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02-04-2009, 03:26 PM
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#1 | | Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Sioux City, Iowa
Posts: 178
| Ok, so I'm probably going to be laughed at, but I want to know about these "Health E-Cigarette Electronic Cigarettes". Ya know, the kind that come in a box that resembles an actual cigarette pack... the charger is built right into the box... they sell them on eBay???
Anyway, about two weeks ago, I was searching eBay and I ran across these. This is how I heard about e-cigarettes. From that day forward, I have searched and read a lot of forums about these e-cigs. I even bought a 901.
Although I like the 901, I am still interested in the other models. (I have a penstyle on order now). Basically, I am just wondering if anyone has ever tried these and what version/model are they? The cheapest I have seen them are like $20 free shipping on eBay. Kind of tempting to at least try them to say I have, ya know?
Thoughts?
EDIT: Ohhh, even cheaper now (probably equal to the quality, no less). $15.99 from Shanghai, China on eBay.
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02-04-2009, 04:05 PM
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#3 | | Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Sioux City, Iowa
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Originally Posted by Primus  | Yup, those would be it! I couldn't figure out how to do a link. Anyone have 16 bucks they want to throwaway... I mean, for the sake of research? LOL. | |
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02-04-2009, 04:26 PM
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#4 | | Member Join Date: Jan 2009
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| Well, I am gonna put this out like this:
Everyone has their own preferences. I am in the process of collecting as many as I can and plan on doing a video review of every one I can get. (if anyone wants to send me one they don't like that I don't have PM me) But there seems to be a biiiig difference in preference. For example Intellicig's Evo. Many people like it. There is one person out there who LOVES it and swears by it. Then Parked (who does very good reviews) didn't get any throat hit. Sent it back twice. All 3 he didn't get a good throat hit... So is it good or does it suck? Well, both. It's preference. I had in my mind that all supermini's (like Health Ecig) suck. I tried Smokingeverywhere (which I hated) and met someone that liked it better than my 901.
I ordered(should be here tomorrow) a minifogger. I heard ALOT of people swear by it and love it. I met someone today that had one, first time I seen it in RL, and it looks beautiful. But he said he doesn't like it. In fact he likes PureSmoker's PeeWee. One that I never thought I would even try(if I had to pay). But seeing him smoke it, decent amount of vapor, and he prefers it over 901/minifogger.
So it is a preference thing. But to answer your question I have read a few reviews about health Ecig and they all pretty much said it sucked. But for $15-$20 is it worth a try?
That's up to you. If I get one I'll review it with the rest and let you decide  | |
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02-04-2009, 04:40 PM
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#5 | | Nicotineless Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: The Canada
Posts: 42
| I just watched two videos about that health e-cig! YouTube - Health Mini
And what's actually inside the box: YouTube - Inside
(spoiler: it's just a charger wrapped in a plastic casing) | |
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02-04-2009, 04:47 PM
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#6 | | Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Sioux City, Iowa
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Originally Posted by lintz69 Well, I am gonna put this out like this:
Everyone has their own preferences. I am in the process of collecting as many as I can and plan on doing a video review of every one I can get. (if anyone wants to send me one they don't like that I don't have PM me) But there seems to be a biiiig difference in preference. For example Intellicig's Evo. Many people like it. There is one person out there who LOVES it and swears by it. Then Parked (who does very good reviews) didn't get any throat hit. Sent it back twice. All 3 he didn't get a good throat hit... So is it good or does it suck? Well, both. It's preference. I had in my mind that all supermini's (like Health Ecig) suck. I tried Smokingeverywhere (which I hated) and met someone that liked it better than my 901.
I ordered(should be here tomorrow) a minifogger. I heard ALOT of people swear by it and love it. I met someone today that had one, first time I seen it in RL, and it looks beautiful. But he said he doesn't like it. In fact he likes PureSmoker's PeeWee. One that I never thought I would even try(if I had to pay). But seeing him smoke it, decent amount of vapor, and he prefers it over 901/minifogger.
So it is a preference thing. But to answer your question I have read a few reviews about health Ecig and they all pretty much said it sucked. But for $15-$20 is it worth a try?
