Well I got my Wixey digital fence readout today and got it installed so I thought Id post a little review of what I think about it so far for others who are thinking about this thing.
Overall opinion:
First of all if you're thinking about buying one stop thinking and buy it already! This thing is great! Does exactly what its supposed to do the way its supposed to do it. No complaints there.
Manual/Instructions:
A little vague here and there, could have better detail pictures but theres enough information there to get the thing installed. It took me about an hour I guess from start to finish for installation.
Fit/Finish:
The actual gauge itself is made well it seems, easy to see and the buttons are laid out logically I think. I do wish the buttons themselves were a tad bigger or spaced out more. I keep hitting two at a time. The aluminum extrusions that mount to your fence were of good quality and required some light filing here and there to get the two in perfect alignment.
Supplied hardware:
HORRIBLE!! This is my only complaint with the entire system. They give you cheap metric junk screws to mount it with. They supply a drill bit in which you are to drill four holes then use the supplied "self tapping screws" to mount the track to your fence. I couldnt even begin to get these things to start to make a thread. I finally got out my tap and make a threaded hole for a 1/4-20 bolt and used my own. This was easier for me.
All in all I love it and can see myself using it everytime I use the saw. I think all new saws should have a similar system and can see a day when they do. If you want one you may be able to catch the sale it Woodcraft, I got mine for $99 they threw in a free angle gauge (which also works very well) and gave me free shipping. I just ordered it Thursday and got it this morning.
Very satisfied.