Edit: I typed what is below before I saw that you bought the Husky. You won't regret it.
I am not a "saw guy".
I cut firewood, and have been clearing 40 year growth into pasture.
The only 3 types of saws I know are Husqvarna, Stihl, and all others.
A few years ago my Craftsman 45cc (maybe 46, but I can't remember) was worn out. It ran strong, but after about 7 years of firewood cutting the case, handles, and everything were so loose that I couldn't steer it straight through wood.
So I bought a Stihl MS290 after debating about getting the husky 346xp.
Both say they have the same power, the Stihl is about 3 pounds heavier.
I had never run a 346xp and it was $130 more. I had run the 029's quite a bit (my dad's and cousin's saws).
The Stihl did OK, but mine seemed unpowered and overweight. It didn't seem to run as good as Dad's 029. It did what I wanted, but I was not impressed.
December 2009 my building was broken into and my 021 and MS290 were stolen. I bought the Husky 346xp. This is the saw I wish I had bought the first time. It is well worth the $130 more you spend over the MS290.
It is fast, light, and handles well. I really look forward to using this saw.
It was $130 more, but worth every penny.
If I ever recover my MS290, I'm going to sell it and keep the Husky.