The GreenSmoke is one of my favorite electronic cigarettes. I smoke it personally on a daily basis. The people at Green Smoke have put together the right combination of a good company, offering a solid product, and then supporting that product and its customers.  The GreenSmoke may cost a little more than some of the other products out there, but in this case you get what you pay for with a great product and great service. Offering eight flavors, five nicotine levels, two battery sizes, 3 chargers (car, home, pc), and a direct plug in cartridge holder that you can use in any USB port the Green Smoke offers all the available options I have seen for a cutting edge electric cigarette.

GreenSmoke offers several varieties of starter kits at different price levels, my recommendation is the regular starter kit with two batteries, and a “sampler” of the cartridge flavors to see what your favorite is, mine is defiantly chocolate! Here is what came in my starter kit:

Green Smoke Starter Kit Contents

1. The manual
2. A “membership” card
3. 2 batteries, 1 big, 1 small
4. 5 medium tobacco cartridges
5. A 110v wall charger
6. A USB charger

Smoke Volume:

The Green Smoke consistently puts out more smoke than any other brand I have tried. It has been called the “Vapor Monster” by some. Here is a shot of a buddy exhaling a vapor cloud from a single pull on the Green Smoke:

The Green Smoke "Vapor Monster"

Ease-of-use:
The Green Smoke is actually easier to smoke than a regular cigarette, no lighter.

Seriously though, its two piece design (more on that later), the treaded screw on cartridges, the variety of chargers, its automatic “hit” sensor, the lighted tip; everything about this product was designed for ease of use.

Service/Shipping:
Unsurpassed in the industry. My original order shipped the same day my order was placed. I have also placed several orders for refill cartridges that have all shipped the day of/day after my order was placed. They have a 30 day, no questions asked, money back guarantee. The one time I did have to contact customer service, because I had accidentally chosen the wrong flavor before submitting my order, a real person answered the 800#, quickly found my order, and changed the flavor to what I wanted.

Design:
The GreenSmoke’s patented simple 2 piece design is one of the big selling factors for me. You have a rechargeable battery, and a disposable filter cartridge. They are threaded together so all you need to do is unscrew the old filter cartridge, screw on a fresh one and you are ready to puff away. Check out this short video of replacing a cartridge:

Electronic cigarettes from South Beach Smoke offer the best all-around experience for first time users. The product itself is one of the best on the market with huge vapor production, long battery life and a great choice in flavors and strengths. South Beach Smoke offers two kits: one is the standard industry model 3-piece starter kit and the other is a state-of-the-art two-piece technology that really sets the bar for other major e-cigarette companies.

Another reason South Beach Smoke is the ideal choice for a first-time electronic cigarette user is because of their price and services. South Beach Smoke offers the lowest price available for a 2-piece model (Deluxe Starter Kit) electronic cigarette at only $49.99. They typical price for e-cigarette starter kits of this quality is between $80 and $125. The Deluxe Starter kit includes:

- Two lithium ion rechargeable batteries (one long, one short)
- Five extra-large cartridges (with a flavor and strength on your choosing)
- Portable wall charger
- Owner’s Manual

It also includes a 30-day money back guarantee, lifetime warranty and exclusive deals on cartridge refills. South Beach Smoke’s Customer Service is focal point on their business, the really make sure their customers get exactly what they need in a timely manner – which is vital when it comes electronic cigarettes.

The Premium Starter Kit is less technologically advanced than the Deluxe Starter Kit but is priced at a low-low $29.99. It’s a very affordable way to get started with electronic cigarettes. It comes with the same variety of flavors as the Deluxe and has the same lifetime warranty, 30-day money back guarantee. Also, if you enjoy the Premium but want to upgrade to the Deluxe, they let you do that with ease.

All-in-all South Beach Smoke is one of the highest quality products available; and with its pricing, lifetime warranty and money back guarantee – it’s the safest way to try electronic cigarettes for the first time.

EverSmoke is one of the finest brands of electronic cigarettes out there, from my experience. Considered a “luxury” company because of the superior quality and design, their prices are fantastic and make their entire line a great value. They have really nailed the mark as far as their product goes, and how they back it up as a company. Their products are well made, and they perform excellently. EverSmoke’s batteries are among the best available because they utilize the most modern technology in a lithium ion form, and they come in three great sizes. They last a very long time, and they produce some of the highest amount of vapor I have ever come across with any brand of e-cigarettes; and I have tried them all! Cartridges are sold in your choice of nicotine strength, ranging from 0mg, to 6mg, 12mg, and 18mg, as well as six different flavors, with an additional four on the way, give customers a wide variety of choices. For further convenience, there are three chargers and the handy Personal Charging Case, which holds batteries and charges them at once.

