most models of electronic vaporizers:
E-Cigarette Models
My first electronic vaporizer was a blue DSE901 from Phil at e-Smokey Treats - Electronic Cigarette's, The healthy alternative to traditional tobacco cigarette's. Phil is a little more expensive than some suppliers but he provides a 3 month warranty instead of 14 days, gives you two atomizers instead of just one and provides a phone number where you can call him which most suppliers do not. Like all suppliers, the kit comes with two batteries and a charger. The battery will last about 2-3 hours before needing recharged although some users report getting 4-5 hours but that has not been my experience. His 901 starter kit is $69.95 where some other suppliers will sell them for $49.95 or $59.95 but without the extra’s that Phil provides. I would consider the DSE901 a good first purchase and it is about the size of a regular 100 cigarette. (If you purchase from Phil at e-smokey-treats.com, when it asks for a coupon code, use esmoking101 and you should get 10% off.)
Many users like the classic penstyle 801 model which has a larger atomizer and cart and a typical battery charge life of about 4-5 hours. The draw is lighter, more like a straw due to having 4 holes in the atomizer and the bigger cart. The 801 is larger and looks more like a big pen instead of regular cigarette. You can also purchase a USB pass-through for both the 901 and 801, which allows you to plug into a usb port on your computer and not have to worry about changing batteries. You can then purchase a portable battery pack for the usb pass-through such as this one from Kennsington (Kensington - Portable Power Pack for Select Mobile Devices - Black - K38021) and make your usb power portable. Make sure the power pack is at least 1000mAh power output.
Most users want an e-vap to provide the “throat hit” that is most like a real cigarette (analog as we call them) as well as long battery life. IMO, the only way to get that is to purchase a manual e-vape that allows you to push a button and heat up the atomizer more before you inhale. The one that does that the best is the screwdriver (SD) from trog at: - The ScrewDriver - An electronic cigarette that simply works. It is more expensive but it just can’t be beat for long battery life and throat hit. And my experience with trog has been outstanding. I have emailed him many times with questions and he almost always responds any where from 10 minutes to an hour or so.
IMO, the only way you will enjoy vaping is if you buy e-liquid or e-juice to refill your carts instead of use the prefilled cartridges that come with the starter kits. Plus it is way more cost effective. My favorite liquid to date is the riskee and cola flavors from Puresmoker: PureSmoker.com - Your #1 Source For PV's, Parts, & Accessories!. My recommendation is to get a little higher nicotine (nic) strength because you can always dilute it with USP glycerin that you can get at a drug store for $5 or $6. I use 24mg nic strength. The highest is 36mg and there is also 18, 11, 6 and 0. I also thought I would like the tobacco flavors the best, but in most cases, IMO, they don’t taste that similar to real tobacco. I do know that some forum members love e-smokey treats tobacco flavor, however.
Hope this helps and good luck.
PS: the smallest bottle of liquid is 10ml and usually costs $9.99. In general (everyone is different) you should get any where from 5-14 days out of that size bottle. In addition, you can wash out the fabric in the pre-filled cartridges and reuse them. The fabric is simply polyester batting which you can get enough for a year's worth for about $5 from Wal-Mart.
________________________________________
Here is a little more information. This is a link that provides information on most models of electronic vaporizers:
E-Cigarette Models
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I have just discovered the diy flavorings and found that I can make even the most unpalatable eliquid useable. Wish I had tried some of these earlier. Have some unflavored juice on the way but really it is amazing what you can do with the ones you don't like just by adding a few drops or lorann or whatever brand.
Sorry got off track with the flavoring thing. Pen style seems to provide the best overall experience for me and is reliable. Found the ecigar to provide longest battery life without a passthrough and plenty of vapor and taste. Just can't get over the bavarian creme. Thanks Kate! I would, at this point, recommend those new to ecigs to order eliquid and flavorings. You don't want to get discouraged by short cart life or taste and running out of juice while waiting on orders is a real "drag." Order from reputable dealers with warranty and check the boards. Members can provide invaluable "user reviews."
i've been smoking almost packs a day, but just recently i thought, i need to stop, i've been smoking for about a little over 10 months and its a bad habit. For more detail that i would look for is:
the look of a regular cig or up to a 100( i usually bought Marlboro menthol 100's)
can take it anywhere
easy to use
easy maintenance
and most of all, inexpensive
the look of a regular cig or up to a 100( i usually bought Marlboro menthol 100's)
can take it anywhere
easy to use
easy maintenance
and most of all, inexpensive
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Great post! Very informative!
Thank all you vapers So much. Can't wait on that slopw boat from China! LOL
Just kidding only ordered on Tuesday morning.
I wish I can save this somewhere. I guess I can copy and save to a Word doc.
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Great post! Very informative!
Thank all you vapers So much. Can't wait on that slopw boat from China! LOL
Just kidding only ordered on Tuesday morning.
I wish I can save this somewhere. I guess I can copy and save to a Word doc.
Dusty's reviews are helpful when trying to decide.. I think hs site is e-cigreview.com
I just want to thank for your guys' posts and I did a little searching in the forums and so I've decided to either purchase a DSE901 or a RN4081, but I guess I'll have to wait due to the US customs I'm guessing, I was wondering which store has the most inexpensive prices, or atleast a company around CA, I really don't wanna pay an extra 15 bucks or so for shipping, but If I don't find anything, I guess im going with puresmoker.com, so if anyone can help me out thanks.
Thank you all very much! I appreciate the positive feedback.
Been reading for DAYS. IMO, this is one of the best descriptions of the issues at hand. Thanks!
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