You're very pro-Ego Twist to the exclusion of other options. I am not because I know there are plenty of great options out there that are NOT variable voltage. There's nothing wrong with the OP buying a Volt. In fact, that's probably the best bet for him because he's clearly a very light smoker.
Again, all I'm asking for is a compelling reason to recommend a fixed voltage device over a variable voltage one, other than form factor.
That said, I do have to wonder when a variable voltage "Volt" might become available. If and when it does, I can imagine myself then asking why someone would recommend the fixed-voltage Volt over the variable voltage Volt.
I am not pro-Twist or no good reason, and I do exclude many devices from my list of recommendations because they are not variable voltage. Foremost among them are devices of the same basic form factor as the Twist that are not variable voltage. They include the kGo, eGo fixed voltage, Riva, and e-Power, and that will continue until I am convinced that my reasoning is flawed.
I'm not a frequent smoker, maybe 5-10 per week. But alas, I hate the smell, the smoke, and the health concerns. Looking for a setup that would give me that 5-10 smokes per week at a reasonable cost.
Don't want to spend a ton of money on the best, but don't want to spend very little money on the worst, and have to end up replacing things.
If anyone could give me the basics on how to use e-cigs, and the basic things I'll need for my habit, I would really appreciate it.
Did you read the OP's original post?
Yes I did. Twice before, and now for a third time. Please note that I'm recommending a couple of $22 Twists, and not a $159+ ProVari V2 (that happens to be worth every penny IMO).
Did you watch Grimm Green's review?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ol-Ol8qWPic&feature=g-all-c Grimm Green Twist Game changer
Or Phil Busardo's?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9lLAVH_Lae0 Phil Busardo Twist review
Can you think of a compelling reason that I should not share their remarkable opinions of the Joyetech eGo-C Twist with anyone? I think it would be unconscionable not to. There are very, very good reasons to recommend the Twist to virtually anyone, regardless of their experience level, or existing equipment. Those reasons are spelled out in the reviews from two of the best and most well-respected reviewers in this field.
And have you considered the possibility that the OP might enjoy vaping more than smoking, since it is arguably more enjoyable, and just might vape more than his current cigarette use might indicate? I have.
I think any ego is going to be overkill for him... i mean it sounds like all he wants is something that will work out of the box with minimal customisation needed. Dripping, VV, and buying juices straight out of the gate is going to be lost on him in an overwhelming tsunami of information. IMO committing to an ego, VV or likewise device is ridiculous if you aren't even sure you're going to like it. I wouldnt worry about juices, dripping, pass throughs, clearomizers, tips and all the other jazz at this point. You may come to it later but at this point he'll be fine with a $30 starter kit that comes with a pack of pre filled cartomizers. From there he can decide what path he wants to take.
Worked for me and he sounds like he's in a pretty similar situation. Gotta remember, he's not a smoker. He likely wont be carrying it around everywhere and his needs will be very situational.
I disagree that an eGo-class battery would be "overkill", and IMO he is a smoker, since he smokes.
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Lastly, I will repeat my offer to buy anything, from anyone, at full price, if they buy something on my recommendation and don't like it. There is a good reason I recently bought fifty of these things and have just a few left. One reason is that I "sell" them for what I pay for them, and another is that the people I start out on them really, really like them, and tell their friends.
They'd all be gone by now if more people actually had the ability to save up a hundred bucks or so. It's still somewhat sad to me that so many can spend a hundred bucks on cigarettes in two weeks, but can't save up a hundred bucks to get off of them forever. Makes me wish I had more money.
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A note on "walls of text": There's a lot of information that IMO "needs" to be conveyed, and I choose not to simply provide a link or links. If I'm instructed by a moderator to limit the size of my posts, I will do so. But only by a moderator. I politely request that others refrain from commenting on their length, and instead concern yourself with your own posts. Thanks.
