Thanks for the reply Roxy.

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My vote would be to put together a RepRap printer kit and use it as a learning experience.
Well that really narrows it down then. Only a couple of hundred different companies to look at. Seriously though, every time I take another look it seems like I find 5 or 6 more companies offering printer kits. Tevo is one of a hand full Chinese companies offering Prusa i3 kits that is regularly mentioned and has good feedback. I`m one of those analytical types that likes to evaluate everything on offer before making a decision, but I think in this case that is not possible.

I will most definitely go with a heated bed and an enclosed print area.