Ego/stick batteries, as long as they are variable voltage, are quite good to start with. Add some good clearomizers (not the CE#), and you can get a pretty good vape with some good juice. The best clearo on the market, at this time, from forum posts, appears to be the Kanger Protank II (mini or full). This is very popular. I, too, think it the best clearo on the market, imho. Add some smaller evods too (also Kanger's and they share the same head coils). A good starter kit, often recommended on the Forum:
http://www.myvaporstore.com/Vision_Spinner_Joye_Ego_C_Twist_Combo_p/vvs-c.htm
Two Spinners and two evods seems to be the most preferred setup of choice. Alternatively, be adventurous and get a Spinner, an evod, a Twist, and an MT3S. Four setups to experiment with. A step up would be the iTaste 3.0's. Get two batteries and use with the Protank II toppers. One of the very best stick battery setups on the market, with the features of an APV:
https://ivape.net/index.php/iTaste-VV-3.0-Variable-Wattage-Device-Pearl-Chrome.html, and
Kanger Protank II mini - 101 Vape
Getting setup with some good juice costs about two cartons worth of analogs, but is more or less an upfront, one-time thing. Smoking is forever, or was for me until I discovered vaping. Even then two failed attempts were precipitated by inferior, weak gear, then, 2013 gear came along. Everything you could ever wish for! But confusing, I know. Try the MVS kit, Many vapers have successfully transitioned to vaping with that kit, and yet to hear a negative post. In vape gear, you more or less, get what you pay for. So, get a good kit to start, and quitting smoking gets so much easier. Regarding juice, try sampler packs. MyFreedomSmokes has some good ones. Also, juice bars at the local B&M vape shop offer the best chance to try a bunch of flavors without spending a fortune. Highly recommended.
Welcome to the Forum, congrats on quitting, power up and vape on!