If you are looking for a manual mill to eventually convert, the 940 is a great machine. I believe it is even offered with hardened ways (at least it was when I bought mine), so it should last a long time. The 940 is also available in a CNC version, but it's not on the website. This is the model that I have, and am very happy with it.
I would also check out the 833T... Looks like a killer machine. I wish it would have been available when I purchased my 940 CNC, and I would have known enough to CNC it back then..
PZ