EverSmoke carries four different starter kit packages, with different products and accessories. I absolutely recommend the Basic Starter Kit because it is a great deal, and the perfect introductory kit. Here is what is included:

EverSmoke Basic Starter Kit Contents

1 User’s Manual
5 Cartridges of Nicotine (Equals 5 Cigarette Packs)
1 Standard Battery (your choice of color & switch)
1 Portable Wall Charger
1 USB Charger

Smoke Volume:
At or near the top of the list. This is the result of their excellent design and battery function; more vapor equals a more enjoyable e-smoke, in terms of feeling the hit, feeling the nicotine, and enjoying the rich flavor.

Ease of Use:
Amazing. Their design makes them a breeze to use, and allows for excellent performance. The directions are easy and compared to traditional cigarettes, they are far simpler. You need no ashtray, no lighter, and no “designated” place to smoke.

Service/ Shipping
EverSmoke is highly praised for their excellent service. They often ship the same day, and do everything possible to keep things running smoothly. Totally backing up their products with a 30-day, money back guarantee if you aren’t satisfied, shows how committed they are to their products.

Design:
A two-piece model comprised of the stylish battery and the refill cartridge that holds the atomizer. The cartridge is disposable once you finish it. Your puff activates a computer chip located within, signaling the atomizer to kick in and create the vapor. The batteries come in two operating switches, either “automatic” or “manual.” Automatic works like a regular cigarette, you simply puff to smoke. With manual, you press a button when smoking. While automatic is slightly simpler and its battery power is slightly stronger, manual creates a greater amount of vapor.

ZeroCig offers the lowest price on the market for its 2-piece state of the art Starter Kits. The Express Starter Kit is available for only $19.99 and comes with 1 refill cartridge and is a great option for the first time user. I personally would recommend the regular Starter Kit for only $29.99 which comes with 4 refill cartridges and at that price it’s still the cheapest Starter Kit on the market by far.

Regular Starter Kit:
-One Lithium Ion Rechargeable Battery
-Four refill cartridges (Various Flavors available in multiple Strengths)
-Carrying Case
-USB Charger

There are over 6 different flavor options to choose from and 3 different Nicotine Levels. My personal favorites are Chocolate and Banana. There are also two different battery types, the Mini and the Super. I personally recommend the Super for the highest Vapor volume.
My order shipped the same day I placed it and I received it in 2 days. Since I spent over $50 I even qualified for Free Shipping. ZeroCig also offers an Auto Refill program with Free Shipping. If you select this program they will send you your Refills automatically each month and you’ll never pay for shipping again. I’ve received my refills the last 3 months and have never had a problem. They even have a 14 day No Questions asked 100% Money Back Guarantee.

Bottom line is this product has the highest quality at one of the lowest price on the market. Great deal in these tough times!

The Smokeless Delite electronic cigarette is a three piece design featuring a battery, separate atomizer, and cartridge. Smokeless Delite offers five flavors and four nicotine levels. I have enjoyed owning and smoking this Electronic Cigarette, and have also found the quality of service to be high. Shipping from California they offer both telephone and email support.

There are two things about the Smokeless Delite e-cig that really stood out to me. Number one, they offer some very unique flavors, like “Energy Drink”, “Pineapple” and “Strawberry” that I have not seen from other companies. Second they offer an auto-ship cartridge program, with free shipping. If you join this program they will send you your selected cartridge order automatically each month, and you save on the shipping. It is a great plan that I have not seen any other electronic cigarette company offer.

Here is what came in my starter kit:

Smokeless Delite "Primo" Starter Kit

Smokeless Delite “Primo” Starter Kit Contents
1.    The manual
2.    2 batteries
3.    1 atomizer
4.    5 cartridges – no nicotine – 1 of each flavor
5.    A 110v power cord
6.    A charger

Smoke Volume:

The Smokeless Delite Electronic Cigarette has an average smoke volume for this type of design. As long as you clean and replace your atomizer regularly, and make sure the open cartridges do not dry out you will not have any problems. Here is a smoky shot:

Smokeless Delite Electronic Cigarette Smoke Volume

Ease-of-use:

The Smokeless Delite’s 3 piece electronic cigarette design is easy to use once you get the hang of it. Assemble the battery, the atomizer, and the cartridge as shown in the image below and puff away!.

Smokeless Delite 3 piece e-cig design

Service/Shipping:

My original order shipped the day after I ordered it. I also used the cartridge auto-ship program for two additional months, the cartridges I selected were shipped on time, and I did not pay shipping charges as promised. They have a 30 day, no questions asked, money back guarantee for the full purchase price.

