People choosing to switch over to electronic cigarettes from more traditional tobacco products can find themselves overwhelmed by the large number of different products available.
The product they are most likely to first encounter is what is known as the disposable electronic cigarette; brands like Njoy and Blu have been advertised quite heavily on television and print media nationwide, and a large number of other, smaller competitors with localized regional distribution channels exist as well.
How Disposable E-Cigs Work
One alternative, and rather descriptive term, for e-cigarettes is “electronic nicotine delivery system,” though since their introduction e-cigarette manufacturers have also started offering nicotine-free e-cigarettes. Broken down to simplest terms, an electronic cigarette consists of a non-rechargeable battery, and an atomizer encased in poly-fill material saturated with “e-liquid” on the “filter” end.
The most common components of the e-liquid are propylene glycol and/or vegetable glycerin base; nicotine, which may or may not be present depending on the specific e-cigarette; and assorted flavorings.
With repeated use of the electronic cigarette, the battery eventually runs out, and the stick can no longer be “vaped” – that is, it no longer delivers atomized e-juice. At that point, the e-cigarette is disposed of, just as with a spent cigarette.
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Advantages
By far the biggest single advantage to disposable electronic cigarettes, as compared to the non-disposable type, is ease of use: unlike the non-disposable kind, which may require that batteries be charged, or that tanks or cartomizers (a kind of combination cartridge and atomizer) be filled and attached prior to use, with disposable e-cigarettes you just open the pack, peel off the activation tab, and then proceed to enjoy the product.
The second major advantage is peace of mind: not having to worry about forgetting or losing your device somewhere. Not dealing with faulty expensive hardware, returns and such. The convenience of using them on trips and vacations is fantastic.
Disposable electronic cigarettes are also widely available in gas stations and convenience stores all across America. Acquiring them is easy, especially when you just have to have that e-cigarette hit.
Disadvantages
One major disadvantage to disposable e-cigarette use, when compared to non-disposable types, is the inconsistency of flavor delivered by the atomized e-liquid. Users state that, between one puff and the next, you can go from a very satisfying flavor experience to one that makes you wonder if the thing is even still working at all. The vapor amount and nicotine delivery satisfaction is not comparable to rechargeable models, which really affect the success rate of smokers trying to switch to vaping. In fact, trying to switch using disposables is almost a sure way to fail. Nicotine satisfaction is by far the most important factor to consider and opting for good brands makes all the difference.
Price is the second biggest drawback, being that most disposables will last anywhere from 100-200 puffs at most, while some exceptions surpass that, at the cost of a single unit, it does not compare with the savings you get from replaceable cartridges. Not only do disposable cartridges last long, taste better and perform at higher levels thanks to a high quality battery, they also cost much less in the long run, usually being around $1 to $3 each and being the equivalent of a full pack or close. With disposables, you might be paying anywhere from $4 to $7 for a product that does not compare in quality.
Even when compared to so-called “beginner” electronic cigarettes like cigalikes or eGo-sytle pens, the disparity in flavor and satisfaction consistency is markedly noticeable. This has, in fact, caused people, relative newcomers to e-cigarette use, to abandon electronic cigarettes entirely to go back to smoking traditional “analog” cigarettes, and as any experienced vaper, we highly suggest to consider disposables as a convenient option to use as an extension to rechargeable battery and cartridge devices.