Hmmm you give pretty short shrift to all the VVs that aren't variable wattage and there are some good ones that aren't Provaris despite what the Provari fanboys say.
One question though I've seen an EVO and a 3VO and I'll be darned if I can tell the difference. Can you?
Kyi just to explain. The EVO and 3VOs are VV mods but, not your usual ones. You can choose between 4 fixed voltage settings. They aren't infinitely adjustable between the upper and lower end like most VVs.
Right now, I'm tempted to say hold off a bit before spending the money on a high end VV. There seem to be a lot of new things in that realm. The new 4 amp lavatubes look pretty promising. There's also a Provari knock off called the Vmax that appears to be a real power house. I'm a little concerned that that one will damage batteries cranked up but, it looks interesting. I'd wait for the V2 on that one though. It has some really weird drawbacks right now.
Thanks for all the suggestions. But like I said, I am not interested in purchasing a high end, expensive PV. Maybe further down the road if I get more into it, but I think anything near a 5V battery, and DEFINITELY in the price range that I'm looking at, which is $80 or under, is what I will end up buying.
The VMax looks interesting, will see how much that ends up costing when V2 comes out. The eGo-C Twist has my attention though... price is good, looks like all I will need is a battery. I'm feeling a little impatient, as I just ordered some Mrs. T juices and the new Stardusts in LR and SR, and would like to try them on a VV, but for now, I think my eGo and kGo will suffice. I'm keeping a look out though!
A buzz pro is super fun as well!!! Get some!!!
These people just got a BP!!!
I like my BP so much, I had to get a VV Woodvil which uses the same electronics. Now I have the best VV with the best bottom feeder.Outside the OP's price range though.