I think every "cigarette-sized" starter kit should come with the following...
--one manual battery
--one automatic battery
--one atomizer
--one drip tip
--one package of cartomizers
That way, a person could try all the various options.
And if any kit is being considered, and it doesn't contain one or more of those things, then they should be purchased seperately.
But if there were any one thing that I would leave out, if there was no desire to have it, then it would be the automatic battery option.
Having said all that, if a person is willing to start with something bigger than "cigarette-sized" then by all means they should.
And I personally think the Riva SE is the best choice available right now.