Hello Astro, I do not have a great experience in the field, but I remember doing a wide search of recommendations and lists of better options.
My budget was a maximum of 500 dollars, here in Argentina is a lot, a lot of money. I ended up buying a DIY 3d printer with metallic frame, based on the I3 prusa. I wanted it that way because I love learning new things and I have to say it was a good challenge. I learned a lot with the construction and today, a year later, I am still learning.
To get to the point, I look for a printer that would give me, within my budget, an area of impression of at least 20x20x20, that printed several different materials like PLA, ABS, Nylon, etc, etc, with metal frame and have A good support, from the community, and from the factory.
I must say that I am very happy with the quality of the reproductions that I am achieving with this relatively inexpensive kit.
I think that giving brands of models in this space, would not be the right thing, but if you are interested in knowing a little more about my printer model, I have no problem answering you by pm.
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