These kinds of threads are more recreational in nature than any actual conveyance of valuable information. In the end, everyone will use their saws of choice and others whatever can be found cheap. Either way they all cut wood a lot better than a crosscut whip saw. Some brands are spoken about on here that are only "hearsay" to me. Such as Dolmar and Jonsered. i have never seen a dealer that sold either of those brands. Same with Solo. I have seen pictures.... What we have here is Stihl, Husqvarna and Echo. And then of course whatever you can buy in HD, Walmut, lows, and whatever other department stores sell. In my workshop I have saws from Stihl, Husky, Poulan and Homelite. Stihl is my main brand, the others I play with. I am not closed minded, just have preferences.