The "best thing to buy" depends on who you are, what you need and want, obviously.
Wasn't there a website where you could 1) say what you're looking to get, 2) answer a few questions, and 3) get one or two solid recommendations?
Wasn't there a website where you could 1) say what you're looking to get, 2) answer a few questions, and 3) get one or two solid recommendations?