Whats a good mtb for 1500?

i dont care if its hardtail or dual suspension. id like a lockout on the rear shock and in both cases a lockout fork with 100mm travel or more. dont care if its sram or shimano. i use it for singletrack, riding through the creek, riding with friends, and some races. i was thinking maybe a specialized fsrxc, motobecane fly 9357 motobecane fantom pro ds, marin nail trail which is my fav hardtail so far, felt 9 comp cannondale f3 w/ caffine cannondale rush 7. im open to other suggestions or suggestions about ht vs full suspension