I just wanted to see what the heck all the hype was about.
I think "hype" is pretty much ALL it's about.
After having a bad experience w/intellicig, I just got my 510 in a few days ago and love it. One big difference is I haven't gotten a single bit of liquid in my mouth with the 510 from overfill. The m401 was real bad at that.
This is only my second model so, I speak as a newb, but after a lot of research, I think wv2wins prior post has pretty well nailed things down.
I would always go with the generic over a branded model if at all possible, unless one likes to pay for a name that is simply advertisement for the company that the buyer pays extra for.
The cheaper cig like models are fine/convenient in some cases or if you just want to try vaping to see how you like it, but if one is seriously into this as a lifesaving tool, it's probably worth getting the right tool for the job.
I'm sure prices will come down eventually on the more expensive Big Boy models, but until then, instead of chasing after a best cheap model by trying several, it may be less expensive in the long run to just go with one of the serious devices.
As I see it, the pee wee models that are non interchangable so you have to buy a whole nother model just to find, in many cases, one is not a whole lot better than the other. I see it as all somewhat of a racket, kinda like a trap I've noticed many are falling in too.
Go straight for the gold if you can and save yourself the trouble and expense.
Again, I'm still pretty new at this so, take it or leave it and I think the Pee wee's will always have their place. I only think there will be some disappointment/ waste of money for many who must try them all.