[xernex]

I'm a total newbie when it comes to laser engravers... or engravers in general. I work IT for a small company that is going to expand into the engraving market and the boss has charged me with finding the Engraver since I'm the only one that shows any interest in metal working. I don't know where to start really, but I know he wants the engraver to do name badges for companies that we supply to instead of going through a middle man. We'd love to have the ability to engrave a few more small items, but that would be icing on the cake. He's dead set on laser as opposed to rotary engraving.

I've looked at Rabbit, and IE500 stuff, plus a few other el-cheapo chinese solutions.

What would you guys recommend as far as the most reliability/ease of use per $

Thanks! Any help is greatly appreciated.