The Top 10 Things I Love About My Blu Cigs

As I’ve blogged, I got my Blu Cig Starter Pack a few weeks ago and since then I’ve been finding all kinds of things I love about them. I’m sure the benefits of e-cigs will continue to occur to me as I go on this journey of giving up traditional cigarettes to blu cigs, but here are the top 10 things about I love about my Blu Cigs.

1. The first benefit of e-cigarettes that I truly realized was smoking at my desk in my office. The day my Blu Cigs arrived, I loaded up a blu cig cartridge, and began puffing away, without losing my train of thought. This has seriously increased my focus and productivity. Before blu cigs, I’d get up about once an hour, go outside, and light up. Generally, it wasn’t a straight trip to and from my smoking area. As long as I was up, I might as well get a snack, another cup of coffee, chat with people…I was losing about 15-20 minutes an hour by taking a “quick smoke break.” Now I puff on my e-cig, and continue working away.

2. At night, I tend to pop in a DVD and watch a movie with my family, or watch some TV dramas we’ve Tivo’d. Again, once an hour, everyone would have to stop for me to head outside and feed my nicotine addiction. Being the only smoker, this practice generally results in groans and moans from my family. Can’t you just wait until the movie is over to go smoke? Now I pull out my blu cig and never have to hit that pause button. We’re all happier for it.

3. Smoking in bed. Yes, I’m a nicotine addict. I hate to admit it, but there are times after I’ve gone to bed, even in the middle of the night, when the craving for a cigarette hits me. I’m so addicted that I’m willing to get up from my cozy bed, tramp outside and light up a cigarette. If I don’t, I know that I’ll lay awake obsessing about it. Better to just get it out of the way. Then I come back smelling like an ashtray. Aside from the fact that I don’t smoke traditional cigarettes in the house, smoking in bed is a dangerous habit. There were times back in college when I’ve actually fallen asleep with a cigarette and burned holes in the bed. I’m luck that’s all that happened. Now I can safely fire up my blu cig, and return to my slumber without ever leaving the comfort of my bed.

4. No ashtrays. I HATE ashtrays. They are gross. I keep them outside, but every time I walk into my beautiful, peaceful backyard to smoke, I admire the landscape and then my gaze inevitably falls to the disgusting pile of cigarettes and ash in my ashtray. E-cigs produce no ash, and therefore there’s no need for an ashtray.

5. The smell. C’mon, even if you’re a smoker, you have to smell it. The smell of cigarettes didn’t bother me for years, but as I’ve gotten older, I seem to notice it more on myself…my hands, my clothes, my hair. I’d actually taken to keeping anti-bacterial gel by my ashtrays to immediately quash the smell. E-cigs don’t smell, so I don’t smell, I will save money on having my leather jackets dry cleaned, etc. Big benefit of e-cigs right there.

6. E-cigs are much cheaper! At about $6 a pack for traditional cigarettes these days, most people are desperate to quit or find another solution. Blu Cigs are about 75% cheaper than traditional cigarettes. At the rate I’m saving, I’ll have a monthly payment for a boat in no time, and still get to smoke!

7. Reduction in cigarettes. I won’t say that I’ve completely given up traditional cigarettes, but in just a few weeks I’ve reduced the amount of cigarettes I smoke by half, without any discomfort.

8. No pressure to smoke a full cigarette. As much as cigarettes cost these days, when I light up a traditional cigarette, I feel pressured to smoke the full cigarette, even if I just want a couple of puffs. With an e-cig, I can take my puffs and not waste anything else.

9. Long car drives. I have about a 75-minute commute to work, and I don’t smoke in my car (because of the smell.) I do, however, enjoy smoking in the car. I get restless, and smoking calms me down. Now I can have both, firing up my Blu Cig as I travel down the freeway. No muss, no fuss, no smell.

10. I just feel better. Logically, I know that smoking blu cigs reduces the amount of tar and carcinogens that I’m putting into my body. But I also feel better. I’m not as winded, I have more energy, and I just feel better. That’s the best benefit of blu cigs I’ve found so far.

