nothing like being informed... anyway, my honest opinion is that I think you should buy CDJ400's and a 2 chanel mixer (prob a djm400) and here is why: 1 -2nd hand, they should fit your budget 2- you can mix cd's and learn "the art" of beatmatching 3 - you can use them as controllers for traktor 4 - this setup is easily portable, and road cases are easily available 5 - you can integrate them with a DVS system down the track 6 - they have an inbuilt sound card so you can use one as a sound card for itunes when you're lazy or having a break. 7 - they are similar to cdj1000s etc and you will feel confident in a club, if you choose to get gigs when you're older 8 - they are still professional bits of equipment, and don't the same stigma as a controller 9 - If you get sick of them, and find they aren't for you then you won't lose much money (if any) if you sell them 10 - I can't think of a 10th reason anyway, thats my opinion.... at the end of the day, it's your money