if you're not big on bugs i'd go with a crested gecko. beardies needs lots of crickets and other insects--and i do mean LOTS!

the size of a beardie is nice but that means they will need a larger enclosure when they reach adult size and they require a lot more food. beardies also require supplemental heat and lighting.

cresteds don't require insects although they do appreciate a few every now and then and they don't need any supplemental heat or lighting. they can be jumpy, but if you handle them regularly from the time they are small they can become quite calm.