I have been using my Bosch saw now for about six months.  I agonized over my decision of which sliding compound miter saw to buy, comparing the Hitachi, Makita, Freud, Milwaukee, DeWalt, and Bosch.  After testing each  one in stores to get a feel for the saw, I went with the Bosch.  At first,  I was worried that maybe I should have chosen the DeWalt, since I usually  love DeWalt products.  However, I am so happy with the Bosch that I no  longer have any regrets.  The saw is accurate, easy to adjust, and  incredibly solid.  The left side has an extension built in that, together  with the excellent clamp that comes with the saw, will hold down boards  over 100" in length without a problem.  I have cut wood at several  angles, and I have done compound cuts (i.e., bevel and miter), and in every  case it's been perfect -- and I mean PERFECT.  The blade that comes with  the saw makes glass-smooth edges.  As a matter of fact, I use the saw  regularly to make a nice edge on the wood I buy, and again it's performed  perfectly.  Also, it has a larger cross-cut capacity that almost any other  sliding compound miter saw on the market, able to cross-cut up to a full  12" -- and if you are careful turning the board around, you can  cross-cut up to 24".  This means you can get away without a radial arm  saw, which is precisely what I have done.  One note about price: even  though this saw is more expensive than other 10" sliding compound  miter saws, you have to keep in mind that the blade that comes with it is  worth at least $60.  The DeWalt comes with a mediocre blade that is no good  for finish-quality edges, so you would have to right away buy another blade  if you buy the DeWalt.  So, you have to take $60 off the price of the Bosch  to compare fairly, or you have to add $60 to the price of the 10"  DeWalt.  I have come to believe that Bosch excels in the saw department  (see my review of the Bosch Progressor jig saw) while DeWalt is good with  jointers, sanders, etc.  Bottom line: I can't praise this saw enough.  You  will be extremely happy to have it in your shop.