Premium Electronic Cigarettes, a leading e cig manufacturer, has made a few changes and updates for 2011. They have introduced many new items including new battery colors, packs, flavors, and even an ecig stand. This company sure knows how to listen to their customers, and give them what they want!

Most smokers prefer an e cig that resembles a traditional cigarette. However, some love the fact that some companies offer colorful options. Premium already offers color batteries such as white, brown marble, platinum, and gold. The company, after listening to customer requests, has recently introduced a few new battery color choices. They now offer green marble, orange, and purple. Premium also has a neat assortment of custom made batteries for those who desire flair. Smokers who feel festive can even purchase a battery for the holidays showcasing their spirit.

Most smokers realize, after trying a flavor, that they can no longer stand the taste of regular tobacco. Some e cig companies offer different flavors. While still selling tobacco and menthol for those who prefer them, Premium also offers a huge selection of cartridge flavors. Besides 14 old standby flavors including chocolate, cherry, and vanilla Premium has recently introduced the summer flavors blueberry, pineapple, watermelon, and grape.

Another request made by customers that Premium has acknowledged is an e cig stand that holds the devices while not in use. Their Electronic Cigarette Stands, which are available in models holding one or two e cigs, are perfect for the work place. Smokers can easily access their e cigs while working by placing their e cigs in the stand on their desk.

Premium customers already using the PR110 battery will love their newest e cig case. The Electronic Cigarette Pack allows smokers to stay charged while on the go. This new pack is easily charged through a USB port. The pack usually takes 4-6 hours to fully charge. Smokers can then simply place the battery into the charging port. An indicator light will turn green when fully charged. The fully charged pack will last long enough to charge four batteries. The Pack can hold two batteries as well as four cartridges. However, the Pack is only compatible with the PR110 battery’s length.

Premium also has a very unique Refer a Friend Program. Most e cig companies offer discounts for customers who refer friends and family. Premium takes this program to a whole new level. Customers, as well as their referrals, will receive $10 once the referral purchases their starter kit. Customers will receive $10 for every referral. Customers who refer 10 friends will also receive a bonus store credit of $25 in addition to their $10 per referral. Any customer referring 50 friends will receive a $250 gift certificate to Amazon.com, and a one month supply of refill cartridges in addition to their $10 per referral. Customers who are able to refer 100 new customers will not only receive their $10 per referral, but will also receive an iPad 3G 32GB as a bonus.

Premium has updated their website to provide easier navigation. This allows customers to quickly locate the products they desire. They will also find information about the company as well as a convenient and informative Frequently Asked Questions section. Customers will find answers regarding saving money, cleaning batteries, and ordering.

Premium Electronic Cigarettes offers an affordable option to traditional smokers ready to make the switch. They also make it easy for those who have already converted maintain their chemical free alternative lifestyle.

Exclusive Coupon Code: Customers will receive 10% off any starter kit offered in the Starter Kit section by using the coupon code CRten.

The FDA recently unveiled nine new alarmingly graphic warning labels that will be required to be prominently displayed on every traditional cigarette package beginning September 2012. Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius calls cigarette smoking and other tobacco use the number one cause of preventable death. The FDA hopes these disturbing images will finally make tobacco smokers realize the negative effects cigarettes have on them as well as loved ones. Traditional cigarette smoking, as well as other tobacco use, claims over 400,000 lives every year. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention claims that smoking is responsible for 90% of lung cancer deaths in men, and 80% of lung cancer deaths in women. The CDC also estimates that smoking causes 90% of all chronic obstructive lung disease deaths such as bronchitis and emphysema. These new images will cover half of every traditional cigarette package. They will be displayed on both the front and back of the packages.

The new warning labels will be the first changes the government has made to cigarette packages in over 25 years. R.J. Reynolds and Phillip Morris have already spoken out against the labels in letters written to the FDA. They feel the labels violate the First and Fifth Amendment. The leading manufacturers believe the FDA is telling smokers not to buy their products instead of providing legitimate information about the dangers of smoking. The companies believe the FDA is telling smokers that the risks outweigh the pleasures of their legal products, and that no one should smoke them. Phillip Morris believes that constitutional concerns are raised when the government forces a company to post a message that is not their own. The tobacco companies will be required to shell out the money for these new labels. Thomas Glynn, director of cancer science and trends for the American Cancer Society, states that tobacco related diseases and problems cost about $95 billion a year. The warning labels will also be required to cover 20% of cigarette ads, and will also include the phone number for smokers interested in help kicking the habit.

The United States, by requiring these warnings, will now join 39 other countries who demand these vivid labels. The US is now in compliance with the World Health Organization’s global treaty on tobacco. Although the treaty calls for 35% of a cigarette pack to have warnings and pictures, the United States is hoping their 50% will have a greater impact in deterring smokers.

Smokers who are not quite ready to quit smoking have a chemical free alternative. Electronic cigarettes have taken the world by storm. Thousands have successfully quit, although the devices are not specifically marketed as a cessation product. The e cig does not contain the thousands of carcinogens included in a traditional cigarette. Water vapor, instead of the harmful second hand smoke, is released. Cartridges, which contain various nicotine levels of a smoker’s choice, are attached to the e cig’s battery. However, most companies offer nicotine free cartridges as well. Flavors such as cherry and vanilla are also offered. Electronic cigarettes offer smokers who are addicted to nicotine, as well as those who are addicted to the physical aspects such as simply putting a cigarette to their mouth, a healthier way to enjoy smoking.

