I bought this saw because it was the cheapest in its size category. Mine arrived pretty quick, set up easily and worked. It has plenty of power and the angle adjustments are pretty accurate. The laser must be turned on with a separate switch, but was aimed very well. Sliding action seems pretty good, although it will only cut 14 inches wide. This saw is definitely chintzier all the way around than a 500 dollar model, so if you need one for a job site that is making hundreds of cuts a day I probably wouldn't recommend it. That being said however, if you are firing this thing up only a couple times a week then it is a lot of saw for the money. Can't say much about longevity as I've only had it a couple weeks. Overall I'd say it makes the same cut as any other saw and for the average user its a good deal.