Welcome--and pay no attention to the naysayers
Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to AS. Yes, it is very nice indeed to cut with a high-quality, dependable saw. Many people here on AS forget what it was like to make that first move from a box-store cheapie to a REAL saw--that big step up is indeed a memorable one, a memory to savor.
Your 290 will do just fine in the wood. The real problem will be with your brain--you're likely to start scheming about what saw to buy next, what the best 2- 3- or 4-saw plan might be, what kind of chain to run, what oil at which ratio, and more. IF you fall victim to CAD there's plenty more entertainment between your ears to follow. If not, have fun with your 290, wear protective gear and stay safe!
Olyeller