As many others I'm looking to get a laser engraver and like them I don't have much in the way of funding to afford a big name brand.
To start I used a Universal Laser System engraver about 8(?) years ago and loved the simplicity of the interface. I am also proficient with CorelDraw.
Currently I'm looking at one of the $500 USD Chinese lasers with the new control panel and limiter switch that, supposedly, works better with CorelDraw through CorelLaser output and LaserDRW. Most of what I hear about these types are on the older version (Which, by what I understand, has a different control board on them, not just a new control panel.)
Does anyone have one of these to be able to give some info on how well they work?
Beyond the above Chinese brand what is the best available, lowest cost Laser Engraver on the market?
(My budget is "How long can I survive on Ramon Noodles.")
Thanks for any info available!