I've been using an e-cig for almost four years now, and I've loved every minute of it. I didn't even mean to quit my ~20 year habit, I just didn't want to have to go outside in the middle of a vicious winter to smoke while at work. I did weeks of research, found a good deal, and have never looked back. They're one of the greatest inventions ever as far as I'm concerned.
Honestly, I've tried e-cigs on a few occasions. Mainly just the disposable ones, though. Needless to say, that bad boy was gone within a day, maybe less. I suppose it's because I was so intrigued with it and played around a bit haha. I'm always telling myself I need to quit...I hate that I smoke. How much is a weeks supply (minus the e-cig of course) of the cartridges?
The cheap, disposable ones are almost never enough to do the trick. They don't have much power (they're unregulated low-voltage devices), the batteries don't last long, and the liquids are usually pretty poor quality. They're also pretty low in nic-content; you want to start as high as you feel is necessary (I started at 36mg/ml), or those cravings won't disappear. I also buy my liquids and supplies in bulk, so I don't think I even spend $20 a month on vaping as an average.
If you want to give e-cigs a real shot, I could give you some info. I don't want to convince anyone of anything, but I'll help if I can.
That's quite convincing. I totally know what you mean about quitting. I tried once, I went a whole week. But eventually I gave in, somehow persuading myself haha. The whole devil vs angel on my shoulder type thing.
Anyways, yeah that thing looks pretty bad ass. I've also read how it produces a lot of vapor, which I definitely need. I like to feel as if I'm smoking, sort of the reason as to why I couldn't get into the disposables. If i'm not mistaken they're only around $60? That's not bad at all. I think I'll definitely give it a shot this next paycheck, I'm really tired of spending all my damn money on cigs lol.
Without getting too detailed, the regulated, variable power devices are the best shot. And juices made with mostly-VG (vegetable glycerin) will produce thick, voluminous clouds of vapor. PG-based liquids are often considered better for flavor, but don't produce as much vapor or 'throat hit'. I use 100% VG liquid myself, but I like my flavors strong so that helps. And you could get a real decent setup for ~$60, as long as you're not hung up on having something that looks like a cigarette. You could still find a good look alike device at that price, but you'd probably either move on and spend more on another device sooner than later or swear they don't work and leave them alone.