The RC 8 sounds like the go then. It gets some good reviews for the price. Might end up having to swap out the focuser though. There's a bit of slop there apparently.
It doesn't take much for the price for a set up to blow out does it? haha by the time you add eye pieces, camera, autoguider, and various other accessories. But, you get what you pay for I suppose
Thanks for the feedback!
EDIT: Just another question on eyepieces. Has anyone used the GSO/Bintel 1.25" Plossl EPs? The Televue Naglers are pretty pricey and I think I'd rather buy a bit cheaper eyepiece and spend the money on an autoguider instead (I'm thinking the Orion Awesome Autoguider package from Bintel).