No need to get all "territorial" about a Poulan chainsaw. Guys, I haven't ran a 330 yet, and may not ever do so. I've ran dozens of otherPoulan models over the past 30 years or so, and the best of them were just OK for power production.
Every saw brand has it's followers, and I fully respect that. Instead of arguing or trying to convince me or anyone else how fast and powerful this model is, let's see some timed cutting results instead.
Cripe, I see folks who like the Mac-610's, and even claim how well they run 24" bars, etc. All I can say for someone who likes one, don't ever pick up a Husqvarna 262XP, because your days of running and liking a Mac-610 are over!
I do agree that most of the "poor" ratings I read about on the reviews of the Poulan 330, were probably from folks who should stay in the house, and hire folks to cut up downed trees after a Hurricane came through their area...FWIW.....Cliff