Not sure the picture helps to ID the tube, but there you go.
As for why not a VV/VW tube mod, I think mainly I like the simple clean look of the mechanicals. While I am certainly fond of the MVP, it bugs me to no end that it has different type screws, doesn't exactly look nice, and I like the idea of being able to fiddle with stuff.
For example I'd buy a VV/VW tube mod if the display and controls were hidden, say under the atty to tube joint. Why ... I think most that have external controls and displays look like light sabers and that's just not my style.
I like nice, and I like tech, but I also think the beauty of an object keeps me happy. Sort of like really good food, if it looks nice your interested in trying it even not knowing what it tastes like.
I want it to work exceptionally well, and look nice to me.
I am okay with the look of the tube and Atty combo above with the following exceptions; the switch has a 9/32" center post that's just meh, the dripper tip rounded surface isn't mimicked on the coil cover, the tube top 510 connector section is square slotted and in my opinion should be be at the very least ball milled if not drilled with an internal countersink so the circular theme is followed.
The atty, I could go on and on about what I don't like about its internal form but I'll just say its not pretty.
So yeah, I want something, and not having seen say the nemasis or caravella (sp?) In person I'm not sure how much those differ but I like the general look and feel of the tube mechanical mods.
Maurice
