Ridgid IS top of the line. They are owned by Tectronics, the parent
company that also makes Ryobi, and now owns Milwaukee. Ridgid air-tools
now carry LIFEtime warranty on them. Many of the saws have 5 year
warranty, and some lifetime. Buy the Ridgid. Scrap the Laser. I am a
contractor, and have lots of brands and lots of tools. As tools fail, I
replace with Ridgid. They are here to stay. Remember, Dewalt is just
Black and Decker with a yellowcase.