Astronolee

I was under the impression that SkyQuest merely pointed you in the direction of the object but did not track it which made me wonder why it was same price. I have tried tracking scopes and non-tracking scopes and can see benefits in both. As a beginner I just cannot work out which would be more suitable...would it really make much difference star hopping etc...I know a little of the night sky and want to learn more so I realise a non Go-To would help but then again wouldnt a Go-To help speed up the learning?...I know I will buy one of these 3 scopes in the next coupld of weeks just do not know which one...aarrgghhhhhhhhhh

OK so I am new to Astronomy and I dont want to start out with a cheap scope wishing I had got a better one. I have been to many star parties and know that I want a big Dob with the wow factor. Firstly I am 39 years old and quite capable of lugging a big scope about so weight is no issue but I do want one that I can fit in my reasonably sized car. So all 3 of these scopes are truss style retractable scopes but I do not understand why they are all roughly the same price. OK here are the 3 scopes I have narrowed down to buy and all 3 i have found at the same price...any advice would be hugely appreciated...

1) Skyliner-300P FlexTube Synscan Go-To with Tracking 12" Dobsonian

2) Orion SkyQuest XX12i intelliScope Truss Dobsonian (12" inch Dob)

3) Meade Lightbridge 16" Dobsonian (no tracking)

Please Help...!!!!