my all time favorite setup (for Home Use and Travel) is a Mega/XL 510 Atty w/Blu-Foam Cart mod on a eGo battery.
I know what you mean. I've got some really great PV"s, but one of my favorites is a vv wood box I made for less than 20 bucks. Sometimes the cheaper mods produce like crazy. Everyone is different and all that counts is what floats your boat.