After doing my reasearch, I chose to buy the Rigid. I came to pretty much the same conclusions that were already stated. Anyway, I went to Home D, and wheeled the Rigid up to the checkout... And didn't have my wallet... So, I'll buy it another day... In the meantime, I scored the Delta 22-580 for a steal ($229-$20 card-$30 rebate = $179!). I love the Delta 13" planer.

To sum it up, I don't think you'd go wrong with either the DeWalt 735, Rigid 1300, or the Delta 22-580. They all get favorable reviews.... Pick your color...