Design:

Like the Luci, the Smokeless Delite uses the three piece design with an open cartridge, atomizer, and battery. This is the biggest detractor for me. As always my motto is keep it simple with this kind of stuff. The extra steps required by the three piece design, while not burdensome, are still extra steps you need to take to get puffing. The separate atomizer will eventually degrade in performance and need to be replaced to continue to enjoy the smoke at full volume. The only real benefit I see from this design is that you can save a few extra dollars by refilling the cartridges yourself (a messy process that I don’t use).

The Luci electronic cigarette is a good overall product offering four flavors and three nicotine levels. I have smoked it many times and enjoy using it. Luci is a reputable company shipping from the US with telephone and email support. The Luci electronic cigarette has a three piece open cartridge design with a separate atomizer. The open cartridges can sometimes be messy if you are not careful, however if you are inclined to do so, and on a budget they can be easily refilled with inexpensive e-liquid. The Luci has a unique feature in its “Smart Chip” that will actually shut the device down for a short period if the chip determines too much nicotine is being delivered, I do not know of another product that offers this feature.

Here is what came in my starter kit:

Luci Electronic Cigarette Starter Kit

• Directions
• 2 batteries
• 1 Atomizer
• 5 Cartridges
• Charger
• 110v Cord for Charger

Smoke Volume:

The Luci has a decent smoke volume for this type of design. As long as you clean and replace your atomizer regularly, and make sure the open cartridges do not dry out you will not have any problems.

The Luci Electronic Cigarette Smoke Volume

Ease-of-use:

Once you get the hang of it the Luci is a breeze to use.  It features a three piece design; the battery, the atomizer, and the cartridge. Once assembled you simply smoke the Luci like a regular cigarette. Below is a diagram of how the pieces go together:

Luci Electronic Cigarette Diagram

Service/Shipping:

My original order shipped within two days. I have also placed several orders for refill cartridges that have all shipped within two days of being placed. They have a 30 day, no questions asked, money back guarantee on starter kits only, and they charge a $35 restocking fee.

Design:

The Luci’s 3 piece open cartridge design was the big sticking point for me for a few reasons. With something like an electronic cigarette, the simpler the better. The separate atomizer needs to be maintained and replaced from time to time; this is another part you must order from Luci in addition to the refill cartridges. The open cartridge design, while allowing refills, can be very messy if you are not careful. The benefit of the three piece electronic cigarette design is that the cartridges are less expensive because they do not contain an atomizer, and they are easier to refill if you choose to do so. The charger with separate power cord is also bulky and unnecessary, if the guys from Luci are reading this, make it just plug right into the wall without the mess of the 4 foot cord!

The SmokeStik electronic cigarette is another three piece design, like the Luci and Smokeless Delite, featuring a battery, separate atomizer, and cartridge. The Smoke Stik e-cig is distributed in the US by Horizon Cartridges LTD. They offer five flavors and four nicotine levels. The Smoke Stik flavors are all currently different variations of a “nicotine” flavor like “full”, “medium” and “light”, the also have a menthol flavor. Shipping from the US they offer both telephone and email support.

The SmokeStik electronic cigarette may appeal to the very fashion conscious as they offer five different looks for the e-cig battery including white, black, gold, pink, and metal. They even offer a “Royale” model that has what looks like a diamond on the tip (its most likely plastic).

Here is what came in my starter kit:

Smoke Stik “Premium” Starter Kit Contents
• (2) Batteries
• (5) Cartridges of your choice:
• (1) Atomizer
• (1) Charger
• (1) AC Adapter 120v/240v
• (1) User manual

Smoke Volume:

The SmokeStik Electronic Cigarette has an average smoke volume for the three piece design. If you do not clean and replace your atomizer regularly smoke volume will diminish over time, also make sure the open cartridges do not dry out and you will not have any problems. Here is a pic showing the smoke volume:

Smoke Stik e-Cig Smoke Volume

Ease-of-use:

The Smoke Stick’s 3 piece design is easy to use once you get the hang of it, however I still think it is inferior to the simpler 2 piece design. Assemble the battery, atomizer, and cartridge as shown in the image below and smoke away!

Smoke Stik e-Cig 3 Piece Design

Service/Shipping:

My original orders shipping and service were fine; however this was prior to Horizon Cartridges taking over the US distribution. If anyone has experience dealing with the new distributor please share below. They do not advertise any type of guarantee or return program.

Design:

Like the Luci and Smokeless Delite the SmokeStik e-cig uses the three piece design with an open cartridge, atomizer, and battery. This is the biggest detractor for me. As always my motto is keep it simple with this kind of stuff. The extra steps required by the three piece design, while not burdensome, are still extra steps you need to take to get smoking. The separate atomizer will eventually degrade in performance and need to be replaced to continue to enjoy the full volume of vapor.