Okay folks, I'm looking for opinions on half sheet sanders.

I have many years of experience with the venerable Porter Cable 505. This is my first choice, but of course it's out of production. I know these sanders will produce a wonderful finish.

The second option as I see it is the Makita BO4900V. I've no experience with this sander, however I've used many Makita tools over the years and been generally impressed with their quality.

So, how about your .02?

I tried to search here for reviews or articles but didn't find anything, I'm just not that savvy, sorry.