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The simple answer is that you can't get exactly what you want [new] for
$800. No one scope in that price range [new] will do everything you want. You can either buy something that will do what you want [ used ]for around that price, or spend more for a new one, or compromise and get a scope that will do most of what you want for 800.
Firstly, there is no lack of bricks and mortar astro shops. As stated by Dannat, Bintel and Andrews are local for you, and there are quite a few others dotted around the country. They are all knowledgeable, and will
freight if necessary. MUCH better to be able to talk to your supplier in
the event of problems, or when you want advice on accessories etc:
An example of a good scope for you is the Celestron 127SLT. After a bit
of practice, it will find and track objects for you. This type of scope is
however only suitable for basic photography.
Only very small Dobsonians sit on a table; for most you need a chair.
For a simple motorised [non computerised] scope to track using
only one control, it needs to be fairly well polar aligned, which takes
a little time to do.
raymo
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