Chris-
Not serious into it, but enough to keep interest. We have a few reflecting telescopes in the family and the first one we purchased (on a whim) was a Meade with the 4 1/2" mirror similar to the one you listed. I don't recall exactly the price but thinking it was $250 from a Sams Club. It came with a computerized handset that we first ignored. Later on we started to play with it. Overall, the scope diameter is good enough for starters but the eyepieces are not. You can call Meade for a free eyepiece adapter and buy some large diameter eyepieces off ebay or Orion. Highly suggested and a major improvement that doesn't cost much. The tripod and motors are good for the little money. For setting-up and proper, easy polar alignment, watch some of the online tutorial videos. The hands on instructions really help to fully appreciate and utilize it. Hopefully, out of the box alignment is good but you should check collimate but there are some $40 laser types that will help adjusting your scope sharp and clear.
Since the Meade is only one of two options, I'd say your safe and overall a nice place to start backyard or camp-out star gazing.
Now for some laughs (don't ask me why one night my wife flips thru the channels and lands on HSN??) but here was this brand Galileo 6" reflector scope with some larger 2" eyepieces at a lower price than the Meade. Pleased but the tripod and a few other plastic parts were junk. No computer drives either, so I took the tripod and motors from the Meade and adapted to the 'HSN special'. We really enjoy it and for the budget of these two scopes, the kids love them.
Lastly, see if that Meade has the connector tap for a PC or tablet. You can look and point on the screen and drive the scope to that object. The cable and software might be extra cost option, but rivals big dollar scopes.
Here's another super cool freebie download for everyone (looks beautiful on a big screen TV):
WorldWide Telescope