Jordan,
I haven't used that telescope so I can't comment on what it is like. Going on the specifications and the picture, it does appear to be a very good choice.
The thing that it does appear to have which cheaper telescopes don't have is a stable mount. Speaking as someone who has used a variety of small telescopes, having one with a mount that doesn't wobble is crucial. You can buy a $50 telescope from Dick Smiths which will show the rings of Saturn but it wobbles like crazy. That will put a small child off using the telescope very quickly.
The other model that would be worth considering (on the Bintel site) is the Orion SkyScanner 100mm Table Top Telescope at $199. The dobsonian mount is very easy to use and the red dot finder (that it comes with) is very easy for a beginner to use.
Regards,
Paul Floyd
www.nightskyonline.info