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Electric cigarettes, a new, tobacco-free device designed to provide smokers with a nicotine fix without the hassle of second-hand smoke or carcinogens, are drawing attention in this country as a way to skirt current smoking laws. With the help of Chuck Williams, proprietor of the Pipe Den in the Harrisburg Mall, we provide this quick intro on the device and what it does. Williams has had an electric cigarette kiosk in the mall since April and says business has been steadily growing.
Q: What are electric cigarettes?
A: Also known as e-smokes, e-cigarettes and e-cigs, electric cigarettes are a new, tobacco-free alternative to traditional cigarettes, pipes and cigars. There are many types and brands but they all operate more or less the same way.
Q: How do they work?
A: Electric cigarettes are shaped like traditional cigarettes, but inside hold a small, rechargeable battery, an atomization chamber and replaceable cartridges that contain a mixture of water, propylene glycol (a compound commonly found in cosmetics, food and medicines) and nicotine. As the battery powers up the chamber, moisture goes through and creates a steam effect, much like a smoke machine. When you “puff” on the device, a red LED light on the tip will light up, in simulation of a real cigarette, but all you exhale is water vapor.
Q: Do I have to recharge it?
A: Yes. The product uses a lithium ion battery, similar to that found in a cell phone. Williams said it takes about two hours to charge in a normal outlet and can last all day if completely charged.
Q: What’s the advantage over normal cigarettes?
A: Proponents say they give a smoker a nicotine fix, but without tar, carcinogins and tobacco. The smoker exhales water vapor, so there’s no second-hand smoke — and only a little smell. Among those proponents are William T. Godschall, executive director of SmokeFree Pennsylvania, who’s spent more than 20 years battling second-hand smoke.
Q: Are these things safe?
A: Few scientific studies have been carried out to determine the safety of electric cigarettes. A number of regulatory agencies have issued warnings regarding the health effects of these products. The Food and Drug Administration hasn’t done any studies yet but has discouraged their use and expressed concerns that they lack the appropriate health warnings.
The American Cancer Society has criticized the lack of clinical trials to determine the product’s safety and joined with the American Heart Association, the American Lung Association and the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids to ask the FDA to remove them from the market.
“I think they’re a bad idea,” said Dr. Rebecca Bascom, a professor of medicine at Penn State Hershey Medical Center. “I think they’re appealing in that a lot of people would like to quit smoking. The problem is there are no studies that have shown its effectiveness as a cessation aid. There are no safety studies either.”
“You’re taking something into the lungs. It’s well known that things act differently when they go into the body through different routes,” she said. “It’s naive to think they can deliver nicotine alone. We shouldn’t be asked to trust that this thing is going to be good.”
Health New Zealand, a private public policy group, conducted a study in May and deemed the product a “safe alternative to smoking.”
Q: Will it help me quit smoking?
A: Its adherents say yes. The fact that you can buy cartridges with smaller amounts of nicotine make it “a good way to wean yourself off the drug or quit smoking,” Williams said.

Q: How much nicotine is in them?
A: Most cartridges, like the kind Williams sells, come in packs of 16 mg, 11 mg, 6 mg, and 0 mg. Companies claim on average e-cigs contain less nicotine than actual cigarettes. Some people, however, Willams said, have been making their own filters, regulating the nicotine amounts by dropper.
Q: What do they cost?
A: Prices range from about $40 for a low-end model to $130 or $200 for the more high-end versions. The cartridges themselves cost $10 for a pack of five. (Each cartridge contains about 100-200 puffs or the equivalent of 20 cigarettes.) You can also buy disposable models for about $30. These only last a day or two.
Q: Where can you “smoke” these?
A:  Ostensibly just about anywhere. In bars, restaurants, the office. Williams said he’s been able to use them on airplane trips. Some businesses and restaurants do not allow people to smoke them on principle. It’s probably a good idea if you’re in a bar or public place to ask before “lighting up.”
Q: How popular are they?
A: Williams said he has sold about 300 since January. He divides users into four groups: People on a fixed income who don’t want to constantly shell out for smokes; those who want to smoke anywhere without being hassled; people who are trying to quit smoking; and people who want to smoke but can’t stand the smell.

