Hi Upstater, welcome to ECF.
Best thing is if there's a B&M near you. Most of them will take the time to show you different devices and taste different flavors.
That said, to start, start simple. Something like a Vision Spinner and Evod is a good way to go. The Spinner is a VV - variable voltage - battery that lets you adjust the vape. Some juices taste better at higher or lower settings, and it's all about what tastes good to you.
The Evod is a clearo - a container for the juice and a heating element called a coil or head. They're easy to fill and to maintain.
Some prefer a top coil clearo like the Nova or CE5 series. In those, the heating coil is, well, at the top of the clearo rather than the bottom, like the Evod. Slightly warmer vape. Again, it's about what you like.
Do NOT go to a mall kiosk as their prices will be WAY out of line!
Some B&M's are, too, but the advantage starting out is that you can get some personal and hands on help. And taste a variety of juices, which is not possible ordering juice on line
That said, this kit is reasonably priced, and provides two of everything (except charger and juice)
http://www.myvaporstore.com/Vision_Spinner_Joye_Ego_C_Twist_Combo_p/vvs-c.htm
I'd suggest the Spinner - easier to read the dial and an Evod or T3 and an Ego Clearomizer or Iclear, so you can try both bottom and top coil devices.