Smokers can choose from the many electronic cigarette brands on the market today. They will find many affordable options. Choosing a brand is only a matter of preference. Most companies offer starter kits that include everything needed to being enjoying a vaping experience. Smokers looking to make the switch are encouraged to research e cig brands. E cig users are more than willing to post their opinions about their experiences.

Here are a few of the graphic images from the FDA website:

Millions of brave men and women serve, and have served, this great country to protect citizens from harm, and to preserve its freedom. Statistics show that one third of United States military personnel smoke traditional tobacco cigarettes. Nearly half of those deployed in Iraq will return to America addicted to tobacco. Furthermore, half of the deployed will die prematurely from diseases caused by smoking. South Beach Smoke is pleased to provide a healthier chemical free alternative to these brave men and women absolutely FREE!

South Beach Smoke, a leading electronic cigarette company, is now offering all past and current United States military personnel their Premium Electronic Cigarette Starter Kit with Home Delivery FREE! This starter kit includes everything needed to enjoy vaping right away. Included in the kit is a Premium battery, atomizer, wall charger, and 6 cartridges in assorted flavors.

The rebate offer requires enrollment in the South Beach Home Delivery Program. This convenient program automatically delivers refills every month to ensure continued enjoyment. Smokers enrolling receive refills at a 30% discount. The card used to purchase the starter kit will be automatically billed every month.

Current and former military personnel must purchase their kit by September 30, 2011. Those wishing to purchase a different kit will be able to apply the rebate to the kit of their choice. Once the kit is received, a rebate form must be filled out via the South Beach Smoke website, and received by December 31, 2011. Proof of service will be required. Only one rebate per person will be allowed.

Blu Cigs, the leading electronic cigarette brand on the market is making waves once again with the upcoming introduction of their new Smart Pack. They recently made headlines with the release of their two piece design upgrade. The already popular e cig company obtained even more fans by upgrading to the more convenient device. However, Blu Cigs never stops looking for ways to improve themselves. They are now joining in on the social networking craze with the Smart Pack. Cigarettereviews.org recently had the opportunity to chat with Blu’s Business Development Manager Matt Coapman about their latest upgrade.

This August, Blu will release their new Smart Pack. The Smart Pack not only allows smokers to charge their e cigs on the go, but may now also help their social life as well. The Smart Pack is similar to their original Blu Pack. However, the Smart Pack is also a means for social networking. The Smart Pack will make it easy for smokers to meet other Blu users. The new pack is designed to vibrate and light up when two Blu smokers are within 50 feet of each other. The product was thoroughly tested by Blu as they enjoyed watching the reactions when smokers realized they were close to a fellow Blu smoker. Some smokers are willing to look for the other user. Those who are not so excited by the idea of meeting a stranger may opt to set their pack to transmit their Facebook and Twitter profiles. There is also a way to turn off the social networking feature. According to Coapman, a full software suite will be released allowing Blu customers to connect with multiple social networks, other Blu users, and even maps!

The new Smart Pack is only $10 more than the standard Blu Pack. While not specifically marketed as a smoking cessation product, no one can deny the thousands who have used electronic cigarettes to stop smoking traditional cigarettes. Those who already use e cigs, which light up at the tip when in use, have probably already met more than a few people after they have received odd stares once people noticed them “smoking” in a smoke free place. With the tremendous increase in smoking bans, e cig users have undoubtedly had to explain themselves more than a few times. The Smart Pack will only increase social encounters as their packs search for the radio signals of other users’ packs. The Smart Packs will also vibrate as a user approaches a retailer that sells Blu Cigs products. While Blu plans to continue selling their original Blu Pack, the Smart Pack has an increased battery life, and provides better battery recharging management. The new pack charger performs around 20% better than the original pack. According to Coapman, it takes only a few more minutes to charge the Smart Pack, but the battery management has been greatly improved. A really nice feature smokers will find is that they now only need to drop their cigarette battery in rather than screwing it down tight. The indicators on the side will also show how much charge the pack contains, and show how much charge is on the cigarette battery as well.

While Blu obviously has been making headlines they may not be finished just yet. Coapman reports that while Blu does not intend to create an app specifically for the Smart Pack, they are developing a mobile app to track rewards, subscriptions, and find retail locations in a smoker’s area. Blu is looking to also develop a system that will allow the packs to monitor how much an individual is smoking, and then reporting the information back to their doctor. Coapman says that the version 2 of the software being developed will display how smokers use their Blu, and when they need refills. All of this information can be shared with whomever the customer would like.

Blu’s new Smart Pack definitely revolutionizes social media. This groundbreaking upgrade is sure to be a hit with those who have already made the switch to e cigs. Those who have not decided to make the switch may be more enticed now. This has become a social networking world. Blu’s new Smart Pack, along with the FDA’s plans to unveil their new graphic warning labels on traditional cigarette packages, will surely create a new surge of electronic cigarette users.

UPDATE 10/12/2011:

Blu Cig’s Smart Pack Surpasses Expectations

Blu Cig’s Smart Pack, their unique ground breaking electronic cigarette product, shattered sales less than two weeks after it was launched. This e cig charging case, combined with social media capabilities, was purchased by over 15,000 customers quickly after its release. The company also experienced a one week waiting list due to the device’s popularity. Blu is receiving new shipments daily so waiting lists are no longer a problem.

The Smart Pack’s popularity has surpassed the expectations of even Blu’s president. In a recent article he spoke about how the company spent months asking customers what they wanted from their next e cig. The incredible response proves that companies who listen to their customers are successful. The company is working on future enhancements including interactions with social media platforms. Users will be able to indicate relationship status, network with others, and identify locations where smoking Blu Cigs are allowed.