Andrews has a Maksutov-Cassegrain MAK127AZ-GT with GO-TO for $899. It's currently sold out but looks like it might great for a beginner.
http://www.andrewscom.com.au/site-section-10.htm
http://www.andrewscom.com.au/images/...k127-az-gt.jpg
Otherwise they also list the Celestron computerised "Go-To" Maksutov-Cassegrain NexStar SLT series MAK90 SLT and MAK127 SLT for $699 & $999.
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