Archive for December, 2009

Disposable E-Cigarettes Arrive

Thursday, December 10th, 2009

Magic Puffer has released a new product, a disposable E-Cigarette filled with the Red flavor.

disposable

So what is a disposable? Well it is exactly what it sounds like. The E-Cigarette is meant to be thrown out when you’re done. The battery is not re-chargeable (one reason for a low price). This product comes with three total cartridges for at most 300 puffs. After internal testing we have found this product to give at least 200 puffs under heavier usage.

If you are unsure if an E-Cigarette is right for you then a disposable is a perfect product for trying out E-Cigarettes for the first time. It runs $9.95 plus shipping at Magic Puffer.

The mountain of tests

Wednesday, December 9th, 2009

I have tested many different types of e-cigarettes looking for a combination of good packaging, carry case, great taste and an easy drag. In order to put together the Magic Puffer starter kit I tested more than 10 different models. The starter kit had come with a USB charger (for computer geeks), a home charger, as well as a carrying case all in one. Just to be safe I had my wife, in-laws and friends check over the models too.

Here is a sample of some of the products that didn’t make it below. These didn’t make it because they just didn’t taste good, broke too easily or had usability and quality problems.

bad ecigs

Another reason for the rounds of tests was to make the Magic Puffer website simple and easy to use. I wanted any product being sold to be compatible with one another for refills, backup atomizers and chargers. I will continue to look for new models, that are high quality and easy to use.

Propylene glycol

Tuesday, December 8th, 2009

Propylene glycol is an ingredient in E-Cigarette liquid, including the Magic Puffer Starter Kit. It creates the “smoke” that you exhale. If you keep up with E-Cigarette news and controversy you may see this ingredient mentioned as being an ingredient in anti-freeze. This is being used to create a scare around e-cigarettes in an effort to slowly ban them. Now, I am not going to be making any health claims as to Propylene glycol or an e-cigarette in general. I feel people are responsible enough to make an informed choice on using these products. I do happen to be someone who reads ingredient labels a frequently, and have come up with a short list of other products that contain Propylene glycol.

A few weeks ago I was feeding my in-laws dog a treat, called Pup-peroni, and while reading the list saw Propylene glycol listed under it. So I wondered what else do we commonly use that has propylene glycol from common household items.

Flouride
act

Deodorant
arrid

Pills
careone

Gas X
gasx

Moisturizer
medline

Scar Treatment
scar

Sun Screen
sunscreen

Store Brand Listerine Like Product
shoprite

I have read Propylene Glycol is also found in some yogurts, ice cream, and inhalers. Please comment where you have found this ingredient.

Exotic flavors hurt us all

Monday, December 7th, 2009

The exotic flavors being sold by some E-cigarette companies are hurting the entire industry. Time after time in reviews of E-Cigarettes by the FDA or Doctors continually state these flavors as having the potential to be used as marketing towards children. The majority of us want to keep these products out of the hands of children and to ensure they are used only by smokers. E-Cigarette companies need to self regulate and pull flavors like mint, chocolate, cherry, Apple and strawberry before it is forced on us. Magic Puffer currently carries only three tobacco based flavors at MagicPuffer.com which are Red, Menthol and Tobacco.

Smokeys E-Cigarette Blog

Monday, December 7th, 2009

I am Smokey, CEO of Magic Puffer a company which sells E-Cigarettes. I am 27 years old and have been a smoker since I was 18. I have to say, I love to smoke – a lot – but things in my life have changed a bit. I got married at 26 and with getting older felt it was time to reduce smoking. I found e-cigarettes about 8 months ago and have loved them since. I have been able to save money by not buying cigarettes and my taste and smell has improved.

Some of our users replace smoked tobacco with e-cigarettes completely, other continue to smoke cigarette and sometimes use the e-cigarette to reduce smoking. While its not a smoking cessation device it is a good alternative to smoked tobacco.

I’ve spent months putting together what I feel is the best product on the market and plan to use this blog for updates, new devices, explaining the good and the bad as well as some of my thoughts.