After studying most of the sliding compound saws currently availible, (and some older used models), I came to the conclusion that I wasn't going to find a saw with every feature I wanted, so I comprimised and bought the Bosch 10" slider. I did some hands-on testing of the Hitachi 10", Makita 10', and the Dewalt 12" sliders. Each saw has at least one desirable or unique feature the others don't, and yet each has it's unique drawbacks as well. I didn't care for the Dewalt blade deflection and dust problem (notice the dust port does a 90 degree to the bag, and I don't think the dust knows how to negotiate a hard left turn). The Makita appears to be a top-notch design, but 'ouch' on the price. The Hitachi was a serious contender in most areas, but a 'hands-on' at a local tool dealer revealed the extemely out-dated knob/screw design used on the cross-cut angle table lock/detente. This system not only flunked Ergonomics 101, but I didn't care for the preset angle detente bypass/override design, either, and that's ditto for most of the other saws I studied. I have an old radial arm saw that has adaquate detente by-passes on cross-cut and bevel which allows for minute angle adjustments near 90*, 45*, etc. I wanted to replace it with a slider that had a similar system. Unless I misunderstood the detente by-pass designs on the other models, I found the Bosch to be the only clear choice. I need this feature often for the type of work I do, so this was a big plus for swaying me over to the Bosch slider. A right/left bevel was a feature I wish had come on the Bosch, but for me it's only a minor inconvenience. I have upgraded most of my 'old reliables' to Bosch and don't have any regrets yet. This slider is just one more smooth running machine in my collection. Bosch includes items as standard that Hitachi does not,(why should a 10 cent dust bag be an option), and the provided hold down clamp features a nice quick release handle. I didn't order any work support extensions as I plan to mount the saw on Dewalt's folding miter saw stand and use their extension system. Amazon shipped on time and it arrived with no damage or missing parts.