made my decision. Amazon has the Go for 249.00 that comes with blocks that I will use the most- squares, triangles, etc.
I didn't go with the electric b/c I really don't like the price

and think the crank will be fine. I don't have arthritis or anything like that.
After much thinking I like this price and I will see how well I like it.
I'm also getting a couple of dies on sale at Accuquilt that I want.
The strip dies don't really interest me. I don't mind cutting those with a rotary cutter.
Thanks so much for all your input!!!!
Sue
PS- if anyone knows of a die I should get let me know. I'm going to order from the Accuquilt site tonight. And they're giving me free ship.