Aikido... endlessly fascinating.
That's pretty much what I think about it.
What about aikido appeals to you more than other arts?
As for picking a style etc. The advice you have above is the same I received. Forget about style for now. Go visit lots of dojos and see where you feel at home. There are as many opinions about which style is best as there are styles. The fellow that got me into aikido does yoshinkan and swears his is the best way. I find that the aikiki dojo I train in is just perfect for what I need.