That's up to you. If I get one I'll review it with the rest and let you decide | You are absolutely right about the preference thing. And, I for one, would love to see your video reviews; I love all the ones out there, but I've probably watched them all. Since I am new to this ecig thing, I don't really have a preference per say. My 901 is a love/hate thing right now... so who knows, the 901 might not be my thing. I highly doubt the health e-cigs would be better, but one does not know until they try. Thanks for your perspective! | |
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02-04-2009, 06:19 PM
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#7 | | Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: St. Louis, MO
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| lol at the spoilers. Doesn't look like you can drip on these. well, you can but it doesn't look easy. | |
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02-04-2009, 07:25 PM
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#8 | | Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2009
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| You can find these and a few other Health models on DX for quite cheap. DealExtreme: Cool Gadgets at the Right Price - Site-Wide Free Shipping (Page 1)
They offer free shipping on everything, and have that exact model Health Cigarette for $15.25 including free ship. I believe KnutselPeter actually got that one from DX. There is another model for $17 that looks a bit better. Still I would not expect much.
The bridge on that atomizer is pretty ridiculous indeed. | |
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02-04-2009, 07:34 PM
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#9 | | Member Join Date: Jan 2009
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| I'd like to know what other ecig's would work with that case. I like the case, and like the built in charger(less wires to carry). Wonder if 901/peewee/what would work in it?
Also MarlboroMan if your love hate is because they work well then fail, you can try the approach I am thinking about. e-Smokey Treats - Welcome They offer a 3 month warranty on batteries and 6 month warranty on atomizers. For $20 more than most ($70 total) you get 2 atomizers. One fails you send it back while using other. Might be the way to go. | |
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02-04-2009, 08:40 PM
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#10 | | Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: St. Louis, MO
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| This is f'ing brilliant. Here is one of the reviews from that DX place. Quote:
Cons: Then, the bad:
-The taste of the cartridges...cat urine?
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02-05-2009, 08:53 AM
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#11 | | Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Sioux City, Iowa
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Originally Posted by trich You can find these and a few other Health models on DX for quite cheap. DealExtreme: Cool Gadgets at the Right Price - Site-Wide Free Shipping (Page 1)
They offer free shipping on everything, and have that exact model Health Cigarette for $15.25 including free ship. I believe KnutselPeter actually got that one from DX. There is another model for $17 that looks a bit better. Still I would not expect much.
The bridge on that atomizer is pretty ridiculous indeed. | OH, thanks for that... looks like they have lots of stuff I can throw my money away on  Looks like they have other e-cigs too (penstyle and dse103's?!)... too bad they don't have this DealExtreme: $6.10 Automatic Ejection Butane Lighter Cigarette Case for ecigs... way cool! | |
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02-05-2009, 08:57 AM
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#12 | | Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Sioux City, Iowa
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Originally Posted by lintz69 Also MarlboroMan if your love hate is because they work well then fail, you can try the approach I am thinking about... | The love/hate thing is probably half me, half ecig. There is definitely a learning curve to these things, but on the other hand, they (at least mine) aren't consistant enough for me to want to switch completly to vapor. It will take a bit of time, and a lot of practice/experimenting to figure out how this thing will work for me. (I've only had it a week now.) | |
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02-05-2009, 09:01 AM
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#13 | | Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Sioux City, Iowa
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Originally Posted by Primus This is f'ing brilliant. Here is one of the reviews from that DX place.
pass. | EWWW.... LOL.
IF (a big if) I got one, I probably would figure out how to drip. The standard carts I have tried suck anyway. Plus I am a menthol smoker, so regular flavored cigs don't do anything for me.
But still... cat piss, EWWW. | |
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02-09-2009, 09:47 PM
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#14 | | Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: ohio
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| I have one of the health e cigs (had 1 lost it)it was my first and worst lol.was like trying to drink a super thick milkshake threw a tiny straw,and had a metalic taste that I couldnt get rid of.pain in the ass to refill,pretty cool looking but thats about it in MHO my GF got along with it ok so i guess it is just up to the individual. also the charger-pack will fit any standard hard pack, had mine in a camel box lol | |
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02-09-2009, 10:37 PM
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#15 | | Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: San Francisco
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| Absolute Junk from what I understand. Most of them dont work. And the ones that do, form what I have heard, only half of those are able to be recharged. From what I hear they taste like crap too. Basically, they would be good for parties or something for the novelty. Thats it. Worse the NJOY by far. You want something else to try? Buy a usb passthru for your 901. Maybe get one of those m401's... Or a Screwdriver if you can afford it. Other then that, your pushing your luck... Not much out their works heheh. Oh yeah, or you could buy a "bling"... Those are fun and cool Do a search for them on the other forum. | |
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