I was a two (2) pack a day smoker, and smoked for twenty years. That is until I discovered personal vaporizers. In the past I had tried the patch with zero results. Also tried snus, same results. Always resorted back to the pack. When I was a smoker, the comments on the odor would bother me when I was in an outdoor, public venue, but nevertheless I continued. Breathing became more difficult after every year of smoking resulting in lack of actual exercise that was needed. I had infections in my lungs caused by the chemicals in traditional cigarettes which landed me in the emergency room more than once! Full flavor kings were my vice for long enough! I am proud to say that I am a non-smoker now thanks to vaping. Still considered as a recent convert, I have been a non-smoker since May 9, 2013. I did continue to smoke cigarettes after the purchase of my first e-cig for almost a week to wean myself off the tobacco. I started with the eGo style PV (personal vaporizer) with 1.6ml clearomizers. Since that time, I have tried variable voltage eGo batteries along with a couple of variable voltage/variable wattage mods. I’ve also had experiences with mechanical mods. I’m a firm believer that if I had not purchased my kit when I did, I would be smoking a disgusting tobacco cigarette as I write this. Instead, I have my VV/VW mod with a great tasting e-liquid at my side. The quality of life that was missed while being a smoker is hard to fathom. My sense of smell is much better. My clothes do not wreak of tobacco, nor do I. The only negative about using a PV, is the ignorance that people have regarding them. The general public does not fully understand that they are NOT producing smoke but a vapor. In essence, e-cigs or vapes or PVs or what you may call them in your area….will make your life much better. Thank you and vape on! Chris Leach Guthrie, OK