Great question - did you decide?

I've been using the Flashforge Finder for 18 months now and it is a fantastic machine. However I am comparing with a RepRep i built from a kit previously. The Finder has been so reliable and the accuracy is very high quality. I think it comes under your budget and size requirements. So like you, I will be looking for a printer. I'm drawn to a larger Flashforge machine and still comes in at a very competitive price. The Guider II looks like a contender and comes in at £999 on Amazon.