entry level telescope and accessories

I am looking for a beginner telescope and accessories. Not looking to spend more than $150. Any suggestions?

I have been looking at the

Celestron PowerSeeker 80EQ Telescope Package 21048-OP - 80 EQ Telescope 21048 with Motor Drive 93514

and the

Meade 114EQ-ASTR F/8.8 4.5" 114mm Equatorial Reflector Telescope w/ Autostar Suite Software, Red Dot Finderscope, two Eyepieces, Tripod - 04066


would either of these be sufficient? If not, what else is recommended? Is this too much for a beginner? If so, what could be eliminated?


Thanks for all the replies in advance!

Hi

Either of those will work - I like the motor drive on the 80EQ. Won't be quite as good for the faint stuff, but a good choice for the moon and planets.