Arizer sells the Solo for like 230 on their website...Same disparity with the Volcano and many others.
As for the conduction/convection thing, I think we're severely overestimating the extent to which people who don't spend time on FuckCombustion or Reddit even fully grasp the conduction/convection distinction. I of course agree that it's not a great look for a vape company, but 90% of vape users wouldn't really be able to explain the difference and I think the company assumed convection = good airflow, good flavor and instant heat up, which while inaccurate is understandable. And I think it's notable that after being viciously attacked on here by myself and others Boundless has continued to come back, appreciated the feedback and offered a discount code. If more small businesses operated like that then I believe we'd be in a better place in the world
I like the Boundless just about as much as the Mighty I tried. The Mighty's flavor is a little bit better, which makes sense because it has more convection going on. On the other hand, I cannot stand the Cooling Unit in concept or execution for personal use because I use all my vapes through water. The CU, while nifty, is gunked up with so much reclaim so quickly. And the difference in heat up time is substantial as well. Not to mention reliability, although the Boundless is a new unit....
To me, it's not an issue of Boundless vs. Mighty. The CFX is a cheaper unit that's just as good or better IMO, but it's more about something being the right vape for you. I love my CFX but probably won't use it much going forward as I'm addicted to pure convection, and only need a portable when going out with friends. But I'll quit talking because you ordered one and the CFX speaks for itself