This prolly wownt fit your budget but we use a Bridgeport with digital readouts. We didnt have to buy it cuz we have full access to Washtenaw Community College's machine lab (CNC's and all). I would agree that a digital readout is VERY nice.
Whats ur bandsaw like? We have one almost exactly like this one:
http://www.usedmachinerysales.com/picture/2013.jpg
3 in ones are a pain. If you want a lathe, get a good one with the metal catch in the back for chips.