I won't tag anyone on this, but simply say - It sounds like a few have purchased the Mini2 when the mini was the mod they were in need of - both in power and functionality.
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Hers is a good question:
Is the Displayed Voltage the output voltage or the Voltage requested for the chip to output the wattage it is set for?
You are definitely correct that the Mini 1 would be more appropriate for my low wattage use than the Mini 2. I'm sorry that I didn't get the 30w. Anyone wanna swap?
The displayed voltage is the requested voltage, not the actual output. Proof: at a low wattage setting, the display may read 3.6v, but, as we know, with a battery at a higher charge the output is that batt's charge (minus the voltage drop).