Thanks guys I think it is between those 2 companies the 11
Celestron or the 12" Meade, both come in degrees of models with various features etc.
I am not sure how important it is to have astrophotography on the scope for me, or if I can add it at a time down the road?
Maybe someday I will build a small dedicated building with retractable ceilings and go to the 16: etc. But I think the 11"-12" should make me happy for now!
I do like that some models even have wifi and wonder if internet aka wifi can be added to most models for communication to my laptop, ipad etc?