Interesting. I have been using both, I don't mind either one if they're nicely crafted. Current mechanicals have the edge in looks, size and ability to handle low ohms over variable volt devices. I don't know what Imeo has in mind, but I'm sure it will be something we'll all be talking about. In my opinion, the next step will be to greatly reduce the size of the electronics on VV devices (they're ridiculously large) and to simplify, re-think how to feed atomizers (perhaps get rid of coils, wicks as we know them - i.e. a heating module positioned on the head of the mod), all while improving the vaping experience.
PS 1: Just brain storming here, but a semi-mechanical mod could be a device that uses a small electronic board to cut off / warn the user for low battery power (i.e. at 3.4 volts), has a built in, re-usable fuse and possibly an ohm meter. What would be even cooler is if Imeo could use the Lego-style build of GG products so that the section with the board and small screen (if it has an ohm meter) could be removed from the mod and replaced with a pure mechanical head. A VV device would simply add the ability to tune in volts and/or watts.
PS 2: I'd like to ask Imeo what caused the changed of heart in regards to VV mods; and what is his personal experience from the use of both kinds of devices (I wouldn't mind if he told us which ones he's used too

Hopefully I'm not asking all these questions while you're on vacation