This company, (
Precision Mathews) has a decent range of lathes, from quality hobby grade on up.
A DRO is good option if you can afford the extra cost, I've found that if you can find a particular model with the DRO already attached, it is usually a bit less expensive than buying one on your own, and then having to install it.
A three and four jaw chuck is always good to have, but in my opinion, I'd add a collet chuck with a set of collets; they tend to hold the work piece more securely with much less chance of marking, and they work very well when you only have a small amount to hold on to. They also tend to run truer (less run out).
I would also look for something with as many speeds as possible, eight minimum, twelve or more is even better.
I've found that you can find FC's standard on the smaller hobby lathes, but anything bigger and you get a gearbox with a set number of speeds. You can always add one to a standard lathe if want.
PS - As was mentioned previously, you wouldn't want a CNC lathe for one off type work.
