Scott, here is a really nice beginners kit that I always recommend. It's what I started with, and I still use it for back up. You get two ego batteries, 2 nice Evod clearomizers, and a charger. Everything you need to start except the juice.
This is a reliable vendor and ships free. If you enter the code ECF at checkout, you get 10% off, making the kit about $30. Here is a link:
Kanger EVOD eGo Full Kit - Vaping Me
It is not variable voltage, which I did not find a problem at all. You just screw on the topper, push the button and vape. Sometimes I think the variable voltage devices are more confusing to someone who is new anyway.