Suggested Telescope? Just starting out. OVAL?

Hi,
Could anyone tell recommend what sort of telescope I should be
thinking about as a beginner. I want something that I can learn to use,
not just board with in a few weeks. The ones I've been looking are the
OVAL table top telescopes, Sky hawk 76 to 90 range. I read a beginners
book on the universe which tends to suggest that with some not only can
you see the details of the surface of the moon, but surface details of
Mars can also been seen. That something I'd like to be able to achieve.

Thanks and Regards

Mark