wire10ga wrote:

True, but it has a lot of great reviews for beginners. 
Here is a good review of top printers from 3d HUB owners. 
http://www.3dhubs.com/best-3d-printer-guide
You notice SD did not even make the cut.  Don't get me wrong, I love my SD2, but I would not recommend it for a 1st printer.  There is just too many things you have to fix / upgrade to get your machine to preform the way it should out of the box.
Here is the list of all the printers and their rating.
http://www.3dhubs.com/3d-printers

I also added to that review and said same as you of my SD2. I really like mine, BUT not recommended for new 3Ders. I also listed many of the ones posted above in this topic.

I would like to add though. unless you intend to buy more 3D printers soon after starting. get all options listed above with 1st purchase even if more money. then you wont need another 3D printer unless you sell lots and need more production line.

I would take a lot of this advice with a big grain of salt. For starters, Solidoodle no longer makes the SD2 so talking about it is irrelevant. I will add however that my SD2 printed well over 300 prints right out of the box with no modifications required.

The first question one should ask before buying a new printer is simply: what do you want to print?

This is just not true. There are many factors that come into play. User knowledge being one...

What is your opinion of the Leapfrog Creatr?

Have not heard too much about it, but it looks like a good solid printer. If it was me, I would find there owner forum (like this one here) and see what they say on it.

True, but it has a lot of great reviews for beginners. 
Here is a good review of top printers from 3d HUB owners. 
http://www.3dhubs.com/best-3d-printer-guide
You notice SD did not even make the cut.  Don't get me wrong, I love my SD2, but I would not recommend it for a 1st printer.  There is just too many things you have to fix / upgrade to get your machine to preform the way it should out of the box.
Here is the list of all the printers and their rating.
http://www.3dhubs.com/3d-printers

I also added to that review and said same as you of my SD2. I really like mine, BUT not recommended for new 3Ders. I also listed many of the ones posted above in this topic.

I would like to add though. unless you intend to buy more 3D printers soon after starting. get all options listed above with 1st purchase even if more money. then you wont need another 3D printer unless you sell lots and need more production line.

exotic filaments and duel extruders for support material are a must for best results with extruder type 3D printers. also an inclosure with easy fast access panels. and a charcoal filtered exuast system for fumes.

keep spare parts also for things that go bad/break

I am a comblete noob to 3D printing and am looking to get my toes wet in printing.I am looking for a printer to get me started, and was wondering what any of you guys would reccomend.

Basic Requirements (Tell me if I'm wrong):

Sub $1200 price
Printbed larger than 7" in at least 2 axises.
ABS, PLA
Fast(ish) speed
Somewhat intuitive
LCD preinstalled (not completely necessary, but an added benefit)
Heated bed
Durable

Would be nice to have...
LCD
Dual Extruded
Experimental Filaments
SD Slot for untethered printing

I am currently thinking of getting:

Orion Delta, SD4, SD Workstation, Robo 3D R1, Printrbot Metal Plus, Plastic Scribbler Leapfrog,  Creatr, MBot II/II+,

Thanks.