It looks just like a cigarette and produces what appears to be smoke. But that phony looking amber gives you a clue that this is not a regular cigarette butt. This rechargeable gizmo uses cartridges to approximate the taste of a cigarette and to deliver varying strengths of nicotine.
The smoke is a vapor mist that quickly dissipates, although it smells a bit like burning newspaper. Because it does not contain tobacco, the distributor claims it does not fall under existing non smoking legislation. You should be able to smoke it indoors legally because it has no tobacco and nicotine contained in it.
Most people say that this new device, although it does not taste exactly like a cigarette there is some satisfaction you can get from it. Some even say that it is better than the nicotine gum that is widely available in stores. Some bar owners who fear being shut down by the health inspectors or the smoking police are not yet ready to accept the devices in their establishments until they get written confirmation from the health board, that it is okay to smoke the e-cigarette inside.
Some retailers are already stocking the device which sells for about $90 for a starter kit. Will this new way of smoking catch on, who knows? All we know for sure is that smoking it can not be any worse than smoking the real thing. The initial start up cost is high of course but once you have the kit all you have to do is purchase the cartridges, which are available online and at your local store.About the Author: