First I must start by saying that the main E cigarette I have used is the Green Smoke and have been very satisfied with it. I have used 4 main brands of up until now including the 51 electronic cigarette, Green Smoke, Blu, and SmokingEverywhere. By far the best of these brands has been the Green Smoke as they produce the most vapor and pack the hardest punch nicotine wise (in my opinion).

To start out this review I will say that out of all the E-cigarettes I have used this one is by far the worst. Not only do you have to drag this thing rather hard, the taste reminds me of burning plastic or something very unpleasant. All my other Electronic cigarette experiences have been pleasant, but this one however was very nasty. When my friend had told me he payed $90 for his Fifty One Trio, I told him to sell it on Ebay, get some more money and buy a Green Smoke electronic Cigarette. It is nice that it is a 2 piece E-cig rather than a 3 piece (like Blu) because this technology is newer and better. Having said that, I still would not recommend this E-cigarette to anyone who is in the market for one.

I think it would be a good E cig if it were priced around $30-$40. But at 90$, this product just does not make the cut. It neither has the quality, aesthetics, or the taste of a $90 Electronic cigarettes. I have tried Disposable E-Cigarettes available at Marathon gas stations and was honestly more pleased with the taste than Fifty One’s E-cigs.

It is nice to be able to smoke anywhere you want and if given to me to for free perhaps I would use one of these. I suppose if you want an E-cig that actually looks like a real cigarette these are for you, but the god awful taste I just cannot get past. I’ve realized after dragging my friend’s Fifty One Trio that this company just cannot compete with other E-cigarette companies.

It also has no specific frills over the other companies out there. For example, Blu E-cigs come with a rechargeable pack that actually charges your E-Cigarette when not in use. This can come in handy when on the go or not around an outlet. But honestly people, do not waste your money on this product. I would recommend that you get a Green Smoke E-cigarette or if you are looking for something a bit cheaper to go with the Blu Electronic cigarette. If given to you as a gift, return this product unopened and pick up a new one, you will not regret it!

Editor’s Note: Blu Cig are now selling a two piece unit rather than the 3-piece as was stated in this review.

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I haven’t updated this web site in a few months as I’ve been busy doing my “real world” job and haven’t really had the time to write up any e cigarette reviews as intended when I started doing this last year. What I can say is that I have been mercilessly using as many different brands as I could get my hands on since the new year. I feel like having this site I should have an idea about all the e cigarettes that are on the market so that I can give you an idea about which devices are going to give you the most satisfying “smoking” experience. After all, when we pick up an electronic cigarette we are looking for a tobacco replacement and the closer we can get to the real thing the more likely we are going to be to make a successful transition from smoker to e-cig user.

With that in mind I thought I would write up my experiences with the various brands which I have tried, hopefully this will allow you to more easily decide which one to spend your cash on, without wasting time on those that are inferior. One thing I can say is that the quality of electric cigarettes on the market has really improved over the last couple of years. Companies really seem to be upping their game as the competition in the market heats up and the technology starts to move forward.

I’ll start off with a brief overview of the individual brands I have tried and over the following weeks I’ll write a more in depth review of each as I get a little more time.

Green Smoke Review

The Green smoke e cigarette is the brand I smoke every day so I might be a little biased when it comes to giving my thoughts on their qualities. The simple fact is that I have yet to find another brand that comes up to the standards they set. This is a company that prides itself in being a market leader, which shows in the quality of their product, and it’s why they continue to be the most popular device on the Internet.

Green smoke was the first on the market to use the 2 piece e cig that incorporated the cartomizer rather than the separate atomizer and cartridge system that most people were using at the time. This means you don’t have to worry about atomizers breaking down or having the performance of your e cig degrade over time. With Greensmoke, you essentially get an entirely new cigarette every time you change the cartridge, and if you are used to another brand you will notice that their nicotine cartridges last a lot longer than any other does.

Just as other companies seemed to be catching up to them they have move the bar even higher and decided to move their entire production to the USA. If you are fed up getting products from China because you fear you don’t know what’s in it, then Greensmoke is the company for you. The factory in New York is now churning out all their nicotine cartridges using the finest, purest ingredients. You really need to try their new menthol carts, they’re awesome! The only down side to this new development so far has been that a few of their flavors are still not as good as others, I wasn’t particularly keen on the apple or chocolate but I’ve been told that they are working on them to make them as good as the rest. If you aren’t sure what favor to get, and aren’t too keen on the thought of menthol, then the coffee carts are excellent too, especially first thing in the morning.

