Worx WORXSAW 4.5" Electric Compact Circular Saw

This review is meant to temper some of the unrealistic expectations that 4.5 star average review creates. The saw is great for a specific set of situations, and merely acceptable for others. I bought it because I got fed up with horrible battery life on my Milwaukee 18v li-ion cordless 6.5in circular saw. None of my 3 batteries can survive anything close to a full 8ft rip cut through 3/4in plywood, even using a sharp, fast cutting blade like the "fast framing" Diablo on there.This saw fulfills my basic need of getting through that same cut using the blade that comes with it, albeit slower than 7 1/4in corded competitor even with a fine tooth blade. It can also make cross cuts in 2x4s and even rip them, but again, slower and with a bit more difficulty than I had hoped. Construction seems decent although lots of plastic pieces on it. Can't speak to longevity of motor yet, but time will tell. That said, I think Worx has an above average warranty.Pros: Easy to handle, carry, and pack; has dust port for shop vac; has storage solution in cord for adjustment wrench; acceptable cutting power for size, competes with cheaper 7 1/4in circular saws on price, comes with a rip fence (which surprisingly some cheaper 7in saws do not); narrow width of sled makes it easier to cut with limited space, like on a narrow work piece that has it's edge on one side clamped downCons: Lacks the power most reviews would have you expect so it cuts quite slowly, shuddered a few times and really slowed ripping some pine 2x4s; small width of the sled means it's easier to inadvertently tilt it a bit and cut at a slight angle (bevel); rip fence has flimsy plastic section that flexes; screw mechanism for tightening rip fence causes it to move as you get it tight, which is annoying and leads to extra effort/attempts to get it both tight and perfectly accurate for your cutBottom line: This is great for the homeowner or crafter that occasionally needs a circular saw for a project or fix around the house, not making lots of long accurate cuts. Its small size and weight also make it a good addition to a light toolkit for someone that travels for small fixes, like a landlord aka sporadic handyman. Someone making frequent use of it for longer cuts may be disappointed. I fall into both of those camps to some extent so I will likely keep this and end up adding a table saw down the line for serious rip cuts, although I'm still on the fence (pun intended). I think for the price and versatility this saw is a good deal overall. Most people will probably be happier with this than a $50 or cheaper 7 1/4in circular saw, but depending on their needs probably not an $80 one like the Skilsaw SPT67WE-01.