I'll try and help you out with a few of the more popular units . If you don't understand a word I'm using please Google it and it will bring up a picture of the device. Most beginners start out with a ego type unit, then a variable voltage ego type like vision spinner. After a bit most move up to a variable volt and wattage device like a mvp2. These are all great for beginners. If you like box mods you can move up from the mvp2 to something like a dna30, then to something like I use, the ipv2 50 watt box mod which has some of the newest chip technology. If your looking for a good solid beginners device, I recommend the mvp2. It won't disapoint.variable voltage and wattage is best because you can customize your vaping expirence to how you like it. With different flavors of juices you can adjust the wattage to give you the best flavor. Now their are top of the line devices which can cost over 200 dollars but in my opinion it's not necessary to start out with. I've never been much on getting something just for the name. I look at performance and capibility over high end name brands.so starting out, Google the mvp2 and see what you think. It's really a great choice for a beginner. If you are looking for more of a ego type device look at and Google vision spinner2. If you want a more advanced device with newer technology look up ipv2 50 watt. Now everyone will have different opinions on this and this is my opinion. But I own all these devices and they are good solid devices that won't disapoint. Like I said I don't go for just a name, im looking at performance and capibility and for a beginner you can't loose with the mvp2. It's around 60 dollars . The ego type vision spinner is around 50 dollars. The more advanced ipv2 50 is around 110. Dollars. But like I said to start out, the mvp2 kit is great!!