These devices should be tested before they're sold. In some ways they could be more dangerous to the smoker than old fashioned cigarettes. Mind you, as a non-smoker I like the idea of having less secondhand smoke in the air to negatively affect my health

By Pete | March 17, 2008 4:38 PM

"which critics say can release too much nicotine"

Just Inhale less deeply!

Medical device ... !!!? Therefore by default Klink is putting cigarettes in the medical category!? Drs used to say having a smoke was good for IBS but ... and times move on. That would mean that any similar device, even if not for tobacco, would also possible be classed in the medical category ?

By Gerard | March 17, 2008 11:31 PM

It is challenging finding e cigarette user feedback. What is it like, how does it compare to smoking tobacco, do you smoke as often as you did cigarettes, how do costs compare and are manufacturer representations regarding the number of e cigarettes per cartridge accurate? If you are an e cigarette user I'd appreciate hearing from you. Thanks.

John R. Polito
Editor WhyQuit - Cessation Educator
john@whyquit.com

By John R. Polito | March 18, 2008 3:13 PM

Unfortunately the "medical category" issue is determined by EU law, which states that any new nicotine product must be classified under a medical license. No new products can enter the market under tobacco products - this is why Swedish Snus cannot be bought anywhere in EU outside Swededen

By ojkershaw | March 18, 2008 4:01 PM

Hi,I stumbled upon this link while doing a bit of research after buying one of these devices. I've managed not to smoke any cigarettes for the last 5 days but I must admit it certainly is a different experience using this product.
It is by no means as satisfying as a cigarette but it most certainly removes the craving. The vapor can be a bit harsh but the fact that I haven't had a real smoke in 5 days does show that they work.

Now all I have to do is ween myself off the device and I can actually be healthy again. Peace from California.

By Evan | August 10, 2008 11:04 AM

I bought one a week ago thinking I'd try to cut down my cigarette use with it (I smoke about 25/day). The first day I was getting used to it and smoked about 3 real cigarettes, since then I only smoked a couple of real cigarettes one night when I was out drinking and the battery went flat.. So it definitely works, it's not quite the same but easy enough to get used to. I didn't plan on giving up smoking (tried before and it was painful) but now I think I will.

By Tom | September 23, 2008 12:30 AM

This device doesn't work for me. It tastes like air, and it is too heavy compared to a regular cigarette. It has nothing to do with enjoying smoking. I would only use it in places where I am under the anti-smokers' reign in an unpleasurable amount of time.

By Aki | October 18, 2008 6:07 AM

this is in response to PETE, "in some ways these products could be more dangerous than cigarettes". Sorry Pete, but how? I seriously doubt you will find arsenic (or other insane chemicals) in the ecigarette. So NO, your vague and unfounded attacks upon the alternative ecig are unfounded - what we know is that tobacco is terrible (not much worse for you), and we don't know about the non-tobacco ecig. So, at this time, if we have to make the choice between "known harm" or "unknown" - you have to go with the "unknown". Its like having to shoot yourself with 2 guns. One gun, you know is loaded. The other gun, you have no idea. If you have to choose, then of course the choice is the "unknown". I know you will say, "that's an unfair comparison, because it limits the options." I agree, quitting cold turkey is best. But for me, the gun scenario was very much like the choice between an ecig or a tobacco cig. So for those like me, the "unknown" beats the "known harm" anyday. If you know of any hard facts to support your contention, please post. I would be very grateful if you know of dangers (and can support those views) created by the ecig. But so far, so good.

By Machi | December 18, 2008 3:45 AM

By God I like the way you think Machi! Love the analogy and couldn't have said it better myself.

By detrevnI | July 17, 2009 2:33 AM