On Sat, 22 Jan 2011 17:12:31 -0500, Nil
wrote:

Anybody have any recommendations about brands (Craftsman, Chamberlain,
Genie) or models to consider or to avoid? Or what technologies? I see
that there are chain ones (what I have now), belt ones, and screw ones.
I think a 1/2 HP motor would be plenty for this 1-car garage wooden
panel door. I'd like to keep the cost around $200 or less, if possible.

Martin brand. You can hardly hear them run. I believe you can find
them in the borgs, now.

http://www.martindoor.com/Garage-Doors-Openers/Garage-Door-Openers.aspx

(Soft-Touch Reverse Technology™ which eliminates the need for photo
eyes.)