Long time lurker, first time poster.
Buying my first powered mitre saw and (currently, but the list keeps expanding) I have it down to between 2, which are:
Ryobi EMS254L - http://www.ryobi-direct.com/ryobi-ems254l-254mm-compound-slide-mitre-saw-c2x13922002
SIP 12" Dual Bevel Mitre Saw...