I am considering buying a new tablesaw this spring. I am about 7 or so years from retirement and figure if I want to get a new saw, I should do it before then as I have saved up the cash. I don't have 220 in the garage so am limited to a smaller motor, though this has never been an issue for the work I have done in the 10+ years I have had the current saw. I do a fair amount of work with sheet goods and some with hardwood; though I see the hardwood ramping up once I have more free time.
My current saw is a Ridgid R4511 with the granite top and a Vega Pro 50" fence (though I have it set up for 36"). Things I like about my current saw: the granite top is great, not huge, but no rust. My Vega fence seems as good as any I have ever used. Downsides, I have to move my saw 15 feet to use it as we park a car and lawn/snow equipment in that third stall. Almost every time I move the saw, the top moves out of alignment and my miter slots and fence are off. So I have to spend 20 minutes realigning it each time I use it. I have the top's bolts as tight as they can go. It's not moving a lot, maybe 10-20 thousandths each time, but it can be towards or away from the blade, so I have to readjust the top. My saw has a Herculift mobile base, so it isn't like I am dragging it on the concrete, it is just rolling around. I would assume this isn't a problem with other saws but maybe it is. Also, the saws dust collection is not good, though I am sure I could improve it some with internal baffles and sealing.
I am considering a Sawstop PCS with the 36" T glide fence. I would try to snag the free mobile base during the spring promo and hopefully convince one of the dealers to let me upgrade it to the ICS mobile base. Configured price $3467. All the reviews on the Sawstops are very positive and the added safety feature is a bonus. After having a granite top, I am not crazy about the cast iron top, as given our humidity and temperature swings, rust seems to start the moment I shut off the tools. Dust collection is supposed to be very good. Sounds like the customer support for Sawstop is great, which is a bonus.
Another saw I am considering is the Harvey Alpha. The buzz has been strong on these and cheaper than a similarly equipped Sawstop (without the blade brake of course.) One nice thing with the Harvey is I could get the TN coated top and extension wings and in theory, rust won't be much of an issue. This seems like a huge bonus coming from a granite top. Of course, no flesh sensing blade brake. Depending on the ever-changing sales, the price would $700 or more less than a comparable Sawstop. The difference in cost isn't a deciding factor. Dust collection is supposed to be good as well. The miter gauge on these looks very nice but I already have an Incra so that isn't much of a bonus, though I could sell either the Harvey or my Incra. I doubt the customer service for the Harvey will match Sawstop. I would also have more concern about long term parts availability.
Thanks for anyone's thoughts or suggestions.