realsis: dna 30 is a chip - I think your talking about the hana modz and hana clone, yeah? I'm sure the vapor shark (dna 30 device) would probably come in smaller and lighter than the ipv, but I agree that yihi chip does seem to be less quarky than the dna (no click on then click to fire etc). that iPV seems like a slick device. I pointed my friend that direction, even though I dont have one. It will be interesting to see how it stands the test of time.
unless you get a mod with a charge port that comes with a battery remember to add those to your total.
my first non ego was a SmokeTech SiD (15w) for $50. the I had to get something to power it... at
$10-15 a battery (get a few good quality name brand batteries from a reputable source. dont skimp! or it may cost you way more down the line!),
$6 battery boxes (dont want them rolling around in your pockets to short out on your keys or something - like
this)
$20 for a good charger (again, dont skimp, I got
this one).
that was basically $50 to get into AVPs and $50 for a cheapy mod. I tell my firends that are stepping up from ego/mvp to get a quality box mod with a charge port. Not sure if the iPV comes with an 18650 or not, but still 120 for a 50w device (and battery) that you can charge with a micro usb cable.. I think thats decent...
I recently got a hana clone.. I worry about the clone dna board being crap and over charging my battery or over discharging it.. so I'd be hesitant to recommend them.
I wasn't a fan of box mods at first, but for a regulated mod it feels like carrying around a baton with a kayfun on it. I think it looks dumb with the mini tanks (evods/protank 2 mini). its not super pocketable (I snapped the shaft of my protank mini because it hung out of my jeans pocket too far...) - maybe it would be better with an 18350... but then you are sacrificing vape time.
Do your research. Check out pbusardos videos - he dives down into the nitty gritty of how good a mod actually performs.
If you can, go to a vape shop and check it out. Take what they say with a grain of salt though, some shop guys talk a good game but dont know crap.