I found the above article at PennLive.com

I’ve just ordered the Gamucci E Cigs starter kit, and thought I’d share some information about the product.

Gamucci Electric Cigarettes

Gamucci e-cigs look, feel and taste like  traditional cigarettes. Gamucci delivers all the pleasures of smoking, without all the problems. Electronic cigarettes are driven by modern microelectronic technology. The actual cigarette body is an integrated structure made up of a cartridge, an atomization chamber, a smart chip controller and built in lithium battery. In the front of the device is an operating mode indicator that lights up when you use it, a bit like a real cigarette. The most interesting part of the Gamucci electronic cigarette is the atomization chamber. This is where the magic happens and this part of the device is responsible for creating the vapor like smoke, very much like a real cigarette. This vapor is a result of the nicotine dilution, that is found in the e-cig cartridge, heating up or atomizing. This is what produces the vapor that when inhaled gives the user the nicotine hit that smokers crave, but without the negative side effects of smoking tobacco.

Is the Gamucci Safe?
Gamucci contains only water, propylene glycol, nicotine, a scent that emulates a tobacco flavour and a membrane to suspend the ingredients. Gamucci has been extensively tested and the cartridges have been toxicologically tested. None of the ingredients are considered cancer-causing agents. The product also holds CE and RoHS certifications. Compared to traditional cigarettes and cigars, Gamucci is infinitely safer.

How Long will an E-cig Cartridge Last?
One Gamucci cartridge is equivalent to 20 traditional cigarettes.

How Long will the Battery Last Before Needing Recharging?
The battery will last for approximately one day with normal use.

Is there a Guarantee with the Purchase?
The battery and charger come with a 12 month guarantee.

What does the Gamucci Really Taste Like?
The taste of the Gamucci resembles that of tobacco, but feels much smoother and cleaner as there are none of the impurities associated with real tobacco.

Can I use Gamucci Anywhere?
Gamucci does not release smoke but a harmless vapour so it can be used in public areas, restaurants, bars, nightclubs and offices where smoking is prohibited; however do not be surprised when people ask about you smoking Gamucci. To the casual observer, using Gamucci creates the appearance of traditional smoking. Users report that simply explaining to others how Gamucci works, usually creates acceptance for using the product anywhere.

Is Gamucci Cheaper than Traditional Smoking Products?
After the initial investment of purchasing the device, smoking the Gamucci is considerably cheaper than smoking traditional smoking products. Smokers can save up to 80% on average smoking costs as well as use the device to cut down, cut the habit and ultimately quit smoking altogether.

Here’s a Demo video on Gamucci E-Cigs

You buy Gamucci E-cigs here

Smoke 51 E-Cigs Give Good Vapor

Smoke 51 electric cigarettes offers a departure from other electric cigarettes with its disposable combo atomizer and cartridge. As e-smokers often have problems with atomizers failing, the disposable option is a nice one. The cartridges are expected to equate two packs of traditional cigarettes each, which is a far cry from the 10-15 cigarettes other e-cig makers advertise.

The drawback on the disposable cartridges is that you’re limited in flavors to what they offer, rather than just purchasing whatever e-cig liquid you want. Smoke 51 has only 5 flavors, Tobacco, Menthol, Vanilla, Coffee, and Chocolate.

The best feature of the new Smoke Fifty One is the vapor. You draw an enormous amount of vapor from the E-cig, much more than I’ve seen in others. If it is more vapor you’re looking for in an electronic cig, Smoke 51 may be the one for you.

The starter kits start at $69.95. The basic kit includes:

1 x DUO™ Rechargeable Lithium Ion ‘Cigarette’ Battery

2 x All-in-One disposable Atomized Cartridge/Filters (Original / 6mg)

1 x USB Charger

1 x Club 51 Membership Card

1 x DUO™ Electronic Cigarette Instructional User Manual

Get a Smoke 51 Electric Cigarette Starter Kit Here: