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It’s called the electronic cigarette and it’s a popular new smoking alternative that is making a buzz all over the country. It is essentially a small device that simulates the act and feel of smoking a cigarette by using an odorless, smoke-like vapor. The fascinating thing is that it requires no combustion, so that it is never on fire and you are never consuming something that is burning. It simply relies on what is called an “atomizer” to vaporize liquid nicotine. The advantage here is that since it is only vapor, there is no presence of tar, chemicals or carcinogens that you would find in tobacco, however, you still feel satisfied because you are still receiving nicotine and in a form almost identical to smoke. There is no smoke smell that lingers on your clothing, fingers, hair or breath, either. And again, since it is only vapor there is no worry of secondhand smoke, meaning you can use the e cigarette in public places with anti-smoking laws.

The technology behind the e cig is relatively simple. Its main component is the atomizer, which is powered by a rechargeable battery. Disposable liquid nicotine cartridges are fit into the atomizer and once the user inhales from the unit, the atomizer instantly vaporizes the nicotine liquid into the smoke-like mist. All of the components described fit together to be about the size of an actual cigarette, and the icing on the cake is the bright LED light on the tip that lights up with each puff to bring the familiarity of an actual cigarette full circle.

Many people who have tried the e cigarette claim they find the experience extremely close to that of the real thing, and some even go so far as to say they enjoy it more than cigarettes because of everything it has to offer, in comparison to tobacco.

“I let my curiosity get the best of me when I heard about the electric cigarette and purchased one, and I am so, so glad that I did. Not only have I lost the urge to continue smoking my usual pack-a-day, but because I can change the nicotine levels of my cartridges, I have managed to get myself using less and less nicotine throughout my days over the course of about a month or so. I want to give one of these to every person I know because I honestly haven’t seen anything like this before and it truly is something that’s going to change a lot of lives.” – Bonnie L., CT

“E cigs really are just the better choice. I don’t know how to put it any simpler. I never smell like cigs anymore, I don’t have ash all over the dash of my car and I’m not dropping ten bucks every day for a pack of smokes. Plus, everyone who sees it needs to try it at least once because they can’t believe what they are looking at. I can’t tell you how many conversations it has started for me at the bar, it’s actually how I met the girl I am seeing now. Hahah, the benefits just keep coming…” – Anthony D., NY

From officialwire.com, June 28th, 2010, by Lincoln Anderson