It's not hard work you just need to do some research and find the right product at the right price for you. Now if you really want a laser that will do what you want have a look at Epilog Laser Product Line they are not cheap but I have only heard good things about Epilog.

It only becomes hard work when your trying to find and buy a new Rolls Royce for the price of a scrap yard banger.
Also it comes down to what you intend cutting with the laser ?
Mike