I would seriously consider the Dolmar 420. I Had to go to a shop today for some briggs and stratton parts and they are also a dolmar dealer. I saw the 420 sitting there on the shelf all shiny and new and figured I would check it out and see what all the fuss is about. Picked it up and WOW that thing is light! Almost wish I wouldn't of bought a new Stihl MS290 just last month. Was really REALLY hard to fight the CAD but I managed to do so. Anyways Those Dolmars are very light balance well in the hand and from what I hear have amazing torque for the size. And a good price.
If its to much like the 290 then it may be to much of a saw for what i want.
also as far as i know there are no Dolmars or husky dealers/service by me... i'm in New haven CT basically...
I tend to drift towards stihl b/c there is one a few miles form my abode.