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Originally Posted by WT Sharpe
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I'm curious. What brand is it, where did you buy it, and does it satisfy you?
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It is a Solarflare 2012, which is actually a rebranded DSE-103. This model is past the end of its production life, which makes me sad because I really like it. I bought it on clearance at eliquidplanet.com. I'm attaching a pic. It's considered a "mini" which means it's in a lower capacity/lower power class but this one actually has exceptional output and performance for a mini. Since I love it so much, I've ordered spare parts while they are still available to make it last as long as possible.
The trick with ecigs is to realize that the nicotine delivery is not the same as a cigarette - it takes a little bit to build up rather than the instant nic hit of a real cigarette. An ecig needs to be puffed a little differently than a real cig (known as an "analog" in the vaping world) so there's an adjustment there.
With that said, YES, it does satisfy me. I used to have my first smoke of the day about halfway through my first cup of coffee. Now, I reach for the ecig while waiting for the coffee to brew so I can get the nicotine started - otherwise I start craving a cigarette horribly. My morning smokes were a ritual for so long, that this time of day has been the hardest to break. But as long as I stay on top of the cravings the ecig does the job nicely. With the right "juice" (eliquid flavoring), I can get a heavy enough vapor to mimic the real thing, with the bonus of it tasting a lot better than burning plant matter. It is also satisfying in terms of the physical movements and sensations of using it.
If anyone is interested or just wants more info on ecigs and vaping, I highly recommend
http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com. There is so much good info on there, it will make your head spin. You'll also find a LOT of people over there who have either cut back or completely quit smoking cigarettes with the help of an ecig.
LeBrat