I'm looking into buying a synthesizer, and my budget is basically the most bang for the buck
i can get a deal (from my local music shop) on a Roland Juno-G
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Roland-JUNOG-Synthesizer?sku=701863
also to be considered:
Roland Juno-D
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Roland-Juno-D-61Key-Synthesizer?sku=700558
Roland sh-201
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Roland-SH201-Synthesizer?sku=701861
Roland GW-7
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Alesis-ION-Analog-Modeling-DSP-Synthesizer?sku=702220
Alesis Ion
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Alesis-ION-Analog-Modeling-DSP-Synthesizer?sku=702220
the jung-g would be more expensive, but i can get a good deal and it does a ton for the price