Green Smoke comes with a 30 day money back guarantee, so you can try it out and decide whether its right for you without risking your cash. I know for a fact, they are good at giving the cash back to any unsatisfied customers as one of my friends returned their device and were swiftly refunded the entire purchase cost, no questions asked.

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My Green Smoke Rating: 9/10

Blu Cigs Review

Blu cigs got themselves into a bit of a pickle last year when they ran out of stock and couldn’t seem to get their hands on any more from their manufacturer. I had actually ordered from them at the time and it took forever to get my supply. The whole experience left a little bit of a bitter taste in the mouth, but they seem to have sorted themselves out now so we won’t hold it against them

Like most other retailers, these products have both, advantages and disadvantages. The first thing you will notice about them is that they have a great price compared to most of the other brand products on the market. This might entice you to buy before giving it too much thought, but you might want to step back before you hand over your credit card details.

First off, the blucig is an old school 3 piece unit which immediately marks them down in my opinion. It’s not that this device performs badly right out of the box but this design just makes the smoking experience far less enjoyable. You have to think about the condition of your atomizer all the time, and you are going to be constantly wondering if your unit is performing as well as it should be. You are also not going to get as much vapor production as the best 2 piece e cigarettes, which is the thing that makes these products such an effective smoking replacement.

Although this product has its downsides, in addition to their price. The thing that draws many people to the blu electronic cigarette in the first place, is what they call the blu pack. This is a great little device that you use to hold your cig when you are out and about, and it actually charges your batteries on the go.

The main problem with these devices in general is that you need to ensure you have a charged battery with you at all times if you are to use them successfully. With the blu pack you can keep your battery charged with much less hassle, and you don’t have to worry so much about running low. This is a huge bonus, but you have to decide if the convenience is worth the cost of having a lower quality esmoking experience.

My Blucigs Rating: 7/10

Smoke 51 Review

Smoke 51 is one of the many companies that have followed in the footsteps of Greensmoke to offer a 2 piece e cigarette and its resulted in their producing something that is of a higher quality than they offered in the past. I’ve been a bit hard on Smoke 51 at times, because I thought their cigs weren’t up to scratch but we really seem to be putting in the effort, as their new models are definitely an improvement.

Advantages of this brand are that they are cheaper than some of the others on the market, so it you want to save a little cash they are worth a look. If it was me though, I would pay that little bit extra and get the most expensive model you can afford. Having said that, smoke 51 does have some pretty decent tasting cartridges and they give a reasonable volume of vapor, especially for anyone who is used to smoking one of the lower quality generic brands which are susceptible to losing their performance very quickly. Even if you are a regular tobacco smoker I suggest you give the Menthol a try; the same as I’ve advised previously for those who opt to buy greensmoke e cigarettes.

The cartridges are the same price as the greensmokes, although they don’t last as long in my experience.

The downside to Smoke 51 is that they are getting themselves very bad reputation as far as their customer service is concerned. People are buying e cigarettes from them and finding that they get charged double and being unable to get in contact with the company to sort things out. Others reported that the company was offering a free e cigarette trial last year which turned out to be anything but free when their credit cards were charged for products they didn’t want and couldn’t get a refund.

I’ve tried emailing them myself to see if I can get an explanation about the problems people are having with them but for the life of me I can’t get anyone to reply. The E Cigarette Shop advises you to stay away from this company for the time being.

My Smoke 51 Rating: 5/10

Electronic Cigarettes Inc’s Vapor King Review

We all know that e cigarettes are all about the vapor production. It’s what makes us feel like we are smoking on a real cigarette, and it’s the reason that the e cig is a much more successful tobacco replacement than the standard nicotine replacement therapy. With that in mind Electronic Cigarette Inc introduced their Vapor King model to the market at the end of 2009. I’ve had my hands on one of these and I have to say I’m pretty impressed with the quality considering it is a 3 piece e cigarette.

The vapor king is certainly of a higher quality than many on the market and from my use of it I feel that it’s a device that will last longer than the others available at this price point. They also give you the option of a model with a manual battery switch, which gives you more control over the vaping experience.

My Vapor King Rating: 8/10

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