What is your budget for the grinder Skinny? I could name a few options here from cheapest to somewhat "higher end".
Disclaimer* My recommendations and preference might not be the same as others...The items below I have once owned or still have so is based on my personal experience.
There are two categories of coffee grinders; blade and burr. The former being ones you want to ignore. Most burr grinders will give you good grind consistency as well as sizing profile. Like chief's knifes, burrs come in different materials, sizes and quality. In my opinion, the best bang for the buck will be burr grinders from Baratza. They have been in the coffee grinder business for a long time and they are pretty much bullet proof.
A few question you should ask before you purchase.
1) How often will you be using the device each day? If you only plan to use it once per day, then maybe a hand grinder will be a viable option since it is portable, easy to maintain and usually less prone to breaking.
2) Are you planning to use this only for your areopress and other brewed coffee? If you plan to get an espresso machine later on, then you want to look for a machine that can grind fine enough for espresso. Most semi-pro and cafe shops will have 1 dedicated espresso grinder and 1 brew grinder.
3) Kitchen/desk real estate. Some of these machines are loud and take up space. Again, maybe a hand grinder will be a better option.
1- Hario Skerton (hand grinder)
http://www.amazon.ca/Hario-Coffee-Ha.../dp/B001802PIQ - Cheap! You can get great grind consistency with a few tweaks (search online). Is portable and light, so if you decide to upgrade, this could be a great back up or travel hand grinder. Expect to turn about 150-200 rotations for 15g. Not recommended for espresso.
2-Porlex Grinder (hand grinder)
http://www.amazon.ca/Porlex-Tall-Han...eywords=porlex A more premium material hand grinder. I actually prefer the Hario's handle, but I do find the Porlex to give me better grind consistancy and grind profile right out of the box. Not recommended for espresso.
3-OE Lido 2 (hand grinder)
OE Lido 2 Manual Coffee Grinder A niche market hand grinder that is in high demand for coffee geeks. They are hand built by a couple in Idaho. Solid metal and glass material with a heavy duty conical burr. I currently have this at my office for my french press, aeropress and pour over setup. It only takes about 50 rotations to get 17g of coffee out. The Lido can also be used for espresso grounds.
I need a coffee break... I will write about electric grinders on my next post.