I admit, I didn't read the whole thread either, before I posted. I see a number of people may have rec' the Ego/Riva/Hello size w/306. It really IS a good alternative and first step (into the world of mods
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Regarding name brand vs generic; I have both the Ego and the Riva and have found no difference. They can both be swapped out with the various parts (ie: 510, etc). The 306 can also be purchased as a Volcano or a Blu. The blu kits/parts are easy to p/up in the classifieds (as so many people have bashed them, they are now almost given away for free.. any yes, it's the same atty). You can purchase either the blu atty or the Volcano from their prospective websites for about 1/2 the price of a 306. Then, guess what, you now have the convienent option of trying the blu carts. Granted, they aren't the tastiest around, but they are Oh-so-easy. The menthol isn't half bad.
I can't compare any of them to the Hello16. I *think* it may operate entirely different. The battery may be the same size, but it works with a 'conamizer', which I have seen. Strange little contraption. You will have to ask how these interchange with the PV equipment you have now.
Oh> personally, I do not care for the LR 510 attys. I didn't like the taste. I do like the LR801, and am waiting to try the LR901 next!
Best of luck!
Regarding name brand vs generic; I have both the Ego and the Riva and have found no difference. They can both be swapped out with the various parts (ie: 510, etc). The 306 can also be purchased as a Volcano or a Blu. The blu kits/parts are easy to p/up in the classifieds (as so many people have bashed them, they are now almost given away for free.. any yes, it's the same atty). You can purchase either the blu atty or the Volcano from their prospective websites for about 1/2 the price of a 306. Then, guess what, you now have the convienent option of trying the blu carts. Granted, they aren't the tastiest around, but they are Oh-so-easy. The menthol isn't half bad.
I can't compare any of them to the Hello16. I *think* it may operate entirely different. The battery may be the same size, but it works with a 'conamizer', which I have seen. Strange little contraption. You will have to ask how these interchange with the PV equipment you have now.
Oh> personally, I do not care for the LR 510 attys. I didn't like the taste. I do like the LR801, and am waiting to try the LR901 next!
Best of luck!