Electric Cigs are AMAZING. I've been using an ecig for almost a year.
You are inhaling and exhaling a vapor of nicotine and flavor and yes it does give me the same fix, but in a different application. You don't sit down to smoke an ecig like you did a regular cig. You take a few puffs here and there.
Everyone will have their own opinion on which brand is the best. I did a lot of research and choose the very popular 808, because:
1. It is cheap (Got my starter kit for $40)
2. It is refillable with refill liquid, you don't have to buy new carts each time (Costs me around $40 a MONTH to smoke.)
3. Parts & Accessories are also cheap (There are maintenance costs)
4. It is the newer 2 piece technology-Only 2 parts, very reliable.
5. The flavors are excellent, smoking tastes great!
I bought mine from Epic-Vapor based on a recommendation from a friend, and I have been completely satisfied with their customer service. Brian is very helpful if you have questions, shipping is fast and their refill liquid is great.