Miter saw with specs

[Brad Smith]

I've been looking at buying a miter saw but there's lots to choose from.  Given the price range, I'd like to spend my money wisely.

For you true DIY'ers, what features do you need and are willing to pay more for?  My work in the past has been cutting with a hand saw or circular saw but it was small amounts of work.  I may need to be doing more volume now, need to be more efficient and productive plus I simply like having an excuse for buying new equipment.  :-)

[Jassem A.]

I like the cheap ones sold at harbor freight ($80-90).  They can handle the bigger trim because they are the sliding type.  Haven't found them to be inferior in any way to any other brand.  I also use a hand saw and miter box if I'm in a pinch or if I left my miter saw somewhere else and don't want to buy another miter saw for a small job.