After using a cheap scope for a few years and being frustrated with it's wobbly tripod, terrible mirror and eyepieces I threw it away and convinced myself that i would settle for nothing less than a GO TO scope.
I wanted a celestron or Meade computer controlled scope etc. However i took the "aperture rules" advice and bought a dob. I've been impressed and have no trouble finding objects (usually) and i am a fan of simply taking it outside, plonking it on the ground and away you go.
I have no doubts that i will eventually get a go to scope but this dob should suffice for a few years. I might not ever get rid of the dob either
Cheers