Rosie
These are a bit over your price range, but they are my all time favorite.
I bought a pair probably 10 years ago and am still using them.
http://smile.amazon.com/Wahl-Chromado-Cord-Cordless-Clipper/dp/B000FXW6O0/ref=smi_www_rco2_go_smi_1968490082?_encoding=UTF8&*Version*=1&*entries*=0&pf_rd_p=1968490082&pf_rd_s=smile-campaign&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B000FXW6O0&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=00TN0YHNRTW44YEY8JXR
They hold their charge really well, are quiet, cut smoothly and will cut right thru thick hair with no problem.