The
Bodum C-Mill is considered the best blade mill and it is really only a few dollars more then the rest of them. I am a true believer that you can't have
great coffee without the proper burr grinder but for newbs I don't see what is wrong with a mill, sometimes the journey to greatness is better then the greatness its self.
I am not much of a Press drinker so I am no help there.
The Cleaver Coffee Dripper is another possibility for easy to use and clean up. I have not picked one up yet since Maria at Sweet Maria's got the company on board to produce them with lids so I am waiting for those to come in.
I am always busy this time of the year roasting coffee to give as gifts, this is a great way to get people to turn on to the coffee love.