(Not sure if this is the right forum...feel free to move it if necessary. "Off-Topic" maybe?)

In any case, I'm considering a FDM 3D printer to augment my CO2 laser. 6"x6"x6" workspace is probably big enough, but a little bigger wouldn't be out of order if the physical footprint doesn't get out of hand. I'd like to stay under $500, but can go higher if there's a compelling reason.

Within those limits, I think I've found most of the usual suspects, but the reviews I'm reading seem (1) wildly differing and (2) not altogether trustworthy, so I'd love to hear any hands-on recommendations from the folks here.