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For your stated budget, I feel the 10" dob is the way to go. I can think of a few forum members that have them, me included. If your budget, and transport allows the 12" will be better, but 10" is OK. The thing to remember is that the best scope is the one you use the most, and if you can't get the 12"/14"/bigger one out and about then you won't use it.
In the first instance, try a 10" or so, and work out where to from there. It will be difficult (nearly said impossible, but Mike/Ice has proven me wrong) to conduct astrophotograpy with a dob, but this can grab you later.
Enjoy the sky, try to observe with others around you and figure what is best, but don't expect to make the correct decision first time, it will take a few differing scopes, and also the goal posts will shift as you learn what you want from the hobby. It is a great hobby though, so even the humble 6" will serve you well.
Gary
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