... i really want an automatic battery. my struggle now is,
Why? I had one of the auto minis someone bought me (it's how I decided to vape at all) BUT, it sucked. The Riva is what I have now and it's great, being manual is not a drawback unless ... what are you hoping to do, hang it on your lip like a cigarette? You're aware that any PV is heavier than a cigarette, right?
do i want something that im going to love the look and feel of but have to sacrifice performance? or do i want something that might be a little bulky and funny looking, but vapes alot better? AHH DECISIONS DECISIONS!
hmmm... I think you answered your own question there.
If you are set on getting a cigarette look-a-like that's automatic, go for it. But don't be disappointed in the performance or lack of battery life.
i see everyone saying all over the place that they wish they wouldn't have started with the minis, but i think i might be too hard-headed to acknowledge the warning!
It's YOUR money, your time, and your headache.
These are all very helpful group of folks without an axe to grind who, as a whole, are trying to clue you in on what several years worth of experience vaping has brought to this forum.
If you feel it's necessary to go against "the crowd" and "do as I please" by all means do so.
Just make sure to come back and re-read this thread should, in the future, you find you are unsatisfied with what you acquired.
Edited to add: I see the OP took the excellent advice of the good folks here. I'm leaving the post for any other new folks who are reading down the thread.