The other great value, I think, is the Freud FT2000E 3-1/4 HP plunge
router. $169 at Amazon. Micro-adjust knob works well for fine depth
settings.

It's my only router right now, but I'm thinking about making it the
permanent table fixture, and getting another, smaller router for
handheld. PC690? Gonna searach the archives for feedback on that one.

FYI,
Chris