BobH2, thank you for great response. Although I normally would go the open source and free route, I think on this one I am going to jump the gun and go all out. After reading your response, I am convinced that it would better suit me. I would rather spend more money and make my first 3d experience as smooth as possible. Also would rather tinker with the printer and not worry as to what slicer works. All in all you pretty much convinced me to take the plunge and I think it is going to be worth it.after watching YouTube videos I definitely like seeing the model and the preview of it doing the prints. Pretty excited for my printer haha I can barely wait!