I keep pushing this printer because I really want one (can't justify another printer). The Prusa i3 MK2 is receiving really high reviews. It doesn't show up on 3D Forged buyer's guide but it is on 3D Hub as the highest rated desktop printer. It is being manufactured and sold by Prusa himself. Worth a look.

IMHO a kit is where it is at for first timers. You will learn so much by building a kit and the MK2 has a great amount of support.