[JavaBrewer]

Hitachi or Dewalt - you can't go wrong with either one. Compound only is readily available for ~$200 where if you include the sliding feature the price goes up another $200 or so. My first saw was a simple Delta compound only - paid something like $100 new for it. It lasted 7 years before it starting having problems and the auto-brake stopped working (deal breaker - very dangerous). I upgraded to a Dewalt $175 saw and have been very happy. Miter saws make short work of moulding and I have installed 2-3 hardwood floors with them. The sliding feature is very handy and allows you to work with larger material. Depending on what type of job you're doing you're gonna want to upgrade the blade - expect to pay $50 for a good one but it makes a HUGE difference. My Father has a sliding Hitachi with nice table top stand - I'm talking the expensive $700 range stuff. Very Very nice.