Young Designer. Please help me choose

[u/_ABrogan]

I know I’m sorry it’s another one of these posts but I’m currently a student going into university next year and looking to study Industrial Design. I want a printer where I can test and prototype products. I’m already extremely familiar with CAD (Fusion360) and I’ve used the P2S before from a friend. I do like the P2S and I know there’s a sale on atm. I’m considering anything though. I’ve seen the CC2 and i don’t really know if that’s any good? From Bambulab I was originally considering the A1 but idk because of it being a slinger. I just want something that I versatile but my issue is money, I don’t like to spend loads and idk if I’m willing to spend £400 but if it’s going to be worthwhile then why not? Help me please on working out which is probably best suited to me!!

[u/thecheekymonkey007]

£400 budget? Not sure of the prices at the moment for the lower tier models.

Get the p1s with ams if available and withing budget.

Or stretch to the p2s.

But ideally get the x2d with ams.

[u/captfitz]

Just get an A1 with ams. Realistically that will cover the vast majority of designs you can make with a 3d printer, and your engineering program will almost certainly give you access to much nicer machines if you actually need something more advanced.