Yep. The 6" Dob would be the least expensive scope with some grunt.
Nevertheless, "toy" scopes can be fun for kids & adults alike. Probably more so for the adults, because the mount would frustrate most kids too soon.
FrankS, I know you got a manual already, but if you have not checked out Orion's 60mm refractor manual you should:
http://www.telescope.com/text/conten...er_60mm_AZ.pdf