Hey Allen, other than a few additions that can be added to the $366.00 Laser and a slightly larger work area, you are not getting much for the additional $1300.00.
What you are showing is a 50 watt laser not a 60 watt for the price.
It is using the same Controller board and software that the cheap laser uses.
For a “first” laser, I think it is way overpriced for what you are getting.
For more info on the CO2 lasers, I found a great forum over on the lightobject site that you might be able to find better information on this particular unit.
http://www.lightobject.info/
Lots of luck on your hunting!